Things To Do This Weekend In St. Louis

Ballwin Days | August 13–16

All weekend long, enjoy carnival classics: free entertainment, a carnival, face painting, a car show, and tasty deep-fried treats. Vlasis Park, Ballwin.

Russell Peters | August 14 & 15

The comic parlayed YouTube success into a staggering career, including a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Helium Comedy Club, 1151 Saint Louis Galleria.

Venezuela Earthquake Benefit | August 14

Raise money in support of the victims of the deadly June 24^th earthquake in Venezuela. Acts include Piracy, Little Big Bangs, Dour, and Goo Man. Catch a pre-show on the patio by Julio César Ensemble. Additional donations welcome. 8 p.m. $10. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp.

Grub and Groove | August 15

The annual festival brings food, music, and community together for a daylong party that raises funds for improving Francis Park and the surrounding neighborhood. 2–10:30 p.m. Francis Park.

Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic | August 14 & 15

Diary entries, letters, and interviews illuminate the lives of nine women who survived the sinking of the Titanic. The Alpha Players production of Unsinkable Women transports audiences to 1912 through monologues and song. 7:30 p.m. Fri, 2 p.m. Sat. $12–$15. Florissant Performing Arts Center, 1 James J. Eagan, Florissant.

A Hum Beneath the Surface | August 14–November 8

This new exhibition features the work of St. Louis artist Lillian Stephen, including chine-collé prints and larger, new works that make use of geometry, patterns, and symbols that invite interpretation. The show opens with a reception from 6–8 p.m. Friday. The Gallery at The Kranzberg. 501 N. Grand.

Gateway Dragon Boat Festival | August 15

The speedy needles are back! The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat racing, cultural activities, food trucks, and performances. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake.

Forest Park 5K and Kids Dash | August 15

Trot through the city’s crown jewel while raising money for its upkeep. The Forest Park 5K’s beautiful setting is beyond compare. 7:30 a.m. with a kids dash at 8:45 a.m. Langenberg Field, Forest Park.

Known & Grown Farm Tour | August 15

Hang out with goats, build a fairy house, and seed some basil or sunflowers during the summer’s fourth farm tour at Willowick Farm, a permaculture-based family farm in North County. Adult tickets $5, kids’ tickets $15. 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Willowick Farm.

Guns N’ Roses World Tour | August 16

Legends alert: the one and only Guns N’ Roses are coming through town with support from Public Enemy. It should be one for the record books. Tickets start at $38. 6:25 p.m. Busch Stadium.