Spend your weekend in the Central West End! Whether you’re interested in viewing art, listening to live music, trying new food or shopping new arrivals, there’s something fun for everyone. Join us in the neighborhood Friday through Sunday with these five things to do.
CWE Gallery Night
Join us on Friday from 5-8 p.m. for CWE Gallery Night! This will be an evening of culture and fun as we celebrate art in the neighborhood. Duane Reed Gallery, Houska Gallery and Philip Slein Gallery, located on McPherson Ave., and Square One Gallery, on Washington Ave., will have opening receptions for their new exhibitions. Some of your favorite CWE restaurants will provide small bites at each gallery. Outside, enjoy live music, street performers and live art. For more information, visit here.
Shop Fall Foods| Whole Foods
If you’re ready to start embracing fall with pumpkin-flavored foods, head to Whole Foods. For breakfast, buy their Spiced Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix and their Spiced Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix, both made with real pumpkin. You can pair that with a cup of coffee made from their Organic Pumpkin Spice Medium Roast. Outside of food, they also offer a 365 Pumpkin Crumble Scented Candle, if you’d like to give your home an autumn scent. Stop by the store to check out these products, along with many more.
Try Limited-Time Items| Shake Shack
Have you heard about Shake Shack’s new menu items? For a limited time, Shake Shack is offering The Black Truffle Menu. This special menu includes Black Truffle Burger, made of gruyere cheeseburger topped with black truffle sauce and crispy sweet onions; Black Truffle ‘Shroom, crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheese, topped with black truffle sauce and shredded lettuce and Black Truffle Parmesan Fries. These are delicious options that would make for a great midday meal or to enjoy after spending your day in the CWE.
Shop New Arrivals| Kendra Scott
With the official first day of fall approaching, Kendra Scott has new jewelry arrivals. New items include a Pumpkin Gold Short Pendant Necklace in ivory and orange mother-of-pearl, Pumpkin Stud Earrings in orange mother-of-pearl, Spiderweb Statement Earrings in White and Black Crystal, Candy Corn Pendant and Candy Corn Stud Earrings. These pieces are perfect for fall and Halloween enthusiasts. For those wanting more subtle fall jewelry, check out their Vintage Gold Bamboo Frame Pendant, Drop Earrings and Hoop Earrings in Sage Serpentine. This weekend is a great time to find those pieces that will elevate your look just in time for the new season.
Enjoy Brunch and Live Music| Evangeline’s Bistro
This weekend, get your group of friends together and have brunch at Evangeline’s. On Saturday, you can listen to the St. Louis Banjo Club at noon. On Sunday during Hot Swing Brunch, enjoy music from Miss Jubilee starting at 11 a.m. As you listen to these talented musicians, enjoy favorites such as New Orleans French Toast, NOLA omelet and Chicken Saucisse Jambalaya. With your entree of choice, enjoy bottomless mimosas or one of their other delicious cocktails. If you can’t make it for brunch, stop in for dinner. The Backwater Stompers will play at 7 p.m. Saturday.
This weekend’s CWE Summer Music Series musicians on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m.:
Landolfi Quartet on McPherson Ave., near Duane Reed Gallery
Bob Gleason on Euclid Ave.
The Euclid Shuffle
Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m. | Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m. Call or text 314-472-5383.
Reminder as you’re traveling around the CWE this weekend, that transportation is now easier thanks to the Euclid Shuffle! If you do not wish to walk, it’s too hot or you parked far away, you don’t need to let that stop you from exploring the neighborhood. You can take a FREE ride along Euclid Ave. from Forest Park Ave. to Washington Ave. You can call or text the shuttle for a ride. Hop aboard!