Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Bark in the Park, Bill Murray, Oddities Expo

‘Meet Me at Dawn’ When: April 11-27; performance times varyWhere: The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard DriveHow much: $15-$45More info: metrotix.com/events/detail/meet-me-at-dawn Two women wash up on a beach, but things are not as they seem in this play from UK playwright Zinnie Harris. Upstream Theater tackles the lyrical drama, which is inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. By Rosalind Early When: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. April 12Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, Richmond HeightsHow much: $27-$39More info: st-louis.heliumcomedy.com Over the years, comedian King Bach has grown to be a millenial household favorite. Born Andrew Bachelor, the Canadian-born star started as a sketch comedian on YouTube, raking in millions of views and racking up 3 million subscribers. He’s starred in films like “Coffee and Kareem” alongside Taraji P. Henson and “Greenland” with Gerard Butler. Named a top influencer by Forbes and Time magazine, King Bach takes over Helium’s stage for one night only. By Jasmine Osby Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval and Mojo Brookzz When: 8 p.m. April 11Where: Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton AvenueHow much: $62.50-$162.50More info: ticketmaster.com Get ready for an evening of hearty laughs, mouth-dropping jokes and crude humor when Mike Epps performs during the “We Them Ones” comedy tour. Epps is no stranger to St. Louis stages. He usually stops in the city annually to stir up some laughs. This time, the “All About the Benjamins” actor and comedian is bringing a few jokesters, including social media comedy sensation Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller of the “85 South Show,” funny guy Lil Duval and Mojo Brookzz. This comedy tour has sold out in previous years. By Jasmine Osby Oddities & Curiosities Expo When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13Where: America’s Center, 701 Convention PlazaHow much: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; free for children 12 and underMore info: odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com Here’s where things get a little weird, and people love it. This traveling exposition features preserved specimens, taxidermy, quack medical devices, funeral collectibles, skulls and bones, odd jewelry, creepy clothing and pretty much everything else that is unusual or bizarre. By Daniel Neman Bark in the Park When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12Where: Gateway Arch National Park, 11 North 4th StreetHow much: FreeMore info: archpark.org/events/ArchBark This annual event at the Arch is strictly for the dogs, and their human friends. The day features a group dog walk, performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team, a dog fashion show, a best trick contest and a dog agility course. Plus, lots of goodies, giveaways, music, lawn games for people and a tennis ball pit for dogs. Note: This event is held at the north end of the park grounds, near Laclede Landing, not under the Arch. By Daniel Neman Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers featuring Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Vivino When: 8 p.m. April 12Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar BoulevardHow much: Sold outMore info: ticketmaster.com Everyone knows Bill Murray as an actor, but you probably didn’t know that the award-winning comedian has a band of blood brothers that he tours with, bringing blues music to cities nationwide. You read that correctly. Actor Bill Murray is making a stop in St. Louis for a rock and blues-fueled extravaganza. It sounds crazy. But it’s 2025 and anything is possible. By Jasmine Osby Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benet When: 8 p.m. April 12Where: Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton AvenueHow much: $60-$290More info: ticketmaster.com R&B and soul vibes are invading the Chaifetz Arena when singers Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benet hit the stage at the “R&B Invitation Tour.” Joe and Eric Benet catapulted to fame as solo acts in the glory days of ‘90s R&B. Seven-time Grammy nominee Joe stole the hearts of music listeners with tracks like “I Wanna Know” and “Thank God I Found You” with Mariah Carey. Enjoy opening sets from four-time Grammy nominee Benet and R&B crooner Musiq Soulchild. By Jasmine Osby G-Eazy with Marc E. Bassy and Goody Grace When: 8 p.m. April 14Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar BoulevardHow much: $39.50-$178More info: ticketmaster.com Rapper G-Eazy slid into the mainstream hip-hop game back in 2014 when he released his album “These Things Happen.” The Oakland, California, artist had a smooth West Coast flow that made him popular on Top 40 and urban radio stations. Hits like “No Limit,” featuring rappers Cardi B and ASAP Rocky, made G-Eazy a millennial favorite early on in his career. Although the song remains his highest-charting single, the rapper has continued releasing records. He dropped his seventh album, “Freak Show,” in 2024, featuring 15 fresh tracks with verses from artists like French Montana and Coi Leray. By Jasmine Osby When: 7 p.m. April 16Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar BoulevardHow much: $25-$42More info: ticketmaster.com If you’ve ever listened to the “We Might Be Drunk” podcast or caught a few episodes of David Letterman’s “That’s My Time” on Netflix, then you’ve probably heard of Sam Morril. The rising comedy star received more than 1.5 million views on his most recent Comedy Central stand-up special in less than two weeks. His show “People Talking Sports” received an Emmy nomination, and he even made an appearance in the film “Joker.” By Jasmine Osby Plays for the Planet When: Noon and 7:30 p.m. April 17Where: High Low, 3301 Washington Avenue (noon), Meto Theatre rehearsal space 3311 Washington Avenue (7:30 p.m.)How much: FreeMore info: moenvironment.org/events/plays-for-the-planet The Missouri Coalition for the Environment, That Uppity Theatre Company and the Arts & Climate Initiative are presenting a series of staged readings of environmental plays. The short plays deal with topics such as how American use of fossil fuels impacts other countries and the ethics of having children now. The playwrights include Nicholas Billon, Chantal Bilodeau, Mindi Dickstein, Marcia Johnson, Joan Lipkin, Stephen Sewell and Kevin Matthew Wong. After each one-hour show, advocates from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment will be available for discussion. Please note the two shows are at different locations. By Rosalind Early