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From Mardi Gras to Jerry Seinfeld, Here are Ten February Events Not to be Missed

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February is peak Cabin Fever season. Luckily, there are plenty of great events to get you out of the house but still keep you out of the cold. Top picks this month include Jerry Seinfeld at the Fox Theatre. Or, if you're anxious for spring to arrive, check out the Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Here are details about these events and other great things to do in February 2009.

Orchid Show at the Botanical Garden

Photo by Jack Jennings, courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
The plants in your yard may be brown and lifeless, but you can enjoy beautiful, fragrant flowers at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The 2009 Orchid Show features more than 800 blooming orchids in the Garden's Orthwein Floral Display Hall. The show is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $3 plus the price of Garden admission.
Now through March 15, 2009
Missouri Botanical Garden

Cirque du Soleil

Photo by Scott Barbour, courtesy Getty Images
The performers of Cirque du Soleil show off their talents in Saltimbanco, a show that combines music, dance and acrobatics in the unique Cirque du Soleil way. Saltimbanco is a signature show that's been performed more than 4,000 times all over the world. Tickets start at $32 for children and $39 for adults.
February 4-8, 2009
St. Charles Family Arena

Jerry Seinfeld in Concert

Photo by Bryan Bedder, courtesy Getty Images
One of America's most popular comedians is coming to St. Louis. Jerry Seinfeld is back with a new stand-up routine and you can join him for an evening of laughs. Tickets are $51 to $81.
February 7, 2009
Fox Theatre

Cod & Cask Festival

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Fish & Chips and Schlafly Beer. That's what's on tap at the annual Cod & Cask Festival. The staff at the Tap Room will be serving up heaping plates of fried cod with real cask-conditioned ales to wash it all down. The festival runs each night from 5 p.m. to midnight with live music starting at 9 p.m.
February 6 & 7, 2009
Schlafly Tap Room

Soulard Mardi Gras

Photo courtesy Mardi Gras Inc.
February is Mardi Gras time and the Soulard neighborhood hosts the biggest party in town. There are events all month including the Cajun Cook-Off, Taste of Soulard and Barkus Pet Parade. The celebration wraps up with the Grand Parade on February 21 and the Fat Tuesday Parade on February 24.
All Month
Various Locations

Valentine's Day

Photo by Michelangelo Gratton, courtesy Getty Images
Valentine's Day is a chance to do something special for the one you love. St. Louis has many traditional and offbeat ways to celebrate. You can enjoy dinner at a romantic restaurant, or treat your Valentine with some of St. Louis' best chocolate. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, try a Valentine's hike at Shaw Nature Reserve, an evening out at the St. Louis Zoo or one of these other Valentine's events.
February 14, 2009
Various Locations

Masters of the Sky

Photo courtesy Alton Regional CVB
Every year hundreds of bald eagles return to the St. Louis area to their winter nests along the Mississippi River. Eagle watching is a popular winter activity in Alton and Grafton. On President's Day weekend, you'll see eagles and much more at the National Great Rivers Museum. The World Bird Sanctuary will have eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey on display. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Kids 3 and under are free.
February 14-16, 2009
National Great Rivers Museum, Alton

Working Women's Survival Show

The Working Women's Survival Show has everything a busy woman needs or wants all in once place. There are cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, fitness experts, makeovers, workshops, free massages and more. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and children. Kids six and under are free.
February 13-15, 2009
St. Charles Convention Center

Stars on Ice

The Scottrade Center welcomes some of ice skating's biggest stars. Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and world champion Todd Eldredge lead the cast of this year's Stars on Ice. For the last 23 years, Stars on Ice has been bringing together skating champions for a one-of-a-kind performance. Tickets for the show start at $25.
February 20, 2009
Scottrade Center

Oscar Night America

You don't have to travel to Hollywood for Oscar glitz and glamour. Cinema St. Louis is hosting a party in the Plaza Grill at the Crowne Plaza Clayton Hotel on the night of the Academy Awards. It's the only Oscar viewing event in St. Louis sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Tickets are $50 for general admission or $75 for VIP seats.
February 22, 2009
Crowne Plaza Clayton

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