The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, February 11th through Sunday, February 14th (aka Valentine’s Day), 2016.

Downtown

Guns ‘N Hoses Mechanical Bull Challenge: Guns ‘N Hoses is at it again as they join forces with PBR St. Louis to kick off the Professional Bull Riding elite Built Ford Tough series being back in St. Louis! Benefiting Backstoppers and the Rider Relief Fund, teams made up of St. Louis’ finest cops and firemen are back competing to see who which is the best mechanical bull rider! Judging the competition is professional riders in the circuit, you are NOT going to want to miss this!

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Place: PBR St. Louis – 601 Clark

Hot Country Nights: Get ready to get your country on with Chris Janson performing live on the FOX Sports Midwest Live! stage as Ballpark Village continues their 92.3 WIL HOT COUNTRY NIGHTS Presented by FORD series. Look for Joe Nichols, and Billy Currington to come in future weeks. Tickets are $11 in advance and $15 the day of.

Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 6pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark Ave

PBR: St. Louis Invitational: The PBR Built Ford Tough Series: Bass Pro Chute Out presented by Cooper Tires is back at Scottrade Center for another great ride. For three days, snot slinging, dirt flinging bull riding battles between the best athletes in the business, bull riders and bulls, await St. Louis PBR fans. The Top 35 bull riders compete for big money and the championship. Check out the official Pre-party at Ballpark Village.

Date: February 12-14
Time: Fri: 8pm, Sat: 7pm, Sun: 1:50pm
Place: Scottrade Center

Shen Yun: Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, invites you to experience a divine culture of the Middle Kingdom, a world full of magic and splendor, as if all on Earth existed in harmony with Heaven. You could see it in the arts, feel it in the air, and hear it in the beat of a drum. Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost civilization to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. Every dance movement, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Date: February 12-14
Time: Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2:30 & 7:30pm, Sun: 2pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Run For The Chocolate: A 5K fun run on the eve of Valentine’s Day! Run the race in groups based on relationship status: On the Market: Bachelors, Bachelorettes, Cougars, Manthers, Off the Market, Happy Couples, and It’s Complicated. Runners will get to enjoy chocolate throughout the course, as well as a post-race celebration complete with chocolate fondue and hot chocolate.

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 9am
Place: Bissinger’s – 1600 N Broadway

Cupid’s Undie Run: Cupid’s is a party and 1 mile fun run at your own pace followed by more party. We encourage undies, but we get that it’s not for everyone, so just come out and have fun and raise some money for NF research. Benefitting the Children’s Tumor Foundation, this run takes place in 36 cities and raises millions of dollars for research for NF.

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 12-5pm
Place: Starts at Ballpark Village

Heartin’ St. Louis Hard: The perfect way to spend Valentine’s eve. A romantic stroll under the stars learning about Stl’s architectural gems and historical claims-to-fame. Bring your significant other, or just yourself and your love for the Gateway City. Starting at City Garden, a knowledgeable and fabulous guide will take you on a 1.5 hour walking tour of downtown. Highlights include the Eads Bridge, which poet Walt Whitman praised for its “perfection and beauty unsurpassable”, the Old Courthouse, where statues of Mr. and Mrs. Dred Scott stand in testament to love and equality, and the Arch, the second tallest freestanding monument in the world after the Eiffel Tower. $20 ticket gets you a spot on the tour. $35 tickets gets you a spot, plus a canvas tote from StL-Style filled with fun merchandise and a few love-themed surprises.

Date: February 13
Time: 6pm
Place: Start at City Garden – 801 Market St

Florissant

Seussical The Musical: Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. Seussical is TheatreworksUSA’s biggest show ever! The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee in this romp through the Seuss classics. Admission is $7.

Date: February 12-14
Time: Fri: 7:30pm, Sat & Sun: 2pm
Place: Florissant Civic Center – 1 James J Eagan Dr

St. Charles

Price Is Right Live: Come On Down and watch one of the most fun interactive stage shows around. With host Drew Carey, the show offers fun games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, Flip Flop, and more, plus awesome prizes including appliances, vacations, and cars! Come be part of the audience and get your chance to play and win! Show up 3 hours before show time and register and you might be a lucky contestant! Tickets start at $33.

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:30pm
Place: St. Charles Family Arena

17th Annual GymQuarters Gymnastics Invitational: Over 1,200 athletes from all over the country will converge in St Charles for one of the largest gymnastic competitions in the country. Come watch top level athletes, Levels 3 to 10, compete for both individual and team awards. Cash prizes are awarded in the Optionals Team Competition. Friday’s admission includes the NCAA Colligate Gymnastics meet! Admission is $10 per day.

Date: February 12-14
Time: Fri: 4pm, Sat: 8:30am, Sun: 8am
Place: St. Charles Family Arena

St. Louis Golf Expo: Golf fans will love this 3 day expo of 5,000 square feet of Golf Equipment: clubs, apparel, shoes, accessories, bags and equipment all at unbelievable prices. Plus interactive events, test out your skills with the long drive, short game, and putting challenge, plus seminars on golf instruction, fitness, a wellness zone, guest speakers, junior golfer area, and more. Tickets are $13 for adults, senior (60+): $11, and kids 12 & under are free.

Date: February 12-14
Time: Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm
Place: St. Charles Convention Center

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