This weekend really just consists of three things: pre-Mardi Gras festivities, the Super Bowl, and Comic Con. Your best bet is to head to Soulard on Saturday, eat lots of food, then go to Comic Con to walk around, then spend all of Sunday on your couch.

Tim Allen is also here, but you don’t want to see that.

Brendan Schaub
Helium Comedy Club
Friday-Saturday

Brendan Schaub is a former UFC heavyweight fighter turned comedian and podcaster. He’ll be performing four shows over two nights at Helium.

Wizard World Comic Con
America’s Center
Friday-Sunday

St. Louis has its own Comic Con! Listen to the panels, buy all sorts of goods, and meet the likes of Sebastian Stan and Sean Bean.

MOBOT Orchid Show
Botanical Gardens
Saturday

Growing orchids in the tropics: hard. Growing orchids in the Midwest: almost impossible. If you’re into flowers, you don’t want to miss this.

Lunar New Year Festival
Edison Theater
Saturday

WashU hosts acting, dancing, and music performances that people of all backgrounds can enjoy and celebrate the Lunar New Year together.

Wiener Dog Derby
Soulard Market
Sunday

The longest-running dachshund derby in America is back! Hundreds of dachshunds descend upon Wiener Stadium (also known as Rudy Commons) to determine the fastest dachshund in all the land.

Beggin’ Pet Parade
Soulard
Sunday

Grab your furry friends and join the Krewe of Barkus for the world’s largest costumed pet parade–the 25th Beggin’ Pet Parade.

The Big Game Bash
Ballpark Village
Sunday

Enjoy the biggest game on the biggest TV! Head to BPV for the biggest party during the Super Bowl!

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