Metro-east calendar: Motorcycle swap meet, bar crawl & more happening this weekend

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Events

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Chair Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are open to anyone who is interested. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Liana Ables. Cost: $5 per visit. No reservation required. 618-222-2561.

▪ Gateway Wedding Show — 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Featuring many different vendors to help couples personalize and plan their wedding. Admission is $5 online or $7 at the door. gatewaycenter.com

▪ I-Cash: Discover What’s Yours — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 24. Caseyville Public Library, 419 S. Second St., Caseyville. With Rep. Katie Stuart and Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerich’s office. The Treasurer’s Office has $2.5 billion in unclaimed property owed to Illinois residents. See if you are owed money and get free help filing a claim. 618-365-6650.

▪ Motorcycle Swap Meet — 7-10 a.m. (early bird) and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (general admission) Saturday, Jan. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 26. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville. Gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts, featuring over 300 booths of new and used parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Hondas and more. Early bird admission is $10, general admission $5. Kids 12 and under get in free with an adult. Free parking. Handicapped accessible. bcfairgrounds.net

▪ SLSRC Winterfest Hamfest — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Winterfest is the largest hamfest in the Midwest exceeding over 30,000 square feet of convention space. Attracting over 180 vendors with 240 tables and 1,000 attendees, this one day hamfest is a don’t miss opportunity. Admission: $10 per person ages 13 and older, $8 if purchased in advance. Children 12 and under are free. Sponsored by the St. Louis and Suburban Radio Club. winterfest.slsrc.org

▪ Caffeine and Chrome — 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage autos all on display for this monthly event. Open to the public - free admission. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Enjoy donuts and coffee while supplies last. All makes and models are welcome with plenty of parking space. Family and pet friendly event. facebook.com/events/869372776813779

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 25. Saint Louis Zoo, The Living World, North Entrance, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for part-time spring, summer and fall positions throughout the Zoo. stlzoo.org/about/employment

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Marka Nursing Home, 201 S. 10th, Mascoutah. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ 2020 Onesie Downtown Belleville Bar Crawl — 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Big Daddy’s 618, 313 E. Main St., Belleville. Nine participating bars in downtown Belleville. Food buffet from 2-6 p.m. at Big Daddy’s 618. Drink specials at each bar, 50/50 drawing, raffles, contest, prizes and giveaways. Cost: $15 per person, includes armband, food ticket, shuttle access, contest, prizes giveaways. facebook.com/events/2189978714645330

▪ 2020 St. Louis Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival — 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Big Daddy’s on the Landing, 118 Morgan St., St. Louis. From Scotch, Irish, single malt and blend to bourbon and rye ... your taste buds will be in heaven as you sample dozens of amazing whiskey varieties. Now the real question is ... which brand and variety will give you the mouth feels and leave your taste buds asking for more? Lock in your tickets ASAP! This event has a limited number of tickets available and will sell out. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. facebook.com/events/2366850166921850

▪ Clin-Clair Fire Department Mouse Races — 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 25. Albers American Legion, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Open bar 5-7 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (chicken, pork roast, sides) Mouse races 7-9 p.m. Live Wire DJ 5 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $40 per person. All tickets automatically entered into cash drawing. For tickets: 618-410-0428 or 618-210-6721.

▪ Family Sunday: Unique Techniques — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis. A free, family-friendly afternoon of hands-on art activities and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries. Examine unique techniques used by artists when creating extraordinary masterpieces. Inspired by the exhibition “Javanese Batik Textiles,” try out resist methods, pattern building and more. The family tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.; sign up is required and available only on-site beginning at 1 p.m. in Grigg Gallery. slam.org

▪ Jeanine Cummins: ‘American Dirt’ — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents bestselling memoirist of “A Rip In Heaven,” Jeanine Cummins, who will sign and discuss her new novel, “American Dirt.” For readers of “There There” but with the emotional punch of “The Nightingale,” “American Dirt” is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope. Open to the public, but proof of purchase of “American Dirt” from Left Bank Books is required to enter the signing line. For tickets to the reading: left-bank.com

