Wednesday, June 8

FREE CONCERT: Clayton's Parties in the Park series features a free performance by DJ Steve Meier from 5 to 8:30 p.m. June 8 on Meramec Avenue between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. Half-price beer is available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Call 314-726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.

STARFIRE HAPPY HOUR: StarFire hosts a happy hour featuring dinner and a movie from 6 to 10 p.m. June 8 at Queen of Sheba, 6665 Olive Blvd. in University City. Admission is $2. Visit www.StarEllis.com or call 314-732-5146.

HOUR OF PRAYER: An Hour of Prayer is observed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 8 in the sanctuary of St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Call 636-394-4100 or visit www.stjstl.net.

ST. LOUIS PUBLISHERS: The St. Louis Publishers Association meets at 7 p.m. June 8 at the Brentwood Community Center, 2505 Brentwood Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. Guest speaker Fred E. Miller, author of "No Sweat Public Speaking!" discusses "You Can Write, But Can You Communicate?" There is no cost for members; guests pay $10, cash or check only. Visit www.stlouispublishers.org.

FORUM ON DRUG, ALCOHOL ABUSE: The Kirkwood School District hosts a community forum on drug and alcohol abuse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 8 in the cafeteria of North Kirkwood Middle School, 11287 Manchester Road. Free childcare is available in the school gym. The forum is being held to discuss the problem of drug and alcohol use, including heroin, and to initiate a community response. Contact Shirleas Washington at 314-213-6105.

Thursday, June 9

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District holds its Fill the Boot Golf Tournament June 9 at the Country Club of St. Albans. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 10:30 a.m., lunch is at 11 a.m., the shotgun start is at noon, dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and the awards presentation is at 6 p.m. The fee is $200 per golfer or $800 per foursome and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, attendance prizes, dinner and beverages. Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For registration information or to make a donation, visit www.mhfirefighters.com.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: The Scrabble Club meets at 6 p.m. June 9 at the Brentwood Public Library, 8765 Eulalie Ave. Registration is not required. Call 314-963-8630 or visit www.brentwood.lib.mo.us.

FREE CONCERT: Downtown Kirkwood's annual summer concert series features a free performance by Hulapoppers from 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 9 at Kirkwood Station Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road. Call 314-775-2921.

DISCUSSION ON KOREA: Kirkwood Public Library staff member Yoon Park discusses her homeland of Korea and her memories of life during the Korean War from 7 to 8 p.m. June 9 at the library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.

ARTWORLD ASSOCIATION: The Artworld Association meets at 7 p.m. June 9 at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, 10 W. Lockwood Ave. Loris Butterfield of Collinsville, Ill., demonstrates how to use filters to pour watercolor paint through and over paper, plastic, rocks and various types of lace.

Friday, June 10

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Parkway Alumni Association hosts the 16th annual Parkway Golf Tournament June 10 at the Landings at Spirit Golf Club in Chesterfield. The event includes putting contests and lunch at 12:30 p.m., 18 holes of golf, and dinner and silent and live auctions after the tournament. The cost of $125 per golfer, with four golfers per team, includes lunch, greens fees, cart, refreshments, prizes and dinner; nongolfers can attend the dinner and auction for $35. To register, visit www.parkwayalumni.org/golf or call 314-415-8074.

TRAIL OPENING: Great Rivers Greenway invites area residents to bike or walk along the newly completed segment of the Meramec Greenway, a half-mile section that completes a 3.3-mile continuous paved connection between Arnold's Grove Park in Valley Park and Greentree Park in Kirkwood, from 1 to 4 p.m. June 10. Parking is available at the trailheads at Greentree Park, Arnold's Grove Park and Simpson County Park in Valley Park. To rent a bicycle, call City Cycling at 314-616-5724. Visit www.grgstl.org.

VALLEY DAYS: Valley Park hosts Valley Days from 5 to 11:30 p.m. June 10 and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. June 11 at Meramec Levee Recreation Park. The festival includes carnival rides and musical entertainment both days, a parade starting at 10 a.m. June 11 at Zion Lutheran Church, 531 Meramec Station Road, and fireworks at 9 p.m. June 11.

ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION: A reception for "Brought to You by the Letter W," an art exhibit featuring paintings by Annie Smith Piffle, Terry Whittle, Jack Skay and Megan Rieke, is from 6 to 9 p.m. June 10 at Gateway Gallery, 7921 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton. The exhibit runs through July 8. Visit www.GatewayGalleryOnline.com or call 314-402-1959.

OPENING RECEPTION: The opening reception for "A is for ...," an exhibit of alphabet art by 26 St. Louis artists, is at 6 p.m. June 10 in the Millstone Gallery at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. in University City. The exhibit runs through Aug. 13. Visit www.COCAstl.org.

FREE MOVIE: Chesterfield's Movies Under the Stars series features a free screening of "Despicable Me" at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at the outdoor amphitheater in Central Park. Fixed and lawn seating is available. Bring your own refreshments, but glass bottles are prohibited. Upcoming movies include "Eat, Pray, Love" July 8 and "Toy Story 3" Aug. 5.

FREE CONCERT: The Maryland Heights Cultural Arts Commission's summer concert series features a free performance by the Gateway City Big Band at 7 p.m. June 10 at the Tremayne Shelter near Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Park. Bring your own seating and refreshments. Upcoming concerts include Albosy Group July 8, Gumbohead Aug. 12 and Blue River Train Sept. 9. Visit www.marylandheights.com.

FREE CONCERT: Brentwood's Sounds of Summer concert series features a free performance by the Woo Daddies from 7 to 9 p.m. June 10 at Brentwood Park, 9100 Russell Ave. Barbecue fare is available for purchase from the Brentwood Lions Club. Upcoming concerts include the Ultraviolets July 8 and J.-Rob Aug. 12.

FREE CONCERT: Des Peres' Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds concert series features a free performance by Dr. Zhivegas from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 10 at Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Parking is available at Edward Jones, 12555 Manchester Road. Outside food and drinks, including alcohol, are permitted, but glass bottles are prohibited. Upcoming concerts include Griffin and the Gargoyles July 8 and Charles Glenn's Motown Revue Aug. 12.

BREWERS HERITAGE FESTIVAL: The Saint Louis Brewers Heritage Festival is from 7 to 11 p.m. June 10 and 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. June 11 at Central Fields in Forest Park. Each session includes commemorative sampling glassware, unlimited sampling of more than 75 beer styles, live music, and gourmet food available for purchase. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 the day of the festival. Contact contact@stlbrewfest.com for ticket information.

LADIES A CAPPELLA COMPETITION: The 2011 Area 4 Harmony Inc. ladies a cappella competition is June 10-11 in the Gundaker Theater at CBC High School, 1850 De La Salle Drive in Town & Country. The quartet competition is at 7:30 p.m. June 10, and the chorus competition is at 12:30 p.m. June 11. Tickets are sold at the door. Call 314-831-8127.

FREE MOVIE: Eureka's Starlight Movie Nights series features a free screening of "How to Train Your Dragon" at 8:45 p.m. June 10 on the lawn at City Hall, 100 City Hall Drive. In the event of inclement weather, the movie is shown at the Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road, or rescheduled depending on availability; signs are posted if a change in location or date occurs. Contact 636-938-6775 or parks@eureka.mo.us.

Saturday, June 11

FREE CONCERT: Lisa Jones performs at 10 a.m. June 11 as part of the Kirkwood Farmers' Market's Tunes @ Ten concert series.

BUTTERFLY WALK: The St. Louis chapter of the North American Butterfly Association sponsors a butterfly walk at 10 a.m. June 11 at the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center, 7295 Highway 94 South in St. Charles County. Beginners and children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Wear walking shoes and a hat, and bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water. Call 314-963-7750.

BENEFIT CAR WASH: The third annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up! Car Wash is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11 at eight St. Louis CARSTAR locations, including 47 Caprice Drive in Chesterfield. Tickets cost $10 and are available at participating CARSTAR locations. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and other local charities. Contact Nikki at 314-494-8955 or nikki@carcraftcarstar.com. Visit www.CARSTAR.com.

CASTLEWOOD DAYS: Castlewood Days is from noon to 6 p.m. June 11 at Castlewood State Park near Ballwin and features raptors from the World Bird Sanctuary, presentations by the Endangered Wolf Center and the Wildlife Rescue Center, a display of authentic cars from the 1920s and 1930s, crafts, face painting, storytelling, music and food. Admission is free. Call 800-334-6946 or visit mostateparks.com.

