The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Girls on the Run 5K: A community run empowering girls for a life of healthy living. Proceeds benefit the Girls on the Run Scholarship Fund. Registration is $30 ($20 children) in advance or $35 day of ($25 children). If you’re not interested in running or walking, come out and join the cheer stations to encourage the runners. There will be t-shirts and merchandise available and a runner’s village and awards ceremony in Solder’s Memorial Park.
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 1-mile Fun Run: 8am, 5K: 8:30am
Place: Soldiers Memorial
Maxwell & Mary J Blige: These two talented soul singers are on the road as part of their King + Queen of Hearts World Tour with singer Ro James, the newcomer behind the R&B hit single “Permission,” joining the duo as a special guest. Mary J has 9 Grammy awards and is ranked as the most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years by Billboard. The sexy, soulful Maxwell joins her to heat up the show with hits like “Fortunate” and “Pretty Wings.”
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 7pm
Place: Scottrade Center
Stop Light Party: Take out the guesswork, this is the party that tells you straight from the start whether that person you’ve been checking out is single, unsure or taken just by they’re status-indicating glow-sticks! Wear red if you’re in a relationship, yellow if you’re unsure but still ready to party, and green if you’re single and ready to mingle! Forget to dress the part? No worries! Color-coordinated glow sticks will be provided! DJ Too-Tall and the world famous Buckle Bunnies will be providing your party entertainment all night long.
Date: Nov 11
Time: 6pm
Place: PBR Bar – 601 Clark Ave
Circus Harmony’s 4th Annual Juggling Ball: A night of daring, dining, drinking and dancing with an awesome auction, marvelous music and exceptional entertainment, helping to support the flying children of Circus Harmony to defy gravity and other limitations! Tickets are $75.
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 7-10pm
Place: City Museum – 750 N 16th St
She’s Got Jokes: A fierce all women comedy jam featuring comedians: Jamie’E Elizabeth, Karen Nelson, Precious J, and the One and Only Ms. Tiffany J. Tickets are $10.
Date: Friday, Nov 11
Time: 7-10pm
Place: Urb Arts – 2600 N 14th
Steel Magnolias: Put on by the Kirkwood Theater Guild, this classic story of a close-knit group of deeply-Southern women who find comfort and strength in each other while they discuss relationships and loneliness, happiness and loss is a heartwarming, hilarious, and bitter-sweet story about the special bond that enables these women to find their ways past life’s obstacles using humor, compassion, love…and a lot of hairspray. Directed by Kasey Cox, Assisted by Danny Austin.
Date: November 4-13
Time: Sunday: 2pm, other shows: 8pm
Place: Robert G. Reim Theatre – 111 S. Geyer Road
Schlafly Great Pumpkin Festival: Celebrate the harvest full moon with Schlafly beer, a pig roast, live music and fall themed activities! Come howl at the moon with us at Schlafly Bottleworks and fill up on all your favorite styles like Pumpkin Ale, Hard Apple Cider, Coffee Stout & more. Come hungry, because we will be roasting 6 hogs throughout the night! Expect food collaborations, a bonfire and other fall festivities. Free and open to the public. Featuring: Pumpkin Ale, Coffee Stout, Hard Apple Cider & more. Live music from: The Sleepy Rubies, The Hobosexuals, and Old Salt Union.
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 4-9pm
Place: Schlafly Bottleworks – 7260 Southwest Ave
4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Watch the giant tree being lit and enjoy live holiday performances, photos with Santa, balloon art, ice carving demonstrations, appearances by Fred Bird, and hot cocoa and cookies. Live entertainment includes: Freedom Percussion Drumline, South County Family YMCA Dance Team, Muny Kids, Kelly’s Kuties, The Professional Dance Center, and Stages Triple Threats.
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 4-7pm
Place: Taubman Prestige Outlets-17057 N Outer 40 Rd
St. Charles
An Evening With Jerry Lewis: Enjoy the “King of Comedy:, Jerry Lewis, as he shares incredible stories, tells timeless jokes and shows clips from his most iconic films and from special moments throughout his life and career. Ample time is allowed for the audience to ask Jerry questions. This is truly a walk through history with a Hollywood legend. Tickets are $50-$80.
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 8pm
Place: St. Charles Family Arena
Illinois
AutumnFest: John A. Logan College once again hosts its 41st annual arts & crafts show. This annual juried event for will host over 100 exhibitors from throughout southern and central Illinois and surrounding states with orginal handcrafted arts, crafts, jewelry, toys, purses, clothing, home decor accessories, holiday decor, specialty foods, and more. Admission is free.
Date: Nov 12 & 13
Time: Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-4pm
Place: John A Logan College – 700 Logan College Rd
Holiday Open House: See what the shops of Downtown Belleville have to offer this holiday season. Our shops will be open for special holiday hours and you can enjoy prizes and surprises.Stop by Big Daddy’s for Wing Fest featuring Righteous pig bbq Smoked wings and music so you can rest your weary bones after shopping.
Date: Nov 11 & 12
Time: 9am-6pm
Place: Belleville Main St