Around Town

By Andrea Smith

Thu., March 12 The Women’s Creative is inviting busy women to take a moment to relax and connect with others at BREATHE: A WELLNESS EVENT. Different calming experiences occupy stations from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hello Juice & Smoothie at 1000 S. Newstead Ave. in St. Louis. Experiences include a yoga session with Shanti Yoga, skin care tips with Lark Skin Co. and Soaplife 360, healthy eating and smoothie guidance with Kayla Bauer and a complimentary smoothie from Hello Juice. Tickets cost $50 and are limited to the first 50 people who sign up. thewomenscreative.com.

Thu., March 12 Now’s your chance to dance – or to learn how if you suffer from two-left-feet syndrome. Majestic Dance Studio in Frontenac is kicking off its BEGINNER BALLROOM and LATIN FUSION dance classes this week. Over the course of six weeks, singles and couples will learn how to perform the cha-cha, the waltz and many other styles of ballroom dance. Singles are encouraged to join the beginner course, which requires no partner, costs $95 per person and runs from 8 to 9 p.m. Couples pay $150 to join the Latin Fusion class, which involves more romantic routines like the rumba and runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Preregistration is required. majesticdancestudio.com.

Sat., March 14 Organizers of the Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project are calling on creative individuals to help beautify the corner of Manchester Road and Marshall Avenue. A COMMUNITY PAINTING EVENT is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Citizens National Bank Park, and people of all ages and all levels of art experience are invited to join. The goal is to convert the Maplewood MetroBus stop into a “fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community and increases transit use.” cityofmaplewood.com.

Sat., March 14 Foodies, gardeners and all who aspire to learn more about natural living are invited to join regional experts at the SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN AND GARDEN SEMINAR. University of Missouri Extension will host the event at Parkway Northeast Middle School in Creve Coeur, which features “a topic and expert for every interest,” a lunch provided by Seed Sprout Spoon and a keynote lecture. Among the 16 class topics are designing native gardens, making kombucha and exploring a plant-based diet. The cost to participate is $50. Activities begin at 8:30 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. extension2.missouri.edu.

Fri., March 13 Sad to see another season of The Bachelor come to an end? You’re in luck! THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE is coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Like the reality TV show, this touring show promises drama, romance and roses. The Bachelor franchise favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Hig gins will host the experience and attempt to pair an eligible metro area bachelor with one of the local ladies picked from the audience. Tickets vary in price. The show begins at 7 p .m. fabulousfox.com.