The Jefferson Underground is a relatively new space in Benton Park. We needed something inexpensive…read morewhere we could have our own entertainment for my friend's 30th birthday party in early October and I had stopped by there for a Jon Hardy and the Public show. It seemed like the perfect place. Here are some great things about Jefferson Underground: - It's a large space with indoor and outdoor accommodations. The patio area is larger and has more "umph", but if was too cold or raining you could go inside and host 50-100 people easily. - There are two full bars outside on the patio. One is your standard wet bar, while the other is a 1970's speed boat turned into a bar. Really cool! - There's a stage out on the patio where one could easily have a band play or a DJ with turntables and speakers. - All of the interesting touches add character to the space: an industrial fireplace, tile mosaic floor, disco ball dangling from a makeshift steeple and vintage neon lights are very "random" but make sense when put together. - It's affordable to rent for an evening! And patrons are allowed to bring in their own food, entertainment and alcohol as well. Here are some not-so-great things about Jefferson Underground: - The neighborhood. The parking lot had glass all over it, which led me to believe that at least one car had been broken into in the last week or so. And the windows facing the south side of the building have a view of abandoned buildings. - It's a very industrial/rough space. The concrete floors are hosed down after a big event and the entire place is pretty dusty. If one wanted to rent for an event, s/he could expect to spend a few hours the day of cleaning and decorating to distract from the raw nature of the place. - John, the guy who apparently owns the place, is a tad difficult to reach. There's no phone number to call and reserve the space. You just have to stop by and see if John is around. He's very nice and easy to deal with once you do track him down, though. For my friend's party, we spent less than $400 and had complete freedom of the third floor. We brought in a few cases of Two Buck Chuck and PBR, borrowed a PA and speakers and played our own music all night. We also had snacks and a very pretty b-day cake. In my opinion, the Jefferson Underground would be a great place for a wedding reception or anniversary party too. Am excited to go there again...maybe for my own wedding reception.

The venue itself on the roof of the building, yes you read it right, the roof of the building. The…read morelocation appears to be an old warehouse/ showroom. I truly think somebody's uncle won the lottery and his dream back in 1975 was to own a venue like this. It's very eclectic; like full of rejected items that the city museum didn't even want. The parking is sketchy and full of weeds growing thru the concrete. We had to wait about 45 mins extra just to get in because the promoter for the AZ concert didn't have a liquor license from the city. The agent told him he couldn't sell alcohol. Not that I drink, but I did notice that the "bar" would open and close every so often . lol I guess it was an attempt to get around not having a license. I think with the stage being outside helped the sound come thru ok.

What a pleasant surprise! A friend told me about this place and seeing as though I was off this…read moreweek, I decided to try their Just Paint! session on a Wednesday. Upon arrival, the owner Claire was so welcoming and a burst of energy. The inside is vibrant, full of sample paintings, art supplies, and a store (under construction). The event space in the back is HUGE and perfect for parties! I was the only one there for the Wednesday Just Paint! and as someone who enjoys my alone time, I was totally fine with this. Claire asked me what music I wanted to play as I painted and she sat beside me and gave me tips and we talked like old friends! Painting was so therapeutic! And I loved how my painting turned out! Being that this is a non-profit, the benefits from the store and sessions go towards paint parties held for elderly and disabled, in their homes! They have other events such as: -Gospel Karaoke and Paint -Neon Paint and Karaoke -Tribute to Prince Karaoke and Sip -Family Karaoke and Paint Honestly, I hesitated before writing this review because it is a hidden gem and I don't yall to mess up a good thing and a great mid week retreat for me. But because I want to see this non-profit do well, I highly recommend attending one of the Just Paint sessions, one of the special events, or booking for an adult or kids' party!

Had an amazing time at an event held at JACCK Foundation! The space and atmosphere is very…read morewelcoming and enjoyable! Claire and the rest of the staff were pleasant, engaging and entertaining! This is truly a hidden gem in the St. Louis area.

This was a pretty good museum, my favorite part is that it's free entry! My toddler is very much in…read morehis dinosaur era, so he absolutely LIT UP at the T-Rex. We were worried he would be scared, but he was so happy lol. The rest of the museum was pretty cool, but it focuses more on older kids so the small ones didn't have much to interact with. The outdoor area about agriculture was nice (there are chickens!) and a giant tractor to play on. Another interesting part was past the bridge called the Vault. It was just collections over time, and all over the world. If you have time to spend all day, it would be cool, but we're going to wait a little bit until my toddler is older. Parking is $15, but not bad compared elsewhere.

One of the BEST parts of St. Louis is all the FREE attractions . We decided to visit the science…read morecenter and we had sooooo much fun . Couldn't believe there was no charge for admission . Parking is free if you're a member, if not you'll be charged unless you walk over , shuttle or park somewhere else nearby free. (They often will waive parking with the purchase of a movie ticket at that their theatre ) This science center has an OMNI IMAX movie theater inside on level 3 , cafes , gift shop, shows and too many hands on experiences to list with so many neat artifacts . The kid in me would come back repeatedly . Lol

We went here for a sound bath experience. We had a great space and the group had really set the…read moremood for the experience. They had a bathroom right in our space which was great. They have a huge parking lot with plenty of space. It's a great place to have an event. This was my first time being here but I enjoyed the space and my event.

We had a weekend wedding here. The staff was very helpful. The venue was very spacious. Everything…read moreturned out amazing.