▪ Holy Childhood of Jesus School building dedication in Mascoutah — Noon Sunday, Jan. 26 at 215 N. John St. The school expansion, funded by a capital development campaign, includes a new entrance and lobby, an elevator to assure a fully accessible school, an updated security and visitor welcome system, updated classrooms and restrooms plus new administration offices. The school also is enrolling students for pre-school through eighth-grade, and is inviting all interested families to an informational open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday to meet the teachers. The school welcomes children of all faiths.

▪ SIOSH/SAFETYCON Day — 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville. Registration and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. The largest safety conference to ever take place on the Illinois side of the river. Presentations will be on trench safety, affirmative employee misconduct, emergency planning for the employer, OSHA update, natural gas safety and much more. For details: imec.org/events

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. OSF HealthCare Saint Claire’s Medical Ofc Building, 815 E. Fifth St., Alton. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Drop-in Yoga – Free for All Veterans — 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O’Fallon. Use yoga to improve strength, mobility and flexibility to alleviate pain and establish mindfulness. Learn breathing techniques to relax and breathe to help bring your mind and body at ease. No experience necessary. All levels are welcome and encouraged. You can even do it from a chair. Held every other Monday. facebook.com/events/476457952964983

▪ Luke Geddes: ‘Heart of Junk’ — 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books welcomes debut author Luke Geddes, who will sign and discuss his novel “Heart of Junk.” left-bank.com

▪ Free Sunrise Yoga at the Gateway Arch — 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Gateway Arch Visitor Center, 11 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, located just inside the west entrance of the Arch facility. YogaBuzz instructors lead participants through a 45-minute class to relaxing music. All experience levels are welcome. Yoga is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. facebook.com/events/496774897833792

▪ Anissa Gray: ‘The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents senior editor at CNN Worldwide, Anissa Gray, who will sign and discuss the paperback release of her debut her novel “The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls.” This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of “The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls” from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line. left-bank.com

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Blood Drive Dedicated to Charlotte Bishop — 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Fellowship Hall, Crosspointe Christian Church, 10 N. Railway St., Mascoutah. bloodcenterimpact.org

Club News

▪ Fairview Heights Womans Club — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Caseyville Township Hall, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. “Everybody” chili potluck nite. Bring a can of chili to be dumped in a big pot and enjoy. We will again be stuffing new resident bags.

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness. 301-919-7307.

▪ Wood River Hoedowners Square Dance Club New Dancer Class — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Wood River Roundhouse, 633 Wood River Ave., Wood River. The first lesson is free. Parking in rear of building. For information: 618-288-9838.

▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Fridays. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you like to knit, crochet or embroider, gather and socialize with others who share your interest and pick up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Bring your supplies. Self-directed program; no instructor. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ M.U.S.I.C. Swing Dance Club — 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. One-hour free lesson with paid admission. No partner needed. Doors open 5 p.m. Lessons start 5:30 p.m. Dance 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. musicswingdance.com

▪ Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers — 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27. St. John United Church of Christ, 307 W. Clay St., West Conference Room, Collinsville. This program will provide education and support, teach stress management techniques and help caregivers develop coping strategies. Series of nine classes at no cost. Care for loved ones available with reservation. For more information: 618-344-5008.

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Dance — 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Doors open at 6 p.m. 618-877-4373, 618-797-6749 or 618-444-6771.

▪ Optimist Club of Belleville — Noon Tuesdays. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Luncheon and program. Speaker: Lisa Phillipson of Hospice of Southern Illinois. Guests and new members always welcome.

▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Conference Room, lower level, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. GriefShare is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people grieving the death of a loved one. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the death of a loved one. For information or registration: 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net

▪ Cookbook Club — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Presented by Ellora Ladd. Choose a cookbook, read it. Pick a dish, make it. Enjoy trying a variety of dishes as we discuss how we made them. Theme: Soup. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Breese Activity Center, 419 S, Clinton St., Breese. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. 618-567-6095 or palgroup.org

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ Alzheimer’s Association ‘In the Moment’ Support Group — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Oak Hill, 623 Hamacher, Waterloo. The first part of the meeting will be educational, the second part for sharing. Anyone who has a loved one or friend with dementia is welcome to attend. Literature on Alzheimer’s and dementia will be available. Refreshments served. 618-939-3488, ext. 1248.

Games

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Thursdays. Collinsville Senior Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. To participate, must have played bridge before. 618-310-1289.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Millstadt Senior Center, 102 S. Jefferson, Millstadt. 618-476-3731.

▪ Benjamin Stephenson House Game Night — 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Edwardsville American Legion Post #199, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville. An exciting fundraiser with more than 100 games, food and drinks. Tickets: adults $10, children ages 3-12 $7, under 2 are free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. stephensonhouse.org/game-night

▪ Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Scottish Rite, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available by table of eight at $160 per table or individually at $20 per person or $25 per person at the door. Tickets include bingo cards, glow daubers and glow hats. Cash bar, bring your own snacks, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and more fun than you can handle. Must be at least 18 years of age. Benefits the Children’s Dyslexia Center - Southern Illinois. For tickets, call/text Dave at 618-670-9725 or email dcassonjr@yahoo.com.

▪ St. Stephen Catholic Church Men’s Club Trivia — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Voigt Hall, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Maximum of eight players per table. Cost is $15 per person. Cash prizes, 50/50 drawings, mulligans. Free soft drinks and snacks. Draft beer available for purchase. You may bring your own food and beverages. For reservations or information: 618-604-0600 or stygar7@sbcglobal.net

▪ Puzzles for the Pantry — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. First Baptist Church Gymnasium, 723 St. Louis Road (rear), Collinsville. Doors open at 1 p.m. Teams compete to finish the same jigsaw puzzle in the least amount of time. Cost: $60 per table/team (two to four per team). Snacks and food allowed. No outside drinks or alcohol. Drinks available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit Collinsville Food Pantry. To reserve a table: 618-910-1646.

▪ Bunko — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Eckert’s Country Restaurant, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Cost: $5 per person, includes game, prizes, beverages and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation required. 618-233-0513, ext. 3 or eckerts.com

▪ Althoff Catholic Fathers & Friends’ Bingo — 7-10 p.m. Mondays. CK & L of I Country Club, 2800 N. Illinois St., Swansea.

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Senior Center, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Sponsored by Caseyville Township. 618-310-1289.

▪ Xtreme Bar Bingo — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. KC Hall, 402 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. No cost, no cover bingo consisting of nine games. Players could win prizes such as a 50-inch TV, iPad, $100 cash, St. Louis Cardinals tickets and more. facebook.com/events/1321610481355020

▪ Cribbage Club — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 1 Columbus Plaza, KC Club, Collinsville. Nine games played against nine different opponents. Yvonne Bright 618-344-1521 or John Bilski 618-398-1029.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Agriculture Building, Scheve Park, 6th St. and Park Drive, Mascoutah. 618-401-8858.

▪ Trivia Night at The Sheldon — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, mini games. Beer from Old Bakery Beer and Schlafly. Free beer, soda and water. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar available; no outside alcohol please. Cost: $250 per table of 10 or $30 per person. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs. For information or reservations, text “trivia night” to 314-582-8848 or online at TheSheldon.org

▪ O’Fallon Garden Club Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Katy Cavins Community Center, 308 E. Fifth St., O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction, mulligans, 50/50, raffles, prizes, cash bar. Bring your own snacks, but no outside alcohol please. Advance tickets $25 per person, $30 at the door if not sold out, $200 per table of eight. Prizes for highest score and best Mardi Gras-themed table decorations and costumes. Register and pay at ofallongardenclub.ticketleap.com. 618-407-2471 or 618-698-6581.

▪ Rock & Roll Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Highland VFW Hall, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Highland Civic Woman’s Club will host a Rock & Roll bingo event. The numbers have been replaced with the names of singers and bands, and the caller has been replaced with rapid-fire song clips. Players must identify the artists and songs on their bingo card to win. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Chocolate Affair, or via the link on the event’s Facebook page – $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Bring own snacks and cash bar. No outside drinks permitted. Silent auction. All funds raised will go right back to the community through these two organizations’ projects. facebook.com/events/618115918932719

▪ Belleville Area Humane Society Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Bel-Air Bowl, 200 S. Belt W., Belleville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy bingo under black light with a crazy emcee, over $1,000 in cash prizes, silent auction, raffles, drinks, music and more. Tickets are $25 per person in advance, includes six cards for 10 games, a glow hat and a glow dabber. Cash bar. Bring your own snacks. Must be 18 or older. Seating is eight per table. Seating is limited. Proceeds benefit BAHS. Register at bahspets.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1719

Theater/Concerts

▪ Singer/Songwriter Thursday at The Abbey — 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. The Abbey, 5801 W. Main St., Belleville. Enjoy live music at The Abbey every Thursday night. thebellevilleabbey.com

▪ ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind. For ticket info and additional performance dates: lookingglassplayhouse.com

▪ ‘Flanagan’s Wake’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. Playhouse at Westport Plaza, 635 West Port Plaza, St. Louis. The hit show from Chicago is the hilarious interactive show that brings Flanagan’s Irish family to St. Louis where they will memorialize his passing. Audiences participate in this comedic memorial with plenty o’ pints, crazy sing-a-longs, telling of witty tales and mourn the passing of one of their own: Flanagan. Tickets start at $24.50. For tickets and additional performance dates: playhouseatwestport.com

▪ Belly Laugh 2020 — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Casino Queen Hotel, 200 S. Front St., East St. Louis. Be prepared to laugh until it hurts. Headlined by Bruce Veach, featuring Gary Rittenhouse and Jamie Fritz. Hosted by Cory Flament. Tickets are $10 each and available online at casinoqueen.com/stlouis/event-calendar

▪ Janet Evra — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 Alton St., Lebanon. From Gloucester, England, Janet Evra is a jazz vocalist, bassist, and composer based in St. Louis. She blends traditional bossa nova, samba, and Latin jazz with modern influences and an indie twist to produce a fresh sound. She has range, grace, and style ... the voice of an angel. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for McKendree students, faculty and staff. thehett.com

▪ Night with the Stars: Live on Stage the Memories of Elvis — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. CK & L of I, 2800 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starring Steve Davis and the MidSouth Revival Band. Special guest appearance by Patsy Cline (Shanna Fredrick) and Buddy Holly (Thomas Hickey). Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Includes soda and beer from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Food available for purchase or bring your own shacks. Cash bar all evening. Proceeds to benefit Optimist Youth Programs. 618-806-5145.

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. CSz St. Louis, 524 S. Main St., St. Charles, Missouri. Outrageously funny improv played like a sport. A perfect combo of funny and sports creating an explosion of laughter and competition on stage. Tickets available at the door on online at cszstlouis.com/tickets. facebook.com/events/515189082680281

▪ Jesse Linder Solo Concert — 9-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. K of C Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Jesse Linder of 3 Pints Gone and St. Louis Renaissance Faire fame will present a solo concert. Featuring a number of acoustic music styles, from traditional Celtic folk songs to acoustic oldies. Admission: Suggested donation of $15, but pay what you can. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at event. facebook.com/events/561030364750759

▪ Sunday Funday: Trophy Mules acoustic at Recess Brewing — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Recess Brewing, 307 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Corey and Josh from The Trophy Mules perform acoustic. facebook.com/events/1454383418060249

▪ Chamber Music Society of St. Louis: Mozartiana — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Immensely popular programs celebrating Mozart’s birthday continue with more music from Wolfgang’s myriad of masterpieces. Tickets: $38 reserved seating. TheSheldon.org

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: ‘The Longest Yard’ (1974) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Lobby opens at 6 p.m. Tickets only available the day of the show starting at 5 p.m. Cash or check only. (Charge/Debit cards accepted for concessions) All seats general admission.

