7 events for 'Gilmore Girls' fans in St. Louis this September

The cult classic TV series has become a fall tradition for generations of pop culture superfans

The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are coming to a close and Gilmore Girls rewatch season is upon us. The cult classic TV series has become a fall tradition for generations of pop culture superfans and as the leaves change and the pumpkin spice latte cravings start to hit, so does our itch for cozy fall-themed activities that make us feel like we’re sipping a coffee at Luke’s Diner.

Gilmore Girls Trivia
With famously rapid dialogue packed with literary, pop culture, political and historical references, no TV show is more rife for trivia than Gilmore Girls. Local trivia producer Bravo Trivia Night is hosting weekly events all September long at Schlafly Bottleworks (all ages welcome) and Hidden Gem (must be 21 years or older), alternatively. Winners get Gilmore Girls-themed prizes in addition to Schlafly and Hidden Gem goodies. Think and Drink Entertainment is channeling small town Stars Hollow vibes with trivia at Frankie Martin's Garden (21+). All events are free to play and first-come, first-served. (Sauce writer Michelle Volansky runs Bravo Trivia Night.) 

• Thursday, Sept. 5 & 19 – 7 p.m. // Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, 314.241.2337, facebook.com/bravotrivianight 
• Wednesday, Sept. 11 & 25 – 7 p.m. // Hidden Gem, 3118 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.925.8931, facebook.com/bravotrivianight 
• Thursday, Sept. 12 – 7 p.m. // Frankie Martin's Garden, 5372 St. Charles St., Cottleville, 636.244.2420, facebook.com/ThinkAndDrinkEntertainment

Gilmore Girls Drag Brunch
Yes, you read that right – Gilmore Girls Drag Brunch. We should have to say no more. Local drag performer Fabrielle hosts a cast of performers paying homage to our favorite Stars Hollow residents. Bravo Trivia Night will be warming up the crowd with rounds of trivia before the show and at intermission, giving away themed prizes. Hidden Gem will make sure the cocktails and coffee stay flowing and food is bring-your-own. A food truck vendor to-be-announced will be outside or visitors can get brunch to-go from Egg just down the street.
Sat., Sep. 21 – noon // Hidden Gem, 3118 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.925.8931, drinkhiddengem.com

An Evening with Kelly Bishop
The Novel Neighbor is hosting an evening with award-winning actress, Mrs. Emily Gilmore herself, Kelly Bishop, to chat about her new memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for a pop-up market featuring local vendors organized by The Women's Creative. Tickets are $35 and include one hardcover copy of the book. The event is currently sold out, but hopeful attendees can join the waitlist. 
Sat., Sep. 21 – 6 p.m. // Keating Center for the Performing Arts, 801 West Essex Ave., Kirkwood, eventbrite.com