Metro-east calendar: Book sales, eagle watching, bingo, fish fries and more

Noon Thursday, Feb. 6, is the deadline to appear in next week’s What’s Happening. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the large number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.

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Events

▪ 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.

▪ Used Book Sale — 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, conference center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Free admission Thursday and Friday; $3 bargain bag sale on Saturday.

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 7. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations accepted during regular library hours or on day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. During inclement weather, if the Triad Unit 2 School District is closed on the day of the sale, then the sale will be canceled. 618-667-2133.

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 7. 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

▪ Community Care Bake Sale — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8. First Bank, 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City.

▪ Elizabeth Keckley Living History Performance — 10:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Mezzanine, Gateway Arch Visitor Center, 11 N. Fourth St., St. Louis. Living history interpreter Marlene Rivero tells the story of Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved African-American woman who lived in St. Louis, where she worked as a seamstress and bought her freedom. Keckley eventually became the friend and personal seamstress to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Rivero’s powerful performance highlights Keckley’s quest for her freedom and the freedom for all African Americans through her acts of compassion. Free and open to the public. gatewayarch.com

▪ St. Louis Woodworking Show — Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. If you love the smell of sawdust and varnish, this is the show for you. Whether you’re a pro or are just getting into woodworking, there will be a huge variety of free seminars featuring everything from how to “Brush Your Way to a Wicked Good Finish” to “Understanding the Design Software CAD/CAM Design 101” for digital wood carvers. Although most classes are free, there are several paid seminar options. Admission: $14 general admission and children under 15 years of age are free with a paid adult. gatewaycenter.com

▪ St. Andrew’s Book Fair — 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Over 20,000 used books organized by subject and priced to sell. CDs, DVDs and vinyl albums also available. Call 618-656-1294 to donate books.

▪ ‘I Have a Dream: A King’s Journey’ — 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Southwestern Illinois College Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. An hors d’oeuvres reception will be held at 6:15 p.m. American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be honored at a special in-depth presentation about his life and legacy. Presented by Respect Academy founder and president Marcus “Dr. Respect” Gentry. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the SWIC Belleville Campus College Activities office, Room 1246. 618-235-2700, ext. 5205.

▪ Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available for the sale.

▪ Eagle Watch — 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle. Park Rangers will have replicas of a bald eagle skull, talons and feathers on display and will assist visitors with making eagle-themed crafts. Day includes an interactive presentation and volunteers on hand to assist visitors with provided spotting scopes to view bald eagles in their natural environment. 618-594-2484 or carlylelake@usace.army.mil

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights, 9950 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Sparkles, Suds & Sweets Event — 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Starts at Olive Oil Marketplace, 18 E. Main St., Belleville from 2:30-5:30 p.m. An evening stroll under the lights of Belleville Main Street. Enjoy up to 15 samples of sparkling wine or beer, and sweets along the way. Advance tickets are $25 per person by Friday, Feb. 7, at 10 p.m. Day of event tickets are $30. Tickets available at Local Lucy’s, 310 E. Main St., Belleville, or Rising Stars, 202 W. Main St., Belleville. 618-257-7022.

▪ Black History Month Sermon & Lecture Series: White Privilege/Black Pride – A Biblical Perspective — 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, O’Fallon. Featuring Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr., Senior Pastor, New Life in Christ Church and founder of the O’Fallon chapter of the NAACP. 618-632-6542 or https://www.nlicic.org/

▪ Logan Strong: No One Fights Alone Fundraiser — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, 115 E. Clay St., Collinsville. Support Logan Kowalski, 12 years old, who is fighting All B Leukemia. 618-980-1957.

▪ Indoor .22 Rifle Shoot — Noon Sunday, Feb. 9. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 5915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Refreshments available. 618-476-1891.

▪ Villa Hills Fire Department Meat Shoot — Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. American Legion Post 1255, 201 Eiler Road, Belleville. Food provided along with basket and wheel raffles.