▪ USAF Band of Mid-America Chamber Series — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. An evening of music offering eclectic solo, duo and chamber ensembles performing works from the Renaissance period to contemporary styles. Desserts following. Free and open to the public. faith-online.org

▪ The Gaslight Jazz Series: Arvell Keithley, Jim Manley and the Wild, Cool & Swingin’ Horns — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets are $15 and available at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster ticket centers, by phone at 800-982-2787, or Theater box office one hour before the show. gaslighttheater.net

▪ ‘Three Identical Strangers’ (2018) — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Hett, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. The true story of three adopted young men who met and discovered they were separated at birth under mysterious circumstances. Screen talk host: Dr. Brenda Boudreau, professor of English. Free admission. thehett.com

▪ Sheldon Classics Series: Scott Andrews — 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Symphony Principal Clarinet Scott Andrews celebrates the composers, performers and teachers who have played important roles in creating great music for the clarinet. Andrews will pay tribute to his own teachers as well as those of Benny Goodman, the swing legend who popularized the clarinet in the 20th century. Tickets start at $15. TheSheldon.org

▪ SIUE Arts & Issues: Chaos Magick — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. SIUE Dunham Hall, 50 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville. This evocative, multimedia experience will spotlight SIUE Assistant Professor of Piano Angela Kim. Her performance will be the center of a unique presentation that will include classic repertoire, electronic sound, graphic design, animation and dance. Admission: Senior and SIUE Alumni $18, general admission $25, students $15. 618-650-5555 or siue.edu/arts-and-issues

▪ The Gaslight Comedy Series — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Hosted by Yale Hollander. Featuring Sam Lyons, Meredith Hopping and Danie Lydia. Tickets start at $7 and are available at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster ticket centers, by phone at 800-982-2787, or Theater box office one hour before the show. gaslighttheater.net

▪ Christian Sands’ High Wire Trio: ‘Remembering Erroll Garner’ — 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Five-time Grammy nominee Christian Sands is one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. He has toured around the world as a bandleader and recently appeared as a sideman on records by Christian McBride and Gregory Porter. Join Sands and his trio as they put their fresh spin on the beloved songs of Erroll Garner. Tickets start at $30. 314-534-1111, 314-533-9900, ext. 17 or TheSheldon.org

Food

▪ Winter Soup Supper — 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Zion Evangelical Church, 117 W. White St., Millstadt. Five kinds of homemade soup plus desserts. Coffee, tea, lemonade. All-you-can-eat for $9, children under 12 $5. Carry-out available. Hosted by the Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower. Benefits the Old Water Tower.

▪ Waterloo VFW Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Metzger Crook Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Sold by the pound, sandwich or plate. Cod, catfish, walleye, salmon and shrimp. Carry-outs. 618-939-7999.

▪ Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-1180.

▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. 618-222-7171.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, sides, desserts. 618-345-2508.

▪ Caseyville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more. Bingo at 7 p.m.

▪ Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Dine in or carry out. 618-667-8387.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. 618-345-1492.

▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, desserts. Carry-out available. 618-476-1891.

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Cod and tilapia, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, pizza and additional side dishes. Eat in or carry out. Now accepting credit cards. 618-632-6229.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Fried and baked cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com

▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 618-566-2288.

▪ O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carry-outs available. 618-632-8879.

▪ Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken wings. Eat in or carry out. Auxiliary bake sale for charity. 618-624-5412.

