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

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