Patch Picks: Events and Happenings Feb. 13 - 19

Monday, Feb. 13.

• The City Council will meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
• Also in U. City, a new exhibit from artist Belinda Lee is opening on Monday at . Inside Out/Outside In “is made up of narratives that juxtapose the everyday with the fantastic as in a dream, according to COCA’s website.
• If you’ve got something important to say (or sing) on Monday, you might like to know that it’s open mic night on Monday at , located at 7555 Olive in U. City.  If you’re not into performing, head over to Pin-Up Bowl and check out DJ DeadAsDisco’s tunes while you bowl.
• In Clayton, there’s still time to see the Sound and Vision exhibition series at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild and Galleries. The six exhibitions in the series focus on the sensory, cultural and personal aspects of sound. For more information, visit the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s website.
• The ’s Cupid’s Ball starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the . Girls are encouraged to bring their dads, uncles or grandfathers to the Ritz for a “very enchanting evening,” which will include a buffet dinner, dancing, photo opportunities and more. Registration is required. Cost is $30 for residents and $35 for non-residents. To learn more, visit the City’s website.
• In Richmond Heights, the Police & Fire Pension board will meet at at 7 p.m. For more information, call 314-645-0404.

Tuesday, Feb. 14. Happy Valentine’s Day!

• In Ladue, the has Valentine’s Day covered for kids and teens. The library is offering a special Valentine’s Day story time for kids at 7 p.m. and an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for teens from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is required for the teen party.
• Also in Ladue, tours of the , located at 10601 Clayton Rd. will be given every Tuesday night, beginning Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The tours will continue through Mar. 30, and there will be no tour on Mar. 23.
• If you’re looking for a place to take your sweetheart for lunch on Tuesday, consider checking out the ’s Valentine’s Day Special. The cooking school is offering a special Valentine’s Day lunch at The Presentation Room Restaurant. Lunch for two is $30, and reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 314-587-2433.
• The Bombers Boys Varsity Basketball team will play at home on Friday at 7 p.m. For more information, visit HighSchoolSports.net.
• In University City, the Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters will begin at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Commons Boardroom.
• Also in U. City, it’s your last chance to check out the ’s Valentine’s Day Trunk Show featuring unique gifts at a reasonable price. For more information, call 314-725-1177 or visit the Craft Alliance website.
• The ’s Board of Aldermen will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
• The Richmond Heights Memorial Library will hold a Valentine’s Day party at 6:30 p.m. The party is free for guests. For more information, call 314-645-6202.
• The will meet at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Christ located at 7126 Bruno Ave. in Maplewood for a free seed starting workshop and seed swap. For more information or to RSVP, visit the garden club’s website.

Wednesday, Feb. 15.

• In Ladue, the is hosting the on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The meeting will focus on protecting and archiving documents and will feature Dr. Everman, archivist for the St. Louis Jewish Community Archives and the Holocaust Museum. Everman will discuss how to preserve treasured items for future generations. For more information and to register, visit the St. Louis County Library’s website.
• In University City, the will host an exhibit called Robert Gero on Balazs Kicsiny: Killing Time. The event starts at 5 p.m. Robert Gero, curator of the exhibit, will lead a walk-through and discussion of the installation. For more information, visit the museum’s website.
• The is offering an eBook Device Training on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The interactive session will feature library experts who will help you learn how to download ebooks from the library. You should bring your ebook reader and a laptop, if you can. For more information, visit the library’s website.
• The Richmond Heights Lunch Bunch will meet for Bingo at 11 a.m. at The Heights. For more information, call 314-645-1476.

Thursday, Feb. 16.

• In Ladue, is having a Get to Know Your NOOK Tablet/Color event at 2 p.m. at the Ladue Crossing location. Whether you already have a NOOK or are thinking of buying one, this event might be for you. For more information or to register, call 314-862-6280.
• Also in Ladue, L’Ecole Culinaire is holding a Chocolate Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The five course meal will be presented by Chefs Jeffery Riedel and Madeline Hamid. Cost is $65 per person, and reservations are recommended. Call 314-587-2433 for more information or to make reservations.

Friday, Feb. 17.

• In Ladue, the is hosting a meeting of the Headquarters Computer Club on Friday at 10 a.m. This month’s topic is brains and how to keep them fit. Discussion will include brain-training games and more. All skill levels welcome. Registration appreciated but not required. For more information and to register, visit the St. Louis County Library’s website.
• The Bombers Boys Varsity Basketball team will play Lutheran South High School at home on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Gym. For more information, visit HighSchoolSports.net.
• students will be off school on Friday for JK-12 Report Writing Day. They’ll enjoy a four-day weekend since school is closed on Monday, Feb. 20 for President’s Day.
• In Clayton, Thursday is the deadline for youth baseball and softball leagues signup. For more information, visit the City’s website.

Saturday, Feb. 18.

• If you haven’t had a chance to see the St. Joseph Academy’s musical, The Fantasticks, yet, Saturday is your last chance. You can also see it on Thursday or Friday. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is in the Theater. Admission is $8. For more information, visit St. Joseph’s Academy’s website.
• In University City, the is holding a workshop called Freaks, Geeks, Miscreants and Superheroes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday. For more information, visit the Craft Alliance website.

Sunday, Feb. 19

• In University City, is hosting I Heart Heart Breaks, presented by Afton Productions. The event starts at 5 p.m. and tickets start at $8. For more information, visit Cicero’s website.
• In Clayton, Jim Manley and Mark Friedricks will offer live music at on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. during Brunch. Visit Jimmy’s Café’s website for more information.

Want to see your Ladue-Frontenac, Clayton-Richmond Heights or University City event featured in this column? Email Patch reporter Angela Atkinson at angela.atkinson@patch.com with your event information.