STL Events Aug 25-27

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
The UniverSoul Circus Downtown St. Louis (Fri. Aug. 25 through Sun. Sept. 6; check
website for show times) — The circus is coming to town! The UniverSoul Circus will guide audi-
ences through a non-stop journey filled with some of the most thrilling and spellbinding perfor-
mances anywhere in the country. For more than 20 years this traveling troupe has been criss-
crossing country and creating lasting memories for kids of all ages. Parking lot near The Dome.
For directions, tickets, and performance times, go to: www.universoulcircus.com.
Blues at the Arch at the Riverfront (Fri. Aug. 25, 6-8:30 pm) — It’s the final concert of
this four-part August concert series, held in the North Gateway (near Laclede’s Landing) and
presented by CityArchRiver Foundation and National Blues Museum. Featuring the music of Mar-
quise Knox and Dexter Allen. Go to: www.bluesatthearch.com.
Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park (Sat. Aug. 26, 10 am-7 pm; Sun. Aug. 27, 10
am-6 pm) — Festival of Nations is the region’s premier multicultural celebration, featuring over 40 ethnic food
booths, non-stop dance and music, arts and crafts, and an international bazaar. Free. Go to:
www.festivalofnationsstl.org.
Meals for a Million at the St. Charles Family Arena (Fri. Aug. 25, 12–6 pm; Sat. Aug. 26, 8:30am-6
pm; Sun. Aug. 27, 8:30 am-6 pm) — Meals for a Million is a community-wide event that offers a co-operative food
packaging event to produce one million dried non-perishable meals for distribution in the St. Louis area and in-
ternational countries. Two nutritional formulas (fortified rice & beans and instant apple cinnamon oatmeal) will
be packaged in sealed pouches. Each sealed pouch provides a complete meal for six children (or four adults).
Cost: $30. Go to: www.mealsforamillion.com.
Jungle Boogie Nights at the Saint Louis Zoo (Fri. Aug. 25, 5-8 pm) — Head to the St. Louis Zoo for an
open-air concert in the center of the Zoo. Refreshments for purchase at Lakeside Café and Tundra Treats. Music
by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers. Admission: Free. Go to www.stlzoo.org.
Food Truck Frolic & Movie Night at St. Charles Community College (Fri. Aug. 25, 5-9 pm) — Bring
your family to the Food Truck Frolic and Summer Movie night for an evening under the stars. A family-friendly
event that’s free and open to the public (food cost varies), the food trucks and vendors will be serving up deli-
cious eats and fun treats until dusk. At dusk, bring your lawn chair and blankets and meet on the grassy hill by
the Tech building for a showing of “Captain Underpants.” A rain or shine event. Free.
Chesterfield Amphitheater Sounds of Summer Free Concert (Sat. Aug. 26; 7:30 pm) — Featuring the
music of Revelation, performing a show-stopping tribute to Journey in support of Backstoppalooza. Great music
for a great cause. All donations welcome in supporting Backstoppers.
Sporting News:
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium
Fri. Aug. 25: Mystery Hall of Fame Manager Bobblehead. Game time 7:15 pm
Sat. Aug. 26: Edward Jones Hall of Fame Canvas Print. Game time 6:15 pm
Sun. Aug. 27: Mike Shannon Talking Alarm Clock. Game time 1:15 pm
For more promotions and giveaways on game days at Busch Stadium, go to:
www.mlb.com/cardinals.
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
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Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy 83°/61°
Saturday: Sunny 85°/61°
Sunday: Partly cloudy 87°/64°
AT THE MOVIES
August 25-27, 2017