For Our Daughters
Friday, August 6, 6:00pm
560 Center - 560 Trinity Avenue
Featuring dinner and performances by singers, actors, dancers and poets as well as the work of visual artists, For Our Daughters offers St. Louisans a chance to be inspired and break the cycle of domestic violence through creativity and positive energy. Artists include Chi Mathias, vocalist and survivor; 3 Central, smooth jazz; Cbabi Bayoc, visual artist; and SistaKeeper Empowerment Center, spoken word. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/106212 or 314-324-6448. For more info, visit www.safeconnections.org/SupportUs/YoungProfessionals.aspx


Connect With...The Arts
Thursday, August 5, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Coronado Ballroom - 3701 Lindell Boulevard
Meet other young professionals at this showcase of arts organizations. Enjoy dance, music as well as interactive art activities; all created by artists who express their feelings and thoughts through creative skill and imagination. $10 in Advance/$15 at the Door. For more info, visit www.connectwithstl.com.


2nd Annual Midtown Alley Street Fest
Friday, August 20, 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Midtown Alley - 3000 block of Locust St.
The Happy Hour of the summer takes place on Locust Street in the heart of Midtown Alley. Free to the public, Locust will be closed from Garrison to Compton to celebrate the neighborhood with food and drinks from Pappy's Smokehouse, The U, The Good Pie, The Fountain on Locust, Buffalo Brewing Company, Triumph Grill, Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria, El Borracho and more. Six bands will perform at the Grand Music Sage at Garrison and Locust: Sleepy Kitty, Murder City Players, Humdrum, Via Dove, Fundamental Elements and Tilts. For more info, visit midtownalley.com.


Charity Polo Match
Saturday, August 21, 3:00pm
McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms - 17899 Wild Horse Creek Rd.
Help the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch by attending their Charity Polo Match. The afternoon event is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy appearances by barnyard animals from Barn Buddy, summer treats, and children’s activities. Families are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunches or with a VIP ticket enjoy a buffet dinner.  For more info, visit www.hsmo.org.


Summer Fusion
Sunday, August 22, 5:00pm
Independence Center's Rooftop Deck - 4245 Forest Park Ave.
Dramatic lighting, delicious food and incredible energy set the stage for an amazing night as the Young Friends of Independence Center once again host Summer Fusion on the exclusive rooftop deck of Independence Center. The event features delicious food from St. Louis’s best restaurants, creative cocktails and a fusion of great live musical performances and entertainment. For more info, visit www.independencecenter.org.


Thirst For Life
Thursday, August 26
Various Locations
St. Louis Effort for Aids is holding their annual Thirst For Life event. Check out participating area coffee houses, bars and restaurants to have a portion of your drink order donated to Pets are Wonderful Support (PAWS), a program designed to educate and provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS so they can keep their pets as long as possible. All funds are raised in St. Louis and stay in St. Louis, so come on out and have a drink. For more info, visit www.stlefa.org/node/30.


St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show
Friday, September 24
The Palladium Saint Louis - 1400 Park Ave
Mark your calendar! For the second year, Holly Robinson Peete returns to St. Louis to serve as the Celebrity Guest and Honorary Chair of St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show. The event features a runway fashion show of the latest trends in designer fashion from Saks Fifth Avenue and a live auction emceed by Y98's Guy Phillips. Proceeds from FEVER will benefit the St. Louis chapter of Autism Speaks.

Tickets range from $50 to $150. VIP tables of 8 available for $1,150. For more information, visit www.stlmag.com/fever or call 314.918.3033.


Ongoing Events

Metropolis St. Louis – “The Walk”
Every Thursday @ 6:30pm
Locations - TBA
The Walk is a weekly pub crawl that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. For more information, visit www.mstl.org.


Third Friday Open House
Every Third Friday, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
3rd Degree Glass Factory - 5200 Delmar
Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory are HOT!  We present a variety of glass activities and entertainment on the third Friday of every month from 6 - 10 p.m.!  This is a free, family friendly event.  Stop in for a drink before dinner in The Loop or Central West End. Every Third Friday presents glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations, glass art by Third Degree artists for sale in the HotSHop Gift Gallery, and art exhibits in the Third Degree East Gallery.  Cash bar. For more information, visit www.stlglass.com/thirdfriday.htm.


Stress Free Fridays
Every Friday @ 5:00
Location – TBA
Weekly, Networking Happy Hour geared to the professional St. Louisan. Venue location changes weekly! Register to receive the weekly email at http://stressfreefridays.ning.com/.  

 

If you have an event you would like listed in our online calendar or newsletter, please contact Scott Lapp at info@rivercityprofessionals.org.