▪ Maryville Parks & Recreation Discovery Series: Legal Planning: Wills, Trusts & Etc. — 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Maryville Community Center, 500 E. Division St., Maryville. Presented by Brian Huffman, Huffman Law Offices, Maryville. Planning ahead can minimize expenses, reduce taxes, and save family from difficult decisions. Free. 618-772-8555 or vil.maryville.il.us

▪ Family Sunday: Mix It Up! — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. 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. Turn your idea of art on its head. Inspired by the exhibition “The Shape of Abstraction: Selections from the Ollie Collection,” experiment with traditional materials in unexpected ways. 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

▪ Madison County Historical Society Speaker Series: ‘Elijah Lovejoy: Freedom’s Champion or Religious Fanatic’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Fellowship Hall, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Presenter Stephen Hansen will explore the personality of Elijah Lovejoy. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. 618-656-1294.

▪ Winter Lecture Series: Architectural Alignments and Lunar Landscapes: Tracing Construction of Angel Communities in Southwestern Indiana — 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville. Presented by Elizabeth Watts Malouchos, Research Scientist at Indiana University’s Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology. Free and open to the public. cahokiamounds.org

▪ Dance at Lindendale Park Ballroom — 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Lindendale Park Ballroom, 2005 Parkhill Drive, Highland. Music by the Rendition Band.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Althoff Catholic High School, 5401 W. Main St., Belleville. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. OSF HealthCare Saint Claire’s Medical Ofc Bldg., 815 E. Fifth St., Alton. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Stars With Dogs Youth Event — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Looking for a fun and relaxing way to get your kids to read? Bring them to the library to read to a dog. No judgement, no pressure, and plenty of tail wags and belly rubs. Join canine therapy dog teams on the second Monday of each month and be a star with dogs. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Jerry Mitchell: ‘Race Against Time’ — 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. St. Louis County Library HQ, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis. St. Louis County Library presents award winning reporter Jerry Mitchell who will sign and discuss his new book “Race Against Time.” 314-994-3300.

▪ 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/496774904500458

▪ Gabriel Bump: ‘Everywhere You Don’t Belong’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. St. Louis County Library HQ, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis. St. Louis County Library presents author Gabriel Bump who will sign and discuss his new book “Everywhere You Don’t Belong.” 314-994-3300.

▪ 3rd annual Manufacturing Night — 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Red Bud Industries, 200 B and E Industrial Drive, Red Bud. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the plant and speak with managers, engineers and machine operators. School recruiters from Southwestern Illinois College and Ranken Technical Institute will be in attendance to talk with students and their parents about the post-secondary programs they offer. There is no registration required to attend. 618-281-3801.

▪ Candacy Taylor: ‘Overground Railroad’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, who will sign her new book, “Overground Railroad,” that explores the historical role and residual impact of the “Green Book,” a travel guide for black motorists. This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of “Overground Railroad” from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line. left-bank.com

▪ Maker’s Mark Wood Science Tasting with the St. Louis Bourbon Society — 7:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Total Wine & More, 90 Brentwood Promenade Court, Brentwood, Missouri. An in-depth look into the science behind wood finishing and the Maker’s Mark Private Select Barrel Program. Sample Maker’s Cask, and the five individually finished whiskies that make up the Private Select program. Tickets are $25 each and are available on eventbrite.com. facebook.com/events/2475066229286774

▪ 8th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day — 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Building, Edwardsville. Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers. For girls from grades 5-8. Participants will complete a total of five activities, covering the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and computer science. Registration is $20 and covers activities, lunch and a T-shirt. For information: swesiue@gmail.com or facebook.com/swesiue

▪ 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 Saturday, Feb. 15 for a free entry into the all-inclusive Reflect Krystal three-night giveaway. Tickets can be purchased online at LeapsOfLove.org

Club News

▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. N St., Belleville. This month’s topic: Hot Buttons: Conflicts in Conversations. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information: 618-977-5078 or pflagbelleville.org

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. In “German Open-Air Museums,” Frank Klostermann takes us on a tour of two open-air museums he visited in Westphalia in Northwest Germany: the Westphalia State Museum for Rural History and Culture, and the Westphalia Regional Museum for Crafts and Technology. Visitors welcome. stclair-ilgs.org or facebook.com/SCCGS

▪ 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, Feb. 9. 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

▪ St. Clair Women’s Club Brunch — 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville.

