The St. Louis weekend events guide for Thursday, January 26th through Sunday, January 29th, 2017.

DOWNTOWN

St. Louis Boat and Sport Show: Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is your show! The annual 4-day event turns America’s Center & The Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun. See nearly one thousand boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. The 2017 show will feature over 40 boat, powersports, and docks & lifts dealers located in and around the following areas: St. Louis Metro, Southern IL, Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Hermann, and Troy. Shop the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear, or visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation.

Date: January 26-29
Time:Thurs:2pm–9pm, Fri:12pm–9pm, Sat:10am–9pm, Sun:11am–5pm
Place: America’s Center

Hedwig & The Angry Inch: The landmark musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. It’s about finding your other half; it’s the story of the origin of love. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer and starring Tony and Olivier Award-nominee Euan Morton, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the winner of four 2014 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. It played to record-breaking sell-out crowds on Broadway and promises to take St. Louis by storm with what Rolling Stone proclaims is “the best rock musical ever!” Tickets start at $30.

Date: January 27-29
Time: Fri: 8pm, Sat: 2 & 8pm, Sun: 1:30 & 6:30pm
Place: Peabody Opera House-1400 Market St

Hot Country Nights: Get ready to get your country on with Parmalee performing live on the FOX Sports Midwest Live! stage as Ballpark Village begins their 2nd annual 92.3 WIL HOT COUNTRY NIGHTS Presented by FORD series. Look for Randy Houser, Eli Young Band, Tyler Farr, and more to come in future weeks. GA tickets are $15.

Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 6pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark Ave

Circus Harmony: Bravura: An annual confluence of music and circus arts. Bravura is a musical term whose definition also describes our youth circus performers: exceptional agility and brilliant style. Our theme this year is archetypes. Follow our King as he searches for the Trickster who stole his crown and finds out that one person can wear many hats. Tickets are $20.

Date: Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29
Time: 2pm & 7pm
Place: City Museum-750 N 16th St

Blues All-Star Game Watch Party: Cheer on our very own Vladimir Tarasenko in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game! Event Features Include: $3 Domestic drafts special beginning at 1pm, Enter to win prizes including Alexander Steen autographed jersey and Kevin Shattenkirk Blues autographed stick, Face painter and popcorn for kids from 1-3pm, Emcee extraordinaire Patrico, Mascot appearance by Larry Live, Activation for kids by Howl at the Moon.

Date: Sunday, January 29
Time: 1pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark

United We Brunch: Riverfront Times is bringing together the best restaurants in town with one mission: unite to cure St. Louis’ hangover. Brunch tastings, Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer, wine, champagne, and performance by St. Louis’ favorite, DJ Mahf – all in The Moto Museum. It’s the ultimate cure for a Friday night party. Join us at the Official After-Party at The BBQ Saloon for $2 Mimosas, Stoli Vodka Drink Specials and Food Specials.

Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 11am-2pm
Place: Moto Museum – 3441 Olive St

CENTRAL

Clayton Restaurant Week: Sixteen of Clayton’s best fine dining establishments reunite for the 8th Annual Clayton Restaurant Week where attendees get to select from a special 3-course dinner menu for $25 or $35 per person. When paying your CRW check, please consider adding a “Extra Helping” donation. Your $5 or larger donation goes directly to Operation Food Search.

Date: January 23-29
Time: participating business hours
Place: Participating Clayton restaurants

The St. Louis Food & Wine Experience: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to present the 15th Annual St. Louis Food and Wine Experience. With more than 900 wines to taste and culinary delights around every corner – this is certainly the can’t-miss event of the year no matter which tickets you purchase! Proceeds benefit The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and its commitment to offering quality theatre to our region including classics, cutting-edge and new works. Tickets start at $50.

Date: January 27-29
Time: Fri: 7-10pm, Sat & Sun: 12-5pm
Place: Chase Park Plaza-212 Kingshighway Blvd

Taste for Glennon: Join the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and other area young professionals for the Taste for Glennon. William Grant & Sons will be on hand to craft cocktails and tastings of Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Glenfiddich Scotch, The Balvenie Scotch and Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. Guests will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a glass-blowing demonstration, all to benefit the mission and exceptional care of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.

Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 7pm
Place: Third Degree Glass Factory – 5200 Delmar

7th Annual Freeze-Que: A BBQ contest to benefit Carney’s Kids Foundation. There will be 4 meat category qualifiers and a People’s Choice category. Enjoy live music from 2 Hoosiers & a Hatchet (Sat 1-5p) and Kent Erhardt & The Bluemoon Blues Band (Sun Noon-4p), and great raffles!

Date: January 28 & 29
Time: 8am
Place: Hwy 61 Roadhouse-34 S Old Orchard Ave

ST. CHARLES

Fete de Glace Ice Carving Competition: You can watch carvers bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life with chainsaws, chisels, grinders and knives, as well as hot irons and cold spray. Each carver starts with a single block of ice weighing 260 lbs. and dissects it and reassembles it into wondrous sparkling creations. There are outdoor fire pits, restaurants serving breakfast or lunch and shops to wander in to help you stay warm.

Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Place: North Main St, St. Charles

Motorcycles On Ice: X-Treme International Ice Racing: A professional racing tour on ice. Man and machine going from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds! Speedway bikes and quads are modified and compete on an indoor ice arena. There are over 2000 metal studs added to the tires and there are NO BRAKES! PURE ADRENALINE! It is THE fastest sport on ice and one of the fastest sports in the world. There will be a total of twenty to twenty-five races. Ice racing consists of heats where riders earn points to qualify for the final race. Heats consist of four riders racing handlebar-to-handlebar for four laps. The Main Event consists of six riders for six laps. Tickets: $10-$25.

Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 7:30pm
Place: St. Charles Family Arena

ILLINOIS

Gateway Bridal Show: The Gateway Bridal Show will feature many different vendors that can help couples personalize their wedding. For the brides that just got engaged, the show will feature everything they need, such as reception sites, photographers, cake providers, DJs, video, bridal gowns, flowers, transportation and much more. For the couples who are just looking for fresh ideas and inspiration, there will be plenty of new ideas on display. There will be a honeymoon giveaway, couple’s cake decorating contest, fashion show, attendance prizes, and more. Registration is $5.

Date:Thursday, January 26
Time: 5-9pm
Place: 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville

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