River City Professionals Events Around Town
Clayton Restaurant Week
January 25 - 31
Various Locations - Clayton
Starting Monday Jan. 25th, 17 Clayton fine dining restaurants form the inaugural Clayton Restaurant Week (CRW) presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust. For those unfamiliar with the Restaurant Week concept… they are a vital part of over 35 major cities’ annual schedule of events. For diners, there are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch… simply attend the participating restaurant of your choice January 25th – 31st and select from a special 3-course dinner menu.
Check out the Clayton Restaurant Week lineup at www.claytonrestaurantweek.com for a splendid opportunity to rediscover a long time favorite or experience one of our town’s hot new eateries. Reservations are highly recommended! When paying your CRW check, consider an “Extra Credit” donation to Kidsmart.
Young Variety's Annual Trivia Night
Saturday, January 30, 7:00pm
Whitfield School - 175 S. Mason
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to leave an impact on St. Louis children in need! Test your knowledge at Young Variety’s Trivia Night and enjoy complimentary soda, water, beer and assorted snacks. Teams are also encouraged to bring their own snacks and additional beverages. Proceeds from the event will help Variety fulfill its mission to serve children with physical and mental disabilities in the Greater St. Louis region. For more information, visit www.varietystl.org/TriviaNight_295.aspx.
Share Trivia Night
Saturday, January 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Machinists Hall - 12365 St. Charles Rock Road
Football themed Trivia Night - A fundraiser for Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. Tables are $160 in advance. No more than 8 people per table. Must be 21 or older to play. Beer, soda, and setups provided. Bring your own food/snacks. Bring the brightest people you know and dress in theme - cash prizes will be awarded. Call 636-916-0284 to reserve your table today!
Connect With... Leaders
February 2, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Webster University - Sunnen Lounge
Join Connect With…, St. Louis’ young professionals collaborative facilitated by FOCUS St. Louis, for a series of leadership programs and networking for next generation leaders. This month's session is Professional Development, featuring 4 workshops - Understanding Change, Understanding our Leadership Styles, People Hire People, and Having Positive Influence on Others.
Sponsored by the RCGA, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Webster University. For more information about Connect With... at www.ConnectWithStL.com. The cost of each session is $15 (by two, get the 3rd free). For more information about the event you can contact Nikki Weinstein at nikkiw@focus-stl.org or 314-622-1250 x102.
Opera Theater of Saint Louis Wine & Beer Tasting
Friday, February 5, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sally S. Levy Opera Center - 210 Hazel Ave
Raise a glass with the best and brightest of St. Louis and support Opera Theatre's professional development programs! Enjoy exquisite wines, extraordinary imports and microbrews, an impressive array of hors d’oeuvres, and an enticing silent auction. Tickets start at $75 per person. For more info, visit www.ostl.org.
Catch a Falling Star 8th Annual Fundraiser
Friday, February 5, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
F15teen - Street: 1900 Locust Street
Join us along with Chris Kerber, voice for the St. Louis Blues, for a night of food, fun, and entertainment to benefit Catch a Falling Star! Individual tickets start at $75.00. The mission of the organization is to strengthen the physical and social skills of children of all abilities while promoting inclusion in everday living. For more information please call 314-645-5556 or visit www.catchafallingstar.org.
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.