Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here!

This weekend has a little bit of everything — early Mardi Gras energy, Valentine’s events popping up across the city, cozy winter pop-ups, live music, and a few classic STL traditions that give the weekend its personality. Whether you’re planning something intentional or just picking one solid thing and letting the rest unfold, this is a great one to get out and explore.

In this episode of This Week in St. Louis, Brice walks through what’s happening around the city, from food and drink events worth building plans around to live shows, family-friendly experiences, and unique community happenings.

This week’s highlights include:

• Taste of Soulard neighborhood tasting weekend
• STL Food & Wine Tasting at Union Station
• Winter & Valentine’s pop-up bars (The Lodge + Violet’s at the Train Shed)
• Live music & shows, including Hot Country Nights and St. Louis Jazz at Lincoln Center
• Mardi Gras kickoff in Soulard (Run for Your Beads 5K & Wiener Dog Derby)
• Valentine’s events across the region, from Grant’s Farm Date Night to Drag Bingo Brunch

Plus, this week’s Flavors of the Lou is all about the ultimate winter comfort food: lasagna, featuring:

• Charlie Gitto’s on The Hill
•  Anthonino’s Italian Kitchen
• Trattoria Marcella
  
  And our Bucket List Spot of the Week: Hot Bar & Grill in South City — a neighborhood favorite for comfort food, a deep tap list, craft cocktails, rotating food specials, and that familiar local vibe.
  
  Whether you’re looking for a date night, a family outing, or just one great plan to anchor your weekend, we’ve got you covered.

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