Schlafly's Art Outside

Schlafly's Art Outside began in 2004 as a showcase for St. Louis artists who couldn't get a foot in the door at other art fairs. Fifteen years later, more than 60 area artists and artisans are slated to fill the front lot of the Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood; www.schlafly.com) for this year's fair. Painters, photographers, jewelry makers, wood workers — you can find everything from the hand-carved bone pendants of Keltner's Carvings to the modern rag dolls and stuffed animals of Riley Construction. This year's Art Outside takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (May 25 to 27), with bands playing all three days, art activities for the kids and fresh food and beer sold on-site. Admission is still free.