Metro-east calendar: Which events are still on, which have been canceled?

Noon Thursday, March 12, 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.

If your event is listed below, but has since been canceled or postponed due to concerns over coronavirus, please call Garen Vartanian at 618-239-2511 or email him at gvartanian@bnd.com.

Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: Lifestyle, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427.

St. Patricks’ Day Festivities

▪ 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Craft/Vendor Fair — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Mascoutah American Legion Hall, 1414 W. Main St., Mascoutah. At least 35 different booths, crafters and direct sales, raffles, samples, freebies, 50/50 drawing. Food available for purchase, beer and drink specials. Free parking and admission. facebook.com/events/1261619390690058

▪ POSTPONED: St. Patrick’s Day Parade — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Belleville Public Square, Belleville. Kick off your St. Patty’s Day celebration in a big way with a run/walk (9 a.m.), and then stay to view all the fun floats. The parade will be followed by a big block party with a small-town charm. Music, food trucks, refreshments and more. bellevillechamber.org

▪ POSTPONED: St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14. From 20th and Market streets to Broadway and Clark streets, downtown St. Louis. Over 120 units, including marching bands, flats, huge cartoon-character balloons, 5,000+ marchers, and a lot of clowns. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run will take place before the parade at 9 a.m. with a post-race party at Kiener Plaza. facebook.com/events/206662447404064

▪ Knights of Columbus #6996 St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner — 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Featuring Dandy Inn’s original corned beef recipe. Includes corned beef or ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, applesauce and rye bread. Cost: $10 per plate, $5 children 12 and under. Dine-in and carry-out available.

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.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 3:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Millstadt Consolidated School, Multi Purpose Room, 211 W. Mill St., Millstadt. 800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org and enters Millstadt to schedule an appointment.

▪ Center for Racial Harmony Annual Meeting — 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12. The Center for Racial Harmony, 207 N. Second St., Belleville. Meeting is open to the public. Voting is restricted to members on the active rolls as of the meeting date. 618-234-0508 or centerforracialharmony@yahoo.com

▪ Lisa M. Corrigan: ‘Black Feelings’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12. St. Louis Public Library - Central Branch, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis. Lisa M. Corrigan, author of “Black Feelings: Race and Affect in the Long Sixties,” will lecture and sign books at the Central Library auditorium. Doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Books will be for sale courtesy of Left Bank Books in the lobby. This event is free and open to the public, no purchase is necessary to attend, no reservations required. Seating is first come-first served. 314-241-2288.

▪ Nelson D. Schwartz: ‘The Velvet Rope Economy’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12. St. Louis County Library HQ, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis. St. Louis County Library presents New York Times business reporter Nelson D. Schwartz, who investigates the virtual velvet rope that divides Americans in nearly every realm of daily life. On one side of the rope, for a price, red tape is cut, appointments are secured, and doors are opened. On the other side, middle- and working-class Americans fight to find an empty seat on the plane, a college acceptance, or a hospital bed. 314-994-3300.

▪ MESS St. Patrick’s Day Dance — 7-11 p.m. Friday, March 13. Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. DJ Dr. Dee. St. Patrick’s Day dress is optional. Cash bar, free snacks, attendance prizes. Open to the public, singles or couples over 21 years of age. Admission: $7 members, $9 non-members.

▪ CHS Rummage Sale — 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. Columbia High School, 77 Veterans Parkway, Columbia. Bag-a-Bargain starts at 11:30 a.m. Clothing, toys, home decor, electronics, tools, furniture and much more. Proceeds benefit the After Prom celebration.

▪ Gun & Knife Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville. Illinois’ largest hunting and trade show. Buy, sell, trade, guns, knives, scopes, ammo, accessories, FOID cards processed and much more. General admission: $6. Free parking. Handicapped accessible. bcfairgrounds.net

▪ Redeemers House of Worship Outreach Ministry Community Baby Shower — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. 7410 Westchester Drive, Belleville. For information: Pamm Draper, 618-304-1289.

