What’s happening this weekend? February 4-7, 2010

The weekend kicks off early with some really great events on Thursday. Friday and Saturday don’t disappoint either with their respective line-ups. Actually, it is weekend full of events for every personality: Party People have Mardi Gras Events to enjoy. Families have pet parades and zoo Funday Sunday. Civically inclined have a meeting to attend. And the socially gregarious have way too much to choose from. I’ll see you all out and about this weekend.

Thursday
- The Walk: Pub Crawl near SLU presented by Metropolis St. Louis
- SoulSTAGE: Open Mic Night in North County

Friday
-Flirting with Disater, the Kickoff Event for Club RED (American Red Cross) at Thaxton Speakeasy
- ALIVE Magazine Buzz List Party at Lucas Park Grille
-One Love Haiti Benefit Show

Saturday
-Pound Pals Trivia Night
-Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard begins and continues until Sunday

Sunday (Family day)
- Mardi Gras Events include the Pet Parade and Wiener Dog Races
- Winter Zoo activities with the Penguins

Full details of these events plus more here.

What to do this week: January 27 -30, 2010

There's much to do this week - have fun, support Haiti, do both.

Wednesday
- State of the Union Watch Party at the Royale!
- OH! So Fabulous Drag Show at the Fountain on Locust

Thursday
- Benefit For Haitian Earthquake Relief at the Tin Can Tavern Downtown

Friday
- STRESS FREE FRIDAYS: B FREE PAPARAZZI EDITION Happy Hour at El Borracho
- An Evening with Sonia Sanchez at the Missouri History Museum

And Mardi Gras Festivities
The Wine Taste on Friday and the Canjun Cookoff on Saturday. Both are a hit.

Get full details for these events and more here.

Top events for this week: this week? January 20- 23, 2010

Get out and about and have a great time. Meet up with friends. Enjoy art. Take the kiddos to a Winter Carnival and kick off Mardi Gras. Celebrate Beer! And support great causes, including a Haitian Relief concert.

Thursday

• Abstrakt Art Gallery OPEN HOUSE for Interior Designers and Event Planners
• JAZZYPHATNAPPY: Nu Soul/Hip Hop Fusion

Friday

• Dinosaurs Unearthed Food Drive Benefitting St. Louis Area Foodbank
• STRESS FREE FRIDAYS: Cocktail Party
• Haitian Relief Benefit Show with Mario Pascal, Lamar Harris and Friends

Saturday

• Mardi Gras St. Louis Winter Carnival
• Cabin Fever: Schlafly Winter Beer Festival
• Beer Can Birthday Party
  

Details about these events and many more can be found here.

NYE in the Lou - What are YOU going to do?

Arguably, the biggest party night of the year, the last night of the year is all glitz, glam, and champagne. This year, we also celebrate the end of the first decade of the new millennium and a spectacular celestial event. Wow! Ever prepared to keep you grooving and moving, this NYE offers several party options – for the pair-bonded, the sizzling singles, the whole family, and the budget conscious.

Here are your Hostess’ recommendations for Thursday, December 31, 2009.

Black Velvet & Bluegrass Night at Schlafly’s Bottleworks
Music by "Naked" Mike Newman, The Wayward Mountaineers and The Foggy Memory Boys.

Royale Speakeasy New Years Eve at The Royale Food and Spirits
A prohibition style NYE celebration.
free

NYE at Fraizer’s Restaurant and Lounge
Happy Hour Specials, Free Oyster bar, Free Appetizers, Champagne Toast and Party Favors
free

Jive & Wail the New Year at Jive & Wail Piano Bars (2 locations)
Maplewood & St. Peters

Wonderland of Arts - First Night St. Louis
Grand Art Center
Family event, non-alcoholic

NYE at City Hall
Music provided by Bernie Hayes
St. Louis City Hall Rotunda

Once in a Blue Moon NYE Party
Music by DJ Andrew and DJ SF&Edgar
Hyatt Regency at the Arch
18th Floor Ballroom


Details of of these events can be found at New Year's Eve in St. Louis: Celebrate a new decade, a blue moon, and good times.

Weekend Lineup: December 17 - 20, 2009

Get an early start on your weekend. There is an event for you whether you’re home from school, want to re-unite with friends or enjoy some quiet time out on the town.

Thursday
- Cocktail party and Artist Discussion at Urban Eats
- Stroke’s No Joke Comdey Show hosted by Dee Lee
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Walk hosted by Metropolis St. Louis

Friday
- Third Friday Open House at Third Degree Glass Factory
- Café Soul 3rd Annual Holiday Show
- A Fête Society Happy Hour at Lafayette Fire Company Grand Opening
Join us as we celebrate local restaurants and bars, like we always do.
1801 Park Ave at 18th Street (Lafayette Square)
St. Louis, MO 63104

Saturday
- Citygarden for the Holidays: enjoy cocoa and carollers in the new city centerpiece. Free, perfect for families or date night.

Sunday
- Marlissa Hudson performs at Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church
- Sound Clash featuring DJ Needles

Details for these events and more check the Examiner posts:
What’s happening this weekend? Thursday, December 17 – Sunday, December 20, 2009

And to get a sneak peak at the upcoming events, check out the December 2009 Events calendar. Coming soon…the New Years Eve Lineup.

Top Events for this weekend: December 11-13, 2009

Friday
The Fête Society Holiday Banger at Yemanja Brazil - free appetizers and drink specials.
Citygarden for the Holidays - free family entertainment
Girl Friday's Annual Red-Hot Holiday Party

Saturday
Holiday Open House in Downtown Dutchtown
8th Annual Platinum Christmas Party
Najee Holiday Concert at the Ambassador
Intimate Distance Art Show

Sunday
Holiday Orchestra concert featuring Marlissa Hudson with the Town & Country Symphony - free family entertainment
Crafting with a Purpose at Paste Crafts in Soulard to benefit Haven of Grace Women Services

Details for these events and more check the Examiner posts:
What’s happening this weekend? December 11-13, 2009
What else is there to do besides shopping? Enjoy the local arts.
What’s happening this week? December 7-12, 2009
Holiday Parties for December 7-12, 2009

And to get a sneak peak at the upcoming events, check out the December 2009 Events calendar.

Top Events for this week, including Holiday parties - December 7-12, 2009

The year may be drawing to a close, but it is far from coming to an end. This month is proving to be as fun, exciting, and enjoyable as the previous eleven months. Not one to be outdone by the lush spring, shining summer or amazing autumn months, December in St. Louis is icy hot.

This week’s events include Holiday Parties for this week plus general fare.

Here’s a sample:
Monday
Hwy 40 Re-opening Happy Hour

Tuesday
SLAREP's Holiday Reception
Fuel Holiday Wine Party @ the Duane Reed Gallery

Wednesday
KETC 9 Community Cinema Series film screening of Young @ Heart
Osunlade CD Release Soirée: A Listening Party
Cocktails for a Cause to Benefit Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

Thursday
SIMPLE PLEASURES 3
Homolatte Cocktail Party & SpeakOUT! - the LGBTI spoken word/music open-mic night

Saturday
8th Annual Platinum Christmas Party

Details for these events and more check the Examiner posts.
Holiday Parties for December 7-12, 2009
What’s happening this week? December 7-12, 2009

And to get a sneak peak at the upcoming events, check out the December 2009 Events calendar.