▪ Optimist Club of Belleville — Noon Tuesdays. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Luncheon and program. Guests and new members always welcome.

▪ Collinsville Area Women’s Connection — 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Presentations by Scott Waterman from Waterman’s Loft in Maryville on making bows and arrangements, and Glenda Smith on “Looking for Love.” Cost: $17, includes lunch, beverage, program and gratuity. Reservations necessary. 618-465-5485 or 618-307-9448.

▪ 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

▪ 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

▪ Book Club — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Discussing “There There” by Tommy Orange. A complete reading list is available online. Newcomers are always welcome. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

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

▪ Belleville Metro-East Christian Women’s Club — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 12. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Speaker: Glenda Smith - Looking for Love. Presentation: Jeff Bair from Grimm & Gorly will show how to use plants in porch settings. Cost: $14, lunch included. Reservation deadline is Monday, Feb. 10. Call Juanita at 618-977-8871.

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1019 — 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Golden Corral, 3360 Green Mount Crossing Road, Shiloh. Buffet opens at 11 a.m. Room reserved until 1:30 p.m. No formal meeting will be conducted to afford ample time to visit with friends and to share with other members. Speaker: Todd Stonewater, financial advisor with Edward Jones. Guests are welcome to attend and learn about the organization. 618-526-7932 or narfe.org/chapter1019

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, Feb. 7. Everyone welcome. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main, Smithton. 618-233-3370.

▪ Holy Family Designer Purse Bingo — 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Holy Family Gym, 116 Church St., Cahokia. Doors open at 1 p.m. Win designer purses while playing bingo. Cost: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Price includes six cards for 10 games, two drink tickets and dabber. Get six additional cards for $5. Must be 18 or older to play. Bring your own snacks. For reservations: 618-398-2860 or glo-bingo.com

▪ Bunko — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. 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, Feb. 11. KC Hall, 402 E. U.S. 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/1321610484688353

▪ 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, Sixth Street and Park Drive, Mascoutah. 618-401-8858.

▪ Trivia Go-Go — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Bluff Grange, 8567 Illinois 163, Millstadt. Doors open at 6 p.m. Decorate your table and wear your ‘60s grooviest. Prizes for the best table and best dressed guy or gal. Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, booze basket raffle, attendance prizes. Bring your own snack and drinks. Cost: $15 per person, eight per table. No reservations needed. To reserve a table or for information: 618-363-3060. facebook.com/events/2683195445105971

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

▪ The Black Rep: ‘Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt’ — 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:25 p.m. outside the theatre. Enjoy a play, based on true events, about the life of an inspiring and courageous slave girl who is taken from her mother and forced to work on another plantation. Watch as she embarks on a journey to discover and guide others to freedom. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the SWIC Belleville Campus College Activities office, room 1246. 618-235-2700, ext. 5205.

▪ ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Capitol Theater, 202 S. Main St., Waterloo. When down-to-earth secretary Laura Partridge asks some highly pertinent but embarrassing questions at the stockholders’ meeting of a major New York corporation, the company’s arrogant board of directors tries to buy her silence with a cushy position in shareholder relations. The scheme backfires, however, when Laura falls in love with the company’s gruff CEO and makes herself the leader of an all-out shareholders’ revolt. Additional performances Feb. 14-16. General admission is $12, seniors/students $10. 618-939-7469 or masctheatre.org

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. 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/515189092680280