▪ CANCELED: Science Open House — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Bayer Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4500 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Meet the botanists at the Missouri Botanical Garden, learn what they do and how and why they do it. See displays and collections. Free and open to the public. No registration required. academyofsciencestl.org

▪ Dedication Service for O’Fallon Assembly of God — 10 a.m. Sunday, March 15. O’Fallon Assembly of God, 1400 N. Green Mount Road, O’Fallon. Dedication service for the recent expansion project with an open house and tours of the building from 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. 618-632-5584 or ofallonassembly.com

▪ St. Louis Comic Book Show — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Shrewsbury American Legion Post, 7300 Lansdowne Ave., St. Louis. Buy, sell and trade collectible comics, cards, toys and action figures. Meet other hobbyists and explore 40 tables of exciting collectibles. Fun for the family and refreshments are available. Admission is $2. Free parking. 314-544-2812.

▪ Family Sunday: Modern Marvels — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 15. 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. Dive into modern art on March Family Sundays. Inspired by the exhibition “Millet and Modern Art: Van Gogh to Dalí,” play with landscapes, everyday scenes, and Surrealist ideas. 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

▪ Vegan Greens & Things Kickback — 5-8 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Local Legends Listening Room/Cigar Bar, 512 Missouri Ave., East St. Louis. Enjoy samples of infused vegan food, treats, and drinks all while playing large board games and networking. facebook.com/events/2500155080084134

▪ River Styx Reading Series Presents: Jenny Molberg, Carl Phillips, & Martin Riker — 7 p.m. Monday, March 16. High Low, 3301 Washington Ave., St. Louis. River Styx cultivates the literary arts in St. Louis and beyond through its magazine and community programs.The River Styx Reading Series is their main recurring event during the fall, winter, and spring, in which they invite both local and national acclaimed writers to read their work for a St. Louis audience. Readings start at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. $5 general admission. $4 students and seniors. This event is presented by River Styx. For more information, please visit riverstyx.org

▪ 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/496774921167123

▪ Seated Exercise Class — 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are free and open to the public. Cardio, strength training and balance will be the primary focus. Instructor: April Hausmann. If weather is inclement, check the website for cancellations. 618-222-2561 or AgeSmart.org

▪ Edwardsville School District #7 Kindergarten Parent Information Night — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Glen Carbon Elementary, 141 Birger Ave., Glen Carbon. The fifth of six information meetings for parents/guardians of incoming kindergarten students. Students do not need to attend. Presentation to include overview of kindergarten experience, explanation of policies regarding half-day enrollment, general information about the school district, child’s kindergarten orientation and more. For additional meeting dates and locations (choose one that is convenient; all meetings are identical): http://ecusd7.org/district-information/registration

▪ 55th annual Preschool Circus — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and 7 p.m. Friday, March 20. Edwardsville YMCA Preschool, Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Drive, Edwardsville. There will be 29 children performing in the 3-year-old program (Thursday) and 31 children performing in the Pre-K circus (Friday) this year. The children will be performing in many acts, including daredevils, strong people, acrobats, firefighters and their dogs, feline tamers and their lions and tigers, elephants, a magician, gorillas, and even a human cannonball.$1 donations (optional) will be accepted for the attendance to support the YMCA’s annual campaign.

▪ POSTPONED: SIUE Friends of Art annual Auction — 7 p.m. Friday, March 20. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Art West Gallery, Art and Design West building, Edwardsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. The auction will offer original artworks donated by faculty, visiting artists, alumni, friends and advanced art students. A silent auction with a cash and carry area will also be available. Tickets are $10 to the general public and can be purchased at the door. Admission is free to all students, auction donors and members of the Friends of Art. An art auction preview will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in the gallery. foasiue.org

Club News

▪ Chicks with Sticks — 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Troy United Methodist Church, Room 241, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Knit and crochet items for different charities and for fellowship. 618-667-7501.

▪ Madison County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Edwardsville Public Library Community Meeting Room, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville. Mary Westerhold will give a presentation on Searching the Sacramental Records of the Springfield, Illinois, Catholic Diocese. The records have been added to Ancestry recently. Guests are always welcome. Meetings held the second Thursday of each month except July and December.

▪ 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

▪ Turkey Hill Grange — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. Turkey Hill Grange, 1375 E. Illinois 15, Belleville. Tom Tharpe from St. Louis Composting will present “Spring Mulching for the Home Gardener.” Official meeting starts at 8 p.m. Desserts will follow at 9 p.m. All are welcome.

