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Courtesy of River City Rumble
June 14: River City Rumble
Go to the Family Arena's website, print out the flyer for this event, and get in for free! You'll be able to see 20 amateur boxing bouts including the St. Louis Guns N Hoses team against the GNH teams from Wichita, New York, Louisiana, Kansas City, and Texas. Cheer on the home-team firefighters and police officers. Free (parking is $10). Time: 7 p.m. The Family Arena, familyarena.com.
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Courtesy of St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
June 14 & 15: St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
Sip on brews from 20 local breweries, including Schlafly, Morgan Street Brewery, Six Row Brewing Company, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, Perennial Artisan Ales, and more. In addition, enjoy pub fare from Vin de Set, LoRusso’s Cucina. 1111 Mississippi, and Harvest. $35 prior to the event, $40 the day of the event. Admission includes a festival tasting glass, unlimited beer samples, live music, and more. Time: 6–10 p.m. Fri, 1–5 p.m. and 7–11 p.m. Sat. Forest Park Central Fields, stlbrewfest.com.
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June 15: Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure
Join thousands of St. Louisans in the local fight against breast cancer at the 15th annual Komen Race for the Cure ® in downtown St. Louis. Join a team or register as an individual. $30 5K run/walk or 1-mile fun walk, $35 5K timed run/walk, $30 sleep in for the cure. Each event admission includes a T-shirt. Time: 6:30 a.m. registration opens, 8:30 a.m. 5K timed runners begin, 9 a.m. 5K non-timed runners and 1-mile runners and walkers begin. Downtown St. Louis at Market and Tucker, komenstlouis.org.
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June 15: Mary J. Blige
Rapper and R&B songstress Mary J. Blige is known for her songs about love and overcoming heartbreak. $67–$127. Time: 7:30 p.m. Chaifetz Arena, thechaifetzarena.com.
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Courtesy of mobot.org
June 16: Foodology: Savor Your Summer: Spicy Sundays
Taste concoctions and edible delights that feature common and not-so-common spices. Beverages and food at the Spicy Sunday Stations are not included with garden admission. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4 St. Louis County and city residents, $3 seniors, free children 12 and under. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Missouri Botanical Garden, mobot.org.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
This weekend, show your support for breast-cancer awareness, police officers and firefighters, local breweries, and more. Here are the top 5 things not to miss this weekend from the SLM calendar:
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
