Here is what's happening around the STL this weekend!

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Home at America’s Center & The Dome
(Thurs. Feb 1-Sun. Feb. 4. Times: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10 am-9 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm) — In
its 41st year, the St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show is one of the largest, public, recre-
ational vehicle consumer shows in the country, consuming over 260,000 square feet of
the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. Attendees can view 300 RV’s highlighting the
latest in state-of-the-art RV technology with streamline designs, parts and accessories. To
purchase tickets, admission costs, directions and more, go to: www.stlrv.com.
Wizard World Comic Con (Sat. Jan. 27; 12-4 pm) — Wizard World Comic Con comes
to America’s Center in St. Louis for a weekend of wizarding fun. Fans of all ages can celebrate the best in pop-fi,
comics, video gaming, sci-fi, and much more. The weekend-long convention will feature a hosts of some of your
favorite celebrities. For admission costs, to purchase tickets, and more, go to: www.wizardworld.com.
“Bud, Not Buddy” at the Grandel Theatre (Opens Sun. Feb. 4 through Sun. Feb. 25; check website for
performance times) — Based on the internationally acclaimed novel “Bud, Not Buddy,” this adventure follows 10-
year-old Bud as he sets off on an epic journey to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band.
Set in 1930s America, Bud’s odyssey is filled with the joy of finding family and plenty of live jazz music. Perfect
for the whole family! Go to: www.metroplays.org for tickets and additional information.
Taste of Soulard in the Soulard Neighborhood (Sat. Feb. 3 & Sun. Feb. 4; 11 am-5 pm) — This unique
self-guided tasting and pub crawl has become one of the most popular events of the Mardi Gras season. Each
Taste of Soulard ticket includes one drink voucher and six food vouchers. You choose the six dishes you wish to
sample from a range of Cajun-inspired options at participating spots throughout the Soulard neighborhood.
Admission/passes: $25. Go to: www.stlmardigras.org for ticket purchase information.
Orchid Show 2018 at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Opens Sat. Feb. 3 through Wed. March 28; 9 am-
5 pm) — The annual Orchid Show offers visitors a once-a-year opportunity to see a rotating display of hundreds
of orchids from the Garden’s expansive permanent living collection amid a tropical oasis inside the Orthwein
Floral Display Hall. Go to: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org for admission fees and additional information.
Hot Country Nights: Granger Smith at Ballpark Village (Fri. Feb. 2; 7 pm) — Get your country with
New Country 92.3 Hot Country Nights presented by Ford! Don’t miss national recording artist Granger Smith with
hit songs “Backroad Song” and “If the Boot Fits” performed on the FOX Sports Midwest Live! stage. For tickets,
go to: www.stlballparkvillage.com.
First Fridays at the St. Louis Science Center—”Marvel Black Panther” theme night (Fri. Feb. 2,
6-10 pm) — The Marvel Universe returns in celebration of the new release of Black Panther! Dress as your favor-
ite Marvel character and explore “Marvel-ous” questions such as: Can herbs really change our physical attributes
and does vibranium really exist? Note: Tickets for the free 10 pm show are available starting at 6 pm, and dis-
tributed on a first come, first served basis. To learn more, go to: www.slsc.org.
Sporting News:
Sat. Feb. 3—Saint Louis University vs. Fordham, Chaifetz Arena, 7 pm
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4522
Michael Simmerman
Around the TOWN
Maze Runner:
Forever My Girl Den of Thieves 12 Strong The Death Cure Winchester Redbox Releases
Boo 2: A Madea Halloween
(PG-13)
Geostorm (PG-13)
Last Flag Flying (R)
Trafficked (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Clear 30°/24°
Saturday: Cloudy 32°/30°
Sunday: Partly sunny 44°/17°
AT THE MOVIES
February 2-4, 2018