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August 29–September 1: St. Nicholas Greek Festival
Experience authentic Greek cuisine, live music by Christos Sarantakis, folk dancing by the St. Nicholas Greek Dancers, and more at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in the Central West End. The event kicks off Friday with a party in the beer garden. Free. 5–9 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat and Sun, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park, sngoc.org.
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August 29, 30 & 31: Art Fair at Queeny Park
This three-day event features wine tastings, children’s activities, and booth after booth of art. More than 130 juried artists will present a variety of mediums, including photography, painting, ceramics, wood, sculpture, and more. $5. 6–9 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Sun. Queeny Park Greensfelder Recreation Complex, 550 Weidman, 636-724-5968, artfairatqueenypark.com.
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Scott Rovak
August 29, 30, & 31: Cardinals vs. Cubs
The Cardinals play the Cubs in a three-day, four-game series with a Saturday double-header. To add to the excitement, the series may feature the return of catcher Yadier Molina after a seven-week absence. Visit the website for pricing. 7:15 p.m. Fri, 1:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Sat, 1:15 p.m. Sun. Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, 314-345-9600, stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.
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August 30 & 31: Big Muddy Blues Festival
Held at Laclede’s Landing every Labor Day weekend, this festival attracts performers and blues fans from around the globe. And booths from local restaurants, artists, and craftspeople round out the event. Free, $14 main-stage acts. Noon–11 p.m. Laclede’s Landing, 314-241-5875, bigmuddybluesfestival.com.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
August 30 through September 1: Japanese Festival
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Japanese Festival celebrates the people and culture of Japan, including the nation’s music, toys, clothing, dance, and food. $8 adults, $4 St. Louis city and county residents, free kids age 12 and under. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, 314-577-5100, mobot.org.
This weekend, there are festivals galore—not to mention the Redbirds taking on the rival Cubs at home for the last time this season.
