Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, May 25th
Columbia Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Catch up with your favorite local plant, produce, coffee, craft, and baked good vendors at the Monroe County Farmers Market!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gardening Workshop – Smithton Public Library District
Smithton, IL – Local gardening expert Heidi Clark will give a presentation about good herbs and vegetables to grow in your garden. A 45 min presentation, followed by a 15 min Q & A session. Call the library at 618-233-8057 to reserve a spot.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Just One More – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Come out to the Eckert’s Cider Shed in Belleville, IL for a fun night of trivia, date night shenanigans, and to hear Just One More!
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Denver Wade Trent – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Denver Wade Trent is back! And you don’t want to miss him! He is perfect for Thirsty Thursday and the start of a long weekend!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Danny Kalaher Acoustic – Reifschneider’s Grill and Grape
Columbia, IL – Stop by and enjoy some acoustic live music by Danny Kalaher!
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday, May 26th
Jimmy Nuge – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Jimmy is a singer/songwriter out of Washington, bringing his own style! He plays original songs and covers from all genres. This is his first time playing here in Belleville, so let’s give him a nice warm welcome!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
P- Nut and The Shells – 1428 Tap Haus
Swansea, IL – Join us for a great night of live music at 1428 Tap Haus in Swansea!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Money Shot – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Join us for our debut at Copper Fire! If you haven’t been to Copper Fire yet, now is the time. You’ve definitely been missing out on a great place! Great food, great people, and great music. We’re excited for a great party! Bring your dancing shoes, we’ll see you there!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 27th
Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artist Market – The Meadows at Lake St. Louis
St. Louis, MO – We will have live music, many food & beverage vendors, seasonal veggies, farm-fresh eggs, pasture-raised meat, and amazing local artists! Free Yoga at 8:00 AM at the clocktower! Bring your own mat. Tips are appreciated. We are proud to have a high-quality PRODUCER ONLY market. Our diverse showcase of farmers and artists are all from within 100 miles of Lake St. Louis, making shopping locally easier than ever! We accept SNAP Tokens! Thank you for thinking and buying local!
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars
O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there!
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beer Yoga – Budweiser Brewhouse Rooftop
St. Louis, MO – Looking to TAP into your athletic side this summer? Experience the perfect combination of zen and hops for our first session of beer yoga on the bud deck. Featuring an hour long yoga class, first beer on the house, and 50% off appetizers post-session in our beer garden, this FREE experience will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated Find your inner peace with a pint in your hand and sign up today at the link in our bio. Limited spots available. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Klose Kuarters – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Come out grab some good food and sing along to live music by Klose Kuarters!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ashan & Grotsky – Night Moves of Belleville
Belleville, IL – We’ll be playing the classics, Ashan style at Night Moves. Come have some drinks and hang out with us!
Time: 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM
Sunday, May 28th
The John and Dave Duo – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – We just love John and Dave and know you do too! They are FANTASTIC and so talented! If you like old and new Country Rock, you will love them! They take requests too! Come and listen to some amazing music, grab a cold beer or specialty cocktail, or slushie, and eat some great food! They are amazing and if you’ve missed them in the past, they are worth checking out!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Seeing Double – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon full of live music by Seeing Double!
Start Time: 3:00 PM
South Side Bloozy Boyz – Silver Creek Saloon and Grill
Belleville, IL – Bring a friend and enjoy your evening with live music!
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, May 29th
Althoff Bingo – Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall
Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, May 30th
Crafternoon – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 31st
Youth Story Time- Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM