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鈥楥lassic Adventure Movie; or Never Say Die鈥�

• When: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through Sept. 27
• Where: The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive
• How much: $20-$25
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A group of misfits finds a treasure map and embarks on an adventure. Seems like a classic tale right? (With maybe a little Cyndi Lauper thrown in there.) But this show from Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble also deals with themes of nostalgia and connection and how we can approach the future with purpose. By Rosalind Early

Mosaics Fine Art Festival

• When: 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14
• Where: Main Stret from First Capitol Drive to Clark Street, St. Charles
• How much: Free
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This is the 30th year for St. Charles鈥� annual arts shindig, mixing art from more than 100 artists working in every major medium with live music, food and dink along the street and (Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) a children鈥檚 village, an art shop for kids and a pet pavilion. By Daniel Neman

鈥楳aking Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection鈥�

• When: Begins Sept. 12
• Where: Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, 1 Brookings Drive at Washington University
• How much: Free
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The Shah Garg Collection is a group of female artists based in San Francisco who create art in any number of media. This exhibition displays more than 80 works by the likes of Elizabeth Murray, Mary Weatherford and Joan Mitchell, whose paintings were paired with those of Claude Monet in a 2023 exhibition at the 51黑料 Art Museum. By Daniel Neman

Championship Baseball

• When: 7:05 p.m. Sept. 12 (also, 7:05 p.m. Sept. 14 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15, if necessary)
• Where: Arsenal BG Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd., Sauget
• How much: $5
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It looks like the beloved Gateway Grizzlies are going to be the only team to make it into any baseball playoffs this year. The Frontier League team will host Game 3 (and potentially Games 4 and 5) of the Midwest Conference Finals against the mighty Schaumburg Boomers. Come cheer on a team that wins. It would be a cardinal sin to miss it. By Daniel Neman

SATURDAY

Miracle League All-Star Game

• When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 13
• Where: Gateway Region YMCA Adaptive Sports Complex, 12736 Southfork Road, Suite B, 51黑料 County
• How much: Free
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The Miracle League gives children and adults with disabilities the chance to play baseball. A total of five games will be played, featuring 10 teams from all over (including five local athletes). It鈥檚 a chance for the players to make friends, build self-esteem and, of course, play the national pastime. Despite the deceptive name, this is actually one of several Miracle League All-Star games held in different cities throughout the baseball season. By Daniel Neman

Alton Pride Festival

• When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 13
• Where: Belle Street, Alton
• How much: Free
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This year鈥檚 pride festival in Alton includes an 11:30 a.m. pet parade, a noon performance by the Fabulous Freebirds, a drag show featuring kings and queens of previous Alton pride festivals at 2:30 p.m., a 4 p.m. performance by cover band Flip the Frog and a 6 p.m. drag show featuring a bunch of local folks (our vote for best name goes to Shelbie Reightback). Meanwhile, there will also be a DJ and several shows by the Cottage Hill Wrestling Alliance. By Daniel Neman

51黑料 Renaissance Festival

• When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 26, and also Oct. 13
• Where: Rotary Park, 2577 West Meyer Rd., Wentzville
• How much: $23.95, $20.95 adults 65 and older, $15.95 children 5-12. Prices are lower online
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Huzzah! and Pip! Pip! and Unhand me, you cad! and OMG, is that, like a dragon? The pleasantly fictionalized version of the Renaissance returns to Wentzville for the 27th time, featuring jousting, games (including axe throwing, knife throwing and star throwing), pony rides, giant puppets, a maze, birds of prey and such traditional Renaissance fair fare as turkey legs, nachos and bacon pizza. By Daniel Neman

Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest

• When: Various times Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 13-Nov. 1, and Fridays from Oct. 3-31
• Where: Six Flags 51黑料, 4900 Six Flags Rd., Eureka
• How much: $40; haunted mazes cost an additional $25-$40 depending on the date
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We鈥檙e not even halfway through September, and Six Flags is celebrating Halloween. Sigh. Boo Fest, for the kids, features a trick-or-treat trail and what they are calling family-friendly activities, along with the usual rides. Scare Fest, for older folks, incorporates live entertainment scare zones, plus haunted mazes for a considerable extra fee, into the fun. By Daniel Neman

Ali Siddiq 鈥業n the Shadows鈥� tour

• When: 7 p.m. Sept. 13
• Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St.
• How much: $47.80-$99.10
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Houston native Ali Siddiq has established himself as a rising star in comedy. His bits center around his life as a formerly incarcerated person and other experiences. By Jasmine Osby

Deftones

• When: 7 p.m. Sept. 13
• Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave.
• How much: $108.65-$226.10
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California rock band Deftones released its 10th studio album in August, giving fans 11 original tracks from the alternative metal cadre. To celebrate, the Grammy Award-winning band launched its second North American tour of the year. With a slew of hits dating back to 1993, expect to hear a range of Deftones classics like 鈥淓lite鈥� and 鈥淢y Own Summer,鈥� mixed in with tracks from the band鈥檚 new album, 鈥減rivate music.鈥� By Jasmine Osby

SUNDAY

Matt Rife 鈥楽tay Golden鈥� Tour

• When: 7 p.m. Sept. 14
• Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave.
• How much: $49.85
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Matt Rife has made his mark on television by temporarily hosting the 鈥淭RL鈥� reboot to popping up on episodes of the MTV hit series 鈥淲ild 鈥榥 Out.鈥� He found more fans after the release of his self-produced comedy specials. Now Forbes has named Rife one of the top-earning creators of 2025. The comedian and actor brings laughs and, sometimes, controversial jokes to the Enterprise Center. This event does not allow cell phones. By Jasmine Osby

THURSDAY

鈥榃ait, Wait鈥� Don鈥檛 Tell Me!鈥�

• When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18
• Where: Fox, 527 N. Grand Blvd.
• How much: $29-$167
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Watch a live taping of 鈥淲ait, Wait鈥� Don鈥檛 Tell Me!鈥� the National Public Radio quiz show hosted by Peter Sagal. In it, a panel of comedians, writers and listener contestants answer questions about recent news events. By Rosalind Early