The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, February 23rd through Sunday, February 26th features the Mardi Gras Grand Parade through downtown St. Louis, great blues music at The National Blues Museum, professional bull riding at Scottrade Center, and more.
St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for February 23 – 26, 2017 ft. Mardi Gras Grand Parade
DOWNTOWN/SOULARD
Guns N Hoses: Join PBR St. Louis and The Backstoppers, Inc. as we kick off a wild PBR weekend with Guns ‘n Hoses competition. The event will pit 2 teams against each other in a bracketed competition till the final 2 will go head to head for the coveted Guns n’ Hoses PBR belt buckle. Admission to the event will be a minimal $5 donation to Guns ‘n Hoses. Guests can enjoy a Live Auction and 50/50 raffle throughout the evening. All money raised by Guns ‘n Hoses and PBR will be in benefit of The Backstoppers, Inc.
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 6pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark
The Great Migration Tour: In celebration of Black History Month, the National Blues Museum is hosting the “Great Migration Tour: Celebrating the Sounds of Mississippi, Chicago and St. Louis.” Two days of live music, featuring 2016 Grammy nominee Vasti Jackson from Mississippi, St. Louis blues prodigy, Marquise Knox, and American Bluesman and educator from the South Side of Chicago, Fernando Jones. There will also be a panel discussion and Q&A on Saturday from 12-1pm in the museum’s Lumière Place Legends Room. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of, $40 Table seating.
Date: February 24 & 25
Time: 7-11pm
Place: National Blues Museum-615 Washington Ave
PBR Built Ford Tough Series: 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 24-26
Time: times vary
Place: Scottrade Center
Hot Country Nights: Get ready to get your country on with Eli Young Band performing on the FOX Sports Midwest Live! stage at Ballpark Village’s 2nd annual 92.3 WIL HOT COUNTRY NIGHTS Presented by FORD series. Look for Canaan Smith and David Nail to come in future weeks. GA tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of.
Date: Friday, February 24
Time: 6pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark Ave
Mardi Gras Grand Parade: The Bud Light Mardi Gras Grand Parade is the Midwest’s largest and most spectacular pre-Lenten celebration. The parade begins just south of Busch Stadium and winds through the streets of Downtown South and Soulard to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Krewes from over 100 floats will toss over 10,000,000 strands of beads and other sought-after goodies to celebratory masses gathered along the route.
After the parade, stick around to enjoy entertainment including the Bud Light Block Party, the High Heel Drag Race, live music at neighborhood venues, and a giant post-parade street party and celebration held throughout Soulard.
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 11am
Place: Soulard – Broadway
CENTRAL
National Wrasslin’ League: NWL STL presents live professional wrasslin’ every other Thursday night in 2017 at the Casa Loma Ballroom at Cherokee & Iowa. Fueled by intercity rivalries, NWL STL features family-friendly, storyline-driven events that deliver thrilling athletic action and entertaining characters. This week’s match is Davey Gibson vs Cornell Douglas. Tickets are $12.50.
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 6:30-10pm
Place:Casa Loma Ballroom-3354 Iowa Ave
Corner Gates Mardi Gras Tasting Event: Join us for a Mardi Gras-themed tasting event at our beautiful venue. Your ticket will give you access to food at five gourmet food stations and two drinks at our beer, wine, and hurricane bar. Meet local vendors that can provide you with music, photography, and cakes for your next event, including: Strike A Pose, Cruise Planners-Kent Lawrence, Bang for your Buck Mobile DJ, and Ravishing Bridal. Tickets are $35.
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 6-8pm
Place: The Corner Gates-1821 Cherokee St
Narwhal’s Crawfish Boil: Celebrate Mardi Gras like they do in New Orleans – with frozen cocktails and plenty of food! The Mardi Gras party at Narwhal’s will have a Southern classic Crawfish Boil – kicking off at 5PM Friday. We’ll have 100lbs of fresh crawfish flown directly from NOLA, boiled with all the other fixings: shrimp, brauts, corn, and potatoes. Plates are $10 and once we’re out, we’re out – so come early! The party will continue all night long with drink specials, as well as other limited time only Mardi Gras classic cocktails, done frozen style.
Date: Friday, February 24
Time: 5pm
Place: Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice-3906 Laclede Ave
10th Annual Soup’s On & Just Desserts Competition: Manor Grove is hosting this 10th annual event where guests can taste delicious soups and desserts prepared by 26 top St. Louis Restaurants. Lobster Bisque, Chicken Chowder, Poblano Chicken are among the favorites as well as Strawberry Lemonade Cake and Bread Pudding with Bourbon Drizzle. A panel that includes Kirkwood Mayor Timothy Griffin and Master Chef Manfred Zettl will judge the restaurant entries. The top three winners receive the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Judges’ Choice Award. The public is invited to vote for their three favorite soups and dessert for the People’s Choice Award. Adults $8, Children under 12, $5, online in advance, or $10/$4 day of.
Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 11am
Place: Meramec Community College-11333 Big Bend Road
ST. CHARLES
Working Women’s Survival Show: Now in its 30th year, this event is a weekend of food, fashion, fitness, and fun unlike any other. The Show features the latest and greatest products and services from nearly 400 exhibitors that arrive in St. Louis from all over the country. As the Show has added features over the years, it has evolved into the Ultimate Girl’s Day Out. Instead of making separate trips to the mall, restaurant, salon, and spas, women can go shopping, grab a bite, and get pampered all in one place with their family and friends. The Show also features a non-stop lineup of live entertainment, including celebrity speakers, fashion shows, and fitness demonstrations.
Date: February 24-26
Time: Fri: 11am-8pm, Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Place: St. Charles Convention Center