courtesy of Soulard Oktoberfest
This weekend, check out a vintage film, enjoy a festive brew, and more.
October 9 & 10 | Victoria Price Events
Victoria Price, Vincent and Mary Price’s daughter, visits St. Louis in celebration of the 50th anniversary of her parents’ best-selling cookbook, A Treasury of Great Recipes. On Friday at 7 p.m., she stops at Blueberry Hill to sign copies of A Treasury of Great Recipes. Then, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Hi-Pointe Theatre screens her father’s famous film House on Haunted Hill, followed by a Q&A with Victoria. Finally, on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., Tenacious Eats hosts a five-course Price-themed dinner—featuring recipes from the cookbook—and a showing of Theatre of Blood at STL Banquet Center with (who else?) Victoria Price. Visit victoriaprice.com/events to view a full schedule.
October 9–11 | St. Louis Classic Black Film Festival
This festival shines a light on the contributions of classic African-American actresses. Over three days, the Missouri History Museum hosts eight classic films, including Foxy Brown, Imitation of Life, and Jackie Robinson Story. Free for AARP members, $5 general admission. See website for schedule. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell, mohistory.org.
October 9–11 | Vintage Market Days
Find all of your fall home and shopping needs at this weekend’s vintage market, which will feature more than 100 vendors. Purchase homemade art, edibles, décor, and more at Missouri’s largest antique market. And enjoy music, street food, and a lively environment. $5. Noon–6 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat, noon–4 p.m. Sun. Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veteran’s Place, stlouis.vintagemarketdays.com.
October 9–11 | Soulard Oktoberfest
Get your fall festival fix at one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in the country. As usual, beer, brats, and bands will be the focus, along with fun contests and other activities. $5. 5 p.m.–midnight Fri, 11 a.m.–midnight Sat, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. Across 7th Street from Soulard Market, soulardoktoberfest.com.
October 10 | St. Louis Canine Games
Register your pup to compete at Purina Farms. Choose from more than a dozen competition categories, including agility, flying disc, and race the wind. You can also enter your pet in a Halloween costume contest and see a rescue parade at 12:30 p.m. $5 per activity. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 200 Checkerboard, Gray Summit, purinafarms.com.
