5 Things to do Near St. Louis this weekend
Chinese Buddhist Art, 10th-15th Centuries
Would you believe that this art exhibition has an actual wall that an artist painted? The Saint Louis Art Museum has just that, a six by four-foot section of a temple wall with a painting of Bodhisattva AkalokiteĹ›vara. The exhibition also includes multiple hanging scrolls and a collection of wooden sculptures of a seated arhat, or the Buddhist name for someone who has become enlightened. This exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday (March 30 to August 30) in gallery 225 of the Saint Louis art museum. Visit www.slam.org for more information. Admission is free and it’s a great place to spend the day with family or friends.
St. Louis has a lively music scene with many places where you can enjoy live bands. Whether you prefer a large venue with loud, heart pumping music, or you prefer a more laid-back atmosphere, there is a place for every music lover. These are some of the best places to hear live music in St. Louis. 
You might think that the blues is a more Southern music style than something that fits with a state like Missouri, but if you live in St. Louis you know better than that. St. Louis has its own style of blues, and if nothing else there’s a reason the city named its hockey team the Blues. The St. Louis blues are alive and well, and you can listen to it for yourself at some of the best venues in the city.
The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, isn’t the only hilly part of the city, but it is the oldest Italian neighborhood in the area. At this point there’s more to The Hill than Italian-Americans, but it’s still the best place to find authentic pizza and Italian restaurants in all of St. Louis.
There is much to see and do in the city of St. Louis, and The Loop is no exception. Whether you are looking for dining, adventure, or just a little bit of fun, you can find what you are looking for in the St. Louis Loop area by checking out the six must-see stops below.
Every child knows that the best part of dinner is dessert. Whether it is a reward for a day of good behavior or a special occasion, enjoying some sweets with your kids can be the perfect ending to a perfect day. Indulge their sweet tooth and yours by checking out the five popular desserts spots in the St. Louis area listed below. 
Sandwiches make for a delicious lunch or light dinner. In St. Louis, there’s a wide range of delis available, from the traditional New York Style Deli to innovative sandwich shops that put their own spins on America’s most-loved dishes. Here are five of the best places to get a satisfying, delicious sandwich.
South Grand
In 1904, St. Louis, MO, was the host of the celebrated Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the World’s Fair. Spanning 1,272 acres of land, it was the largest fair ever held at that time. Its fascinating attractions brought visitors from all over the world. Today, you can still see a number of remaining exhibits from the historic fair in the city. Here are 5