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Diane Anderson
September 19 & 20: The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Balloon Glow
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race begins Friday evening with the Balloon Glow, then continues the next day with skydivers, fireworks, a kids’ area, a photo contest, and at 4:30 p.m., the launch of the “hare and hound” balloons. Free. Glow: 7 p.m. Fri; race: noon–6:30 p.m. Sat. Central Field, Forest Park, Union & Jefferson, greatforestparkballoonrace.com.
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Peter Newcomb
September 19, 20 & 21: Taste of St. Louis
This year, Taste ofSt. Louis moves to Chesterfield. The music shows are now ticketed, but you’ll still find past staples: Restaurant Row, Kid City, and the Chef Battle Royale. Free. 4–10 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun. Chesterfield Central Park & Amphitheater, 631 Veterans’ Place, Chesterfield, 314-534-2100, tastestl.com.
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Scott Rovak
September 19, 20 & 21: Cardinals vs. Reds
The Cardinals finish the last homestand of the regular season against the Cincinnati Reds. Promotions include a fireworks night on Friday, Jose Oquendo bobblehead night on Saturday, and a free ticket voucher to a 2015 regular season game on Sunday. Visit the website for pricing. 7:15 p.m. Fri, 6:15 p.m. Sat, 7:05 p.m. Sun. Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, 314-345-9600, stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.
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The Pageant
September 20: Spoon
The 20-year-old indie-rock band from Austin, Texas plays tunes from the new album They Want My Soul, along with such hits as “I Turn My Camera On,” “The Way We Get By,” and more. $30 in advance, $32.50 day of show. 7 p.m. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, 314-726-6161, thepageant.com.
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Reliquary Arm, Circa 1050-1100, Photography courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum
Through November 2: “Louis IX. King, Saint, Namesake”
As we head down the home stretch of the city’s 250th birthday, the Saint Louis Art Museum opens “Louis IX. King, Saint, Namesake.” The exhibit features art produced during the reign of Louis IX, as well as work inspired by this beloved 13th-century French king. View it in Galleries 234 and 23. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue–Sun, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri. Saint Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts, Forest Park, 314-721-0072, slam.org.
This weekend, don’t miss some of the biggest events of the season: The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Balloon Glow, Taste of St. Louis, the last Cardinals home games of the regular season, and more.
