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Be the First at St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday

Let's dance: The Alvin Ailey dance company celebrates a signature piece.

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend.

Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1)  2011 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Where/When: 
Downtown St. Louis, starting at 18th and Market streets; noon Saturday
Why Go: 
Marching bands, floats, cartoon character balloons and that delightful sea of green on everything and everyone!
Pricing:
 Free

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2) ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Where/When: The Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd; 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday
Why Go:
This year the renowned company celebrates 50 years of its signature piece, Revelations.
Pricing:
$35-$65

3) LINDBERGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PTO FUNDRAISER: MOUSE RACES
Where/When:
Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Ln; 6:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go:
In addition to the mouse races, there's rodent roulette, 50/50 and a silent auction.
Pricing:
$20 per person

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4) 
Where/When:
, 11890 Gravois Rd; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: You feel like getting your dance groove on in the neighborhood!
Pricing:
$5

5) Rockwood Summit High School's Savor the Flavors
Where/When:
Rockwood Summit High School Commons, 1780 Hawkins Rd., Fenton; 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go:
Restaurants will prepare samples from their menus and there will be a silent auction and basket raffle.
Pricing:
$12 adults, $6 children ages 6 to 11, $44 family of four

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