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S. Carmody Photography
December 27: Raja's 21st Birthday
Remember when Raja was born? Now that sweet baby Asian elephant is of drinking age—and a father of four. Wish Raja a happy 21st at this celebration, where instead of downing 21st birthday shots, the elephant will celebrate by stomping on a giant cake. Free. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org.
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Family Arena
December 28: Fight Hard MMA
Watch talented mixed martial arts fighters duke it out in this free and exciting matchup. Free, $20 parking. 7 p.m. Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, 636-896-4200, familyarena.com.
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Kevin A. Roberts
December 28: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Blues take on one of the team’s biggest rivals: the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks. $48–$360. 7 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, blues.nhl.com.
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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Through December 29: The Mousetrap
The Rep stages Agatha Christie’s classic mystery play The Mousetrap, the tale of guests snowed in at Monkswell Manor—with a murderer among them. $16.50–$55. Visit repstl.org for prices and times. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar, 314-968-4925, repstl.org.
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Peter Dombrovskis, Vine in Forest, Wakaya, Fiji, 1994
Through January 25: “Past, Present and Future of Nature Photography”
At the “Past, Present and Future of Nature Photography” exhibit, see nature shots from acclaimed photographers like Peter Dombrovskis and Noppadol Paothong. $5, $3 students and seniors. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Wed & Thu, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri–Sun. International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, 3415 Olive, 314-535-1999, iphf.org.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
Celebrate a birthday that an elephant will never forget, revel in the beauty of nature, and cheer on the St. Louis Blues this weekend—the last of 2013.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
