Get Out: International Fun, Famous Comedians and Marching Bands

Still don’t know what to do this weekend?

Let Patch help you out! The following list provides some of the best activities and events going on in your own backyard! Check out this week’s picks for a fun-filled weekend!

• Where/ When? 2710 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
• Why Go? Have you ever tried Ethopian food or seen a traditional Cuban dance? Here is your chance. The Festival of Nations will entertain and inform you of our small world.
• Pricing: Free admission.
  
  

• Where/ When? , 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, St. Peters on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 7 p.m.
• Why Go? This PG-13 comedy show will have you rolling in your seat. Comedians Sarah Colonna and Guy Branum from E! Network’s popular late night talk show “Chelsea Lately” will headline SCCC’s Comedy Night.
• Pricing: Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online at stchastickets.com or through the SCC box office at 636-922-8050.

• Where/ When? , 1 Ameristar Blvd, Saint Charles on Friday, Aug. 26, from 6 until 10 p.m.
• Why Go? Six trendy boutiques will be showing their latest and greatest fashions this season. Don’t miss the runway show at 8 p.m.
• Pricing: $25.00 per show, per person

• Where/ When?2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd, Lake St Louis, on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.
• Why Go? All proceeds from the festival and walk will bring awareness of violent crime and drug use. Bring your tennis shoes because there’s a kickball tournament.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/ When? Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever, O'Fallon on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 7 going through 11 p.m.
• Why Go? Wear your Hawaiian shirt and flip flops one last time before  summer ends. This dance’s theme is Margaritaville!
• Pricing: $8.00 for guests.  Join us for a great evening of dancing and meet friendly people.  Married, couples, or singles.

• Where/ When? 201 W Allen St, Wentzville all weekend.
• Why Go? Celebrate 154 years of Railroad Heritage in Wentzville through a series of entertainment throughout the weekend including arts, carnival games and food booths. Later in the evening expect live entertainment and Texas Hold’em.
• Pricing: Admission is free.

• Where/ When? , 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 9 a.m.
• Why Go? This is your chance to help better your town. Alderman Alderman Nick Guccione and Cheryl Kross will host their Town Hall Coffee Talk session over coffee hoping to inspire community involvement.
• Pricing: Free to attend.

• Where/ When? , 2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd, Lake St Louis on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. 
• Why Go? This is a great way for moms and the kids to meet some friends and share some ice cream. Who said ice cream is only for kids?
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/ When? , 3051 Industrial Park Pl W, St. Peters all day Saturday, Aug. 27
• Why Go? Come cheer on the St. Chux Derby Chix as they try to demolish the Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls from Kentucky.
• Pricing: Free admission.

• Where/ When? 1800 N 2nd St, Saint Charles on Friday, Aug. 26 beginning at 7 and ending at 10:30 p.m.
• Why Go? After the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be a showing of the film “Tangled” kicking off the tradition of “Friday Night Flicks.” Come say that you’ve been going since the ribbon was cut.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/ When? , 2549 Hackmann Rd, St. Charles all day on Saturday, Aug. 27
• Why Go? Nearly 35 high schools around St. Louis will be marching toward this annual competition. Come see what they’ve been preparing for all summer.
• Pricing: Free admission.