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Get Out: Trivia, Wine, and Mardi Gras Masquerades

Don't stay cooped up at home for one more weekend.

The frost is all but melted, the air is smelling sweet, and whether you like it or not, Mardi Gras revelers will soon be just a few beaded necklaces away. Check out what's happening around Ballwin and Ellisville this week, including some special events related to the weekend festivities. Did we miss something cool? Then please tell us in the comments section below.


Where:
 Ballwin Golf Club; Friday, Mar. 4 at 6 p.m.
Why Go:
 Play some fun and challenging trivia while competing for cash prizes!
Pricing:
 $160 per table of 8 team members.

 


Where:
 Chesterfield Mall; Friday, Mar. 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go:
 To get in the artful spirit of Mardi Gras with this one-of-a-kind fun event!
Pricing: 
Free.

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Where: 
Whole Foods Market; Friday, Mar. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go:
 To enoy an evening of great wine tasting and jazz!
Pricing:
$10 Donation.

 


Where:
 St. Louis City Hall Rotunda; Friday, Mar. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go:
 To celebrate the magic and merriment of the Mardi Gras season by joining the Mayor in a Mardi Gras Masquerade and Parade celebration!
Pricing: 
$100 - $500.

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Where:
 St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch; Saturday Mar. 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go:
To learn the basics of the amazing Hindi language!
Pricing:
 Free

 


Where:
 Soulard; Saturday, Mar. 5 at 11 a.m.
Why Go:
 To see one of the largest parades in the Midwest as well as the event with the greatest attendance in the City of St. Louis!
Pricing: 
Free. Make sure to arrive early for a great spot on the route. 

 


Where:
 Soulard (Finzone); Saturday, Mar. 5 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go:
 To check out some of the hottest bands and most unique entertainment ever seenin St. Louis.
Pricing: 
Free

 


Where:
 Soulard; Saturday, Mar. 5 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: 
To take part in one of the most popular venues at the Mardi Gras festival!
Pricing: 
$100. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted.

 


Where:
 Scottrade Center; Thursday - Sunday, Mar. 3 - Mar. 6. Check the tournament schedule for game times.
Why Go:
 So you don't miss out on what has become one of the best tournaments in all of college basketball!
Pricing:
 $10 - $150.


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