What is happening around STL this week!

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
March 10-12, 2017
The 48th Annual Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Run —”A
Salute to Our First Responders” (Sat. Mar. 11; parade begins at noon)
Regularly noted as one of the premier parades in the country, the parade is comprised
of over 120 units, including marching bands, floats, 5000+ marchers, and lots of
clowns. The St Patrick’s Day Parade Run, one of the largest events of its kind in the St. Louis area with more than 8,000 par-
ticipants, is a 5-mile run that travels the streets of downtown and midtown St. Louis. Go to: www.irishparade.org.
Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show at America’s Center & The Dome (Thus. Mar. 9-Sat. Mar.
11, 10 am-8 pm; Sun. Mar. 12, 10 am-5 pm.) — Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Missouri’s largest home product market
place, produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri. Approximately 400 exhibitors, many local,
in 1,800 booths fill almost 400,000 square feet of America’s Center. New products, informative speakers, exciting attractions
and family fun areas make this a must-see event. Admission cost: $10 adults ($5 after 5 pm), children 6-12, $4, children 5
and under free. Go to: www.stlouishomeshow.com.
“March Spring Fever” with Family Sundays at the Saint Louis Art Museum: (Sun. Mar 12; 1-4 pm)
— Although the weather forecast calls for snow on Saturday, Sunday promises to be a bit warmer and the ideal day to cele-
brate the colorful promise and wonderful season of Spring! From a 30-minute tour through the Galleries to a hands-on activ-
ity, Family Sundays are always a hit with young and old (er) alike! Family tour begins at 2:30 pm. Go to: slam.org.
Stout & Oyster Festival 2017 at Schlafly’s Tap Room (Fri. Mar. 10, 5-10 pm; Sat. Mar 11, 11 am-
midnight) — Come and enjoy the biggest food and beer festival of the year, featuring over 70,000 fresh oysters and teams of
star shuckers from both coasts. You can indulge in several varieties of oysters while pairing them with your selection from 15
styles of Schlafly stout. No ticket required; the event is free and open to the public. Simply pay for whatever you want to eat or
drink. Live music; full regular menu is also available downstairs. Go to: www.schafly.com.
Lake of the Ozarks Boat Show at the St. Charles Convention Center (Thu. Mar. 9-Sun. Mar. 12, 3-9
pm) — Join all of your favorite Marine Dealers from the Lake of the Ozarks at the St. Charles Convention Center. See the latest
in cruisers, runabouts, performance boats, pontoons, ski boats, personal watercraft, docks, lifts, and boating accessories all on
display at one show. Tickets: $9 adults, $5 ages 6-12, Free for children under 5. Go to: www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com.
Trivia Gone Wild 2017 at the Saint Louis Zoo (Sat. Mar. 11, 5:30 pm, doors open; 6:30 trivia game be-
gins) - Take a walk on the wild side with a stroll down memory lane and an evening of trivia questions sure to challenge the
most “ferocious” competitor. Included in your ticket price is complimentary beer, wine and soda throughout the evening. Out-
side food and beverages are permitted and encouraged. Food will be available for purchase. Each participant will receive a
Trivia Gone Wild souvenir. The overall winning team’s members will each receive a medal and complimentary table of ten at
Trivia Gone Wild 2018. Held in The Living World.
Sporting News:
Friday, March 10: St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks, Scottrade Center, 7 pm
Saturday, March 11: St. Louis Blues vs. New York Islanders, Scottrade Center, 7 pm
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KONG
Get Out Before I Fall Logan Skull Island The Shack
Red Box Releases
Trolls (PG)
Loving (PG-13)
Man Down (R)
Two Lovers and a Bear (PG)
The Legend of the Chupacabras (PG)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Sunny 44°/28°
Saturday: Snow 36°/19°
Sunday: Mostly Sunny 44°/30°
AT THE MOVIES
It’s Time to Set Your
Clocks & Spring Ahead!
Daylight Saving Time
begins 2:00 am
Sunday, March 12