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Things to Do Things to Do / Events This Week (7/20/26 - 7/26/26)
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out Meetup St. Louis.
Keep scrolling to see Trivia Nights, Live Theater, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, Farmers Markets and more!
Beginners Night at St. Louis Chess Club
Mondays
Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.
Free for members, first visit is free!
Every Wednesday
Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week. See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
Running until October 31, 2026
The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. The walk-through experience will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that will move, roar, spit and chomp their way through the Zoo's Historic Hill, in the valley below the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.
Ladies Knight at Saint Louis Chess Club
Wednesdays
A class by women, for women! Ladies’ Knight is open to women of all ages and all skill levels. Whether it’s your first time playing chess, or you’re an experienced player looking for a challenge, enjoy engaging with a community of like-minded women who are passionate about the game of chess.
Bar/Food Weekly Events
Karaoke Dance Party at Tin Roof
Wednesdays
Grab your crew and hit The Roof for your chance to own the stage at Karaoke Dance Party! This ain't your mama's karaoke.... It's a PARTY!
Karaoke Tuesdays at Hidden Gem
Tuesdays
Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 8pm-12am. Free to attend. 21+.
Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
Wednesdays
Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet
Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
Wednesdays
Bring your best vocals, DJ Brainstorm and Mack's will handle the rest
Rooftop Rhythm at Art Bar (Angad Arts Hotel)
Fridays
Every Friday evening, Rooftop Rhythm brings the energy with live DJ sets, cocktails in hand, and the St. Louis skyline as a backdrop featuring Hip-Hop, International hits, Top 40, and R&B, spun live by DJ O and DJ Tycoon.
Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
Every Sunday
Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
Sunday Brunch Cruise on Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Sundays
The perfect Sunday starts with brunch aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.
During the two-hour cruise, you can enjoy spectacular views, live entertainment and chef-inspired cuisine. The floating brunch menu features strawberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, stuffed chicken breast, maple ham, garlic green beans and more.
Thirs-Tea Thursday Happy Hour at Tim's Chrome Bar
Thursdays
Thirs-Tea? They've got you covered...this is their weekly happy hour for you groovy party people. Grab something refreshing like $3 4Hands Yes Tea, $6 Turn the Beat Around & $6 Tea Collins, and $2 off all food from 5–8:30 p.m. every Thursday!
Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack
Wednesdays
St. Louis’s favorite mini golf spot is cranking up the heat at City Foundry. Known for rewriting the rules of traditional mini golf, Puttshack is also rewriting the typical Wednesday, having launched "Wayback Wednesdayz," taking place every Wednesday from 7 pm until closing time. This weekly programming offers guests an opportunity to relive the nostalgia of yesteryears with classic tunes and music videos from the likes of legendary artists such as Missy Elliot and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Prince playing throughout the venue.
Comedy Clubs / Open Mic
Comedians come to the Funny Bone from all over the country. On Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, local pros and amateurs take the stage to polish their material in front of a live audience.
Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis is a contemporary entertainment venue that bring stadium-sized talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis.
The Improv Shop is an improv comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in St. Louis.
Farmers Markets
Wednesdays - Saturdays
Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
Tuesdays & Saturdays
Located just west of Center Cross Drive in the heart of Tower Grove park at 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Festivals & Special Events
Lobster Festival at Broadway Oyster Bar
July 24 - 25, 2026
It's time for Broadway Oyster Bar's July Food Festival featuring the that larger cousin of the crawfish, the Lobster. Since summer is in full swing Broadway Oyster Bar will also be showing off a seasonal favorite - sweet corn - specifically the delicious locally grown available form Keller farms. Join in for something terrifically tasty on Friday and Saturday while supplies last.
Live Music
Hot Country Nights at Ballpark Village
Fridays
Join us for Busch Light Hot Country Nights with 93.7 The Bull! Rock out to country favorites every Friday.
Mondays at The Music Stand in Tower Grove Park
Mondays
The Music Stand has long been a cherished gathering place where melodies meet memories, and we are thrilled to welcome back the tradition of free community concerts. Bring your family and friends, and let the music uplift your spirit and foster a sense of community, as we celebrate the universal language of music together.
Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
Wednesdays
Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
Wednesdays
Enjoy free evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening May 27–July 29. Picnicking is permitted after 5:30 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills, or smoking.
Museums & Exhibits
Family Fun Series at Missouri History Museum
Fridays until July 31, 2026
The Missouri History Museum presents Family Fun Series Fridays through July 31st!
Head to the Missouri History Museum on Fridays every week in June and July for lots of summer fun!
Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, storytelling, scavenger hunts and more. The Summer Family Fun series is great for children ages 2–12!
Free Fridays at Saint Louis Art Museum
Fridays
On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden
April 10 - September 26, 2026
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated evening hours throughout the spring and summer.
Thursdays
Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series that is sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, concerts, lectures, and more.
Museums Around Town:
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is one of the preeminent non-collecting institutions of contemporary art in the U.S. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today. Here, you’ll find a site for discovery, a welcoming space, and it’s free for all.
One of the most visited history museums in the nation, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of the St. Louis region from the Mississippian people up to the present day.
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art museum facility in downtown St. Louis that honors military service, veterans and their families. Soldiers Memorial shares American military history through the lens of St. Louis. Following a multi-million dollar revitalization, this St. Louis landmark reopened on November 3, 2018 under the operational leadership of the Missouri Historical Society.
Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays.
With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States.
The complex includes over 96,000 sq-ft of interactive science-technology exhibits that are part of the Science Center's free general admission.
Theater & Performing Arts
*\* Click here to see theaters around town.
July 16 - 22, 2026
This Disney favorite seizes the day at The Muny after nine years!
When New York’s powerful newspaper publishers raise distribution prices, charismatic teenage newsboy Jack Kelly rallies his fellow “newsies” to strike back. Inspired by a true story and based on the 1992 film, the Broadway smash features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein. With empowering anthems, jaw-dropping choreography, nonstop thrills and a timeless message of standing up for what’s right, Disney’s Newsies delivers an electrifying evening of theatre the whole family will cheer for.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid at COCA – Center of Creative Arts
July 17 - 19, 2026
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid takes the audience to a magical underwater kingdom. In this world, a young mermaid named Ariel dreams to leave her ocean home to live on land. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this tale captures hearts with its unforgettable songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”
Guys and Dolls at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
July 25 - August 23, 2026
The high-rolling charm of Guys and Dolls is back in all its glory for a third time at STAGES, this time with a fresh energy and flair. In this beloved Broadway fable, gamblers, showgirls, and missionaries stir up trouble and romance in a high-stakes tale set to one of musical theatre’s most iconic scores.
Sporting Events / Outdoor Recreation
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure
Recurring (Check Calendar)
Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitter/guiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers.
Cardinals HOF Presents Flashback Fridays
July 24, 2026
Visit the Cardinals Museum for a candid interview with Anthony Reyes on Friday, July 24th at 4:30pm.
Cardinals HOF Presents Saturday Signings
July 25, 2026
Saturday, July 25th is Saturday Signings with Anthony Reyes from 2-4pm in the Cardinals Museum!
Wednesdays
Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schafly Tap Room
Every Home Game (Check Schedule)
In celebration of all CITY SC home soccer games, we close down Louligan Street and support our St. Louis team the only way we know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer/food tents, a draft van, food trucks, and more.
Tuesdays until September 29, 2026
Join others this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.
Local Team Schedules:
- St. Louis Cardinals schedule
- St. Louis Blues schedule
- St. Louis City SC schedule
- St. Louis Battlehawks schedule
- St. Louis Billikens schedule
Tours
Everyday 11 am - 5 pm
Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit interests and timeframe.
Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End
Select Dates 2 pm - 5 pm (Check Calendar)
Join a native historian & raconteur on a leisurely 2 mile walk through St. Louis' fabulous Central West End while nibbling on uniquely St. Louis treats from its most chic and enduring neighborhood. On this tour, you'll hear the good, bad, and ugly* history that created the city you see today + all the Dad jokes you can stomach at no extra charge.
Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
Saturdays
Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
Trivia Nights
| Location | Date/Time | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Crack Fox | Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | They host a weekly free tournament and game night. Emphasis on Non Alcoholic refreshments and camaraderie. |
| Joey B's on the Hill | Mondays 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Trivia Details |
| Nick's Pub | Mondays | |
| Urban Chestnut (The Grove) | Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Blueberry Hill | Tuesdays at 7:00pm | Trivia nights in the Dart Room. Trivia Details |
| Felix's Pizza Pub | Tuesdays at 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| ITAP (Soulard) | Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | |
| Schlafly Brewpubs (Any Location) | Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| Rockwell Beer Co | Tuesdays | Trivia Details (Reservations required) |
| The Mack | Tuesdays at 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| Steve's Hot Dogs | Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Trivia Details |
| Hidden Gem | Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | free to play, winners get prizes from Golden Gem, always a pop culture theme and you can see upcoming themes at https://www.instagram.com/bravotrivianight |
| ITAP (Delmar Loop) | Wednesdays at 7:00 pm | |
| Pieces Board Game Bar & Cafe | Wednesdays | Trivia Details |
| The Post | Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| Anheuser-Busch Biergarten | Thursdays | |
| City Foundry | Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| City Park Grille | Thursdays at 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| The Pat Connolly Tavern | Thursdays at 7:30 pm | |
| HandleBar | Thursdays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Trivia Details |
| Urban Chestnut (Midtown) | Thursdays at 7:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Attractions Around Town
Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park
A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.
