FRIDAY
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
When: Sept. 19-Oct. 19; performance times vary
Where: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave., Kirkwood
How much: $47-$86
More info: stagesstlouis.org/beautiful
Carole King is a chart-topping songwriter who wrote the hit “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman” popularized by Aretha Franklin. This jukebox musical from Stages St. Louis covers that and the rest of her hits (She had a bunch.) and tells the story of her rise to fame. By Rosalind Early
St. Louis Derby
When: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19
Where: Fairmont Park Casino and Racing, 9301 Collinsville Rd., Collinsville
How much: Free
More info: fairmountpark.com
Fairmont Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an extra-special St. Louis Derby. This year’s race