Looking for some fun on a crisp and cool fall weekend? Brian McTavish has a few choices for you on the Weekend To-Do List.
American Royal Barbecue (American Royal World Series of Barbecue Contest, live entertainment, vendors, fireworks), Thursday through Sunday at the American Royal grounds in the West Bottoms. Admission: $15 at the gate; discount for kids
Aaron Neville (Soul and R&B), 8 p.m. Friday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th. Tickets: $30 to $60
Johnny Winter with Candye Kane (Blues), 8:30 p.m. Friday at Knuckleheads. Tickets: $30
Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer (Country), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sprint Center. Tickets: $29.75, $54.75
Weston Applefest Celebration (Applemania) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown Weston, Mo. Admission: Free