▪ ‘Recess’ at Schlafly — 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. The Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St., St. Louis. A playful program of music for winds, this concert is sure to please. Inspired by local composer L.J. White’s duet for clarinets, Big Fish, we asked him to write a new piece for this concert which also features a thrilling work by Valerie Coleman and some beloved music for winds not often heard. Drinks available for purchase before, during and after the concert. Food available in the restaurant downstairs before and after the concert. Admission: general $18 in advance, $25 at the door, $5 for students. chamberprojectstl.org

▪ Auditions: ‘Watch on the Rhine’ by Lillian Hellman — 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, and Tuesday, Feb. 11. Capitol Theater, 202 S. Main St., Waterloo. Roles are open for adults aged 25 to seniors and three children aged 9-14. Performance dates are Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, and Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26. Director: Zona Ludlum. Show produced by Monroe Actors Stage Company. For information, laneclass@gmail.com or masctheatre.org

▪ Chamber Music Society of St. Louis: ‘Lovefest Rides Again’ — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, and Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. It’s February, and Valentine’s Day ... Tickets: $38 reserved seating. chambermusicstl.org

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. 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.

▪ SIUE Arts & Issues: J. Drew Lanham — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Morris University Center, 6 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville. The Department of Biological Sciences and Arts & Issues will celebrate Darwin Day by presenting Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Admission: Senior and SIUE Alumni: $18, general admission: $25, and students: $15. siue.edu/arts-and-issues

▪ Valentine’s Day Comedy Massacre — 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. American Legion, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. Live comedy. Hosted by Ashley Montes. Featuring Cori Stewart, Matthew Barnes and Rich Braun. Tickets are $20 per person. Presented by the Women of the Moose. For tickets call 618-406-1092.

▪ Angélique Kidjo — 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Three-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is a true global superstar who has recorded 13 albums and performed at top venues around the world. Born in Benin, Kidjo and her band will celebrate the electrifying rhythms, vocals and sounds of Africa, with music from throughout Kidjo’s storied career, including music from her two most recent projects: a celebration of the great Celia Cruz, and music from her re-imagining of the Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light” album. Tickets start at $45. TheSheldon.org

▪ ‘Annapurna’ — 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. The Gaslight Theater, 360 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Playwright: Sharr White; Directed by: Associate Artistic Director Annamaria Pileggi. After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a visceral and profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical elements: two people in one room. A breathtaking story about the longevity of love. General admission is $35, students/seniors $30. For additional performance dates and tickets: gaslighttheater.net

▪ Feyza Eren: ‘My Funny Valentine’ — 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Vocalist Feyza Eren, with pianist Nick Schlueter and bassist Ric Vice, celebrate Valentine’s Day with enduring love songs. Tickets start at $12. TheSheldon.org

▪ Special Blend: David Leisner & Michael Kelly — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd., St. Louis. David Leisner (guitar) and Michael Kelly (baritone) join forces to present Franz Schubert’s song cycle “Die schöne Müllerin” arranged for guitar and voice. The work tells the story of a young man wandering through the countryside who falls in love with a miller’s beautiful daughter. It is known for exceptionally challenging piano accompaniment which Leisner has masterfully arranged for solo guitar. Tickets start at $24. stlclassicalguitar.org

▪ The Lindenwood Theater Touring Series: The Isley Brothers — 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The Lindenwood Theater, 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles, Missouri. Tickets start at $59.50. https://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/

Food

▪ 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.

▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, catfish, pollock, Jack salmon, shrimp. Eat-in or carry-out.

▪ 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, salmon patties, baked fish, 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.

▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, wings, burgers, sides and desserts available. Carry-outs available. No phone orders.

▪ The Orchards Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Fridays. The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville. Buffet features fresh cod and a great assortment of sides. Cod plates include two sides. Dinners always accompanied by great customer services from both the food and bar staff. Cost: buffet $15.95 per person, cod plate $10. Carry-out options available. 618-233-8921 or info@orchardsgolfclub.com

▪ Equus Rescue Country Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Bluff Grange, 8567 Illinois 163, Millstadt. Country breakfast serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, biscuits and gravy, mile, juice and coffee. Sponsored by Equus Rescue & Therapy. facebook.com/events/516276152250131

▪ St. Peter’s UCC Wurstmarkt — 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Educational building, 102 Church St., Okawville. All-you-can-eat pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, pie or dessert and drink. Cost: $11 adults, ages 13 and older; $5 children ages 6-12, 5 and under eat free. All carry-outs are $11 (four links of sausage per carry-out).

