STL Events Feb 9 - 11

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
St. Louis Mardi Gras Bud Light Grand Parade in Soulard (Sat. Feb. 10, parade starts 11
am) — This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season, and the biggest parade out-
side of the Big Easy. It begins at Busch Stadium and proceeds through the streets of Downtown
South and Soulard to the place where the city’s beer was born: Anheuser-Busch Brewery. This year’s
theme is "Celebrating #Muny100.” Come out and celebrate a century of this St. Louis institution as
krewes ride nearly 100 floats, bringing to life the winning plays that have graced the Muny’s stage.
Go to: www.stlmardigras.org.
St. Louis Mardi Gras: Bud Light Party Tent at Soulard Market Park (Sat. Feb. 10, 9 am-
6 pm) — Looking for the best place to spend Mardi Gras Grand Parade Day? Look no further than the Bud Light
Party Tent, where you get more beer, more food, and more fun for your money. Featuring an open bar fully
stocked with Goose Island and Bud Light plus premium spirits so you can sip signature Mardi Gras cocktails like
the Hurricane, he party also includes two huge heated tents with plenty of seating and dance floor. Music and
entertainment provided by Rockstar DJs. Re-entry allowed with wristband. Admission: $125 in advance. Go to:
www.stlmardigras.org for pass purchase.
Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story at Peabody Opera House (Fri. Feb. 9, 7:30 pm & Sat. Feb. 10, 2 pm) —
Now in its 27th amazing year, the “World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical” continues to thrill audiences
around the world. Viewed by more than 22 million people worldwide, Buddy opened in London’s West End in
1989, and has been seen on Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany,
Scandinavia, South Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore. For tickets, go to: www.peabodyoperahouse.com.
St. Louis Boat & Sportshow at America’s Center & The Dome (Thurs. Feb 8-Sun. Feb. 11.
Times: Thurs. 2-9 pm, Fri. 12-9 pm, Sat. 10 am-9 pm, and Sun. 11 am-5 pm) — Whether you’re an avid out-
doorsman 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— the best place to see and buy
everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats for every activity, lifestyle and
budget. For ticket information and purchase, directions, activities and more, go to: www.stlrv.com.
Science on Tap at the St. Louis Science Center (Sat. Feb. 10; 7-10 pm) — This event features 80+ beer
tastings, science demonstrations, live music and more! A total sensory experience that offers a hands-on experi-
ence with some of beer brewing’s most popular ingredients. Experience molecular gastronomy with your favorite
beer, discover how buoyant your beer is and savor tasty fare at the five tasting tables. Go to: www.slsc.org.
Orchid Show 2018 at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Through Wed. March 28; 9 am-5 pm) — The an-
nual 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.
Sporting News:
Sun. Feb. 11—St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Scottrade Center, 11 am
Let the Games Begin!
Thursday Feb. 8—Sunday, Feb. 25: Coverage begins for the Winter Olympics, PyeongChang, South Korea.
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Around the TOWN
Fifty Maze Runner:
Shades Freed The 15:17 To Paris Peter Rabbit The Death Cure Winchester
Redbox Releases
A Bad Moms Christmas (R)
Only the Brave (PG-13)
Suburbicon (R)
24 Hours to Live (R)
The Stray (PG)
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (R)
All I See is You (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy 55°/28°
Saturday: Freezing rain 32°/20°
Sunday: Cloudy 30°/16°
AT THE MOVIES
February 9-11, 2018