Weekend Planner

Birthday party
What: Happy 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln!Why: A bash for the whole fam, complete with cake and hot tea.When: Sun., Feb. 8 – 1 to 3 p.m.Where: The Missouri History Museum, Lindell and DeBaliviere, St. LouisCost: FreeInfo: 314.746.4599 and www.mohistory.org

Performance
What: Cirque du Soleil presents SaltimbancoWhy: It’s a cirque-ular take on the urban landscape.When: Fri. and Sat., Feb. 6 and 7 – 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sun., Feb. 8 – 1 and 5 p.m.Where: The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. CharlesCost: $35 to $90Info: 1.800.293.5949 or www.cirquedusoleil.com

Romance
What: Duets for My ValentineWhy: From ballet to break dance, it’s gonna sizzle.When: Sat., Feb. 7 – 8 p.m.Where: The Roberts Orpheum Theater, 416 N. Ninth St., St. LouisCost: $15 to $60Info: 314.421.4400, www.ticketmaster.com or www.duetsformyvalentine.org

Spectacle
What: Devine Performing Arts presents the Chinese New Year SpectacularWhy: The Year of the Ox dazzles.When: Fri., Feb. 6 – 7:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 7 – 2 and 7:30 p.m.Where: Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis campus, St. LouisCost: $30 to $120Info: 314.516.4949 or www.touhill.org

Theater
What: Avalon Theatre Company presents The Subject was RosesWhy: The subject is World War II and its affect on one American family.When: Fri. and Sat., Feb 6 and 7 – 8 p.m., Sun., Feb. 8 – 3 p.m. (The show runs through Feb. 15.)Where: Union United Methodist Church, 3543 Watson Road, St. LouisCost: $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniorsInfo: 314.351.6482 or www.avalontheatre.org
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