This past Saturday my brother, his friend and my father came up to the big city from central MO to…read moreexperience Microfest for his bachelor party. One word; Amazing! We didn't order our tickets in advance... which I was apprehensive about as I like to be prepared when I roll up to an event of such magnitude but it was a good thing we didn't! We had decided to go to the Saturday afternoon session, lasting from 1 to 5, and when we got there the lines were confusing and crazy long. Apparently, any pre-order ticket had to be scanned and the line was out of control. When we got there around 12:45ish, line ridiculous, we decided to go with the VIP tickets due to the promise of buffet and the hope that there would be a special line for us rich snobs to go through. No special line for VIP, but, there was a line for no scan tickets which got us right up in the event. Once in, we immediately got a beverage and went straight for the VIP tent to get some grub. We thought we were running late, that this deal started and 12(due to someones half assed research...) but no, so we had to wait to get food. In case anyone was wondering, the VIP tickets were well worth the extra $15. Three trips through the buffet line and a selection of beer no one else got to have. The food was kind of heavy for such a hot day but was still good. Main courses included corn chowder, some sort of stir fried noodles, pork tenderloin and sandwich stuff. There was lighter fare as well and while no main course for vegetarians, there were plenty of veggie friendly snacks consisting of hummus, caeser salad, various crackers and cheeses and other dips. Nothing impressive but it soaked up some of the beer. And the beer! OH, the beer! So many different styles I couldn't even begin to taste them all. So many drafts! Not to mention all the bottles and reserves they had on hand to sample as well. I can't even list what all I tried... there were just too many to name. My highlights would be the O'Dell they had in bottles, sadly no drafts, as well as the Rogue and Grand Teton. As far as drafts Boulevard had some wonderful beers in the VIP tent with a special tapping of a sour brown near the end of the event. I would say the local brew pub with the best beer was Urban Chestnut. Definitely going to have to check them out. After fully gorging myself on buffet and beer we settled back with a decent cigar and soaked in the beautiful sun that decided to shine on that day. Lift for Life truly put on a great event for a great cause and I will definitely be back next year!

Always a fun time! I…read morehave volunteered and attended this event for 3 years and never been disappointed. First of all, signing up to volunteer is always a great idea, as you not only get a cool volunteer t-shirt but you also get a free ticket to the event, plus the volunteer gigs are fun! As an attendee, my only suggestions are: *Attend the first or second session as more of the limited supply beers may be out of stock during the last session. *The VIP upgrade is totally worth it!

This was a recent date night stop for my husband and I after dinner. You choose the amount of time…read moreyou want to play and that associated rate. We paid for one hour for $9 each which seemed very reasonable. Most machines are playable with the exception a small room of pay-per-play machines (for those who don't want to pay any hourly rate & just want to play a few machines). My husband and I also did the pay-per-play machines back when this spot opened just to check it out. Those are not the best value FYI - better value to do by hour! I didn't know if we would play the whole hour but we sure did - it flies by fast! I love the variety of machines - lots of modern ones (Adam's family, Avatar, Walking Dead, etc.) and lots of retro machines (more than expected). Probably 30-ish machines total, which is a great amount of options! We played on a Saturday night around 7, and it wasn't too crowded which was nice. I was able to play all the machines I wanted to except the Simpsons bc it wasn't in working order. All other machines seemed to be working fine though. They have another small room of other games that are also included in the hourly rate - Ms. Pac-Man and Mario World to name a few. They also offer a few bottled drinks & cold snacks (mostly candy it seemed) to purchase. The decor is simple but cool with fun facts about pinball machines - like who broke the world record of amount of consecutive time playing pinball machines (Which one? How long did the play? you'll have to go & find out ). Employees are friendly and helpful. I'm delighted to have a fun, different business in the area. Great activity for kids, families, teens, adults, everyone! I would LOVE to see more machines come in the future, either in addition or swapped out (to keep up the interest for return visits) especially more modern ones. If you're taking suggestions, I request Stranger Things :D

Hubby and I went there on a Friday night for a date night. Loved the games. Will be back soonread more

Michael Jackson Laser show!…read more Private parking , this event was $13. You go in the auditorium and plenty of seating and floor mats to get relaxed and comfortable. 45 min to a hr of playlist hits. Looking into the ceiling of laser lights is beautiful designs, patterns, lighting and theatrics . Music will make you roll your shoulders, stomp your feet and snap your fingers for sure. If you decide to lay on mats you can bring pillows and blankets for the full experience. Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. A gift shop is also available to purchase your memorabilia. Pretty pricey. Staff were friendly.

Went here on 7/3/25. I love space and so much stuff to look at. Lots of dinosaur and science…read moreexperiments. A lot of fun stuff for my 3 year old to do. In the planetarium there is a lot of virtual reality stuff you can purchase. Easy to do in a couple of hours.

Always a great time! A gathering of food and fairs from around the world. There is something for…read moreeveryone! Arrive early it gets busy. But stay and enjoy the entertainment.

This was my first time coming to this event. There were vendors from all around the world cooking…read moreup some good food and drinks. There were also vendors there selling clothes, jewelry and other products. There were two stages for the numerous amount of performers that will be there over the span of the weekend. There were also art installations which were great for social media and pic opportunities. I would highly suggest not doing what we did and show up later to this festival because parking is an absolute nightmare. There are vendors selling drinks too (alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks). This is a family event or to go with groups of friends.