Tuesday 8/26:

Metropolis Wine Club-6:30-8:30pm.
Sample Spanish wines on the rooftop of the Ventana Luxury lofts. Each guest must bring a bottle of wine or a plate of appetizers to share. RSVP required.

Wednesday 8/27:

Jammin' At The Zoo - St. Louis Zoo. 6-10pm.
The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo with live entertainment and wine tasting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. $10 for non-members.

Thursday 8/28:

RFT's 1st Annual Artopia-7-10om. An evening of entertaining art. $20 includes food, drinks, and entertainment. Support local art and discover who the four winning artists are to receive $2,500 Mastermind Award grants. The St. Louis Artist's Guild #2 Oak Knoll Park in Clayton, MO 63105

Dough For Darlings Party, 5-8 pm at Vito's Pizzeria, 3513 Lindell.
A suggested $15 donation at the door goes to the Edgewood Children's Center and includes appetizers, cocktails, raffles and games.

Thirst For Life-Numerous establishments are participating and are donating a percentage of today's beverage sales to Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) and other programs of Saint Louis Effort for AIDS. Click here for the list of participating venues.

Friday 8/29:

Jungle Boogie at the zoo-Friday night free concert series. 5-8 pm, Central Plaza.

Friday 8/29- Monday 9/1:

Gateway Cup Bicycle Race:
Fri., Aug. 29 - Lafayette Square; Sat., Aug. 30 - Downtown; Sun., Aug. 31 - The Hill; Mon., Sept. 1 - University City. Free for spectators

Saturday 8/30 & Sunday 8/31:

Big Muddy Blues Festival - Laclede's Landing.
One of the country's best blues music festivals. This free festival features nearly three dozen groups -- national, regional and local -- on three stages.

Saturday 8/30- Monday 9/1:

Japanese Festival - Missouri Botanical Gardens. Saturday & Sunday 10am-10pm, Monday 10am-5pm. Japanese Festival presents rakugo Japanese comedy, sumo wrestling, taiko drumming, traditional tea ceremonies, food court, and candlelight walks in the Japanese garden.