▪ 72nd annual Sausage Supper — 2:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Salem United Church of Christ, 1117 W. North St., Alhambra. All-you-can-eat … pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread, applesauce, dessert, coffee and milk. Adults $10, children ages 5-10 $5, under 4 eat free. Advance orders available for link or bulk sausage, backbones and ribs by calling 618-488-3733 or emailing ooey5@agtelco.com. Orders can be picked up 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, or after 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.

▪ Pancake and Sausage Brunch — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. St. John United Church of Christ, 55 W. Church, Mascoutah. Cost: adults $7, children ages 4-10 $4. Proceeds to benefit local charities.

▪ 41st annual Wurstmarkt — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Christ United Church of Christ, 26 N. 14th St., Belleville. All-you-can-eat pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, applesauce, coffee, tea, dessert. Adults $11, children ages 6-9 $5. Carry-outs available.

Reservations Required

▪ Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Monday, Jan. 27, Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 30. Pere Marquette State Park, 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton. Informative programs about bald eagles. Learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. Reservations are required. 618-786-3323 or visitalton.com

▪ Genealogy 103 — 2-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. The class will focus on utilizing FamilySearch.org. Presenter Beth Phillips will discuss ways to search for ancestors on this free, community-based tool. May bring own laptop – only eight laptops are available for classroom use. Please set up account on FamilySearch.org prior to class. Registration is required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. Registration is required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ 2020 Southern Illinois Commercial Fruit and Vegetable School — 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. Doubletree Conference Center, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon. Registration starts at 7:45 a.m. Program includes presenters from multiple universities and the tree fruit, small fruit, strawberry and vegetable grower support industries. Registration is $50 per farm by Saturday, Feb. 1. Late and at-door registration is $60 per farm. 618-344-4230, wahle@illinois.edu, or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/mms/

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, and Thursday, Feb. 13. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. The two-part class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. The class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Caritas Family Solutions 7th annual Heart & Soul Gala — 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Four Points Sheraton, 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Caritas Family Solutions’ largest fundraiser of the year supports the mission to raise awareness about the organization’s services provided to more than 4,500 people in the Southern Illinois region. Gala to include cocktails, silent and live auction bidding, three-course dinner with wine service and more. For tickets and information: 618-213-8746 or caritasfamilysolutions.org/gala

▪ St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame 4th annual Illinois Enshrinement Dinner — 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. 5 p.m. cocktail reception, 6 p.m. buffet dinner, 7 p.m. program. Illinois Class of 2020 will be introduced. Each honoree will be interviewed by a local sports media personality. Tickets are $90 per person or $720 per table of eight. 618-616-4859 or stlshof.com

▪ Take a Leap with Us: Leaps of Love 10-Year Anniversary Event — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Copper Dock Winery, 498 White Oaks Lane, Pocahontas. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ages 21 and older. Drinks available for purchase; appetizers provided. Silent auction, all-request Dueling Pianos. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Purchase tickets by Feb. 15 for a free entry into the all-inclusive Reflect Krystal three-night giveaway. Tickets can be purchased online at LeapsOfLove.org

Worth the Drive

▪ Eagle Meet and Greet — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton. Celebrate all things eagle related and see an American Bald Eagle up close and personal during a series of free meet and greet events every Saturday in January. Free admission. 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com

▪ Mississippi Meanderings 2020: The Vision Is Clear — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. National Great Rivers Museum, Lock and Dam Way, Alton. River people need to get together, especially during the winter. What better opportunity than at the Mississippi River Water Trail Association’s January event where you and your friends can meet other paddlers and learn from some great river experts? For details and ticket information, visit brownpapertickets.com.

▪ Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Festival — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. A family-friendly event with live music, a special Masters of the Sky presentation by the World Bird Sanctuary (11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.), face painting, children’s crafts, wine tasting and more. Tickets to Masters of the Sky are $5 per person and available at the front desk of the lodge. Entry to the festival is free. 618-786-2331 or pmlodge.net

This story was originally published January 22, 2020 at 10:23 AM.