From a “Yappy Hour” event for you and your pooch, to “National French Fry Day” — here are five things to do this weekend in the CWE!
Bring Your Pooch to “Yappy Hour” | The Chase Club
Thursday, July 11
4-7 p.m.
Celebrate the dog days of summer with a special Yappy Hour event on The Chase Club’s patio! They’ll have drink specials, plus treats for the pups! All drinks are $8—unless you bring your pooch, in which case they’re HALF OFF. Plus, get 25% off your tab if you fill out a stray rescue adoption application. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Celebrate the Musical History of our Great Nation | The World Chess Hall of Fame
Thursday, July 11
7-8 p.m.
Tickets- $20 General Admission
Enjoy an evening of live music with the Clarion Brass Quintet at The World Chess Hall of Fame. “Our Nation’s Flag” is a musical journey that explores the evolution of the American flag from the original 13 stars-and-stripes by Betsy Ross and George Washington through the 48 stars-and-stripes designed for World War II. Listen to how the folk tunes of the late 1700s developed into music for military brass bands and how the 1800s European operettas were transformed into the unique sounds of the Big Band era and Broadway. Reservations are required. Admission includes one free drink and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Dine Out for a Cause | Kingside Diner, Mission Taco Joint, Pi Pizzeria
All Weekend Long
Help make a difference and dine out for a cause! Three CWE restaurants are participating in Operation Food Search’s 9th Annual Tomato Explosion. Simply dine at one of these participating restaurants — Kingside Diner, Mission Taco Joint, or Pi Pizzeria — and order their featured tomato-inspired dish and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Food Search to feed at-risk children this summer in the St. Louis area.
Featured Tomato-Inspired Dish
–Kingside Diner: BLTA (Bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, avocado, garlic aïoli, wheat bread)
–Mission Taco Joint: Chips & Salsa (Two house-made salsas prepared daily)
–Pi Pizzeria: Tomato Explosion Pizza (It’s featured on their 12″ Whole Wheat Crust, sauced with Basil Pesto, a bit of shredded Mozz, fresh Basil Leaf, a copious amount of Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozz ‘Pearls’ and topped with Mike’s Hot Honey and Flake Salt)
Indulge in National French Fry Day | Sub Zero Vodka Bar
Saturday, July 13
All Day Long
That’s right — there’s a holiday for our favorite guilty pleasure! National French Fry Day is this Saturday, and if there’s ever a day to indulge in a plate full of fries, this is it! We recommend heading to Sub Zero Vodka Bar and pairing your fries with one of their gourmet burgers. (You can always build-your-own burger as well!)
Get Crafty | projects+gallery
Saturday, July 13
1-5 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
Join projects+gallery for a family-friendly afternoon of craft making with local nonprofit Perennial. Crafts will be inspired by your favorite summer camp experiences. You will be able to make your own burlap weaving, macrame bracelets, kites, and styrofoam block prints, while enjoying the best snacks the ’90s had to offer! Materials will be provided and this event is free and open to the public.