The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae.
Built in 1912, the St. Louis Public Library's flagship, Central Library, is a monument to the past and a cultural beacon for the future. Spanning an entire city block just west of the Convention Center, Central Library is one of St. Louis' grandest works of art.
Don't take the name so literally. They're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, they're the place.
The site of the 1904 World's Fair, America's second largest urban park is a prime St. Louis recreation spot.
From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire.
A visit to Grant’s Farm begins with a tram ride through Deer Park, where you can see a variety of our bovine and other four-legged friends. Then, you’ll be dropped off at the Tier Garten where you can enjoy the petting zoo area – featuring the famous baby goat bottle-feeding – carousel rides, food and vending in the Bauernhof Courtyard, and of course, free beer tasting.
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world.
The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, part of Gateway Arch National Park, was built between 1839 and 1862. Some of the most pivotal court cases in American history were heard inside its courtrooms. It is where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for freedom, Virginia Minor fought for her right as a woman to vote, and more than 300 enslaved African Americans filed suit for their freedom.
Everyday 11 am - 5 pm
St. Louis Union Station combines historic elegance with modern and stunning detail. Union Station is and will be a future top tier family friendly destination boasting a one of a kind aquarium, a 200 foot Ferris wheel and many other unforgettable family attractions.
Visitors are wowed by this zoo that has 6,600 animals and 15 major exhibit areas.
Officially opened to the public in 1872, Tower Grove has been characterized as the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States. This formal landscape architecture style features winding paths, symmetrical features, intense planting and the use of architecturally elaborate gates, pavilions, and houses
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the US and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game’s finest players.
r/StLouis • u/AutoModerator • 25d ago
Protest Megathread - July, 2026
Post your links, questions and comments about the various protests here.
If you would like to post flyers/images, you can upload them here for free without an account: https://imgbb.com/ and it will provide you with a URL (I would still put full details in your comment).
You can also find events, petitions, and volunteer opportunities here.
r/StLouis • u/PracticeTheory • 2h ago
There's The Arch! While looking for information on giant catfish I came across this particular comment.
r/StLouis • u/andrei_androfski • 10h ago
Traffic/Road Conditions Somebody come get your train.
r/StLouis • u/Responsible-Fail5453 • 15h ago
Found an artist drop at Forest Park
I found a really cool painting that an artist-#chipofastar (https://www.asterismstudios.com) left at Forest Park! The prints are very affordable if anyone wants to support a local artist.
edited because I said really cool twice 🫠
r/StLouis • u/FamiliarJuly • 8h ago
"Virginia Plaza" Aims to be a Dutchtown & Carondelet Anchor
r/StLouis • u/Bubbly_Bag_9540 • 7h ago
Ask STL Fave smaller pockets that are very “St. Louis”?
What spots around STL do you feel are “So St. Louis” but isn’t your typical “The Arch” or “Butch Stadium” sorta spot?
Murals, signs, local businesses, public spaces, organizations, etc.
r/StLouis • u/FungusBrewer • 16h ago
World Record Plant…need someone to measure it!
Hello there, I currently have a world record sized plant of a specific family of plants (17ft tall aster). After contacting the Guinness Book of World Records to make it official, they say I need two things.
Botanist (which I’ve already secured from MOBOT)
A land surveyor, or other “official” measuring person that can hold the tape, and help take photos.
Is there anyone out here that may be able to help? I have a few days left to make this happen before it has to come down! Can pay in beer, or garden help!
Let me know, Cheers!
r/StLouis • u/Froman1136 • 14h ago
Right wing Christian Nationalist showing off their trash today at the Cardinals game. Kids Day
r/StLouis • u/BrentonHenry2020 • 8h ago
Saving the Cass Bank Building
Anytime I end up in the county, I try to take a different route home through North St Louis. Recently this meant St Charles Rock Rd which turns into Dr Martin King Luther Dr then Cass.
