The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, April 16th through Sunday, April 19th, 2015.

Third Friday: Refresh, Renew: In Springtime, everything is new! Newly blossoming flowers, newfound appreciation for warm weather, and new ways to protect our planet! Don’t forget to bring your clean, label-free glass bottles to have them cut or slumped in the kiln, $15 each! There will be delicious food on the patio provided by Russo’s and the signature cocktail: Cucumber Gin Fizz. The East Gallery presents “Marshland,” a collection of work of Marlene DiFiori Locke. Meet the folks from Earthways Center of Missouri Botanical Garden to discover some new ways to refresh your green living! Bowwod Farms will be bringing air plants for sale, as well as providing information about St. Louis’ Monarch Milkweed project, and giving away free seeds for your yard. Perennial St. Louis will be providing free take-home activities for the kids using upcycled craft items! Live music by DANG, hourly glassblowing demonstrations, and fiery performances by St. Louis Fire Technicians.

Date: April 17
Time: 6-10pm
Place: Third Degree Glass Factory – 5200 Delmar

Night of the Rising Stars: Young Variety, a group who unites some of St. Louis’ best rising professionals to raise money and awareness for children with disabilities, is hosting a fun event to find new members. Join them for an exclusive night in the Budweiser Brew House Crown Room to learn more about how you can make a difference. Tickets to this event are $40. The event will include food, drink, a meet-and-greet with Cardinals great Andy Benes, and free tickets ​to the evening’s Cardinals-Reds game.

Date: April 17
Time: 5pm
Place: Budweiser Brew House – Ballpark Village

I Love Lucy Live: I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel – is live on stage and in color for the very first time! In-between scenes, the Crystaltone Singers perform live advertising jingles of the show’s newest sponsors in perfect 50s style harmony. Tickets start at $27.

Date: April 17-19
Time: Times vary
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Builders St. Charles Home Show: The Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri has been producing the St. Charles Home Show each spring since the St. Charles Convention Center opened in 2004. Two hundred-fifty companies give show visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and buy the latest products and services from reputable companies they can trust. The Show offers free admission and free parking. Top-notch celebrity speakers and fun features make the show a must-see. Included in the event is the 9th annual Sausage Festival & Wine Tasting, balloons and face painting for the kids, and enter to win a fire pit and pallet of pavers.

Date: April 17-19
Time: Fri & Sat: 11am-8pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Place: St. Charles Convention Center

St. Louis Cardinals: The 3 game series against the Brewers ends on Thursday, followed by a 3-game weekend series vs the Cincinnati Reds. Promotions for this weekend’s games include: Adult Hoodies to the first 25,000 fans ages 16 and over on Friday night, Yadier Molina Bobblehead on Sat night, and kids baseball shirt on Sunday. There will also be free ticket vouchers and an ice cream Sunday event starting two hours prior to the game, where kids can enjoy games, prizes and free Prairie Farms frozen treats in the Ford Plaza. There will also be a pre-game pep rally at Ballpark Village before each game.

Date: April 17-19
Time: Fri: 7:15pm, Sat: 1:15pm, Sun: 7:05pm
Place: Busch Stadium

The Color Run: The Happiest 5K on the Planet is coming to St. Louis this weekend. Grab your tutus, your friends, and your running shoes and get ready to get color bombed. The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: Wear white at the starting line and Finish plastered in color! The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations. It’s a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.

Date: April 18
Time: 8am
Place: Downtown – 1315 Chestnut

Walk For Wishes: Walk & Run For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that celebrates the thousands of wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. By participating in the St. Louis Walk & Run for Wishes, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children battling life-threatening medical conditions in our community. 5K registration is $25. Walkers are free.

Date: April 18
Time: 9am
Place: Forest Park – Muny Lot

Fight Hard MMA: Fight Hard MMA has established itself as one of the premier MMA organization in the state of Missouri. They showcase MMA’s best and brightest young fighters while providing its fans with non-stop action both inside and outside of the cage. Fight Hard Nation will once again fill The Family Arena this Saturday to witness another tremendous night of Fight Hard MMA action! Our events are family friendly and ALL ages are welcome! As always Fight Hard MMA will be offering thousands of FREE TICKETS to fans through several area marketing and retail partners, it’s website, and it’s Facebook page. Another huge crowd is expected so as always fans are encouraged to ARRIVE EARLY! Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. with the first fight of the evening starting at 7:00 p.m.

Date: April 18
Time: 7pm
Place: St Charles Family Arena

A Tasteful Affair: Food Outreach’s largest fundraiser of the year., the afternoon will be filled with stellar samples from 40 of the most talented chefs and caterers in the St. Louis area. Plus, enjoy orbiting a galaxy full of over 100 one-of-a-kind auction items. Whether you choose a general admission ticket or VIP pass (complete with boarding bag, speedy check-in, complimentary beverages, complimentary valet parking, five bonus raffle tickets and access to all the tastings) you’ll be helping Food Outreach clients Eat Well, Live Long, and Prosper. GA tickets are $75, VIP are $150.

Date: April 19
Time: 2-5:30pm
Place: Four Season – 999 N 2nd St

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