February can mean freezing temps and dreary winter days, but don’t let the potential for less-than-ideal weather stop you from getting out and having fun. From Mardi Gras festivities to a coffee festival, a beer festival and so much more, there’s a lot going on this month. And if you’re looking for Valentine’s Day inspiration, check out our list of 15 spots celebrating Valentine’s Day in style, as well as our feature on 10 date-night hotspots you should book ASAP.
Soulard Mardi Gras Mayor’s Ball Credit: photo courtesy of Soulard Mardi GrasSchlafly Art Inside
Celebrate St. Louis’ vibrant art scene with live music, great food and delicious drinks at Schlafly’s downtown taproom. View work from over 40 top St. Louis area artists, including tattoo artists who will be doing live work throughout the weekend. Enjoy live music from The Teenage Dirtbags, Steve Ewing Duo, AYDAMN, Number One Sons, Middle Class Fashion, The 45, Steven Woolley and The Winks. St. Louis Blues Warriors Hockey, a team of disabled veterans who share a passion for hockey, will raffle off tickets to an upcoming Blues game. Schlafly will donate a portion of sales to support the Warriors along with other charities, including The Muse Room, Artists First and Blues Warrior Artists. Admission to Art Inside is free. Event schedule varies by day, find more details online.
Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St., St. Louis, schlafly.com Credit: photo courtesy of Schlafly BeerSt. Louis Beer Fest
For one evening, the St. Louis Beer Fest will take over the St. Louis Science Center after hours. The event features over 40 breweries and 120 beers. Admission to this ticketed event includes samplings from participating breweries and access throughout the museum and exhibits. Ticket price varies; find more information on the event’s website.
Feb. 8 – 7 to 11 p.m., St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, stlouisbeerfest.com Credit: photo courtesy of Saint Louis Science CenterMissouriCon
The Downtown Holiday Inn Hotel will be the site of MissouriCon, a convention that celebrates pop culture, from comic books and anime to sci-fi and fantasy characters. This one-day event features local artists, vendors and a cosplay contest. MissouriCon is fun for the whole family and admission is free for children 11 and under. Tickets available on the event’s website.
Feb. 15 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 811 N. Ninth St., St. Louis, missouricon.com Credit: photo courtesy of MissouriConStar Wars Trivia Night
Use your Star Wars knowledge to win some prizes and have fun at Star Wars Trivia Night at Defiance Ridge Vineyards. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Star Wars threads. In addition to the trivia, there will also be a Star Wars-themed cocktail, as well as wine. Price is $20 per team. Register online.
Feb. 21 – 6 to 9 p.m., Defiance Ridge Vineyards, 2711 S. Missouri 94, Defiance, defianceridge.com Credit: photo courtesy of Defiance Ridge VineyardsSTLCoffeeFest
The inaugural STLCoffeeFest will highlight the local coffee scene, and attendees will be able to sample coffee, attend coffee workshops and connect with local roasters, baristas and coffee experts from around the St. Louis area. Guests can sip coffee and coffee-themed mocktails and cocktails, as well as coffee flavored treats like espresso ice cream and coffee-infused gooey butter cake. Ticket prices vary and are available for purchase on the festival’s website.
Feb. 22 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 18 Rails at City Foundry STL,
3730 Foundry Way, Suite 110, St. Louis, stlcoffeefest.com Credit: photo courtesy of STLCoffeeFestTaste of Soulard
This self-guided tasting and pub crawl allows you to choose your own adventure through the many Cajun flavors in Soulard. Each ticket purchase includes one drink voucher and six food vouchers that can be redeemed at any participating establishment for a sample of that establishment’s listed signature dish. Tickets are $35 and are available online.
Feb. 22 & 23 – 801 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, stlmardigras.org Credit: photo courtesy of Google MapsMardi Gras festivities
Celebrate Mardi Gras throughout the month of February in Soulard. Participate in a pub crawl scavenger hunt, sample food at a Cajun cook-off, run or walk in a 5k, take in adorable costumes on the four-legged participants in the pet parade, watch the wiener dog derby race, don your finest apparel to party at the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball and the festivities conclude on March 1, with the Grand Parade. Find a list of dates, times and ticket prices on the event’s website.
Feb. 1 to March 1, Soulard, stlmardigras.org Credit: photo courtesy of Soulard Mardi Gras
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