The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, December 17th through Sunday, December 20th, 2015.

Downtown

St. Louis Blues: The Blues play the Nashville Predators at home after coming back from an away game against the Winnipeg Jets. Thursday night is Marvel Super Hero Night. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a Marvel Universe LIVE! comic book. Fans will also have an opportunity to see props from the upcoming Marvel Universe LIVE! show at Scottrade Center and see how you measure up against some of your favorite Marvel super heroes using a fun photo backdrop. There will also be opportunities to win tickets and merchandise for Marvel Universe LIVE! throughout the evening. Fans who purchase tickets through the special Marvel promotion page will receive a fun comic-looking Blues T-shirt as part of their ticket package.

Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: 7pm
Place: Scottrade Center

St. Louis Rams: Coming off a 21-14 win against the Detroit Lions, Woo Hoo!, the Rams will play at home on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thursday night is the Color Rush. The Rams are one of 8 teams getting new uniforms this season. In an effort to unite teams and fans, Color Rush provides a new way to ignite passionate fan bases and their cities through color. The uniform color comes from the team’s current or historic colors and will be worn from players’ jersey to cleats.

Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: 7:25pm
Place: Edward Jones Dome

105.7 The Point Ho Ho Show: 105.7 The Point is hosting their annual Ho Ho Shows and there are just 2 shows left. Thursday night’s concert features the English indie folk/pop group, Of Monsters and Men. Of Monsters and Men first had the world talking in 2011 with their inescapable and infectious quadruple-platinum smash “Little Talks.” An engaging mix of authentic indie and alternative, the Icelandic quintet’s critically praised full-length debut “My Head Is An Animal” [Republic Records] climbed to the top of the Billboard Top 200 and has sold over 2 million albums worldwide. Don’t miss out on this spectacular show. Tickets start at $29.50.

Date: December 17
Time: 8pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Amy Schumer: Amy Schumer is the creator, star, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award winning popular Comedy Central show “Inside Amy Schumer.” She also recently wrote and starred in the feature film Trainwreck, a hugely successful comedy movie featuring comedian Bill Hader. She has gained popularity over the recent years and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people and named to Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People list for 2015. She is hilarious and if this show is not already sold out, it is a must-see! Tickets start at $40.

Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 7pm
Place: Scottrade Center

Krampus Can Suck It: Impolite Company, a monthly stand-up comedy showcase, presents a holiday show for the kids who aren’t on Santa’s nice list this year. Come and help us laugh in the X-mas season. Hosted by Chris Cyr with comedians including:Andrew Topping, Charlie Winfrey, Jamie Carbone, Micaela Mohr, Quentin Wilbert and Vincent Bryant. Immediately following the show is The World’s Greatest Karaoke. Entry fee is $5.

Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 10pm
Place: The Crack Fox – 1114 Olive

12 Bars of Charity: The city’s largest pub crawl, attracting over 9,000 attendess adn raised over $75,000 for charities in the past 3 years. Due to growth, the crawl has moved from Clayton to downtown St. Louis. Registration is at FOX Midwest Sports Live! at Ballpark Village between 6 and 10pm. With the purchase of the $35 ticket you will receive: $10 Donation to the “charity team” you sign up under(St. Jude Dudes, Autism Speaks, Stray Rescue of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, Angels’ Arms, APA, and more), an official 12 Bars of Charity Team Sweatshirt, 1/2 priced drink specials at participating crawl locations (Flannery’s, Hair of the Dog, Bobby’s Place, Molly’s, Big Daddy’s, Lucas Park, Howl at the Moon, and more) and Shuttle Pass.

Date: Saturday, December 19
Time: 8pm-12am
Place: Downtown St. Louis & Soulard

Central

Garden Glow: The third annual Garden Glow features a million lights surrounding visitors with a spectacle of unique installations amid some of the Garden’s most iconic locations. Enjoy interactive photo opportunities, traditional holiday music and festivities, delicious food and drinks and more as the Garden is transformed around you into a winter wonderland. This year’s Garden Glow includes expanded installations, more family photo opps, specially priced family nights, and Dine and Glow, a fixed-price menu of comfort foods served in Sassafras until 8pm.

Date: Nov 21-Jan 2
Time: 5-9:30pm
Place: Missouri Botanical Garden-4344 Shaw Blvd

Holiday Spirits: The annual seasonal RFT event featuring a variety of spirits from local, regional and worldwide distilleries. Guests will enjoy winter-themed cocktails, light bites, live music from Sarah Jane & the Bluenotes, and much more. $20 GA tickets include commemorative glass, hors d’oeuvres, unlimited craft cocktail tastings from 7–10pm. $35 VIP tickets include early access (6p), commemorative glass, VIP swag bag, hors d’oeuvres, and exclusive welcome cocktail.

Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: 7-10pm (GA)
Place: Third Degree Glass Factory – 5200 Delmar

Third Fridays: This year, give gifts that are unexpected! Third Degree Glass Factory is home to beautiful locally made artwork crafted by over 30 glass artists in our three studios. From eye-catching bowls and platters to stunning wall hangings and intricate jewelry, there’s something for everyone in our gallery! Exciting guided glass art activities: Make your own gifts! Work in our studios to make your own paperweight, flameworked glass beads, fused glass jewelry or nightlight ($25 – $35). Delicious holiday nosh by Urban Eats Cafe! East Gallery presents its new installation: a collection of work by the studio directors at Third Degree: Libby Leuchtman, Flame Studio; Mark Salsbury, Kiln Studio; and Dan Alexander, Hotshop. Enjoy contemporary renditions of everyone’s favorite rock, blues and pop songs by the Bonaventure Kings and fire spinning by St. Louis Fire Technicians.

Date: December 18
Time: 6-10pm
Place: Third Degree Glass Factoy – 5200 Delmar

Schlafly Winter Market & Holiday Fair: The Schlafly Farmers Market becomes the Winter Market and moves indoors from November to March. With local farmers extending the season more than ever, that means greens, turnips, scallions and other fresh produce — even in January. There is also a great selection of meat and cheese vendors, baked goods and other locally-made specialty products. In addition to the market, December brings the holiday fair where local crafters and artisans sell additional items until 2pm: 4 Seasons Baked Goods, Baetje Farms, Black Bear Bakery, Blue Heron Orchard, Buila Family Farm, Del Carmen Foods, Eckenfels Farm, El Chico Bakery, Farrar Out Farm, Frontwards Farm – check out more vendors on the website.

Date: Saturday, Dec 19
Time: 8:30am-12pm
Place: Schlafly Bottleworks – 7260 Southwest Ave

My Favorite Things Holiday Concert: A free, family friendly holiday concert. BandTogether hopes you’ll join them for their “My Favorite Things” annual holiday concert. Come celebrate the holiday and hear classics like “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,” “The Nutcracker,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “O Holy Night,” among many others. The BandTogether Colorguard will also be performing and showcasing their spinning and dancing skills with a routine set to the classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

Date: Saturday, Dec 19th
Time: 8pm
Place: 560 Music Center -560 Trinity Avenue, U. City

St. Charles

Sentimental Journey Holiday Concert: Come join in the holiday spirit with the Sentimental Journey Dance Band. Known as one of the best big bands in the Midwest, the Sentimental Journey Dance Band is sure to get you in the mood with their wide range of classic music “from the 40’s to the Present,” along with a number of your holiday favorites. With over 30 years of experience, they are sure to put on a performance you do not want to miss. Tickets are $20 per ticket or $15 per FAC member.

Date: December 18
Time: 7-10pm
Place: Foundry Art Centre – 520 N Main Center

Sinatra Sings Sinatra The Centennial Celebration: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, As I Remember It is a one-of-a-kind multi-media experience. In stories, photos, videos, and songs, Frank Sinatra, Jr. delivers first-hand recollections of life on and offstage with his iconic father. This show explains it all, with excerpts from his films, rare family photos, and insights into the world’s greatest entertainer that can only come from his son. Above all, this evening is about the music of Sinatra. “Come Fly With Me,” “New York, New York,” “Strangers in the Night,” and, of course, “My Way,” and many more, will be backed by a wonderful orchestra/big band featuring many members who played with Sinatra, Sr. Tickets start at $59.50.

Date: December 19
Time: 8pm
Place: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts-2300 West Clay, St. Charles

Illinois

Downtown Diva Night: An exciting monthly ladies night out! During Diva sign-up, you will receive the Diva Gear for the month and a passport to guide your evening. You choose your adventure! Stop at 7 businesses, spend some time, say hello, and get your passport stamped. Complete your passport and return at 8pm for the after party and Grand Prize drawing. Bring a friend or two and enjoy an evening out! The cost is just $5 per Diva. Tonight’s event begins at Ben’s and ends at Maragrita’s. The theme is ugly holiday sweaters.

Date: December 17
Time: 5-8pm
Place: Main St, Downtown Belleville

Haunted YWCA’s Nightmare Before Christmas: The St. Louis Paranormal Research Society will conduct an Overnight Investigation of the Haunted YWCA. The haunting of the Alton YWCA was kept a strict secret for nearly 80 years. Join the STLPRS and spend the night exploring and investigating this huge labyrinth of a building, that is home to three very active ghosts. The event cost $40 per person and reservations are required. We will supply all the equipment you will need to conduct your own investigation of this very haunted building, including our specially built night vision cameras. You will be given full access to the building and allowed to roam freely through this massive complex.

Date: Saturday, December 19
Time: 10pm-2am
Place: Alton YWCA – 304 E 3rd St, Alton

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