Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, March 14th
314 Day at Das Bevo!
St. Louis, MO – It’s 314 Day! Let’s get together and celebrate St. Louis and all the greatness of our city. Get ready for an evening of food and drink specials, live music from Three of a Perfect Pair, and free tours of this historic St. Louis landmark. We’ll be taking groups to the top of the windmill, through August Busch’s old living quarters. A fun way to honor the date! Doors open at 5
Starts: 5:00 PM
Highway to Hellebores @ Hostas on the Bluff (Week long sales event!)
Fairview Heights, IL – We are excited to announce our 5th annual Hellebores event. There will be tons lovely varieties to choose from and many are in full bloom. All of the varieties are posted on our website with pictures and prices.
https://hostasonthebluff.com/product-category/hellebores/
Pre orders are encouraged if you have a specific variety that you have your eye on. We can also hold online orders for a future pickup date if you can’t make the event.
We will close pre orders on Friday March 8th at 10pm. Call us if you would prefer to order over the phone. 618.830.5929
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tequila & Taco Thursday at Copper Fire!
Belleville, IL – We are bringing the sizzle and zest to our Thursdays with the much-anticipated Tequila & Taco Thursdays! 🤞🌮
Get ready to indulge in an explosion of flavors, as we’ll be serving up a mouthwatering assortment of tacos, from classic carne asada to delectable veggie options. And of course, we can’t forget about the star of the show – Tequila! 🍹🤩 Whether you prefer it straight up or in a deliciously refreshing margarita, we’ve got you covered!
So gather your friends, family, and fellow taco enthusiasts, because this is going to be a fiesta you won’t want to miss! 🎊🎉
Mark your calendars and join us every Thursday for a tantalizing culinary journey filled with tacos and tequila delights! 🌮🍹 Don’t forget to invite your amigos to spread the word, because the more, the merrier!
Let’s get ready to raise our glasses to good times and great company as we embark on this flavorful adventure together! See you all today for the first-ever Tequila & Taco Thursday and every Thursday hereafter!
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, March 15th
Swansea Improvement Association
Swansea, IL – Come eat an amazing fish dinner and then stick around to hear us play some classic rock!
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Couple’s Game Night @ The U
Belleville, IL – Come spend some quality time with your spouse. A night of music games and a whole lot of fun!
Entry: $50 per couple – includes light bites, games, and a cash bar.
Space is very limited. RSVP only. No Walk-ins.
Married Couples Only
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo
Belleville, IL – Looking for a new twist to your standard number-calling Bingo game? Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo replaces the action of calling out dull digits with playing short music clips. Players must identify the artist of the songs played in order to mark a spot on their Bingo card. Must be 21+ to play. Artists may include songs from Frank Sinatra to Metallica to Taylor Swift. Prepare yourself for a night of singing along to your favorites tunes and get ready to play Bingo like you’ve never played before! It is free to play but players must register for the event.
Time 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Line Dance Night – Collinsville VFW
Collinsville, IL – Line dancing, country two-step, and couples dancing. Cost is $8.00 per person/$15.00 couple. Dance on the biggest dance floor in the area. All proceeds go to support the Veterans.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 16th
St. Paddy’s Day Party w/ Falling Fences
Belleville, IL– Event by The Abbey Espresso Bar & Cafe
Starts: 12:00 PM
AOH 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Belleville, IL– The AOH 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade assembles at 10:00 am at the 3rd and A Street parking area in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois.
The AOH 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 11:00 am and traverses Main Street going East in Belleville, Ill
Starts: 11:00 AM
World Famous Irish Wake by Riverseide Bugle Band🍀 at TR’s Place
Belleville, IL – The World Famous Irish Wake St. Patrick’s Day performance/live music at TR’s place – 🍀🤪 from the one and only Riverside Bugle Band.
They will be making a stop March 16th TR’s Place 🍀 and will perform a rendition of the traditional Irish wake!!!
Their tour starts at Copper Fire, then to Swansea Improvement Association, then to TR’s place where they will then perform a full Irish wake ~3pm. It’s going to be a party!
