Patch Picks: Events, Happenings Feb. 20-26

University City Patch teams up with neighboring Patch sites each week to round up events and happenings in the area.

Here are our picks for this week.

Monday, Feb. 20

• Schools, federal, state and local offices will be closed for President’s Day, as will many banks, the financial markets, libraries and post offices.
• In Clayton, the St. Louis Artists Guild’s Photography Section will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday. The event is free. For more information, email chairman David Coblitz at Dcoblitz@coblitzphotographicarts.com.
• Also in Clayton, Shaw Park Ice Rink is holding a Family Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $3, and you get free skate rental, games and treats. For more information, visit the City of Clayton’s website.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

• The University City Public Library’s Readings in History Book Group will hold a discussion of author Stacy Schiff’s book, Cleopatra: A Life, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. You can also purchase next month’s selection at the meeting. Everyone is welcome to join. For more information, visit the library’s website.
• The St. Louis County Library Headquarters in Ladue will hold a class called Intro to Fold3.com (formerly Footnote.com) and HeritageQuestOnline.com Databases on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Students will learn to search census, books, periodicals and government documents. Registration is required. You can register by visiting the library.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

• Get your art fix in Clayton on Wednesday at the Gateway Gallery, where artist Vic Barr’s woodworking skills will be on display in his exhibit called Under Construction. The exhibit will also be available throughout the week. There will be a free opening reception on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit the gallery’s website.
• Does someone you know need help learning how to use a computer? The University City Public Library is holding an Intro to Computers class on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The beginner-level class is free and doesn’t require registration. For more information, visit the library’s website.

Thursday, Feb. 23

• Have you seen the Infestations/Contemplations exhibit at University City Public Library yet? If not, you’ll want to do it soon. The free exhibit is open on Thursday, but it will close on Tuesday, Feb. 28, so see it while you can.

Friday, Feb. 24

• In University City, you can attend a special Storytime for Grownups on Friday at noon at the University City Public Library, where LaRita Wright will share stories in honor of Black History Month. Bring your own lunch, and the library will provide drinks and dessert. For more information, visit the library’s website.
• If you’ve got a preschooler, check out Friday Morning Storytime with Trish at Barnes & Noble in Ladue on Friday at 10 a.m. Trish will present Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning.
• Do you love Led Zeppelin? If so, you’ll want to hit The Pageant in University City for Celebration Day: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. This show is open to all ages, but the balcony is reserved for those over 21. Tickets start at $17.50, and there’s a $2 surcharge at the door for minors. For more information, visit The Pageant’s website.

Saturday, Feb. 25

• The City of Clayton’s fire department is holding Family Movie Night at the Clayton Firehouse on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. There will be free popcorn, and you can purchase soda. You can also bring your own refreshments. To register (required) or for more information, call the Center of Clayton at 314-290-8500.

Sunday, Feb. 26

• Feeling crafty? The Craft Alliance in U City is holding a special workshop on Sunday called Image on Cloth, during which fiber artist Luanne Riimel will offer insight on how to work with photographic images on a larger scale. Knowledge of Photoshop is required. Tuition is $80 for non-members, $72 for members. There’s a $30 materials fee, and online registration must be completed no less than three days before the event. If you wish to register later, you’ll need to call the office at 314-725-1177. For more details or to register online, visit the Craft Alliance’s website.