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Thursday, April 7, 2011

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Indoor Events For a Rainy Weekend: Writing, Eating, Selling

Our Get Out planner can help you have a great weekend.

It might rain this weekend, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out there and enjoying your weekend. Here are four good indoor events to keep you busy—and one outdoor activity if the sun shows. Shrewsbury Spring Cleaning Sale When/Where: 8 a.m. Saturday, Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave. Why Go: Don’t horde it, sell it! Get that junk out of your life—you will save yourself light and space and time. Rent a table from the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation department and sell your clutter. Or, if you find yourself in need of possessions, go hunt for bargains. Cost: Free to attend: $15 per table for Shrewsbury residents, $20 per table for nonresidents Taste of South County 2011 When/Where: 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakville High …

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Spring Cleaning Sale, Shrewsbury City Center, Taste of South County 2011, and 4 more ›

Thursday, March 31, 2011

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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!). Symphony Performance of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 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 Adult Egg Hunt When/Where: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday and …

In this Article:

Symphony Performance of LotR: Fellowship of the Ring, Adult Egg Hunt (in Mehlville-Oakville Patch), Spring Fling Wine Tasting at Saint Louis Cellars (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), and 4 more ›

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Fill Your Weekend with Film, Books, and Pop with Teeth

Our weekly Get Out planner has got all the media you need to make it to Monday.

This week we've got movies and music, hoops and trivia. And, if you are looking to stay in, stop by a book sale. Lindbergh High Film Festival When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday at Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Why Go: Everyone likes movies, even short ones! Check out these short films by talented Lindbergh High School students. Films will be judged by professional critics. Pricing: Free, but canned food products will be collected for local food pantries Lindbergh Faculty Basketball Game When/Where: 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Why Go: Come see Sperreng Middle and Lindbergh High faculty dunk and dribble—or at least try. There will also be Hula-hooping and face painting for the kids, plus award…

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Lindbergh High Film Festival, Lindbergh Faculty Basketball Game, St. Dominic Savio V.I.P. Club Spring Book Sale, and 2 more ›

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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Fish, Clowns and Sculpture Events This Weekend

From your weekly dose of charitable trivia, to an evening under the big top, there's plenty to get out for this weekend

Friday brings fried fish, Saturday bears charitable trivia and Sunday is all about beads. In between, slip in a trip to the circus in St. Charles or Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills. Know about something we don't? Share it in the comments.

In this Article:

Trivia Night for Gravois Kiwanis Club, Fish Fry at St. Mark Catholic Church, Fish Fry at Seven Holy Founders, and 2 more ›

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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Carpentry, Ceramics and Beer Events This Weekend

From benefit auction and art exhibit to live music and beer, take your pick of what to get out of town for this weekend.

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This week, we've got a good variety of activities to get you out of the house and, in some cases, out of town. Learn some carpentry projects, try your luck at a benefit auction or trivia, or check out some art, music and beer. Do you know something we don't know? Share your own events/ideas in the comments.

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Ms. Fix-It Workshop, AuctioNerinx 2011, and St. Louis ARC Trivia Night

Thursday, March 3, 2011

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Flea Market, Mardi Gras and Music Events This Weekend

From browsing tables at the flea market, to begging for beads at the Mardi Gras parade, there's plenty to keep you busy this weekend.

This weekend, we've got bargain shopping at a flea market, chili and trivia fundraisers and of course the Mardi Gras parade in Soulard. Take your pick, and let us know how it was. Have something better to do? Tell us about it in the comments.

In this Article:

Affton Spring Flea Market, Mardi Gras: River City Casino Grand Parade (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), Interact Chili Dinner, and 2 more ›

Thursday, February 24, 2011

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Mystery, Bowling and School Benefits

From dinner theatre to standard theatre, from an auction gala to cosmic bowling, take your pick of fun outings this weekend.

There are plenty of opportunities to get out of the house this weekend, whether you're raising money for local schools at a formal auction or a bowling alley, or enjoying some theatre.

In this Article:

"Conventional Murder Weapons," Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Providence Auction Gala, Adult Cosmic Bowling With Seven Holy Founders, and 2 more ›

Thursday, February 17, 2011

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Sci-Fi, Shakespeare and Chili This Weekend

From arcade games and chili to Buddhism and Macbeth, this weekend offers a perfect sampling of culture, high and low.

With everything going on this three-day weekend, there is no excuse to stay in and be bored. Geek out Friday night, spend Saturday and Sunday with some modern art and classic Shakespeare, and top off the weekend with chili and healthy foods.

In this Article:

Sci Fi Lounge (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), The Rep's 'Macbeth' Is Theatre at Its Finest (in Kirkwood Patch), Chili Cookoff (in Mehlville-Oakville Patch), and 1 more ›

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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Roller Derby, Trivia and New Art

Whether you're rolling with family, friends or a sweetheart this weekend, we've got you covered.

It's that time of week again—time to start thinking about what to do with yourself this weekend. Whether you're looking for something fun to do with the family, want to take a sibling out for some quality bonding time, or you're just looking for a cheap but awesome date, we've got you covered. For a more family-friendly collection of things to do this week, check out our kids planner, posted every Wednesday.

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Shake Through Africa, Ozark Trail Trivia Night, Arch Rival Roller Girls Playoffs 2011, and 4 more ›

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