From a daytime Art Stroll on McPherson, to the neighborhood’s not-to-miss sale of the year — here are five things to do this weekend in the Central West End!

Join in the Birthday Festivities | Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis

Thursday, July 15 through Saturday, July 17

Cue the confetti! Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis is turning 14 and you’re invited to their week-long Birthday Extravaganza!

All Appointments “Spin to Win” a Prize!
14th Guest Gets a Gift Each Day!
Guests Enter To Win a Limited Edition ProTool!
Instagram Giveaway!

Plus, on Saturday, July 17, enjoy a complimentary style at their Braids & Buns bar. Their Future Professionals will be doing an array of fun braids & buns styles right outside in Maryland Plaza! Feeling extra fabulous? Donate $5 to Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis and get some pink hair tinsel to really shine!

Attend a Summer Group Show | Houska Gallery

Friday, July 16
5-8 p.m.

On Friday, July 16, get a first-hand look at Houska Gallery’s new Summer Group Show. With a diverse range of styles featured in the exhibition, you will be exploring the use of color in the St. Louis art scene today! Exhibiting artists include Neeka Allsup, Caleb Gebel, Andrea Coates, Tim Hahn, Peter Manion, Zackary Petot, and more. If you miss the Opening Reception on Friday, you can always stop by to view the exhibition during the CWE Art Stroll on Saturday!

Participate in a Community Cleanup | CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative

Saturday, July 17
8-10 a.m.

Help make a difference in your own community during the CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative’s first Community Cleanup event! Make plans to meet at the NSI office (447 N. Euclid) on Saturday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The group will then walk together to Delmar Blvd for the cleanup, starting at N. Kingshighway and moving east towards N. Taylor Ave. The area is full of trash and could use some TLC from the community. Due to heat and traffic concerns, they are not planning on continuing the cleanup past 10 a.m.

They will be providing the supplies for the cleanup, including bottled water, trash bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. They will also be providing grab bags to the first 30 volunteers.

Shop and Save | CWE Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, July 17
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

This Saturday, shop and save at the Central West End’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! Support your favorite merchants and score phenomenal deals and discounts during the neighborhood’s not-to-miss sale of the year! Special promotions include:

–Bonobos: Enjoy 20% off your purchase (for first time customers only).  
–East• West: Score 15% off storewide, which will be eligible to stack on top of their existing 20-30% off summer sale items. 
–The Eye Bar: Enjoy 20% off in-stock sunglasses.  
–Left Bank Books: In honor of their 52nd Birthday, customers who spend $52+ in store will get a free LBB tote bag! 
–Paperdolls Boutique: Score 30% to 50% off select merchandise (on their sale rack).
–Pass the Past: Enjoy $10 off your purchase of $100 or more or $25 off your purchase of $200 or more. 
–Q Boutique: Save up to 75% off select merchandise.

And many more! For a full list of participating businesses and offers, click here. Don’t forget, you can also receive a $50 CWE gift card, just for supporting your favorite CWE restaurants and retailers! It’s all possible with our CWE Rewards Program. When you dine at a CWE NCID restaurant (can include dine-in, delivery, or takeout) OR make a purchase at a CWE NCID retailer, the CWE NCID will give you:

• a $50 gift card for spending $200 or more

There is a limit of one gift card per person, while supplies last. Simply email photos or screenshots of your receipts to marketing@cwenorthcid.com. The CWE NCID will coordinate with individuals delivery of their gift card by mail.

Experience the CWE’s Vibrant Arts District | CWE Art Stroll

Saturday, July 17
12-4 p.m.

While shopping on McPherson, you can also experience the neighborhood’s vibrant arts district with DIY craft workshops, live music, street performers, artist demonstrations, and more! Explore world-class galleries, including Duane Reed Gallery, Houska Gallery, Philip Slein Gallery, and projects+gallery and view their current exhibitions on display!

You can also join the creative folks at Perennial to make some fashionable wearables using upcycled t-shirt yarn! They’ll show you techniques to braid + twist to transform this colorful yarn into bowties, headbands, bracelets, and more. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on McPherson. Stop by anytime (from 1-5 p.m.) to start creating (please note: seating is first-come, first-serve).

To learn more about the Art Stroll, click here.