Creating a Better Block, Tour de Grove, ARTCRANK, Staying in St. Louis – All in The Grove This Weekend

The Grove is a mainstay for some. The Atomic Cowboy, Sweetie Pie's, Novak's, Everest Cafe, Sanctuaria and other businesses are always busy. The neighborhood is a new home for others: SPACE Architects, Not Just a Bookstore, Flavor's BBQ and the HandleBar to name a few. The Grove has changed rapidly in the past 10 years and is now attracting major regional events. The Tour de Grove may be the headline event, but there's a lot more on tap this weekend than a bike race.

Creating a Better Block, hosted by the Mayor's Vanguard Cabinet and The Grove CID and partnering with Staying in St. Louis, will transform vacant storefronts at 4230 Manchester Avenue to colorful and active neighborhood space. Scheduled from 10am-6pm this Saturday, May 14, Building a Better Block will feature a temporary movie theater (The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery is just one of the films to be shown), a bakery/cafe with free coffee, an arcade, a free yoga class and much more. More information can be found on the 17th Ward website.