Check out what’s happening this weekend in St. Louis:

WATERWORLD at the PHD Art Gallery (2300 Cherokee Street)

Date: Saturday, March 9

Time: 7-10pm

Michelle Hamilton’s beautifully designed Aquatic Glass will be on display alongside fine art photographer Ed Freeman’s sensual Underwater Nude Photography at the PHD Art Gallery from March 9th – May 18th. Twenty-four of Freeman’s digital prints and eighteen of Hamilton’s glass vessels will be available for viewing. In addition, there will be a free, public opening reception for artists on Saturday, March 9th from 7-10pm.

Stout & Oyster Festival at Schlafly Tap Toom (2100 Locust)

Date: Friday, March 8 – Saturday, March 9

Time: Friday: 5pm-Midnight, Saturday: 11am-Midnight

Details: Live Music – Friday: Brown Bottle Fever from 5-9, Saturday: Duddy Breeks from 2-5pm & Gumbohead from 6-9pm

A beer and food festival with 30,000 fresh oysters and teams of star shuckers from both coasts. Pair them with 3 styles of Schlafly stout: Oatmeal Stout, Coffee Stout, and Nitro Irish Stout.

In addition to the Schlafly festivities, you can enjoy oyster events at Sqwire’s on Thursday, at 5:30pm, at Stagger Inn on Saturday from 2-9pm & Vin de Set on Sunday at 4pm.

Green With Indie Craft Show at Webster University’s Grant Gym (175 Edgar Rd)

Date: Saturday, March 9th

Time: 10am-5pm

An eco-friendly craft show by STL Craft Mafia with salvaged, upcycled, recycled, home grown & made, refurbished and 100% original art and designs. In addition to the art, there will be a DIY eco-gift wrap station, a food truck lineup, music by KDHX, and a fun and free Woodland Photo Booth.

The Purple Ball at the Renaissance Grand Hotel Crystal Ballroom

Date: Saturday, March 9

Time: Begins at 6:00pm

Details: A fundraiser to benefit The Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter. Cocktail attire with a splash of purple

The Renaissance Grand Hotel is hosting The Purple Ball for The Lupus Foundation. The event will include a reception featuring beer, wine, soda and a purple cocktail created specifically for the event. Entertainment will be provided by Moor & Moore Jazz Ensemble. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 for the designer Galatea’s $2775 Purple Hope Necklace courtesy of MSG Jewelers. A dinner, live auction and Lupus Leadership Awards Ceremony will take place from 7-10pm with KMOV’s evening news anchor, Sharon Reed, as Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets: General Admission: $125 or VIP $175

4th Annual Off White Indie Wedding Show at Mad Art Gallery (2727 S. 12th St)

Date: Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10

Time: 3/9 – 6-9pm, 3/10 – 10am-3pm

A non-traditional wedding show for couples who want a unique spin on their wedding. It features all the traditional wedding services: photographers, caterers, cakes, wedding gowns, etc but with an emphasis on eco-friendly products and small businesses & independent vendors selling unique products. The event will also have an interesting photo booth, cotton candy machine, chocolate tastings by Kakao and more.

Tickets: $10 (First 100 brides receive a free gift bag filled with coupons, samples and goodies)

Blues Cause For Paws at BBs Jazz & Blues (701 S. Broadway)

Date: Sunday, March 10

Time: 12-6pm

Cost: $10 donation at the door to benefit HALO

Support animal rescue efforts and listen to great live music from Jim Stevens, Lucky Old Sons, Soulard Blues Band, Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers, Rich McDonough & Rough Grooves & Big Mike Aguirre & the Blu City All-Stars. This event presented by HALO, will help aid the efforts to find loving homes for pets. In addition to live music, there will also be door prizes and a 5/50 raffle. Celebrate great local music, animals and great food all at the same time.

 

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