Shrimp Boil Thursdays are officially back at the Boathouse. This means that every Thursday until April 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. the Boathouse will be offering three-course meals for $18 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) with live entertainment. According to the restaurant’s website, walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Just call 314-367-2224 to reserve your spot!

Saturday, July 17
Clayton Farmer’s Market. 8:30 a.m. to noon. West parking lot of Straub’s Market at 8282 Forsyth Boulevard.
Enjoy live music by Coco and Lafe, a singer/songwriter folk and blues duo, while you shop the Market. These talented musicians are based in Vermont and on their second national tour of farmers’ markets. For more information, visit www.claytonfarmersmarket.com.

Saturday, July 17
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tower Grove Park, west of the Pool Pavilion.
Shop fresh, local produce, meats and more. You can also participate in a free yoga class at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tgmarket.org.

Saturday, July 17
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Peach Festival. 10 a.m. to noon. Downtown Kirkwood.
Visitors will enjoy peach samples from local farmers, as well as peach treats and other menu items. Market customers will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the best locally grown peach. Live music from The Maple Jam Band from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

Saturday, July 17
Up on the Roof! at Bowood Farms. 10 a.m. 4605 Olive Street.
Free staff-run tours of the Bowood Farms and Cafe Osage rooftop gardens. See a variety of herbs, sedums and flowering plants thriving on the roof. The roof gardens are only accessible by ladder, so please wear sturdy shoes. Adults – ages 18 and older – only, for safety reasons. For more information, visit www.bowoodfarms.com.

Sunday, June 18
7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” Boat Race. 12:30 p.m. The Boathouse in Forest Park.
The Boathouse in Forest Park hosts its 7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” dog-and-master boat race this Sunday. KMOX personality Charlie Brennan will announce the event’s three heats and final race. An awards ceremony praising the top pooches and two-legged paddlers will follow. Food, beverages and Paddle With Your Pooch T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event benefit Forest Park Forever. The entry fee is $30 per dog-and-master team. (Maximum occupancy per paddleboat is three humans, plus one pooch.) Register online at www.boathouseforestpark.com. Pre-payment by credit card is required. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 30 teams have registered for each heat. Registrations will be confirmed by e-mail. Additional entries will be put on a waiting list in the order received. Entry fees are non-refundable.

June 11-13
16th Annual Central West End Art Fair & Taste. Friday, June 11, from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This eclectic event features more than 60 regional artists and some of the best culinary creations that St. Louis has to offer. Sample delectable dishes from a variety of restaurants along Maryland Plaza, Euclid and McPherson while enjoying live music on the Straub’s Main Stage. Click here for more information.

June 11-13
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents Hamlet. 8 p.m. The 2010 production of Hamlet marks the festival’s 10th anniversary. This event is free and takes place on Fine Arts Drive at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Hamlet will continue to run nightly through June 20, except on Tuesdays. Each performance is preceded by a Green Show at 6:30 p.m., which features a 20-minute play that introduces the characters and plot and a variety of other entertainers. Chair rentals are available for $7 and $10, and donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit www.shakespearefestivalstlouis.org.

June 12
2010 Chesterfield Garden Tour. 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Presented by the Chesterfield Beautification Committee, this year’s tour will showcase seven gorgeous gardens, rain or shine. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, June 11, and on Saturday, June 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. (cash only on Saturday). Tickets may also be purchased by calling 636-537-4000. A map with locations of the homes will be provided with ticket purchase. Click here for more information.

June 12
Town & Country Garden Club Garden Tour. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see eight of Town & Country’s most unique and beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at the Town & Country Municipal Center on Friday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at Longview Far House on the day of the tour from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Payment by check only please, made payable to the Town & Country Garden Club. For more information, contact the Town & Country Garden Club at 314-229-8686.

June 12-13
6th Annual Ste. Genevieve Antique Show & Sale. Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ste. Genevieve is about an hour drive from St. Louis, making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. This weekend’s show and sale – located in the Old Rozier Building at 3rd and Merchant Streets – will feature a variety of antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries displayed throughout this nearly 100-year-old home and its spacious lawn. Admission is free. For more information, call 800-373-7007.

Activities throughout the day include:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Silent Auction
11 a.m. – The Dog Walk for Animals
1:30 p.m. – Pet Contest (such as Best Dog/Owner Look-a-Like and more!)
2:15 p.m. – Doggie Derbies (races for dogs of all sizes)

Click here for more information or to register for Bark in the Park.