5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend | February 13 to 16 Monday February 10, 2025 Share AttractionsDiningEntertainmentThis Weekend By Rachel Huffman Explorers of all ages will find something of interest on our list of 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend, which includes corny musicals, classic symphonies, stout celebrations and Mardi Gras-inspired meals. If you’re looking for more activities to fill your itinerary, check out our events calendar. Side Project Brewing Stout Week February 11 to 16 Side Project Brewing’s annual celebration of malty, barrel-aged ales returns to Maplewood this week! The much-anticipated event celebrates the brewery’s mastery of barrel-aged stouts with six days of exclusive beer releases, rare drafts and collaboration highlights. “Stout Week is one of our favorite times of the year,” co-owner Cory King said in a recent press release. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship and creativity behind our barrel-aged stouts and share some exciting collaborations with breweries that we admire. We can’t wait to welcome our supporters for a week of great company, exceptional beer and unforgettable releases.” Shucked: A New Musical Comedy February 11 to 23 The Wall Street Journal calls Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked “flat out hilarious” – and nobody knows funny like economists. The corn-fed, corn-bred American show will surely satisfy your appetite for great musical theater when it comes to The Fabulous Fox. Among jokes about the urban city versus the rural town, Shucked addresses our differences with intelligence and heart. “When we finally realize that we are more similar than we are different, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish,” producer Mike Bosner says. “Shucked delivers that message along with a boot-stomping score.” Mardi Gras-Inspired Beer Pairing Dinner February 13 The Anheuser-Busch Biergarten is pulling out all the stops for its beer and food pairing dinner during Mardi Gras in St. Louis. The four-course meal begins with Cajun-fried boudin balls with remoulade sauce and cheesy grits, followed by a spicy Creole shrimp salad with French Quarter croutons, paired with Kona Big Wave and Michelob ULTRA, respectively. For your entrée, enjoy seafood and sausage gumbo served over brown rice and paired with ice-cold Budweiser, and end on a sweet note with banana foster bread pudding and BCS Banana Foster Stout. Cheers! Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet February 14 and 15 Stéphane Denève, the music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has a Valentine’s message for music lovers: “Rachmaninoff’s music is a pure expression of love – the ecstasy of love, the light of love.” In the Second Piano Concerto that begins this performance, Nikolai Lugansky – who is among the supreme Rachmaninoff interpreters – steps into the soloist role. Later, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky celebrates the passionate connection of Romeo and Juliet, while Anna Clyne uses technology to enhance the sonic splendor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. “With music,” Denève says, “we are never alone.” Cajun Cook-Off February 15 Get your fill of Cajun cuisine at the Cajun Cook-Off. Talented amateur chefs from across the region will face off in this spicy competition. As the chefs prepare their best dishes for a panel of hungry and highly discerning judges, you can enjoy a traditional Cajun lunch, unlimited Bud Light and Southern Comfort Hurricanes and live music. There will also be cooking demonstrations – with free samples! – revealing some of the secrets of Cajun cooking. While you’re out and about in the area, make sure to share your photos with us using #ExploreStLouis, and you could be featured on our social pages. Share