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

▪ Parents Without Partners — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 4608 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights. Orientation at 6:30 p.m. Wear your green. 618-234-5937.

▪ O’Fallon Historical Society — 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. O’Fallon Historical Society, 101 W. State St., O’Fallon. Stephen Lowry will present a Powerpoint presentation on Colonel Julius Raith, the 43rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment & Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee. Free and open to the public. ofallonhistory.net

▪ CANCELED: 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

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

▪ Collinsville Senior Citizens Club — 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Senior Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. The speaker will be from the Madison County Historical Society. Dues will be due. Refreshments will be served after the meeting, and bingo will be played.

▪ Heart Failure Support Group — 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Memorial Hospital, Diabetic Education Conference Room, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Learn more about heart failure and how to better manage symptoms. Presented by Memorial’s Care Management Department, Lauren Eversgerd, PharmD, Transitional Care Clinic Pharmacist and Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Memorial Hospital will be available to discuss medications. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Dani Schrage at 618-257-5797.

▪ Senior Services Plus, Inc. Memory Café — 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Senior Services Plus, 2603 N. Rodgers Ave., Alton. Memory problems should not keep you at home. Join for an afternoon of conversation and activities to start your day off right. Led by a professional who understands the challenges memory loss causes, both for the person directly and their loved ones. Registration is requested. 618-465-3298, ext. 144 or jmorgan@seniorservicesplus.org. seniorservicesplus.org

▪ American Association of University Women Meeting — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. 1252 High Valley Lane, Shiloh. Movie and pizza fundraiser for Branch SWIC Scholarship and LAF.

▪ PSOP Book Club — 10 a.m. Thursday, March 19. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. “The Girl Who Wrote In Silk” by Kelli Estes. Discussion leader: Sue Quinn.

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, March 13. Everyone welcome. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main, Smithton. 618-233-3370.

▪ Community Link Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Friday, March 13. Breese American Legion, 575 N. Main St., Breese. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, includes six bingo cards, glow dabber and glo hat. Additional bingo cards available for $5. Cash prizes, cash bar, bring your own snacks. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For reservations: 618-526-8800.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Albers American Legion Post 1026, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free draft beer, $2 can beer until done playing cards, free soda and water. Free chicken and fries after tournament. Cost: $20 per person. Sponsored by Albers Sons of the American Legion. 618-248-5505.

▪ Trivia Night & Silent Auction to Help Restore the Old Millstadt Water Tower — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. St. James Parish Center, 423 W. Madison, Millstadt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Heads or Tails, 50/50 drawing, raffles. Mulligans and survivor round. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Beverages available. Cash prizes to top three teams. Cost: $120 per table, six to eight players. Reservations: 618-476-7326, 618-476-3696 or millstadttinman@gmail.com

▪ Quilt and Cash Bingo Social — 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lightning raffle rounds begin at 12:30 p.m. Quilt/Cash bingo games start at 1:30 p.m. Menu: Sloppy joes, pork sausage sandwiches, chips, fruit cups, desserts. Snacks and drinks served all afternoon. Quilt/Cash raffle, themed basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and 50/50 bingo game. Hard bingo cards and corn provided. 50/50 bingo game played on paper cards. 618-277-9442.

▪ 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, March 17. 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/1321610558021679

▪ 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.

▪ CANCELED: 4th annual Heart Glo Bingo — 8 p.m. Friday, March 20. Knights of Columbus Hall, 12454 Illinois 143, Highland. Doors open at 6 p.m. Gift certificates and prizes. Must be 18 or older to attend. Free admission. RSVP (required) to 618-651-2761. stjosephshighland.org/Events-Classes

▪ Metro East Humane Society Spring Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the homeless cats and dogs of MEHS. Outside food is welcome. Car bar available. Bring a donation for the shelter and be entered to win a door prize. Cost: $200 per table of 10 players. mehs.org

▪ Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash prizes, 50/50, silent auction. Bring your snacks. Cash bar available. Cost: $15 per person. Up to eight players per team. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Fairview Heights. For reservations: 618-616-7842.

