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Get Out: Buy Artwork for a Good Cause, Get Def With Poetry or Get Your Own Food Network Show

Here's a roundup of events happening in or near University City this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? University City Patch has you covered. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.

When: July 29, 2011 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: 6128 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63112
Why Go: Here’s your chance to help someone else and get some interesting artwork—or just go take a look and mingle with your fellow U City residents.

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When: July 29, 2011 8:00pm for open mic, 9:00pm for Sunni Patterson
Where: 5249 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Why Go: HBO Def Poet Sunni Patterson will be there, and if you want, you can add to the poetic love by standing up and sharing your own work at the open mic, starting at 8:00pm.

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When: July 30, 2011 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: 400 S 14th St, Saint Louis, MO 63103 (Sheraton-St. Louis City Center)
Why Go: Get your chance to host your own show on the Food Network. Or support a friend’s dream. The casting call is open to all.

When: July 30, 2011 7:00pm
Where: 3547 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Why Go: Play Texas Hold’em, meet friends and get a chance to win big. St. Louis actress Donna Weinsting will be on hand to MC and offer useful poker tips. Bring your own food, booze and extra aces.

When: July 31,2011 10:30am-12:00pm   
Where: 1 Fine Arts Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Why Go: This weekly event is the perfect way to enrich your kids’ lives. Help them learn to appreciate art and create some of their own.

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