St. Louis classical calendar for the week of August 25, 2014

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Experimental Arts Open Improv on Thursday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. "All musicians, artists, poets, and authors are welcome to perform with members of the house ensemble, the St. Louis Avant-Garde Ensemble featuring Tom Zirkle, percussion; Jim Hegarty, piano/electronics; Tracy Andreotti, cello; Fred Tompkins, flute; and Scott Price, guitar. Be a part of a growing community of experimental and collaborative arts in St. Louis. Bring your instrument, your words, or your canvas for an evening of spontaneous experimental creation." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The First Annual Battle of the Divas on Friday, August 29, at 8 p.m. "Join St. Louis area singers in the 1st Annual Battle of the Divas at the Tavern. Funds raised by performers will benefit T.A.B.S. (Take a Bow Showcase), a community theater group in Belleville, IL." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.