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Wine, Symphony, Poker and Egg Hunt Events This Weekend

Plan your weekend with our Get Out calendar!

This week, we've got a symphony (with goblins!), an Easter egg hunt (for adults!), a wine tasting (with pretzels!), a poker tournament (for charity!) and a fish fry (with fish!).


When/Where: 7 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. on Sunday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at 718 N Grand Blvd.
Why Go:
Hear the magical score of the epic fantasy masterpiece performed in its full glory by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus and St. Louis Children's Choirs. It’s your chance to soothe both your love of high culture and your inner nerd.
Cost: $30-$85, with limited view and standing room seating available while it lasts


When/Where: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Jefferson Barracks Park, 345 North Road
Why go: Get out in the evening air with your fellow grown-ups to hunt the 250 acres of Jefferson Barracks Park for more than 7,000 hidden eggs. Call 314-615-5572 to reserve tickets, and jump in quickly as space is limited.
Cost: $8, with all proceeds going to benefit the Friends of Jefferson Barracks

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Where/When:
Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at , 2640 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Why Go: More than 90 wines will be featured throughout the store for tasting, along with samples from Mom's Originals Gourmet Pretzels, Billy Goat Potato Chip Co., Bissenger's Head Chocolatier and Schlafly beer. If you find something you like, there will be discounts as well.
Cost: Free


Where/When:
7 p.m. Saturday at the , 33 E Glendale Rd.
Why Go: Get your bluff on for charity at this poker tournament. Proceeds go toward scholarships for local high school students attending University of Missouri.
Cost:
$25 per person, $5 optional Bad Beat tournament entry at the door and $25 rebuys allowed through the break at 9 p.m.

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When/Where: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, 8300 Morganford Rd.
Why Go: On April Fools' Day, who knows what they put in that burger? Play it safe with some tasty shimp and cod at this Lenten classic.
Cost: $8 for a dinner, $4 for half portions, $3 for sandwiches


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