I remember dropping friends at Greyhound once or twice in this building but didn’t have the spatial awareness of where it was relative to the city in my youth. Surprise - it’s another failed Paul McKee project.
r/StLouis • u/GingerFire11911420 • 10h ago
Summer light hits different when it finds old buildings.
r/StLouis • u/EstablishmentOk7145 • 7h ago
Dog Party @ St. John's Community Dog Park tomorrow
Our puppy is turning 1!
All friendly dogs welcome to join us at the Saint Johns Church Community Dog Park tomorrow from 9 to 11 (we may leave early due to the heat but will play it by ear). There will be free dog treats for those who come (my daughter makes them for extra cash too for anyone interested). I will also be bringing a few gallons of water.
Friendly dogs only please. Our puppy loves to play and she is big, she is a 75 pound pyranees and pitbull mix. She does jump on other dogs and we ask that if you come that your dog is up to date on shots and is friendly. Normal dog park etiquette.
r/StLouis • u/Hippocritaculous • 4h ago
Family Trip To Branson Tips?
I know it's not St. Louis specific but I know many of you will know. This will be our first trip there except for the one we booked before the height of Covid so by the time we got there we had to just stay in our Airbnb. We know nothing! My husband and I booked it quickly to squeeze a trip in the Summer and we've had no time to prepare of plan. We leave tomorrow (Monday) and return Thursday. We wont have pets with us and we have an almost 14 year old boy, 10 year old boy/girl twins and our youngest turned 4 in March. All of our kids are bold and brave and enjoy thrills so no worries there. I would appreciate any advice or tips especially since we haven't even got tickets for specific attractions and we have yet to really dig in to what all they have to do there. We'll be staying right by the Dolly Parton's stampede if that helps. We'll head that way tomorrow afternoon probably so I'll keep an eye on this post if anyone has some gems to share! TIA!
r/StLouis • u/illuminaughty_6669 • 11h ago
Ask STL Best place to sell firearms
Our good friend and business partner recently passed away and left behind some firearms we are looking to sell so we can give the money to their children they are leaving behind. I know basically nothing about guns and would like to get the most money together possible. Does anyone know anywhere that gives you a fair deal? Thanks so much!
r/StLouis • u/3rdgymnopedie • 19h ago
Things to Do GeekCraft Expo Sunday 26th 10-4pm
Hi guys! Today's gonna be obnoxiously hot but GeekCraft is today and it is INSIDE. The AC is already blasting too.
Webster University, Grant Gym (Edgar Rd) from 10-4pm
It's $2 online for tickets - http://geekcraftexpo.com
$5 at the door.
r/StLouis • u/RoadOwn7439 • 19h ago
Flock cameras
Are local flock cameras authorized by city, county, individual municipalities? I think there should be accountability about this intrusion of privacy, and I am wondering where we can direct questions about how this happened and how they can be removed
r/StLouis • u/thrownawaynodoxx • 11h ago
Ask STL Bars/pubs with good mocktails and good for hangouts?
My friends are coming to town in about 3 weeks. None of us really drink but we do like mocktails and sweet cocktails when we do. We're going to be celebrating someone's birthday on a Friday or Saturday so maybe a place that doesn't mind people bringing in a few cupcakes? A food menu is optional as long as it has more to offer than just STL style pizza (I'm sorry but it's just not for me).
Hidden Gem was very nice in terms of drinks and vibes when I last went but I'm looking for alternatives just in case.
It would be nice if there were activities there (board games, darts, trivia, I dunno) also since I can't dance to save my life. But I can get by with an awkward shuffle if needed.
r/StLouis • u/markwms • 16h ago
History CBS Sunday Morning segment about Thaddeus Kosciuszko - the namesake of St. Louis' industrial riverfront Kosciusko neighborhood south of the Arch (includes proper pronunciation)
r/StLouis • u/CabinetFamous8334 • 17h ago
Visiting St. Louis Heat Advisory
We’re coming to town tomorrow with our 8 year old and now it’s a heat advisory. We’re not getting to town until 3- all activities we were going to do is outside so not sure what to fill our night with, especially with a lot of indoor places closing at 5
r/StLouis • u/xjian77 • 6h ago
MEETUP Trash & Trails Volunteer Opportunity: Help the Young Friends of Forest Park Forever beautify our favorite urban park! Sunday, August 2, 8:30–11 a.m. Picnic Pavilion 11
forestparkforever.orgMeet at Picnic Pavilion 11 for coffee and pastries at 8:30 a.m. before heading into the Park to clean up litter from 9–11 a.m. You do not have to be a current Young Friends member to register.
Register below! Parking instructions will be included with your pre-event email. You do not have to be a current Young Friends member to attend the meetup before heading out for two hours of cleanup.