Free events in Granite City, IL

A new stand-up open mic on the stage at The Mill welcomes comedians, writers, and self-proclaimed class clowns from across the metro. The atmosphere is supportive and high energy, offering a place to sharpen material or try stand-up for the first time. Admission is free. Performer sign-ups are available, and the show is for ages 17 and up.

Tunes at Blum brings free live music to the lawn outside the Collinsville Blum House, with a rotating lineup that includes Scott & Mechelle Acoustic Duo, Tony & Rhonda Hausmann, Meatwood Flack, Scott & Carrie Joy Acoustic, and Jeremy Drake. Guests can settle in with lawn chairs or blankets and are welcome to bring a picnic, snacks, and coolers. Please note that glass containers are not allowed.

Take part in a no-cost yoga class held at the library that focuses on calm and comfort. All experience levels are welcome, from first-timers to seasoned practitioners. The practice supports physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, with benefits that can include building stamina, easing stress, and encouraging relaxation. Open to ages 16 and older. Please bring your own mat.

Set within Rockwell Beer Garden at Francis Park, this relaxed weekly market brings together area farmers, culinary vendors, and makers. Browse seasonal produce, locally sourced meats, handcrafted goods, and ready-to-enjoy bites in a casual park setting. It offers an easy way to discover and support small businesses in the community.

St. Louis hosts a sprawling celebration of street art recognized as the largest graffiti festival worldwide, stretching across a 2.5 mile section of the Paint Louis wall. Marking the 14th straight installment, the event brings together nearly 400 invited artists from across the United States to paint new works while spectators watch murals take shape. The lineup features creators such as SHEVA, GIANT, ICH, IMSE, SAOKA, MAST, ESTEME, STUN, PHERS, BRAVO, BEKIT, and SHOCK, with many others participating. Beyond live painting, attendees will find music, food trucks, and vendors throughout the festivities. Lead-up activities include a Paint Louis Collectors Can release at 4 Hands Brewery and a pre-party at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis. Additional programming features an art show at Fifteen Windows Gallery, free sets by The Beat Junkies featuring DJs Babu, Rhettmatic, and Shortkut, as well as Expansion Team Soundsystem with Rakaa of Dilated Peoples and DJ Babu at the Paint Louis wall. A free performance by Rah Digga adds to the music highlights, and an official afterparty at The Golden Record features Trackstar and Friends with The Beat Junkies. Families can look for Paint Littles sessions offering activities for kids such as spray painting, face painting, balloon art, and custom trucker hats. Admission is free and the public can enjoy the art as it is created over multiple days.

A free, weather-permitting stargazing event takes place outside the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. As night settles in, a range of telescopes is available to explore stars, planets, and other views in the evening sky, with expert operators on hand to answer questions and guide observations.

This performance at Saint Louis Art Museum presents Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona, where close friends Valentine and Proteus pledge devotion to their bond, then both fall for the same woman, sending loyalty and clear thinking into disarray. The story is packed with disguises, comic mix-ups, and a dog that steals the spotlight, all while reflecting on friendship, forgiveness, and the awkward leap into adulthood. Presented without an intermission.