The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Navy Week: Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s principal outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, with 181 Navy Weeks held in 68 different U.S. cities. The program is designed to help Americans understand that their Navy is deployed around the world, around the clock, ready to defend America at all times. St. Louis Navy Week will coincide with the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and will focus a variety of events, equipment and personnel for a week-long series of engagements with the public, key influencers and organizations representing all sectors of the community. There will be parachute team jump demos, free performances from the US Navy Band Great Lakes, a VA Warriors Summit at STLCC-Forest Park, and the Spirit of St. Louis Blue Angels Air Show. Full schedule here.

Date: May 9-15
Time: Times vary. Air show Sat & Sun: 9am-4pm
Place: Old Post Office, Jefferson Barracks, Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Stamp Out Hunger: Celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive, having collected more than one billion pounds of food since its inception. The nation’s 180,000 letter carriers will collect food donations left at the mailboxes of generous Americans in more than 10,000 communities and deliver them to food banks and other hunger-relief organizations. All you have to do is put out non-perishable food items in a bag by your mailbox and the letter carrier will pick them up on their daily route.

Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: before the postal carrier arrives
Place: everywhere

Downtown

Cars and Coffee: A fun, free, informal gathering of car enthusiasts in St. Louis. From 10am until noon, Ballpark Village will welcome everyone to downtown St. Louis to show their cars (and trucks) or to just stop by to meet new and old friends and admire the vehicles on display. These free events will feature all types of cars and trucks (i.e. classic, modern, exotic, hotrod, muscle, domestic, and imports). All participants and spectators will receive a validation for 3 hours of free parking in the gated and secured lot. All show cars will be able to participate in a special, organized, free professional photo opportunity in this unique setting. In addition to the cars, enjoy coffee and discounts at select Ballpark Village restaurants.

Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10am-12pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark

Annie Malone May Day Parade: An annual parade that began over a century ago to honor Annie Malone, the founder of Poro College and the noted children’s home that carries her name. The 2016 theme is “Our Children, Our Community, Our Priority!” Come out and watch the parade and enjoy the vendor booths – parade starts at 20th and Market and ends at Broadway.

Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 1pm
Place: 20th & Market

Central

Taste of U City: Enjoy delicious food samples from over 30 of University City’s restaurants including: Cicero’s, Fitz’s, Insomnia, Long Acres Farm, Lu Lu Seafood, Noodles & Co, U Bar, Which Wich, and more. Grab take out for the pets from Three Dog Bakery, a Delmar Loop vendor of delectable, healthy treats for our four-legged family members. In addition to all of the great food, raffle prizes will be awarded from businesses such as Dewey’s Pizza, Fitz’s, Walgreens and many more! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for kids aged 5-12 are $10 off, and kids four and under eat for free.

Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 5-8pm
Place: Mandarin House Banquet Center-8004 Olive Blvd

Alive’s Wine Tasting & Auction: Sample selected wines, savor gourmet tapas, enjoy great company, bid on fabulous auction items, and indulge your inner child with fun games, all while supporting ALIVE’s efforts to end domestic abuse and restore safety and peace to St. Louis and Franklin County families. Join the VIP After Party and spectacular views from Clayton on the Park’s Rooftop from 8:30-10pm. Tickets start at $60, VIP after-party is $25.

Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 6pm
Place: Clayton on the Park-8025 Bonhomme Ave

Lo-Fi Cherokee Premiere Party: If you didn’t get to attend the live shooting of the music videos on Cherokee back in April, you can still get the opportunity to be a part of the event by joining the premiere party of the 18 awesome videos that were created from: Baby Baby Dance With Me, We Party Portugal, EYEZ Out HRR video for Lo-Fi Cherokee, THELONIUS KRYPTONITE, Le’ Ponds, Letter to Memphis, Shitstorm, Tok, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, American Wrestlers, Adult Fur, Suzie Cue, Thee Fine Lines, Dubb Nubb, Hylidae, Hardbody, Rip Rap, and Tortuga. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door.

Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 8pm
Place: 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center

Miranda Lambert: Keeper of the Flame Tour: 5 time Platinum album holder, Grammy Ward Winner, 6 time Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist winner, and bad ass singer/songwriter, Miranda Lambert, will be in St. Louis on her Keeper of the Flame Tour. Some of her hits include: Somethin’ Bad, Little Red Wagon, Automatic, Baggage Claim, Mama’s Broken Heart, and Kerosene. This is one of the Country Megaticket concerts. Special guests in St. Louis include Kip Moore & Brothers Osborne. Tickets are still available starting at $30.25 for lawn.

Date: Friday, May 13
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Riverport

Steps For Hope Walk/Fun Run: Join us to celebrate survivorship, honor loved ones and support Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis at our annual walk. Event day activities include: lunch donated by Sugarfire Smokehouse, 4 Hands Beer Garden courtesy of 4 Hands Brewery, DJ and dancers from Utopia Entertainment, raffle prize drawing and door prize, refreshments, airbrush tattoos, face painting and balloon hats/animals! Family Programs tent starting at 9am with family yoga and hula hooping. The walk/run begins at 10am, registration is $45.

Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10am
Place: Creve Coeur Park, Tremayne Pavilion-13725 Marine Avenue

Cirque du Erotica: An Alternative Affair: A one-of-a-kind show that features extraordinary entertainers from across the country celebrating the art of eroticism through burlesque, pole-dancing, exotic dance, fire performances, circus side-show acts and live music. We are beyond excited to announce May’s world-renowned feature performer, RAY GUNN. Plus special guest performances by Jessica Jaques, Victoria Faye, Sailem, Kat Shenanigan, Rose Wip, Don White, and Lithe Wire. An entire evening of non-stop, sexy entertainment that is nothing short of spectacular. GA is $12 pre-sale or $15 at the Door. VIP (first two rows – guaranteed seating) is $25(pre-pay only).

Date: Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14
Time: 9pm
Place: R-Bar STL-3960 Chouteau Ave

St. Charles

2nd Thursdays at Foundry Art Centre: A community art series event that’s fun for the whole family. The event is free with nominal food and drink charges. Enjoy food from the Hot Dog Vendor, live music from Lifelight Youth Theatre presents Mary Poppins!, and art events with Laurie Ritchie – Collaborative Art Project, Mary Alice Wright – Collage, Meghan Cooper – Jewelry, Jim Carlson – Sculpting, Ian Cooper – Drawing, Michelle Beasley/Life Light Youth – Children’s Art – Go Fly a Kite, Jarrett Cooper – Kids Art, James Reidelberger – Mixed Media, and Caitlin Metz – Folded books/zines.

Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 5-8pm
Place: 520 N Main Center

Uncorked: A Cause For The Paws: A benefit to support Five Acres Animal Shelter, St. Charles County’s only no-kill animal shelter, to help rescue and find homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. The event includes a live acoustic performance by country singer Brett Young, a fantastic auction, and samplings of the region’s best wine, beer, spirits, and food. GA tickets are $75, or go VIP for $100 and get reserved seating close to the stage and live auction and access to VIP food vendors and special gifts!

Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Foundry Art Centre- 520 Main Center

Illinois

Art On The Square: A juried fine art show now in its 15th year. Featuring the original works of over 100 accomplished artists from around the world, fantastic musical and stage performances as well as delicious local food and drink. Enjoy sculptures, jewelry, photography, mixed media and glass art, clay, watercolor paintings, and more. Enjoy delicious food from Beast Craft BBQ, Bella Milano, Big Mama’s BBQ, Hank’s Cheesecakes, Zapata’s, and more. Entertainment from The Dixie All-Stars, Soul Shake, Celtica, Anita Rosamond, and more, plus fun, interactive kids activities.

Date: May 13-15
Time:Fri: 5-10pm, Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Place: Main St, Downtown Belleville

Mills Apartments