Having a Ball

When it comes to adult activities, “kick” and “ball” don’t usually jibe in the same sentence. But hey, hey, hey: Recess is back, people. And it all goes down on Sundays at Tower Grove Park. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., co-ed teams challenge each other to pitch, kick and run like the wind. The St. Louis Kickball Association is forming leagues now for a season opener on April 11. No bell can save your opposing team from defeat!

Sauce pick: Kicking balls all Sunday long
Where to get it: Every Sunday starting April 11, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
Info: 314.432.3973 or skarocks.org

Gunns and Gundlach Bunschu Dinner

Although it sounds like something you’d say when somebody sneezes, the Gundlach Bundschu winery produces some remarkable wines. And although it sounds like a Broadway musical, Annie Gunn’s restaurant produces some amazing food. Put the two together and you have a truly special evening, especially since Jim Bundschu, the fifth-generation Bundschu credited with making the 152-year-old winery a major contender in the fine-wine world, rarely ventures outside Sonoma County nowadays. But next Thursday, Bundschu comes to St. Louis bearing beautiful wine, including a downright stunning 1998 Cab. The four-course plus cheese course menu designed by executive chef Lou Rook III is equally impressive, including crab-Andouille sausage cakes, pork belly, rack of lamb and braised veal cheek. This is an exceptional event, one that requires you to reserve a spot now.

Sauce pick: Gundlach Bundschu wine dinner at Annie Gunn's
Where to get it: Thu., March 18 – 6:30 p.m., Annie Gunn’s, 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield
Price: $125 per person, excluding tax and tip.
Info: For reservations, call 636.532.7684.

Weekend Planner

Film
What: Intangible Asset 82
Why: Drum up a cinematic journey.
When: Fri., March 12 to Sun., March 14 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Winifred Moore Auditorium, Webster Hall, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves
Cost: $6 general admission
Info: 314.968.7487 or webster.edu/filmseries

Frozen performance
What: New Music Circle presents John Tamm-Buckle’s Dronning Maud Land
Why: Ice becomes an instrument.
When: Sat., March 13 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand, St. Louis
Cost: $15 general admission, $7 for students and artists
Info: 314.567.5384 or newmusiccircle.org

Parade
What: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Why: Downtown goes green.
When: Sat., March 13 – noon
Where: Downtown St. Louis (It begins at 18th and Market streets, and proceeds east to its conclusion at Broadway and Market streets.)
Cost: Free
Info: irishparade.org

Recital
What: Laclede Quartet presents the 2010 Kids Concert Winners Recital
Why: Talent comes in young packages.
When: Fri., March 12 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive, St. Louis
Cost: Free
Info: 636.379.8216 or lacledequartet.org/Concerts.html

World premiere
What: New work from Meredith Monk
Why: Hear it first.
When: Sat., March 13 – 8 p.m.
Where: Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
Cost: $16 to $105
Info: 314.534.1700 or slso.org