The document provides information on various events happening in and around St. Louis from May 5-7, 2017. These include the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrating the Cherokee Street neighborhood, a First Fridays event at the Science Center related to The Hunger Games, the 22nd Annual St. Louis Microfest beer festival at Forest Park, watching the Kentucky Derby from the rooftop bar 360, and a Roller Coaster Race at Six Flags St. Louis that combines a 5K/10K run with roller coaster rides. It also includes sports information on games 5 and 6 of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
May 5-7, 2017
The 2017 Cinco De Mayo Festival in South St. Louis
City (Sat. May 6, 11 am-10 pm) — An annual tradition with a long
history, Cinco De Mayo: A Cherokee Street Festival has evolved
into a celebration of community and one of the largest and most
diverse festivals in St. Louis. Established over 15 years ago, the
festival brings together over 50,000 attendees to celebrate the
rich, multicultural and spirited, eclectic community within the Cherokee Street neighbor-
hood and surrounding area. Featuring food, drinks, music and entertainment. Go to: www.cincodemayostl.com.
First Fridays at the Science Center—The Hunger Games (Fri. May 5; doors open for movie tickets 6 pm)
— Learn the real science behind science fiction at the First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, fea-
tures free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10 pm screening of a classic science fiction move. This
month’s First Friday theme is “The Hunger Games.” Unless otherwise noted, all activities are free. Parking it free. All
items marked with a TR require tickets. Tickets for free screenings available beginning at 6 pm. Visit: www.slsc.org;
click on May 5 for schedule.
2017 St. Louis Microfest at Lower Muny Parking Lot and Theatre Drive in Forest Park (Fri. May 5
and Sat. May 6. Session I: Fri. 6-10 p.m.; Session II: Sat. 1-5 pm; and Session III: Sat. 6:30-10 pm) — The 22nd
Annual St. Louis Microfest is one of the city’s premiere festivals; a beer-tasting festival offering festivalgoers the
chance to sip and sample an array of international and craft beers at one of three sessions held over two days. The
festival also includes live music, silent auction, food, live brewer and chef demonstration, and more than enough
fun. IDs required for ticket holders and must be over 21 for tasting portion. Children allowed as long as they are
accompanied by parents. Leashed dogs allowed if socialized and remain with owners. To purchase tickets and event
schedule, go to: www.stlmicrofest.org.
Annual Derby Day Event at Three Sixty Rooftop Bar (Sat. May 6, 3-6 pm) — Enjoy the fastest two
minutes in sports from 400 feet above St. Louis watching the Kentucky Derby’s “Run for the Roses.” Feast on tasty
hors d’oeuvres and sip on mint juleps while placing your bets on your favorites. Dress up for Best Dressed and Best
Hat contest for a chance to win incredible prizes. Tickets are $45. Go to: www.360-stl.com for tickets.
Six Flags St. Louis Roller Coaster Race (Sun. May 7, the run kicks off at 7:30 am, ride event to follow)—
Thrill it up at Six Flags St. Louis when the Roller Coaster Race returns for the 4th annual event! Weave around roller
coasters on the scenic 5K and 10K routes, then enjoy a day in the park. This unique experience combines both a
5k/10k RUN event with a 5k RIDE event. The run kicks off at 7:30 a.m. sharp and the ride event will follow. Not a
runner? RIDE your way to 5K victory during the Roller Coaster Ride event. Riders will add up the track length to
achieve 5k in total ridden track to earn a medal. A new course, shirts, and medals, with food and drinks after run
plus select rides (TBA) from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Go to: www.sixflags.com.
Sporting News:
The Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two. St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators.
Nashville Predators lead series 3-1.
Game 5: Friday, May 5 at 7:00 pm, Scottrade Center
Game 6: Sunday, May 7 (TBA) at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, if Blues win on Friday.
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Friday: Partly sunny 64°/47°
Saturday: Mostly sunny 70°/46°
Sunday: Mostly sunny 69°/52°
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