RFT Weekend

Posted on: 1:38 pm, July 20, 2012, by Staff Writer

ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) -Looking for some fun events this upcoming weekend and week? Here is a list of some things going on around town!

Friday, July 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

This year’s ‘Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival’ will feature live performances by Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel, Asking Alexandria and High on Fire. Lineup subject to change on select dates.

Cost: $46-$589
Phone: (314) 298-9944
Event url: www.rockstarmayhemfest.com

Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9 PM

The Budweiser Main Stage at Soldiers Memorial will feature The Offspring who continue to receive broad-based acclaim from alternative and album rock fans. Hits including “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” and “Hit That,” as well as several tours have secured their place as a top punk rock band. Their latest single, “Days Go By,” was released this year and is the precursor of their next album of the same name, set for release in late June.

Opening for The Offspring is Fivefold at 6 p.m. and Building Rome at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Soulard Market Park Arts and Crafts Festival! An event featuring handmade local artists, stop by and check out what they have to offer.

Location: Soulard Market Park located at the corner of 9th and Lafayette (next to Soulard Farmer’s Market).

Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8 PM

Hometown hero Cornell “Nelly” Haynes is a figure familiar to many St. Louisans– and to the world. The metro area and University City native is the second highest selling hip hop artist of all time, and since his groundbreaking debut album Country Grammar he has received three Grammys and three American Music Awards, with four number one albums and five number one singles hitting the charts. Beyond music, Nelly has also showcased his acting ability in blockbuster “The Longest Yard,” owns two clothing companies, his own record label, and operates two charity nonprofits. Nelly will return to his roots on Saturday, July 21 at Soldiers Memorial at 8 p.m.

Opening for Nelly is Brown Bottle Fever at 6 p.m. and Matt Hill and the Deep Fryed Two at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6 PM to 10 PM

The Young Zoo Friends invite you to a 21-and-up celebration at the Saint Louis Zoo to enjoy music and wine at Jammin’ at the Zoo. This event features a variety of wine and beer for purchase. The entertainment for the evening is 3 Handsome Guys, Paint the Earth, Dirty Muggs, and FatPocket: St. Louis’ Premier Funk Band.

For more information check out http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/jamminatthezoo/