Starts: 3:00 PM
Cheers @ Bella Vista Winery
Maryville, IL – The Cheers Band will be @ Bella Vista Winery St. Patrick’s Day weekend! ☘️ Saturday ☘️ 3/16
Live music will begin @ 6pm‼️
Starts: 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 17th
O’Fallon’s 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Grub Crawl
O’Fallon, IL – Come out in your greenest green and make your way around downtown O’Fallon, Illinois to the participating pubs! They’ll each be offering a different Irish dish around $5 and a lucky drink special.
Participating Pubs:
Gears inside Bike Surgeon
Boarding House Bistro
VFW
1st Street Lounge
Mandy’s
Peel
The Upright
Shooters
American Legion
Le Ono
Look for the Leprechauns roaming around downtown to compete in the Stein Holding Competition! $5 per entry, heat winners get a token to compete in the final championship. Grand Champion takes home bragging rights for a year plus a cash prize.
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saint Patrick’s Day Party at Triple Lakes Tavern
Dupo, IL – Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at Triple Lakes Tavern! On Saturday, we’ll be serving a full breakfast from 9am-12pm and have live music from Tom Norton that evening at 6pm!
On Sunday, March 17th- we’ll be partying on the patio all day with live music from Dustin Coleman 1-4pm, followed by The Saloonatics 5-9pm!
Our corned beef & cabbage is GREAT, and we’ll have ALL the specialty drinks & shots to pair it with!
Starts: 11:00 AM
STEM Activities: Leprechaun Traps
Glen Carbon, IL – Youth Entering Grades K-5
Do you enjoy exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, crafty ways? Then come on in for this in-person program at the Library! Once a month, we will dive deep into a project.
This is a drop-in program with a set number of supplies. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the program starts to grab a token to save your spot. We will do our best to make accommodations for those who may need them. We will need at least 48-hours notice to best plan for needed accommodations
Starts: 2:00 PM
Monday, March 18th
Chill Trivia Co. Presents Pop*Cutlure*Quiz FREE Bar Trivia every Monday Night
Belleville, IL – It has been about a year now but we are happily bringing back Pop (Culture) Quiz Free Bar Trivia to Silver Creek Sports & Social – Belleville Illinois on Mondays starting 03.04.2024!
Come check out the new Silver Creek and join us for five rounds of pop culture trivia including movies, music, television, sports, literature, social media and much, much more!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sourdough Workshop
O’Fallon, IL – Join us for a hands-on experience as Crystalyn, from A, Bee’s and C’s Orchard, guides you through the steps for crafting the perfect sourdough starter. From mixing the flour to nurturing the yeast, this workshop will have you headed home with your own thriving starter ready to elevate your bread-making journey. Not only will she show you all her techniques, you’ll also get to sample some of the many things she makes with sourdough, with recipes to take home for you to bake them yourself at home!
Once we’ve finished the starter and tasting, its time to get creative in a different way through painting a decorative cutting board and flour sack towel with your choice of design on it. These will look great in your kitchen – hung or propped on your counter!
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, March 19th
March Happy Hours – Off the Record at The Ink House
Edwardsville, IL – 🎉 Join us every Tuesday for an unforgettable evening of excitement at our Happy Hours! 🍹🎶
Indulge in the ultimate midweek treat as we serve up a tantalizing array of specialty cocktails crafted by our expert mixologists, designed to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your spirits! 🍸✨
Live music weekly:
March 5th – Mike Sonderegger and Takozz Food Truck
March 12th – Dustin Coleman
March 19th – Midlife Band and Takozz Food Truck
March 26th – Jack Twesten
Don’t miss out on the Tuesday night hotspot where cocktails, music, bites, and good times collide! See you there! 🔥🌟 #TuesdayTreats #HappyHourHappenings #LiveMusicNights 🍹🎶
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brews & Bingo night at Sam’s Pizza
Highland, IL – Join us for a fun NEW way to play Bingo! It is not your grandma’s bingo.
Free to play!
Come ready to laugh, play, drink, eat and win!
Brews & Bingo is teaming up with Sam’s Pizza Pub in Highland. You do not want to miss this fun evening.
Starts: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 20th
LINE DANCE WEDNESDAY – SILVER CREEK SPORTS & SOCIAL
Belleville, IL – FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCING ON THE 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. LESSONS FROM 6PM-7PM, AND OPEN DANCE FROM 7PM – 9PM. Silver Creek will have a dj from 9-1 for more dancing!!!
Time 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
