Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, February 22nd
Seniors’ Club (55+) – At American Legion
Columbia, IL – The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club!
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Waterloo, IL – Philomena + Ruth is a clothing + accessory brand handcrafted by Elizabeth Hahn.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Old Fashioned – Bourbon and Whiskey Experience
St. Louis, MO – The Old Fashioned is a bourbon and whiskey experience at Armory STL, exclusively at the VIP bar on the second floor. This pop-up bar will feature a collection of limited and hard-to-find whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and ryes. Choose from our cocktail menu, flight menu, or list of 1oz and 2oz pours. 
Each Thursday will be Whiskey 101, where a whiskey expert will speak about the different whiskeys and walk you through the experience.
Friday, February 23rd
Let’s Get Crackin’ at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
Cambria, IL — Every Friday night through Lent. Enjoy our 1 LB Snow Crab Legs Plate with corn on the cob and mashed potatoes
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
St. Henry Fish Fry
Belleville, IL – St. Henry Catholic Church Fish Fry St. Henry Parish Center on West Main in Belleville
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Randy Fenoli Bridal Trunk Show
Highland, IL – Join us for our Randy Fenoli Bridal Trunk show! We will be showcasing some of our favorite Randy Fenoli dresses as well as some gowns you will ONLY see this weekend! Appointments are HIGHLY encouraged for this weekend!
Time: 10 AM
D.I.Y. Afternoon for Teens (11-17 yrs)
Columbia, IL – Make a macramé bookmark for Valentine’s Day!
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Vices Comedy Club night w/ Will O’Donnell
Red Bud, IL – Another comedy club night at Vices Bar with Will O’Donnell. A local St. Louis comedian. Hand picked by Rafe to bring another great comedy night to Red Bud!!
Starts: 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 24th
Chair Yoga with Lisa Fox
Columbia, IL – Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance.
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shelter Speed Dating Adoption Event!
Columbia, IL – Make a macramé bookmark for Valentine’s Day!
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Make & Take Holiday Charcuterie Boards
Waterloo, IL – Want to learn how to make your own charcuterie board for the holiday season? Becky’s Boards will be teaching a class at Farm Girl Finds. Cost is $40/pp
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Paint & Sip Party – Agave Mexican Restaurant
Mount Vernon, IL – Join us for a relaxing afternoon! Paint, sip, snack, and meet new friends as we near the start of a new season. In spring, flowers begin grow and bloom – so do our friendships each time we meet! Cost: $50, which includes all necessities to create your own spring-themed canvas painting. There will also be complimentary chips, salsa, and your choice of soda or margarita.
Please register by Feb. 10 to attend: https://forms.gsofsi.org/gs/paint-party
This Paint & Sip Party is a Girl Scout Network event! Anyone who is 18+ is invited to sign up.
Starts: 1:00 PM
Pop Up Shop
Mascoutah, IL – Come shop new pieces for Spring 🌹
Tops, dresses, purses, jewelry and more in handcrafted traditional Mexican designs
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Anti-Barr Comedy Joint’s “Would You Rather” Showcase
Waterloo, IL – Come checkout the literal best underground comedy club in St. Louis. We have killer lineup of comics and are going to play some would you rather with the crowd.
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday, February 25th
Main Street Market Days
Columbia, IL – Grab the girls for a fun filled day of
✨ Shopping 35+ crafters and small shops in the area
✨ Photo Booth
✨ Adult Drinks/ Cash Bar
✨ Permanent Jewelry
✨ Music
And much more..!
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grand Opening! – Shorty’s Pub
Edgewood, IL – We are having our Grand Opening, Saturday, February 24th!!
Come check us out if you haven’t yet and for those that have come join the fun!!
Starts: 11:00 AM
Southern Illinois Reptile and Exotics Show
Marion, IL – The Southern Illinois Reptile and Exotics Show is coming to town on Sunday, February 25th, from 10am-4pm at The Pavillion in Marion, Illinois.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Social Lite Acoustic Sunday Funday @ Silver Creek
Belleville, IL – Belleville favorites Shelley & Steve with Social Lite Acoustic will be rocking the Stage at Silver Creek Sports & Social from 3-7pm for Sunday Funday! Football, Live Music, Queen Of Hearts Drawing, Xtreme Bar Bingo & Industry Karaoke with Dj J-Nelz.
Starts: 3:00 PM
Monday, February 26th
ACO Regional-Belleville, IL (Doubles Only)
Belleville, IL – ACO Season 19
Starts: 6:30 PM
Mask Bar with Atterec Beauty Bar
O’Fallon, IL – Atterec’s Beauty Bar is an interactive pop•up skincare experience where you’ll be guided through a gentle skincare ritual using our curated line of products. come discover the joy of a personalized skin experience where during the workshop you’ll get the opportunity to cleanse your face, steam your face, and then moisturize your skin with a personally curated blend of oils & eye butter that will be perfect for your skin and get you through the rest of the winter season
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, February 27th
Dine Out Fundraiser @ Chick-fil-A
Belleville, IL – Take the night off cooking and join us for dinner! Roosevelt PTA will receive a percentage of all sales. **All orders have to be done through the Mobile App.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28th
Soft Opening – Josephine’s Pizza and Pub
Greenville, IL – Dear Fans of Wood-Fired Pizza, Josephine’s Pizza and Pub has a soft open date 2/27
Starts: 4:00 PM