ST. LOUIS WIND COLLABORATION: The Kirkwood Area Arts Council presents the St. Louis Wind Collaboration at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Lions Amphitheater at Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road. The performers are Eileen Burke and Nancy Classen, oboes; Jeanine York Garesché and Linda Phipps, clarinets; Cheryl Hoard and Carole Lemire, horns; and Greg Caldwell and Robert Carter, bassoons. Admission is free.

SILENT MOVIE FUNDRAISER: The Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin, presents the 1927 silent film classic "It" starring Clara Bow at 7 p.m. June 11 as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and children and are available at the conservatory or online at celebaroo.org. Visit www.midwestmusicstl.com.

BROADWAY FANTASIES: Broadway Fantasies, a song-and-dance revue featuring volunteer entertainers, presents "Broadway Fantasies Goes to the Movies" at 7:30 p.m. June 11 and 18 and 2 p.m. June 12 and 19 at John F. Kennedy High School, 500 Woods Mill Road. Tickets cost $17. Proceeds benefit County Older Resident Programs. To buy tickets, contact tickets@broadwayfantasies.com or 314-615-4041. Any available tickets are sold at the door. Visit www.broadwayfantasies.com.

POOL PARTY: To celebrate the beginning of summer, a pool party is held from 8 to 10 p.m. June 11 at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. A DJ is on hand to provide entertainment. Admission is free for Chesterfield residents.

Sunday, June 12

BIG TRUCK DAY: The fourth annual Big Truck Day is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at Kemp Auto Museum, 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield. Children can climb inside the large trucks, including dump trucks, ambulances and excavators, to have photos taken. There is no cost to attend, but donations of nonperishable food items for Operation Food Search are requested. Visit www.kempautomuseum.org.

BUNNY EXPO: The House Rabbit Society of Missouri-St. Louis sponsors the free Bunny Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 at the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave. Bunny owners can bring their bunnies for photographs and free nail trims. Other pets, excluding ferrets, can be photographed, too. Visitors are able to purchase food, hay, toys and many other products for bunnies not available in pet stores. The expo also features adoptable bunnies that have been health-checked, neutered or spayed and use litter boxes, and information about keeping a pet bunny healthy and happy. Call 314-995-1457 or visit www.hrsmostl.org.

"CIRCUS WITH A PURPOSE": To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, Jewish Family & Children's Service holds the "Circus With a Purpose" fundraiser at 1 p.m. June 12 under the big top tent adjacent to Powell Hall, at Grand Boulevard and Samuel Shepard Drive. The event includes a performance of Circus Flora's 2011 production of "Vagabond Adventures." Admission is a bag of groceries and a donation of any amount, along with tickets to the show. To buy tickets, contact Jean at 314-993-1000 or visit jfcs-stl.org.

CAMP BUGALOO: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, presents Camp Bugaloo: Bugs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 12. Children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult practice insect "care" in the play Bug Lab and enjoy snacks and story time. The cost is $15 per child and adult. Registration is required in advance. Visit www.mobot.org/classes or call 314-577-5140.

SHIRLEY CLUB USA: The Shirley Club USA meets for lunch at 2 p.m. June 12 at Bravo! Cucina Italiana at West County Mall in Des Peres. Anyone named Shirley is invited to attend. Visit www.ShirleyClubUSA.com or contact info@ShirleyClubUSA.com.

ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: The 16th annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival features a screening of "Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story" at 4:15 and 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Plaza Frontenac Cinema. Tickets cost $15. The festival continues through June 16 at Plaza Frontenac and features 14 films. Tickets for weekday films cost $11 in advance and $12 at the door. Student tickets cost $8. To buy tickets, call 314-442-3179 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Monday, June 13

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Westminster Christian Academy's 17th annual Andy Benes Golf Tournament begins at noon June 13 at the Country Club of St. Albans, followed by a silent auction, awards presentation and dinner banquet featuring alumna Julie Buck Brooks as emcee at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse. A variety of events are offered for nongolfing participants. Call Lauren at 314-997-2900 to register.

