Arts & Entertainment

Mardi Gras Guide 2007

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Delta Dental Mardi Gras, Zoo Style: A family-friendly celebration at the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo with music by Bob Case; kids can make their own mask and watch performances about the importance of dental care. Sun., Feb. 18, 12-3 p.m., free. Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park, 314-781-0900, www.stlzoo.org.

Fat Tuesday Parade: Get in one last night of revelry with the "Light Up the Night" Parade complete with beads and the finest Krewes from Mardi Gras. Tue., Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., free. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway).

Helen Fitzgerald's Mardi Gras: Celebrate with the music of Extremely Pointless with beads and good times. Sat., Feb. 17, 9 p.m., $5. Helen Fitzgerald's, 3660 S. Lindbergh, 314-984-0026, www.helenfitzgeralds.net.

Johnny's Mardi Gras: A DJ spins live on Saturday, Feb 17. Johnny's Restaurant & Bar, 1017 Russell Boulevard, 314-865-0900.

Joanie's Pizzeria Mardi Gras Party Package: Saturday's Party Package offers a heated tent, unlimited Cajun buffet, beer, well drinks and hurricanes, food, private Port-a-Potties and a DJ; guests have in-and-out privileges, all for $100 per person; listen to music from Hudson & the Hoodoo Cats on Pet Parade Day and Fat Tuesday. Sat., Feb. 17. Joanie's Pizzeria, 2101 Menard, 314-865-1994, www.joaniespizzeria.com/.

John D. McGurks' Mardi Gras: On Friday and Saturday, there's a live DJ record spin (with special guest) in McGurk's spacious Mardi Gras Pavilion; Saturday also features music with The Darrells, starting at 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 16; Sat., Feb. 17, free. John D. McGurk's Irish Pub, 1200 Russell Blvd., 314-776-8309, www.mcgurks.com.

Krewe of Brew Mardi Gras Tent: Your ticket includes in-and-out all-day access to the heated tent, grandstand view of the parade, ten locally microbrewed beers on tap, great Cajun/Creole food all day, music and private restrooms; the tent is at 7th and Geyer on the parade route, benefits the Soulard School; for more info call 314-621-6226. Sat., Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $90. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway).

Lagniappe's Mardi Gras: Get your reservations now for Lagniappe's Mardi Gras party; includes all-you-can-eat Cajun buffet, beads, live music, seating, clean restrooms, draft beer and hurricanes. Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., $60. Lagniappe's, 2501 S. Ninth, 314-771-2090, www.lanyaps.com.

Maggie O'Briens' Mardi Gras: Open at 10 a.m. on parade day with shuttles to Mardi Gras from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., drop off at Lafayette and Gravois and pickups at 7th and Geyer, 7th and Russell and 7th and Lafayette. Sat., Feb. 17. Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market St., 314-421-1388, www.maggieobriens.com/.

"Mardi Gras Celebration" with Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders: New Orleans comes to you! Or rather this eight-piece ensemble, led by banjo-player Vappie, performs. Sat., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $25-$30. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., 314-533-9900, www.sheldonconcerthall.org.

Molly's Mardi Gras: On Saturday, enjoy their huge heated tents, beads and BBQ with their friendly staff and the energetic sound of Velocity DJs all day long for only a $10 cover charge. Sat., Feb. 17, $20. Molly's, 816 Geyer Ave., 314-241-6200, www.mollyslounge.com/.

The Phoenix Mardi Gras Party with Johnny Rocket: The third-annual party will feature beads, hurricanes and party favors like shirts, hats and key chains from a variety of companies. Sat., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $5. The Phoenix, 3924 Lemay Ferry Rd, 314-416-4266, www.thephoenixsouthcounty.com.

The Porch's Mardi Gras: Join us for hurricanes martinis and beer; visit soulardporch.com or call for more information — look for the jester! Sat., Feb. 17. The Porch, 1700 S Ninth, 314-436-0282, www.soulardporch.com.

Pyramid Grand Parade: Start Mardi Gras Saturday off right and watch the Grand Parade march from downtown St. Louis to Soulard; see mardigrasinc.com for parade route and road closures. Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m., free. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway).

Rolling Rock Music Stage: Rock out to the music of the Wyld Stallyns from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and They Might Be Giants from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17, free. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway), St. Louis.

Saint Louis Mayor's Ball — A Mardi Gras Masquerade: This black-tie, who's-who affair will include complimentary valet parking, cocktails, a cabaret dinner, dancing and music by Gumbohead and Groovethang; the net proceeds will benefit the City of St. Louis, the public space at City Hall and neighborhood initiatives; download an invitation at mardigrasinc.com or stlouismayorsball.com. Fri., Feb. 16, 7 p.m., $100-$500. St. Louis City Hall, 1200 Market St., 314-622-3000.

The Soulard Social Aid and Pleasure Club's 14th Annual Original Subterranean Ball: The Subterranean Ball brings people together for a festive celebration where savory food and drink, spirited live music from the Mondin Band, mirth and merriment are the hallmarks of the evening; awards for costumes. Come one, come all! Fri., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $15-$20. South Broadway Athletic Club, 2301 S Seventh St., 314-776-4833, www.southbroadwayac.org.

Square One's Saturday Brunch: Park early in Lafayette Square and come have a hearty breakfast/brunch at Square One before the big parade, it's just a ten-block walk. Sat., Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Square One Brewery, 1727 Park Ave., 314-231-2537, www.squareonebrewery.com.

Syberg's Kegs and Eggs: Preparty get-together before the parade; have breakfast and beer for cheap, meet your friends and buy your beads; and return post-parade for more fun festivities. Sat., Feb. 17, 8-11 a.m., free. Syberg's-Gravois, 7802 Gravois Rd., 314-832-3560, www.sybergs.net/gravois/.

Tanner B's Mardi Gras Breakfast and Shuttle: They'll offer a parade-day breakfast and a shuttle from Tanner B's to Soulard. The shuttle will run continuously throughout the day. Sat., Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tanner B's, 2855 Shenandoah, 314-762-9800, tannerbs.com/.

Throttle's Mardi Gras: Party at Throttle on Saturday with Z 107.7, Jello shots and hurricanes made the way they're supposed to be — with rum; come back for Phat Tuesday when DJ Big J spins Top 40, dance and rock hits. Sat., Feb. 17; Tue., Feb. 20. Throttle, 720 N. 1st St., 314-241-1000, www.throttlestl.com.

Xes' Mardi Gras: Kick off Mardi Gras with music from Ultra with Velocity DJ's on Friday, Kid Delicious and gang on Saturday, DJ Stan the Man on Sunday and the Ultimate Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday. Sat., Feb. 17. Xes, 612 North 2nd Street, 314-588-1010, drunken-fish.com.

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