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SLAM Jam—Roaring Garden Party
Due to extreme heat, SLAM Jam is moving indoors for Friday, July 25.
Grab your boater hat and get to SLAM for our 1920s-themed party celebrating the exhibition Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939. Head outdoors to enjoy food trucks or stay inside for prizes, a cash bar, and music by Sweetie & The Toothaches. River City Swing Out will be on-site to teach swing dance from 4:30 to 5 pm.
Please note that attending the event does not guarantee tickets to the Roaring exhibition. Friday tickets are sold out. Advance tickets are recommended for Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, including extended hours on Saturday.
About the performers
Sweetie & The Toothaches are celebrating 10 years as St. Louis’s premier jump blues band. The band performs classics as well as original tunes inspired by legends like Ray Charles, Louis Prima, and Huey Lewis.
About the dancers
River City Swing Out is focused on introducing students to the history, culture, and joy of swing, while cultivating a love of jazz and developing well-rounded Lindy Hoppers. Through classes, dances, and social events, River City Swing Out is all about having fun on and off the dance floor! From our instructors to the organizers, we are a community-focused team who are excited to meet you and welcome you to the world of swing dancing.
SLAM Jam Schedule
5–8 pm, Sculpture Hall
Enjoy drinks from a cash bar and answer a trivia question at the prize wheel.
4:30–5 pm, Grigg Gallery
Learn some swing dance moves from River City Swing Out.
5–8 pm, Grigg Gallery
Sit back and listen or get up and dance to Sweetie & the Toothaches.
5–8 pm Museum South Entrance
Purchase food and drinks from food trucks.
About SLAM Jam
Join us as SLAM celebrates the 1920s! Enjoy a free afternoon of live music, games, and delicious food trucks provided by Sauce Magazine.
Parking
Free public parking is available in the two lots located on the north side of Fine Arts Drive, across from the Museum. Visitors may also park along Fine Arts Drive or Government Drive. Paid parking is available in the Museum’s garage ($15; $5 for Members).
How to access the food trucks
The Museum South Entrance is accessible by either walking around to the back of the Museum or by passing through the Museum via the main entrance at Sculpture Hall or the parking garage (also via the lower-level concourse). Outside food and drinks, including those purchased at the food trucks, are not permitted inside the Museum. Outdoor seating is available for visitors to enjoy items purchased from food trucks.
Featured food trucks
Duchess Rose Royal Street Food
Scoops N More
Food trucks provided by Sauce Magazine.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
