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Open Heart & Chill — Who’s The Problem? — Thursday June 18 at JAVA
Thu June 18
Thursday June 18 · Live Panel + Party

Open Heart & Chill

“Who’s The Problem?” — Let’s Talk About It!

Open Heart Productions brings its live discussion panel to JAVA. The never-ending battle of the sexes — who’s to blame, and who’s willing to take accountability? Real talk on modern relationships, communication, and growth — with music, food, drinks, and audience participation. Doors 7:30 PM, discussion at 8:15.

When
Thu June 18 · 7:30 PM–11 PM
Entry
$15 at the door
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Also coming up

Saturday Night Gemini Takeover at Hot Java Bar — hosted by Mandela of St. Louis — Saturday June 13, doors at 7 PM
Sat June 13
Saturday June 13 · Doors at 7 PM

Gemini Takeover

Gemini season — we run this. Saturday night hosted by Mandela of St. Louis. Drink specials, hookah, live DJ, and food. Booth reservations available. 21+ with valid ID.

Baddies USA Watch Party at JAVA — Sunday June 14, starts 6 PM
Sun June 14
Sunday June 14 · Starts 6 PM

Baddies USA Watch Party

The Zeus original series on the big screen at JAVA. Good vibes, drink specials, food, and hookah — come watch, chat & enjoy with us. Walk in.

World Naked Bike Ride Saint Louis — The Grove — Saturday July 25
Sat July 25
Saturday July 25 · 4 PM–11 PM

Manchester Bike Bash

The 20th annual World Naked Bike Ride rolls down Manchester — right past our front door. Gathering at 4 PM, ride at 6 sharp, live entertainment from 8. More info →

Side by side in The Grove

Two spaces, one venue.

JAVA is actually two connected spaces on Manchester Avenue. Walk between them inside — one entrance for cocktails and weeknight programming, the other for the big shows and private events.

The Bar
Hot Java Bar
4193 Manchester Avenue

Always open to the public. A coffee bar, cocktail lounge, and everyday hang — walk in for a latte, a cocktail, a live DJ set in the booth, or just to post up.

  • Open to the public · walk-ins welcome
  • Full coffee + cocktail service
  • Built-in DJ booth for in-bar sets
See what’s on this week →
The Event Space · Private Bookings
C.R.E.A.M.
4197 Manchester Avenue

Community Room for Events, Arts & Music. JAVA’s 500-capacity event space (800 for full venue-wide buyouts), available for private rentals — concerts, parties, brand activations, corporate events, fundraisers, milestone celebrations. Open to the public when we host a ticketed show; rentable any other time.

  • Private rentals for any occasion
  • 500 standing in C.R.E.A.M. · 800 venue-wide max
  • ROE Visual LED video wall
  • Nightclub-grade sound & lights
  • Livestream-ready production
  • Full bar service from Hot Java Bar next door
Inquire about a private event →

Connected inside — walk between 4193 and 4197 without leaving the building.

What’s on every week

Every week at JAVA

Open mic, R&B, and late-night club nights — every week at JAVA. See the calendar for special events and the full month.

Every Tuesday

WordUp! Open Mic

8:00 PM – midnight
In The Event Space

Poetry, comedy, and live music from St. Louis voices. Sign up to perform → Streaming live on YouTube + Facebook.

Every Thursday

R&B Thursday

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
In The Bar

The smoothest night of the week. Live R&B vibes in the bar every Thursday. Walk in.

Every Friday

Club Night

10:00 PM – 1:30 AM
In The Bar

Late-night dance party in the bar. DJ in the booth. Walk in.

Every Saturday

Club Night

10:00 PM – 1:30 AM
In The Bar

Late-night dance party in the bar. DJ in the booth. Walk in.

Open the events page →
Be part of JAVA

Work with JAVA

Whether you’re an artist with a set or a host with an event — here’s how to get on the calendar.

For Artists

Pitch your act

Bands, DJs, comedians, MCs, poets — anyone with a set. We book four nights a week at the event space and the bar’s built-in DJ booth, plus touring headliners. Touring acts and local artists both welcome. Share a link, tell us your story, we’ll listen to everything.

Submit your pitch →
For Hosts & Brands

Book your event

Concerts, parties, brand activations, corporate events, fundraisers, milestone celebrations. C.R.E.A.M., our 500-capacity event space at 4197 Manchester (800 venue-wide for full buyouts), is available for private rentals with full bar service from Hot Java Bar next door. ROE LED wall, club-grade sound, livestream-ready.

Inquire about a private event →

Promoter pitching a weekly? Propose a residency →

For the Street Team

Get paid to bring the party

Young, connected, and ready to put your name behind real shows? JAVA pays promoters per ticket sold through Posh Kickback — your own link, your own promo code, Stripe payouts every 1–2 business days. Free entry, comped drinks, VIP perks for top sellers.

Apply to the Street Team →
For Vendors

Vend at JAVA

Food trucks, pop-up kitchens, retail, artisan makers, brand activations, service providers — if you make, cook, sell, or serve something that fits, get on the vendor roster. Apply once; we'll consider you for any event that lines up.

Apply to vend →
Made in The Grove since 2021

Coffee. Cocktails. Culture. In The Grove.

JAVA opened in 2021 in The Grove — St. Louis's premier entertainment corridor and one of the most distinctive blocks anywhere in the city — and we’ve been evolving ever since. Two connected venues from day one: Hot Java Bar at 4193 and C.R.E.A.M. (Community Room for Events, Arts & Music) at 4197. Coffee, cocktails, culture, and live music, all on Manchester Avenue.

The event space was built for the artists who play it — a ROE Visual LED video wall, full nightclub-grade sound and lighting, and live-streaming capability that turns every show into a broadcast. The bar next door is where you start the night with a drink and end it with both.

Four nights a week of live R&B, open mic, and late-night dance parties — plus the touring artists and private events that fill the room the rest of the time. Come for the show, stay for the after.

500
C.R.E.A.M. standing · 800 venue-wide
6
Nights of live programming
2
Connected spaces in The Grove

The Bar

4193 Manchester Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63110

The Grove · Forest Park Southeast

The Event Space

4197 Manchester Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63110

Next door · connected inside

Hours

Evening programming Tue–Sun

Doors at 8 PM for shows

See the calendar for show times

Contact

(314) 998-JAVA

hello@hotjava.bar