In The Lou – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Very sunny with scorching hot temperatures expected midday.
High: 98° | Low: 76°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 82%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 10.9 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:36 a.m. | Sunset: 8:29 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🥵 Dangerous Heat Wave Hits STL This Weekend: Triple-digit heat indices are expected from Saturday through Tuesday, prompting an Extreme Heat Warning for the metro. Officials urge residents to take precautions and stay hydrated during this stretch of intense summer weather.
🍋 Kids Raise Funds to Save Local Gym: Facing eviction, students from Dreamflight Theatrical Gymnastics in St. Peters have launched lemonade stands to help save their gym. The nonprofit needs $50,000 by August 1 to relocate and continue serving young athletes of all abilities.
🍕 St. Louis Deep Dish Hot Spot Named Must-Try: Bono’s Pizzeria on Hampton Avenue has been named a “must-try” deep-dish destination by Only in Missouri. Known for its buttery crust, rich sauce, and hearty slices, it's putting STL on the deep-dish pizza map.
⚾ Cardinals Lose Herrera, Call Up Saggese: Catcher Iván Herrera has landed on the IL with a hamstring injury, sidelining the team’s top hitter. Infielder Thomas Saggese has been called up from Triple-A Memphis to provide depth and spark the lineup.
⚾ Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium | 6:15 p.m. (Game 2 of 3)
Frontier League: Gateway Grizzlies vs Mississippi Mud Monsters at Arsenal BG Ballpark | 6:30 p.m. | More info and tickets here. (Superhero Night / Girl Scout Sleepover)
🎟️ Events Today
The Official Pride Bar Crawl | Rehab Bar and Grill | 4:00 p.m. | More info here.
Sports City | Missouri History Museum | 9 a.m. | More info here.
Das Bevo's 108th Birthday Bash | Das Bevo | 5:00 p.m. | More info here.
Skyline Dinner Cruise | Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | More info here.
Missouri Vintage Fest | Schlafly Bottleworks | 3 p.m. | Free | More info here.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Bronco & The Brucetones: Summer Bus Concert Series | The Whiskey Ring | 8:00 p.m. | Free | More info here.
Diana Krall | Stifel Theatre | 6:00 p.m. | Get tickets here.
Bedlam Brothers in the Biergarten | Das Bevo | 7-10 p.m. | More info here.
The LouGrass Band | Atomic by Jamo | 5:30 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
$2.62 at Murphy USA | 105 E. Hwy 47, Troy, MO
📜 This Day in History
1945 – Japanese resistance on Okinawa was finally crushed this day in 1945, less than three months after U.S. troops landed there as the last stepping-stone before the planned assault on Japan's main islands in World War II.
1963 – Paul VI was elected pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
1997 - The WNBA debuted with the playing of the league's first game, in which the New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – June 21
Jackie Hill Perry (1989): a poet, writer, hip hop artist and Christian influencer. She initially garnered popularity for her performances of Christian spoken word pieces.
Al Hirschfeld (1903): a caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars.
Loren Woods (1978): a former professional basketball player. He previously played six seasons in the NBA with the Rockets, Heat, Kings, Raptors and more.
National Day's - June 21
🥤 National Smoothie Day: Celebrated on June 21, National Smoothie Day highlights the delicious and healthy possibilities of blended fruits, veggies, and spices. Whether you're going green or going sweet, it's the perfect excuse to sip something cool and colorful.
📸 National Selfie Day: all about self-expression and capturing the moment, whether it’s solo, with friends, pets, or your latest adventure. Celebrate by snapping and sharing your best shots using #NationalSelfieDay.
🎵 National Day of the Gong: Honoring an ancient and powerful instrument, June 21’s National Day of the Gong explores the gong’s role in music, meditation, and healing. Discover its rich global history or attend a sound session to feel its full impact.