Reservations Required

▪ AARP Taxaide — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 7. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Appointments required. Call or come in to schedule. This service is intended for low- to moderate-income taxpayers of any age. You do not have to be a member of AARP. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; Monday, Feb. 10; Tuesday, Feb. 11; and Thursday, Feb. 13. 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

▪ 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

▪ Star Wars Valentine’s Day Youth Event — 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our love for Star Wars. There will be an out-of-this-world presentation by the Edwardsville High School Drama Club, crafts and more. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Millstadt Consolidated School District No. 160 Kindergarten Registration — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, and Tuesday, Feb. 11. Millstadt Primary Center, 105 W. Parkview Drive, Millstadt. Call 618-476-7100, ext. 1021 to schedule an appointment.

▪ FreshRoots Forum — 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. DoubleTree by Hilton, 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville. Recharge with young and beginning farmer peers. Farmers up to age 40 or in their first 10 years of farming are invited to attend. For information or to register, visit farmcreditil.com.

▪ Exploring Acrylics — 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Instructed by Greta Pastorello. Acrylic paints have been a popular medium among artists ever since their introduction in the 1960s. The medium itself encourages experimentation and involvement, which is probably why artists subsequently develop their own unique technique to work with. Call library or check website for supply requirements. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Presented by Jon Bergmann. Bring your questions on how to register and what is covered when you sign up for Medicare. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Japan Currents: Global Impact of Anime & Manga — 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Twilight Room at the Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar in the Loop, St. Louis. Enjoy a three-panel discussion on the global impact of anime and manga. Followed by a quick Q&A session and a lavish reception. Seats are limited, so register early. jasstl.org

▪ Your Journey Begins Here — 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Belleville Philharmonic Hall, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Learn about the St. Clair County Historical Society’s bold new initiative to connect out community with its amazing story. Project debut at 7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, pop-up exhibit, project debut and a new video on the society. Attire: business casual. RSVP by Feb. 14 to stcchs.curator@gmail.com or 618-234-0600.

Worth the Drive

▪ JCC Used Book Winter Sale — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex, Arts & Education Building, #2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, Missouri. Pay $5 per bag. Thousands of titles available. https://jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale/

▪ 22nd annual Dead of Winter Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Mineral Springs Mall, 301 E. Broadway, Alton. Celebrate winter ghosts, hauntings, and the macabre at the mysterious Mineral Springs Hotel — one of the most haunted locations in the state — and be chilled by presentations on ghosts, hauntings, spirited locations and much more. Hear from and meet authors and speakers on strange phenomena, network with other ghost enthusiasts from all over the Midwest, browse vendor tables and sign up to win raffle prizes, such as books, collectibles or tickets to the 2020 Haunted America Conference. Admission: Free with a canned or non-perishable item to benefit local food banks in the area. visitalton.com

▪ Maple Tapping Workshop — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey. Learn how to tap maple trees to make your own maple syrup. Includes: supplies needed, tree ID, gentle tapping and tree health, tapping window, collection/storage, boiling and finishing. Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited. facebook.com/events/519369661971485

▪ Zen and Gin Yoga Night at Pere Marquette Lodge — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Join Pere Marquette Lodge in their private Ballroom for a yoga session led by certified yoga instructor Emma Franklin, from Be Well Now in Alton. After we get zen, it’s time to get gin. Enjoy gin cocktails, beer and appetizers. Tickets are $20 and include access to the guided yoga session, appetizers, and of course, gin. All experience levels welcome — just bring your mat and good vibes. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling Arielle at 618-786-2331, extension 338. pmlodge.net

This story was originally published February 5, 2020 at 12:26 PM.