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Five Things to do This Weekend

Here are some suggestions of things to do in or near University City this week.

IN THE LOOP2 AT COCA
In the Loop returns to the COCA stage, with its unique mix of contemporary and hip-hop choreography. In the Loop2 promises to deliver five high-energy concerts with new choreography, cool music and the talents of hip-hop sensations like Redd Williams. Best appreciated by ages 5 and up. Ticket prices vary from $18.00 to $14.00. For tickets call 314.725.6555, or buy tickets online.

  • Saturday (2pm, 5pm) and Sunday (1:30pm, 3:30pm)
  • COCA (Center of Creative Arts) 524 Trinity Avenue
  • Ticket prices vary from $18.00 to $14.00.

NEW YEAR...NEW CUPCAKES AT JILLY'S
, located at 8509 Delmar Boulevard, continues to rack up awards and accolades. Stop by this weekend and find out why it's becoming the cupcake champ of St. Louis. Jilly's January specials include, the Pomegranate Cupcake and Black Forest Cupcake.

MEMORIES OF ELVIS AT THE PAGEANT
Travel back in time at The Pageant Saturday night and take in performances by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Buddy Holly. Steve Davis & the Mid South Revival Band will perform "Memories of Elvis." Also on the marquee DOUBLE TROUBLE and RIVERTOWN SOUND; Plus THOMAS HICKEY as Buddy Holly & ANNA BLAIR as Patsy Cline.

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY STAFF AND FACULTY DAY
WUSTL Staff and faculty are invited to the women’s and men’s basketball games Saturday, Jan. 7, as the teams battle the University of Chicago. There will be food specials and fun competitions for children, as well as faculty and staff.

  • Saturday Jan. 7
  • University Athletic Association basketball in the Athletic Complex.
  • Women’s game begins at 1 pm. Men’s game begins at 3 pm.
  • Admission to both games is FREE.

PENGUIN PARADE AT THE ZOO
What do penguins like to do on a cold winter day? Play outside, of course! When the temperature is 50 degrees or below, several king and gentoo penguins will venture outdoors for a burst of winter fun with their keepers. They'll waddle for about 30 minutes.

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  • Sunday, Jan. 8
  • 2:00pm-2:30pm
  • Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
  • FREE


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