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

▪ Eastern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble and Belleville West High School Jazz Ensemble — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Free will offering and reception to follow.

▪ The Looking Glass Playhouse presents ‘It’s Only a Play’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, through Saturday, March 14; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play as he anxiously awaits to see if his show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big First Night with his “best” friend, a television star, his novice producer, his doped-up diva, his genius director, a lethal drama critic, and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant on his first night in Manhattan. For additional performance dates and ticket information: lookingglassplayhouse.com

▪ Music of the Psalms: A Concert of Spirituals and Sacred Music — 7 p.m. Friday, March 13. Meadow Heights Baptist Church, 1498 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Free admission. singcc.org

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. 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/515189122680277

▪ Ed Reggi and his Paper Slip Theater presents ‘When We First Met’ — 8 p.m. Friday, March 13. Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. For information: jacobyartscenter.org

▪ Audition: ‘Rock of Ages’ — 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. Candidates for roles should be prepared to bring their own sheet music, sing 16 measures of an upbeat show tune with our accompanist (no a capella or recorded music) and do cold readings from the script. For information, contact the director, Brad Sanker, at bradley@sankerfamily.com.

▪ Butterfly Gala 2020 — 3-6 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Jazzy 159, 5225 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights. Party with a purpose to the live musical stylings of Rhoda G, a three time Showtime At the Apollo Winner and St. Louis native. Enjoy exceptional food and fellowship with community leaders and neighborhood shakers. Partake in the cash bar and silent auction with phenomenal swag. Tickets are $28 and available at eventbrite.com.

▪ John Dennis — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Espenschied Chapel, 317 N. County Road, Mascoutah. Nashville-based singer-songwriter John Dennis has developed his own unique brand of Americana music that, at once, harkens back to some of folk music’s greatest lyricists, namely: Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and James Taylor, while also carving out a musical place that is uniquely his own. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. espenschiedchapel.org

▪ Music of the Psalms: A Concert of Spirituals and Sacred Music — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. St. Paul United Church of Christ, 200 N. Main St., Waterloo. Free admission. singcc.org

▪ The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis — 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15. First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams Ave., Kirkwood, Missouri. The orchestra with conductor Wendy Lea and St. Louis Symphony cellist Bjorn Ranheim will play Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor. Tickets range from $20 general admission to $5 students. moslmusic.org

▪ CANCELED: Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents ‘Cymbeline’ — 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Adapted and Directed by Tom Ridgely One of Shakespeare’s final plays – and one of his greatest achievements – “Cymbeline” is a romantic adventure story on an epic scale. General admission is $10; $5 for McKendree students, faculty and staff. thehett.com

▪ Children’s Chorus Rehearsals — 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, March 17, through April 7; and Thursday, April 16. Kaskaskia College Lifelong Learning Center, 27210 College Road, Centralia. Seeking young singers, grades 5-8, to form a children’s chorus for an educational concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19. There is no cost to participate. To register: lmarshall@kaskaskia.edu.

▪ POSTPONED: $2 Movies at the Wildey: ‘The Quiet Man’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. 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.

▪ CANCELED: Young People’s Concert: ‘Music from Around the World’ — 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. An interactive journey through music around the world. For grades K-6. Admission is $3 per child/per person. thehett.com

▪ Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Belleville West Performing Arts Center, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Belleville West Little Theatre will present the annual contest drama with the Steve Martin comedy. The contest play offers a unique opportunity for drama students. The play must be performed within a 40-minute period, and student technicians have 20 minutes to set and clear the stage for performance. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. 618-222-7622.

▪ POSTPONED: The Traveling Salvation Show: Neil Diamond Tribute — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $30. lincolntheatre-belleville.com

▪ Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’ — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis. Bach’s “St. John Passion” is a dynamic telling of Christ’s journey to the cross that reaches into the soul and is sure to evoke a deep sense of spirituality. Experience the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra as they perform this passionate masterwork.Tickets range from $25 to $45 and are available by calling 314-652-BACH or visiting bachsociety.org.

▪ Chamber Music Society of St. Louis: ‘Fantastic Classics’ — 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert – there’s a reason they are called Classics. Tickets: $38 for reserved seating. TheSheldon.org

▪ CANCELED: The Sheldon’s 2020 Gala featuring An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry — 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. The winner of the Tony, Grammy and Drama Desk Awards for her performance in the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry has won critical and popular acclaim for her work on stage and screen. Goldsberry will headline the 2020 Sheldon Gala, performing Broadway favorites and soulful renditions of timeless classics. Tickets start at $40. TheSheldon.org

Food

▪ Pentecostals of Troy Easter Pound Cake Orders — Through Sunday, March 29. The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Illinois 162, Troy. Accepting orders for egg-shaped, chocolate-covered pound cakes topped with a candy flower. Cost: $15 per dozen, $8 per half-dozen. Pick-up day is April 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To place an order, call 618-667-6054 and leave a message, or email revbb63@aol.com. Social media not monitored for orders.

▪ 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.

▪ Post 58 Freedom Farm Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays. 6355 Hilgard Memorial Drive, Freeburg. Cod, walleye, homemade pizza, wings, coleslaw, applesauce, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fries, fried pickles, potato salad. Cost: $4.50 sandwich, $8 plate, $9 per pound. 618-539-6095.

▪ 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. Fridays through April 10. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, catfish, pollock, jack salmon, shrimp. Eat-in or carry-out.

▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Bake & Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 10. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Baked cod, fried cod loins, (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, grilled cheese, spaghetti, baked potato, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, desserts and refreshments. Sponsored by the Support Committee. Eat-in or carry-out. 618-539-4720.

▪ 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.

▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Cod (dinner, sandwich, by pound), shrimp, spaghetti, fries, mac and cheese, hush puppies, onion rings, mushrooms. Homemade desserts available.

▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4 to 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.

▪ St. Henry Church Lenten Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Monsignor Voss Parish Center, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, baked salmon. Sides: spaghetti, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, pizza, onion rings, hush puppies, soup. Desserts and refreshments. Eat-in or carry-out available. 618-233-2423.

▪ St. Mary’s Church Fish Fry — 4 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. St. Mary’s Church, 1701 W. Main St., Belleville. Cod, walleye, available by the pound or plate. Carry-out and dine-in options available. 618-233-2391.

▪ 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

▪ Holy Cross Lutheran Church Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 3. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 460 Church St. Livingston. Alaskan white fish, cod, catfish or shrimp. Sides include mac and cheese, coleslaw, homemade potato salad, baked beans, or fries. Cost: $10 regular dinners, $7 senior dinners. Children’s dinners and sandwiches also available. Carry-outs available. 618-637-2146 or facebook.com/HolyCrossFishFries

▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Cod cut-ups, cod fillets, catfish, blue gill, walleye, baked fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, sides. Dine in or carry out. 618-233-1450.

▪ Scottish Rite Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. By the pound, plate and sandwich. 618-235-3350.

▪ 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.

▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, wings, burgers, sides and desserts. Carry-out available. No phone orders.

▪ 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.

▪ The Orchards Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Fridays through April 10. 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

▪ Lenzburg St. Peter UCC Pancake and Sausage Breakfast — 6-11 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Lenzburg St. Peter UCC, 8 W. Church St., Lenzburg. Made-from-scratch pancakes. Sunday school craft and bake sale. Fresh meat available for purchase. Wheelchair accessible. 618-475-2557.

▪ Turkey Hill Grange Pancake and Sausage Brunch — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Turkey Hill Grange, 1375 E. State Route 15, Belleville. Serving pancakes, sausage, apple crisp, orange juice, coffee, milk. Cost: $10 adults, $5 10 and under, under 5 free.

▪ Albers Legion Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Sunday, March 15. American Legion, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Cost: $9 adults, $4 children ages 6-12, free for 5 and under. Sponsored by Albers American Post 1026. 618-248-5505.

▪ All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. St. Augustine Parish Hall, 1900 W. Belle, Belleville. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children ages 4-12; under 4 eat free. No family pays more than $28. Sponsored by St. Augustine Boy Scout Troop 24.

▪ Marine Lions Library Pancake Sausage Breakfast — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Lions Hall, 406 E. Division, Marine. Featuring whole-hog pork sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Cost: $10 adults, $4 children ages 4-12, free for 3 and under.

