The St. Louis Weekend Events for Thursday, March 8 through Sunday, March 11, 2018 include: SEC Men’s Basketball Tournmanent, Home & Garden Show, Boat Show, Shamrock 5K & 10K, Ales for Tails Beer Festival, SciFest, Moolah Shrine Parade, and more.

DOWNTOWN

41st Annual Builders Home & Garden Show: THE place to see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services under one roof. Hundreds of local companies and countless experts will be on hand to answer questions, share ideas and provide inspiration to help you with all of your home and garden projects and improvements. Watch a tiny home being built, tour a vintage trailer, see designer home accessories, enjoy a garden party and enter to win an outdoor fireplace, attend seminars by national gardening experts, check out the Memories of Elvis Flower Show, presented and juried by the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, register to win great items, and more.

Date: March 8-11
Time: Thurs-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Place: America’s Center

2018 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament: Thirteen games will take place over five days with the SEC champion determined on Sunday afternoon. The Missouri Tigers, seeded fifth overall, will open play on Thursday afternoon against either Georgia. The winner of this week’s tournament will earn an automatic berth into the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament. Also playing on Thursday are LSU vs Mississippi State, Arkansas vs South Carolina, and Alabama vs Texas A&M. Check the website for all games and times.

Date: March 7-11
Time: Times vary
Place: Scottrade Center

A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder: Getting away with murder can be so much fun…and there’s no better proof than the knock ‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for best musical. Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by – you guessed it – eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. Tickets start at $32.

Date: Friday, March 9
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Peabody Opera House-1400 Market St

Show Me Kicks Expo: Customs & Canvases: St. Louis’ Premier BUY, SELL, & TRADE event is back! We’re calling out ALL sneaker enthusiasts, collectors, resellers, and casual fans! Buy, sell and trade kicks, enjoy live art and exhibits, live panel sneaker and art discussions, raffles and prizes, and more. GA tickets are $11. Vendor booth is $60.

Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 12-5pm
Place: Old Post Office-815 Olive St

CENTRAL

10th Annual Robert Classic French Film Festival: Co-presented by Cinema St. Louis and the Webster University Film Series — celebrates St. Louis’ Gallic heritage and France’s cinematic legacy. The featured films span the decades from the 1920s through the 1990s, offering a revealing overview of French cinema. This year’s fest kicks off with a screening of Bertrand Tavernier’s acclaimed documentary “My Journey Through French Cinema,” the director’s personal reflections on key films and filmmakers. Several of the works he highlights — such as Jacques Becker’s “Casque d’or” and Jean-Pierre Melville’s “Le Samouraï” — are screened at this year’s fest. Every program features introductions and discussions by film or French scholars and critics. The discussions will place the works in the contexts of both film and French history and provide close analyses. Tickets are $13. Webster students are free. All films are in French with English subtitles.

Date: March 2-25
Time: times avary
Place: Webster University

Opera Tastings: Delight all of your senses as music from across the history of opera is paired with delicious food and drink, crafted specifically to complement the flavors of the music. At Tenacious Eats, experience full contact dining from the inventive team that has created a cult following for unforgettable dinner-and-movie pairing events each month. This event is made possible with generous support from Allison W. Roberts. Featuring Mary-Hollis Hundley, soprano, Melody Wilson, mezzo-soprano, Joshua Blue, Tenor, and Robert Mellon, baritone. Tickets are $20-$25.

Date: March 9 & 10
Time: 7pm
Place: Tenacious Eats-5700 Leona Street

SciFest: I Love Pi: Pi returns to the Science Center, just a bit early. Celebrate 3.14 on 3/10 and meet real mathematicians who prove once and for all that math really can be fun! Meet local scientists, engineers and other experts for a behind-the-scenes look at real science.

Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Place: St. Louis Science Center-5050 Oakland Ave

Shamrock 5K, 10K & 1K Little Leprechaun Run: This 1st annual family friendly run will be held at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. After the race, enjoy live music and a free ticket for green beer! Registration for the 5K & 10K is $25 or $30 day of. The 1K Lil’ Leprechaun starts at 9:30am and is $10.

Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 8:30am
Place: Chesterfield Amphitheater

Ales for Tails Beer Festival: STLPivo proudly presents the Second Annual Ales for Tails Beer Festival supporting Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Needy Paws Dog Rescue. Guests will enjoy 4 hours of unlimited beer samples from local homebrewers in HomeBrewer Alley. As well as numerous regional Craft and Microbreweries. Participating Homebrewers will compete in multiple Brewing competitions judged both by the public as well as our local beer celebrity judges. Attendees can also enjoy live music through the duration of the event from the very talented Naked Rock Fight as well as savory and sweet treats provided by local St. Louis restaurants and food trucks. Inside guests will find the Meow Market with numerous vendors providing samples and selling goods. The Meow Market will feature a large range of vendors including but not limited to pet shops, animal rescues, arts/crafts, local business, soft drinks, and many more.

Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 1-5pm
Place: American Czech Education Center-4690 Lansdowne Ave

ST. CHARLES

St. Charles Boat Show: See the latest in cruisers, runabouts, performance boats, pontoons, ski boats, personal watercraft, docks, lifts, and boating accessories all at one show. Tickers are $9 for adults, $5 for children 6-12.

Date: March 8-11
Time: Thurs: 3-9pm, Fri: 12-10pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Place St. Charles Convention Center

Moolah Shrine Parade: Come watch the famous little cars of all colors; of course Moolah’s famous little Yellow fleet will be there. Listen to bands of all types and interact with clowns of all shapes and sizes. Be amazed at the numerous colorful floats. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your family and friends as we kick start the magic of the Shrine Circus, happening March 22-25. So bring the kids, the neighbors and even your Grandma to make this a great family outing.

Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 11am
Place: Riverside Dr

Mills Apartments