From board games to bagatelle, the exhibit showcases baseball-themed games from the 1880s to the 1960s. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Biggers’ art explores narratives in American history through paint, sculpture, video, installations and more.

Wiley, who creates large oil paintings of contemporary African-American subjects, displays 11 portraits of people the artist met during a visit to St. Louis.

Join the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis in a celebration of modern playwrights whose works are inspired by some of the Bard’s most famous plays. On stage at The Grandel Theatre, Into the Breeches! tells the story of a group of ladies who band together during WWII to put on a production of Henry V.

All aboard for the Polar Express! Take a magical journey to the North Pole and receive a special gift at the end. Rides are at 4:30, 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Dances of India celebrates its 41^st season with The Forgotten Ramayana: The Tale of Urmila, the Sleeping Princess, performed by traditional Indian dancers. Shows are Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, and are narrated in English. The Nov. 18 show is a special afternoon children’s performance.

Celebrate the season with more than a million glowing lights,  5-10 p.m.

Join Saint Louis University Nov. 17 for its black-tie Third Century Gala at Chaifetz Arena. The event kicks off the school’s capital campaign and includes a cocktail reception, dinner, an evening program and after-party. Proceeds help fund scholarships and student initiatives.

Event benefits Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

Retailers around Clayton will offer specials and holiday treats for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Stroll through the annual lights display and participate in plenty of other holiday-themed activities! Zoo closes at 4 p.m. each day for Wild Lights, then opens from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Grab your skates and take a spin around the outdoor rink. (Skate rentals are $12 for adults and $7 for children.) Open until 8 p.m.

Get a glimpse of yesteryear for one nightly only. Tour includes bus or self-guided options. More information on locations follows:
>> Campbell House Museum, 1508 Locust St.
>> Chantillon DeMenil Mansion, 3352 Demenil Place
>> Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway
>> Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St.

A new series of holiday cruises features PJs and Pancakes, a breakfast cruise with Santa Claus and more. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. and cruises are from 7:30-10.

The Saint Louis Symphony treats the audience to the last symphony by the famed Austrian composer.

A fun retelling of Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Enjoy this collaboration between the award-winning quartet Vocal Spectrum, Vaughan Williams and Steve Amundson.

The Moscow Ballet performs the holiday classic during its Dove of Peace Tour.

Sales of upscale gifts and goodies benefit the church and its community ministries. Valet parking available at the Ellenwood entrance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Performance includes magic acts, circus performances, singing and more.