In The Lou – Friday, June 20, 2025
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🌤 Today’s Weather
Very sunny with hot temperatures and humidity.
High: 93° | Low: 76°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 81%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 10.6 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:36 a.m. | Sunset: 8:29 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🎬 Downtown Summer Nights Return to Kiener Plaza: Starting June 26, Downtown Summer Nights brings free Thursday events to Kiener Plaza with outdoor movies, live music, and a Shakespeare performance—plus food trucks and drinks—every week from 5–8 p.m.
🥵 Dangerous Heat Wave Headed for STL: A Weather Impact Alert has been issued from Saturday through Tuesday as triple-digit heat indices move into the region. The National Weather Service warns of extreme heat risks and urges residents to stay cool and hydrated.
🏚️ Tornado Victims Moving Into Permanent Housing: Following the May 16 tornado, many displaced residents are leaving Red Cross shelters as FEMA aid begins arriving. With housing applications underway, families like David Pruitt’s are finally seeing a path forward.
⚾ Tony La Russa to Host Cardinals Championship Celebration: Legendary manager Tony La Russa will lead a special “Celebrate Cardinals Championships” event on July 16 at Stifel Theatre. The night honors the team’s World Series wins and supports pet and military charities.
⚾ Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium | 6:15 p.m. (Game 1 of 3)
Frontier League: Gateway Grizzlies vs Mississippi Mud Monsters at Arsenal BG Ballpark | 6:30 p.m. | More info and tickets here. (First Responders Night)
🎟️ Events Today
Sunset Sips In Tower Grove Park | Tower Grove Park | 4:00 p.m. | More info here.
LASER SHOWS: Abba & Taylor Swift V3 | St. Louis Science Center | 4 & 6 pm. | More info here.
Slam Cinema—Carmen Jones | Saint Louis Art Museum | 6:00 p.m. | More info here.
Cagematch | The Improv Shop | 10-11:30 p.m. | More info here.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Open Highway: Old 97’s | The Old Rock House | 8:00 p.m. | Get tickets here.
Alexandra Kay | Saint Louis Music Park | 8:00 p.m. | Get tickets here.
Travis Tritt | The Factory | 7:00 p.m. | More info and tickets here.
Funky Butt Brass Band | Atomic by Jamo | 8:00 p.m. | Get tickets here.
Check out Tony Patrico's 'Sounds Around Town' this week (June 16-22) for all the live tunes around STL
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.58 at Circle K | 5952 S MO-94, Weldon Spring, MO
📜 This Day in History
1567 – Casket Letters found: letters which directly implicated Mary, Queen of Scots, in a plot with James Hepburn, 4th earl of Bothwell, to murder Mary's husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, were said to have been discovered.
1903 - American automobile-racing driver Barney Oldfield accomplished the first mile-a-minute performance in a car, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1975 – Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws was released in theaters, and it was a huge success, essentially creating the genre of summer blockbusters.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – June 20
John Goodman (1952): an acclaimed and award-winning American actor who first gained recognition in television.
Dorris Hart (1925): a tennis player who was active in the 1940s and first half of the 1950s. She was ranked world No. 1 in 1951. She was the fourth player, and second woman, to win a Career Grand Slam in singles.
Billie Lou Walt (1924): an actress, best known as the original English dub voice of the title characters of the 1960s anime series Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion.
National Day's - June 20
🐚 National Seashell Day & First Day of Summer: June 20 marks both the start of summer and National Seashell Day—a perfect excuse to hit the beach, collect seashells, and enjoy the beauty of coastal nature. Shellers say the best time to find treasures is near sunrise or after a storm.
🐶 Take Your Dog to Work Day: Celebrated the Friday after Father’s Day, this holiday encourages pet lovers to bring their pups to work—and promote shelter adoptions. More companies are going dog-friendly, citing reduced stress and boosted morale.
🍦 National Ice Cream Soda Day: Cool off on June 20 with a fizzy, frothy treat for National Ice Cream Soda Day! Whether it's classic root beer floats or wild new combos, this simple dessert is a nostalgic summer favorite.