In The Lou – Thursday, July 17, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Partly cloudy early then heavy thunderstorms this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%.
High: 85° | Low: 72°
Rain: 99%
Humidity: 72%
Winds: 10 mph
Max UV Index: 7.1 (high)
Sunrise: 5:50 a.m. | Sunset: 8:23 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🎭 ESPYS Host Shane Gillis’ Controversial Monologue: Comedian Shane Gillis’ opening jokes sparked mixed reactions for awkward and edgy humor targeting athletes and public figures, leaving some audience members uncomfortable.
👑 Taurasi & Morgan Share Icon Award: WNBA legend Diana Taurasi and soccer star Alex Morgan toasted their Icon Award win, highlighting their efforts to advance women’s sports and inspire the next generation.
🎖️ Pat Tillman Award for Service: Olympian and firefighter David Walters and former pro soccer player turned firefighter Erin Regan honored for their service fighting deadly California wildfires.
💪 Katie Schumacher-Cawley Wins Jimmy V Award: Penn State volleyball coach battled breast cancer while leading her team to the NCAA championship, earning the award for perseverance.
🏀 Gatorade Players of the Year Named: Basketball standout Cameron Boozer (Duke-bound) and track star Jane Hedengren (BYU-bound) took home top honors for high school athletes nationwide.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country – Atomic by Jamo | 6:30 PM
Collective Soul & +LIVE+ – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | 6:00 PM
Strung Out, Death By Stereo – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (doors)
Basschaser 2 w Ltj Bukem – Mississippi Underground | 8:00 PM
Martha Wash – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Sam Barber – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
The Hamilton Band – Broadway Oyster Bar | 9:00 PM
Graham Hunt w/ No Antics, Chorus Truly – The Sinkhole | 7:30 PM
Miles Cole Quartet – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
GRIFFIN WADE & RACHEL LYNCH (Oklahoma) – Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 7:00 PM
Graham Hunt – The Sinkhole | 7:30 PM
Boogie Knights – Tim's Chrome Bar | 8:00 PM
🎉 Events
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market – Rockwell Beer Garden | Every Thursday | 4:00 PM
U City Farmers Market in The Park – Heman Park | Every Thursday | 4:00 PM
Teas & Tours – Saint Louis Art Museum | 11:00 AM | Free
A Seat at the Table: Black Entrepreneurship and Economic Justice – Missouri History Museum | 5:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | Every Thursday | 4:00 PM
Student Showcase – The Improv Shop | 7:00 PM
The Brewery Comedy Tour at Rockwell Beer Company! – Rockwell Beer Company | 7:00 PM
STL Shock Pickleball, MLP St. Louis – Chaifetz Arena | 10:30 AM
Atsuko Okatsuka Writes a New Show – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM
Jelani Remy: This Is My Moment! – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Party Down – FanDuel Sports Network Live! | 8:00 PM
Cup Night Thursdays – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 9:00 PM
Karaoke – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.59 at ZX | 15302 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO
📜 This Day in History
⚔️ 1936 – Spanish Civil War Begins: A well-planned Nationalist uprising against Spain’s Republican government ignited a brutal civil war that lasted until 1939, ultimately bringing Francisco Franco to power.
✊ 2020 – John Lewis Passes Away: Civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis, famous for his role in the 1965 Selma march, died at age 80, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for racial justice.
✈️ 2014 – Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down: Flight MH17 was tragically downed over separatist-held Ukraine, killing all 298 on board; investigations determined it was hit by a Russian-made missile.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 17
📚 Mark Bowden (1951) – Acclaimed journalist and author best known for Black Hawk Down, Bowden has chronicled military operations and political intrigue with gripping narrative detail.
🎭 Barbara O'Neil (1910) – Oscar-nominated actress remembered for her roles in Gone with the Wind and All This, and Heaven Too, O'Neil brought elegance and depth to Hollywood's Golden Age.
⚾ Les Wilson (1885) – St. Louis-born infielder who played briefly in the major leagues, Wilson represents the early era of professional baseball in America’s heartland.
National Day's - July 17
🍍 National Dole Whip® Day – A sweet celebration of the iconic pineapple soft serve that’s become a cult favorite among Disney parkgoers and dessert lovers alike.
🎰 National Lottery Day – A day to embrace the thrill of the draw, celebrating the hopes, dreams, and lucky numbers tied to lottery tickets across the country.
💉 National Tattoo Day – Honoring the art, culture, and personal stories behind ink, from cool designs to bold expressions.