Five Things To Do This Weekend

TEST YOUR COMEDY SKILLS AT FITZ’S
So you think you’re funny? Test your skills at comedy open mic night Thursday evening. Showtime starts at 10 p.m. Patrons can enjoy late night happy hour.

• 10 p.m. Thursday
• , 6605 Delmar Blvd.

RAC GALLERY TALK FOR NUDE LANDSCAPE EXHIBIT
The Regional Arts Commission hosts a gallery talk for its new exhibit, Exploring the Figure, which features photographs by Jerry Levy and Stan Strembicki that center on the nude in the landscape.

• 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Thursday
• Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd.
• Free and open to the public

ADVOCACY LUNCHEON FOR THE ARTS
A luncheon that is designed to help state legislators understand the importance of funding the arts. It is hosted by the Regional Arts Commission and sponsored by St. Louis Arts Roundtable and Missouri Citizens for the Arts. Open to the public.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday
• Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd. Free parking behind The Pageant
• $20 at the door (payable by cash or check only)

CONCERTS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Washington University Music Department presents its winter choir concert on Friday evening—"Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind: Music for Fall and Winter." Music by: Gabrieli, Bach, Brahms and Holst

• 8 p.m. Friday
• Graham Chapel, Washington University
• Free and open to the public

Join the choirs of Washington University for a sing-along of the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel's "Messiah."  Bring your own score or borrow one at the door.

• 3 p.m. Sunday
• Graham Chapel, Washington University
• Free admission

BALLET/TEA AT COCA
This weekend COCA’s student ballet company, Ballet Eclectica, performs The Little Dancer, the tale of the girl depicted in Degas’ statuette who comes to life and dances. After Sunday's performance, attendees have an opportunity to join the cast for a Little Dancer Tea Party, which includes hot chocolate, tea and sandwiches.

• 7-8 p.m. Friday
• 2-3 p.m. Saturday
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday
• Center of Creative Arts (COCA), 524 Trinity Ave.
• Performance tickets vary from $14-$18 dollars
• Little Dancer Tea Party tickets cost $15 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday