In The Lou – Saturday, July 5, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
A good deal of sunshine.
High: 95° | Low: 76°
Rain: 1%
Humidity: 63%
Winds: 6 mph
Max UV Index: 10.5 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:42 a.m. | Sunset: 8:29 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚨 1 Dead, 3 Hurt in North St. Louis Shooting: A man was killed and three others injured in a shooting early Saturday at Chambers and North 9th streets; police say one victim is in critical condition as homicide detectives investigate.
🎆 50 Arrested for Illegal Fireworks in Downtown STL: Police arrested at least 50 people—mostly teens—for fireworks violations and other disturbances on July 4, with several gun arrests made during the crackdown.
🎉 Families Flock to Riverfest in St. Charles: Riverfest kicked off Friday at Frontier Park with families enjoying music, face painting, and the popular bubble bus after last year’s event was cut short by flooding.
⚾️ Cubs Set Franchise Record with 8 Homers in Rout of Cards: The Cubs blasted a team-record eight home runs, including three by Michael Busch and two by Pete Crow-Armstrong, in an 11-3 blowout of the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
🎉 Events
“Gateway to Pride” Closing Weekend Celebration @ Missouri History Museum | 1:00 PM | Free
St. Charles Riverfest – Parade & Fireworks @ Frontier Park | 12:00 PM (Through July 6) | Free
Have A Blast Bash & Fireworks @ West Port Plaza | 4:00 PM
Tower Grove Farmers' Market @ Tower Grove Park | 8:00 AM (Every Saturday)
Star Spangled Sh*tshow @ The Vandy | 2:00 PM
Independence Day Party w/ Live Music by Hush 5.0 @ The Halfway Haus | 6:00 PM
'ssippi 3rd Birthday Party w/ IllTempermant & Umami @ Ssippi Wine Bar | 6:00 PM | Free
Diesel Island Live in the Biergarten @ Das Bevo | 7:00 PM | Free
Gateway to the Stars: Summer Star Trek @ Gateway Arch | 7:00 PM
Karaoke Night at The ‘Punk @ Steampunk Brew Works | 8:00 PM | Free
Le Club – Saturday July 5th @ The Crack Fox | 9:25 PM
First Saturday Brunch with WEST END JUNCTION @ Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 11:00 AM
Disco Brunch @ Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 10:00 AM
Stl Pole Show – Emo Night Pt 2 @ Red Flag | 7:00 PM
🎶 Live Music & Performances
The Bishops, The Prizefighters, Atomic by Jamo @ 4:00 PM
Syleena Johnson @ City Winery St. Louis | 6:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Jenny Don’t And The Spurs @ The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
Silly Little Emo Band, The Winks @ The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Laser Shows: Abba @ St. Louis Science Center | 6:00 PM
Anti-Imperialist Benefit (Sewer Urchin, Brawsh, Buy Her Candy, Glitter Porn, Mitchell Matthews) @ The Sinkhole | 7:00 PM
Laser Shows: Taylor Swift V3 @ St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
Pop’s Presents: The Soap Girls – Wild at Heart Tour @ Pop's Nightclub | 7:00 PM
Not Quite Right, Monkey Noodle Theatrics & Echo CATT Live @ Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
F.I.R.E @ Westport Social | 8:30 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.64 at BP | 14302 MANCHESTER RD, Manchester, MO
📜 This Day in History
🇮🇱 1950 – Israel's Law of Return passed: The Israeli Knesset enacted the Law of Return, granting Jews worldwide the right to immigrate to Israel and receive automatic citizenship—sparking long-standing debates over Jewish identity and national belonging.
🧬 1996 – Dolly the sheep was born: Dolly, the first successfully cloned mammal, was born near Edinburgh, Scotland. Her birth was a milestone in genetic science and ignited global discussions on bioethics and cloning.
🇬🇧 2024 – Keir Starmer became UK Prime Minister: Labour Party leader Keir Starmer ended 14 years of Conservative rule by becoming the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Rishi Sunak after a historic general election.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 5
Dwight F. Davis (1879): A prominent American politician and tennis champion, Davis founded the Davis Cup, an international men’s tennis competition, and later served as U.S. Secretary of War and Governor-General of the Philippines.
Robert Evans Snodgrass (1875): A pioneering entomologist, Snodgrass made major contributions to insect anatomy and morphology, authoring influential texts still referenced in modern entomological studies.
Raymond Gruender (1963): A federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Gruender has been considered for the U.S. Supreme Court and is known for his conservative judicial philosophy.
National Day's - July 5
🍫 National Graham Cracker Day: This day celebrates the sweet cracker originally created as a 19th-century health food by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham. Now a staple in s’mores, parfaits, pie crusts, and more, graham crackers continue to be a versatile favorite in American kitchens.
👙 National Bikini Day: Marking the 1946 debut of the bikini in Paris, this day celebrates the iconic swimsuit. Named after Bikini Atoll, the design sparked controversy and cultural shifts, now embraced in many styles worldwide.
🌳 National Play Outside Day: This monthly reminder encourages everyone to step away from screens and get active in the great outdoors. From hiking to playgrounds, outdoor play boosts your health and connection with nature.