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10 Things To Do in St. Louis This Weekend

Fun events happening from March 6 - 8

ST. LOUIS —

1) “When Women Ruled the Earth,” National Geographic LIVE! with Professor of Egyptology Kara Cooney

The Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Friday, March 6 7:30pm

$32

Sit down with acclaimed Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney while she sheds light on powerful women often overlooked in history books. She’s written several books on the ancient world and even produced the series Out of Egypt for Discovery Channel. Dr. Cooney will share stories from the reigns of Cleopatra and Neferusobek and draw connections to women’s places in politics today.

2) Art in Bloom

Saint Louis Art Museum

Friday, March 6 10am-9pm

Saturday, March 7 10am-5pm

Sunday, March 8 10am-5pm

FREE

The annual celebration of art and flowers returns! Art in Bloom features creations by local florists, who’ll use floral design to interpret pieces from the museum’s collection. See the arrangements  side-by-side with the art that inspired them. Entry is free; you can pay for tickets to special demonstrations and lectures throughout the weekend.

3) The Office! A Musical Parody

Grandel Theater

Friday, March 6 8pm

Saturday, March 7 3pm and 8pm

Sunday, March 8 2pm

$34-$69

The beloved TV show comes to life in The Office! A Musical Parody. The musical isn’t associated with the show but does include all your favorite characters - more than 20 characters, in fact, played by eight actors. Critics say it’s an “inside joke,” made especially for fans of The Office.

4) The Band’s Visit

The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Friday, March 6 7:30pm

Saturday, March 7 2pm, 7:30pm

Sunday, March 8 1pm

One of the most-awarded musicals ever is playing its final weekend at The Fox. The Band’s Visit follows a band of Egyptian musicians gets stranded in an Israeli desert town. Through beautiful music, including on-stage instrumental performances, the show tells a story of finding common ground between cultures.

5) 43rd Annual Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show

America’s Center & The Dome

Friday, March 6 10am-8pm

Saturday, March 7 10am-8pm

Sunday, March 8 10am-5pm

$4-$10

Six shows in one! The 43rd Annual Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show is a one-stop-shop for your Lawn & Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, Pool & Spa, New Construction Zone, and Home Products. Hundreds of St. Louis-area companies and experts will be there to answer your questions and give you inspiration for your upcoming home and garden projects. Get a $2 discount when you buy your tickets in advance!

6) Arch Madness, Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament

Enterprise Center

Friday, March 6 12:05pm, 2:35pm, 6:05pm, 8:35pm

Saturday, March 7 2:35pm, 5:05pm

Sunday, March 8 1:05pm

$50-$60

The Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend! Arch Madness returns to Enterprise Center, culminating in The Valley Championship Game. The winner gets bragging rights and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

7) Eckert’s Wine & Food Festival

Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Saturday, March 7 12pm-6pm

Sunday, March 8 12pm-6pm

$20-$22

The 10th Annual Wine & Food Festival is coming to Eckert’s Belleville location. Enjoy cooking demonstrations from area chefs, pairing classes, Eckert’s Country Store sampling, and more than 30 win and craft beers to try. There’ll also be live music. You must be 21+ to join in the fun.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Eckert's is hosting its 10th Annual Wine & Food Festival this weekend, Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th at the Belleville location. This weekend should have perfect weather, awesome food, famous chefs, wine, and more! The chefs at the Wine & Food Festival will perform some demos in the culinary classroom on the farm.

8) Actor/Comedian Chris Tucker

Stifel Theatre

Saturday, March 7 8pm

$36.50-$76.50

Award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker is bringing his international comedy tour to The Lou! For one night only, you can catch Tucker - best known for his role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour movie franchise - at Stifel Theatre.

9) STL Holi 2020

Stacy Park, Olivette, MO

Saturday, March 7 11am-4pm

FREE

Celebrate the arrival of Spring at STL Holi 2020. Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is Hindu celebration of springtime. In the season’s honor, revelers throw handfuls of bright colors at each other. There will also be live DJs and delicious food. Don’t forget to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little rainbow on...

10) Spell #7

A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre, Washington University in St. Louis

Friday, March 6 8pm

Saturday, March 7 8pm

Sunday, March 8 3pm

$15-$50

This Sunday was supposed to be The Black Rep’s final performance of Spell #7. The show’s been so popular, though, that now the run is extended through March 15. The choreopoem is set in a St. Louis bar, where Black artists and musicians commiserate through dreamlike vignettes and monologues. Two of this weekend’s shows are already sold out. Don’t miss your chance to catch a performance!

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