▪ Collinsville Faith In Action Breakfast Fundraiser — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Columbus Plaza Banquet & Meeting Center, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits, grave, pancakes, coffee, milk, orange juice. Cost: $9 adults, $6 students, children under 6 free. Hosted by Knights of Columbus.

▪ Aviston American Legion All-You-Can-Eat Spring Pork Sausage and Roast Beef Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Includes sauerkraut, backbones, potatoes, vegetables, homemade pies and cakes, beverages. Dine-in or carry-out.

▪ Corned Beef & Cabbage — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Edwardsville Masonic Lodge, 90 Kriege Farm Road, Glen Carbon. Menu includes potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink. Eat-in or carry-out. Cost: $14 adults, $4 children ages 5-10, 4 and under eat free. 618-656-7137.

▪ POSTPONED: Best of the Wurstmarkt — 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Notre Dame Academy Café, 200 S. Second St., Belleville. Pork sausage meal with sides, dessert and drink. All-you-can-eat dine-in. Carry-outs available. Cost: $10 for ages 13 and up, $5 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under, $8 for military and first responders with badge or ID. 50/50 drawings. Volunteers led by Knights of Columbus Council of the Cathedral of Saint Peter #15746.

Reservations Required

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 16. 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

▪ Pontiac-Wm Holliday District #105 Preschool Screenings — By appointment, Tuesday, March 17. Children who are district residents and will turn 3 or 4 years old, but not 5, by Sept. 1, 2020, will be tested in the developmental areas of: Speech, Language Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, and Cognitive Skills. Call 618-233-7588 for an appointment.

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. Free informational, non-sales event to answer questions about Medicare. Presented by Jon Burgmann. Space is limited and registration is required. ofpl.info

▪ Southern Illinois Camp Fair — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Belle Valley School, 2465 Amann Drive, Belleville. An opportunity for parents and families to come and learn about the summer camp offerings in the Southern Illinois area. Summer camps will include arts, sports, drama, music and much more. Free to attend. Register on eventbrite.com.

▪ ‘What’s in an Age?!’ — 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The J - St. Louis, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis. Award-winning author Louise Aronson’s “Elderhood” is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life. Geriatrician Louis Aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients to weave a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage and hope about aging, medicine and humanity itself. Free admission. RSVP to 314-442-3255. facebook.com/events/189706678780112

▪ 2020 Innovation Challenge: Ocean Pollution — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Students from around the St. Louis community will join EarthWays Center in a one-day design challenge/hackathon where innovation, creativity and imagination are the key to solving real-world environmental problems. Registration deadline: March 27. For information or to register: https://innovation-challenge2020.eventbrite.com

▪ Young Women of Achievement Awards — 7 p.m. Monday, April 6. Bellecourt Manor, 225 E. A St., Belleville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner and program begin at 7 p.m. Honoring young women attending Belleville high schools who have excelled in the fields of community service, academics, athletics and the arts. Keynote speaker: Jean Ponzi, 25-year veteran and manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden. RSVP by March 27. 618-698-1858 or bcempura@gmail.com

Worth the Drive

▪ Exhibit: ‘Life in Miniature’ — 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, March 13. The Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. Lose yourself in a microscopic world in the Field House Museum’s exhibit Life in Miniature. Featured on the third floor of the historic house, this exhibit will share the big story of all things tiny. Dollhouse enthusiasts can spend time examining the contents of a number of historic dollhouses while miniature lovers expand their knowledge on the place of these diminutive objects throughout history. Exhibit runs through Aug. 2. Admission: $10 adults, $9 AAA Members, $5 children ages 7-16, 6 and under free. For museum hours and other information: fieldhousemuseum.org

▪ Historic Maeystown Estate Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. 1136 Main St., Maeystown. Sale from a 104-year-old house and barn. Antique bed frames, oil lamps, crocks, barn and yard items, vintage hats and quilts. 618-458-7357.

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: Williams Hill to Beech Hollow — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Meeting Place: Rudement Church, on Route 34 at Rudement, Illinois. Leader: Bill Gilmour. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, and is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Boots or sturdy shoes, as well as hiking sticks, are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. Free and open to the public. For information or directions: 618-499-2055

This story was originally published March 11, 2020 at 5:00 AM.