MEET THE AUTHOR: As part of the Maryville Talks Books series, Daniel H. Wilson, author of the science-fiction thriller "Robopocalypse," speaks at 7 p.m. June 13 in the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive in West County. The lecture is followed by a question-and-answer session and book signing. Admission is free. Contact Chris at chollenbeck@maryville.edu or 314-529-6854.

Tuesday, June 14

WORLD'S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON: From 9:15 to 11 a.m. June 14, children and adults gather at aquatic facilities around the globe, including the Shaw Park Aquatic Center in Clayton, in an attempt to set a new global record for "the world's largest swimming lesson."

BACKYARD BUG ADVENTURE: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, presents a Backyard Bug Adventure program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 14. Children age 8 and older accompanied by an adult take a guided tour through the prairie at Faust Park, catching, examining and identifying a large variety of arthropods. The cost is $15 per child and adult. Registration is required in advance. Visit www.mobot.org/classes or call 314-577-5140.

BLOOD DRIVE: Maryland Heights hosts a public blood drive from noon to 3 p.m. June 14 in the Municipal Courtroom at the Maryland Heights Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road. A blood donor card or other photo ID is required. To schedule an appointment, visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and enter location code 9407, or contact 314-738-2204 or sberry@marylandheights.com. Walk-ins are welcome.

WESTWARD HOE GARDEN CLUB: The Westward Hoe Garden Club hosts a progressive dinner and garden tour featuring three homes in Ballwin's Claywood subdivision at 6 p.m. June 14. Call Jean at 636-391-6469.

BRENTWOOD BOOK CLUB: The Brentwood Book Club meets at 7 p.m. June 14 at the Brentwood Public Library, 8765 Eulalie Ave., to discuss "A Country Year" by Sue Hubbell. Registration is not required. Call 314-963-8630 or visit www.brentwood.lib.mo.us.

FREE CONCERT: The University City Summer Band performs a free outdoor concert, "Another Op'nin', Another Show," at 7 p.m. June 14 on the Market in the Loop Plaza, 6655 Delmar Blvd. Bring lawn chairs for seating. Visit www.UCSummerBand.org or contact band director Tom Poshak at Poshak@sbcglobal.net.

Wednesday, June 15

CAMP BUGALOO: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, presents Camp Bugaloo: Bugs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 15. Children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult practice insect "care" in the play Bug Lab and enjoy snacks and story time. The cost is $15 per child and adult. Registration is required in advance. Visit www.mobot.org/classes or call 314-577-5140.

FREE CONCERT: Clayton United Methodist Church presents a free concert by the Logansport Children's Choir at 7 p.m. June 15 at the church, 101 N. Bemiston Ave. The choir is traveling to New Orleans for the Crescent City Children's Choir Festival.

Upcoming

GUYS, GRILLS & GOOD HEALTH: Couples and singles enjoy barbecue fare from the Grillin' Fools and interact with St. Luke's Hospital physicians and other health experts at the Guys, Grills & Good Health program, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 16 at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, 13700 Manchester Road in Manchester. Also featured are health screenings, beer and wine, and food from Villa Farotto. The fee is $25 per couple or $15 per person. Registration is required in advance. Visit www.stlukes-stl.com or call 314-542-4848.

DANCE PERFORMANCE: The Dance Center of Kirkwood presents its annual Spring Performance at 6 p.m. June 16-17 and 10 a.m. and 1:30 and 6 p.m. June 18 at St. Louis University High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. The performance features preschool through high school-level ballet, tap and jazz, and adult ballet. For tickets, call 314-821-6663 or visit www.dancecenterkirkwood.com.

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE LECTURE: The Town & Country Green Team Commission presents a lecture on sustainable architecture featuring architect Dan Hellmuth of Hellmuth+Bicknese at 7 p.m. June 16 at the Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road. Hellmuth discusses the Tyson Research Center's Living Learning Center, one of the greenest buildings in the world and an H+B design.

SHABBAT DINNER: A Shabbat Dinner is held June 17 at the Aish Firehouse, 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, with a candle-lighting at 6:45 p.m. and dinner at 7:45 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children age 5 and younger. For reservations, contact Claire at 314-862-2474 or cwolff@aish.com.

