June 28, 2010

June 2010 in Photos (NSFW)

Barbecue, outdoor theater, naked bike riders, the Pride parade and more -- June was the month to be outdoors in St. Louis, as many of us refused to be defeated by crushing humidity. Curated by Steve Hardy.
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The St. Louis version of the World Naked Bike Ride rolled through the city on June 19. See more photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis.
Nick Schnelle
The St. Louis version of the World Naked Bike Ride rolled through the city on June 19. See more photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis.
Two attendees of St. Louis Pride Festival on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 St. Louis pride festival.
Steve Truesdell
Two attendees of St. Louis Pride Festival on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 St. Louis pride festival.
US soccer fans were several beers beyond excited for the US vs. Ghana World Cup game on June 26. They packed tightly inside Amsterdam Tavern -- along with St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay -- for the game, which the US lost 2-1 in extra time. This fan reacts to the goal by Ghana. Beer, painted faces, flags as capes and more at Amsterdam.
Egan O'Keefe
US soccer fans were several beers beyond excited for the US vs. Ghana World Cup game on June 26. They packed tightly inside Amsterdam Tavern -- along with St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay -- for the game, which the US lost 2-1 in extra time. This fan reacts to the goal by Ghana. Beer, painted faces, flags as capes and more at Amsterdam.
Food critic Ian Froeb visited the new location of Plush Pig Barbeque in Rock Hill this month. See what he thought and see more photos from inside the Plush Pig: "Plush Pig Barbeque resurfaces in Rock Hill, but can this porker fly?"
Jennifer Silverberg
Food critic Ian Froeb visited the new location of Plush Pig Barbeque in Rock Hill this month. See what he thought and see more photos from inside the Plush Pig: "Plush Pig Barbeque resurfaces in Rock Hill, but can this porker fly?"
Local punk band Cross Examination plays an impromptu set at the Sidebar during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.
Jon Gitchoff
Local punk band Cross Examination plays an impromptu set at the Sidebar during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.
Beach balls were flying in front of the stage at 10th Street and Washington Avenue during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.
Jon Gitchoff
Beach balls were flying in front of the stage at 10th Street and Washington Avenue during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.
An Arch Rival Roller Girl slides down Grand (thankfully, on kneepads) during the Pride Parade on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 Pride parade.
Steve Truesdell
An Arch Rival Roller Girl slides down Grand (thankfully, on kneepads) during the Pride Parade on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 Pride parade.
11,000 Tool fans, primed for their favorite band just minutes before the LA group took the stage on June 26 at the Family Arena. Read a concert review and see more pics of Tool at the Family Arena.
Jason Stoff
11,000 Tool fans, primed for their favorite band just minutes before the LA group took the stage on June 26 at the Family Arena. Read a concert review and see more pics of Tool at the Family Arena.
The Bedouin Fish is Tilapia served with a side of tomato sauce that is made from garlic, ginger, onion, chili peppers and mint. And is served with Basmati rice mixed with raisins, mint, parsley and crushed almonds. Read about it and more in our June 23 review by Ian Froeb: "Just Desert: South Grand is home to all manner of cuisines, but not Bedouin food, till now."
Jennifer Silverberg
The Bedouin Fish is Tilapia served with a side of tomato sauce that is made from garlic, ginger, onion, chili peppers and mint. And is served with Basmati rice mixed with raisins, mint, parsley and crushed almonds. Read about it and more in our June 23 review by Ian Froeb: "Just Desert: South Grand is home to all manner of cuisines, but not Bedouin food, till now."
Passion Pit lit up the Pageant on June 23. See more photos from Passion Pit's sold-out show at the Pageant.
Jason Stoff
Passion Pit lit up the Pageant on June 23. See more photos from Passion Pit's sold-out show at the Pageant.