"BOYS DON'T CRY": The Gateway Men's Chorus presents "Boys Don't Cry" with special guest artist Christine Brewer at 8 p.m. June 17-18 at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and $20 for general admission, and $15 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at www.gatewaymenschorus.org or at Left Bank Books, Botanicals Design Studio and Mokabe's.

HEART TO HEART RUN: The Heart to Heart Run, featuring a 5K, 10K and 1.5-mile family fun run/walk, begins at 8 a.m. June 18 at the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Parking is available at De Smet High School. The certified course, with splits accurately measured and marked, travels through the Creve Coeur Business District and on residential streets. The fees are $18 through June 16 and $20 on race day for the 5K and 10K, and $15 through June 16 and $17 on race day for the family fun run/walk; family rates are available. Proceeds benefit Creve Coeur parks and recreation programs. Register online at www.fleetfeetstlouis.com, Call 314-569-8999.

CRUISING FOR A CURE: The Pizza Shack, on Highway AB in St. Clair, Mo., holds its fifth annual Cruising for a Cure Poker Run June 18. The 100-mile event begins at 11 a.m. at RJ's Saloon in Pacific and includes stops in Marthasville, Hermann and Washington. The run ends at the Pizza Shack with the presentation of awards. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. The entry fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact Brian at 314-713-8886 or adavidbdavid@gmail.com.

HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: The Olivette House and Garden Tour, featuring a self-guided tour of seven homes and gardens, is from noon to 4 p.m. June 18. Maps are distributed and tickets are available the day of the tour at Stacy Park, on Old Bonhomme Road. The tour is held rain or shine. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit Olivette in Bloom and the historic archives of Olivette. To buy tickets, call 314-991-1249.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Ballwin Police Department's fifth annual charity golf scramble benefiting Backstoppers begins at 12:15 p.m. June 20 at the Ballwin Golf Course. The event includes contests, an appearance by St. Louis Rams cheerleaders, attendance prizes, lunch provided by McAlister's Deli and a barbecue dinner. The cost is $75 per golfer or $300 per team. To register, contact Officer Rob Rogers at 314-605-1450 or rrogers@ballwin.mo.us, or Officer Dan Hawk at 636-207-2318 or dhawk@ballwin.mo.us.

Ongoing

"MASS APPEAL": Dramatic License Productions presents Bill C. Davis' comedy/drama "Mass Appeal" through June 12 at the Dramatic License Theatre at Chesterfield Mall. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Friday performance includes a post-show discussion with the cast and the Rev. Tom Santen, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $22 for students and for seniors age 60 and older, and $18 each for groups of 10 or more when purchased in advance. To make reservations, visit www.DramaticLicenseProductions.org or call 636-220-7012.

"THE IMMIGRANT": New Jewish Theatre presents Mark Harelik's play "The Immigrant," the true story of two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909, through June 19 at the Wool Studio Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with an additional 7:30 p.m. performance June 12. Tickets start at $26 and are available online at www.newjewishtheatre.org or by calling 314-442-3283.

FAMILY MOVIES: Wehrenberg Theatres hosts free screenings of family movies through Aug. 4. Show times are at 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. The titles, which will rotate among theaters each week, include G- and PG-rated films including "How to Train Your Dragon," "Yogi Bear," "Ramona and Beezus" and "Legend of the Guardians." Participating theaters include the Des Peres 14 Cine, 12701 Manchester Road, and the Galaxy 14 Cine, 450 THF Blvd. in Chesterfield. Specific theater schedules are available online at www.wehrenberg.com.

HALF-PRICE ADMISSION TO BUTTERFLY HOUSE: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, offers extended hours with half-price admission from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Labor Day. Half-price admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children age 2 and younger. Visit www.butterflyhouse.org or call 636-530-0076.

AMAZING ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS: The World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road in Valley Park, presents Amazing Animal Encounters every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day. The family-friendly educational programs, featuring snakes, parrots, birds and mammals, are at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.

BINGO: The Manchester American Legion Post hosts bingo at 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at 225 Old Sulphur Springs Road in Manchester. Call 636-391-9424.

GREEK LUNCH: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1577 Des Peres Road in Town & Country, serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday in the Assumption Parish Center. Call 314-966-2255 or visit www.assumptiongoc.org.