In The Lou – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Sunny to partly cloudy. Hot and humid.
High: 96° | Low: 77°
Rain: 24%
Humidity: 60%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 9.4 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:55 a.m. | Sunset: 8:19 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚖️ City Warns Oversight Board to Halt Police Case Reviews: The St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board was warned by the city counselor to stop reviewing police misconduct cases, citing possible violations of a new state law. Mayor Cara Spencer voiced support for the board, while Chair Ciera Simril warned the directive could have a chilling effect on accountability.
🎸 STL Ozzy Fan Honors Music Icon Through 45-Year Collection: Longtime fan Charles Miller is remembering the late Ozzy Osbourne with his massive collection of memorabilia, which he started in 1980. He thanked Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for the music and memories, saying, “No matter what, I had to have it—because it was Ozzy.”
🌡️ Extreme Heat Poses Extra Risk for Kids, Doctors Say: Pediatricians are warning that summer heat puts children at heightened risk due to their body size and heat retention. Signs of heat exhaustion include pale, sweaty skin and confusion, with health officials urging parents to act quickly if symptoms arise.
🔥 1 Dead in South St. Louis House Fire: One person was killed in an early Wednesday morning house fire on Tyrolean Avenue near Carondelet Park. The cause is under investigation by fire officials and the Regional Bomb and Arson Unit.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 7:30 PM
An Acoustic Evening With Lee Brice, special guest Payton Smith – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Kat Edmonson – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Omar – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Voodoo Beatles with Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players – Broadway Oyster Bar | 9:30 PM
Lustsickpuppy w/ Cpu Buddha, Bonnie Baxter – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
New Age Phonograph (Roseburg, OR) – Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 7:00 PM
Evita – The Muny | Through Jul 24 | 7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Jazz Jam – The Dark Room at The Grandel | 6:00 PM | Free
DJ Beat Daddy and Open Decks – Tim's Chrome Bar | 9:00 PM | Free
Karaoke Dance Party – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 9:00 PM | Free
🎉 Events
Whitaker Music Festival – Missouri Botanical Garden | 5:00 PM | Free
STL Tonite Live – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Presents Trivia Night – The Meaning of Bar | 7:00 PM
Cocktail with the Curators – Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | 6:00 PM
$10 Wednesday Schnitzel Supper – Das Bevo | 5:00 PM
Girls Night Out Group Ride – South Side Cyclery | 6:00 PM | Free
Mound City Film Series: Beyond The Summit – 4 Hands Brewing Company | 4:20 PM
Danger: Diabolik w/ Beastie Boys Pre-Show – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 7:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
🇪🇬 1952 – Egyptian Monarchy Overthrown: A group of nationalist military officers known as the Free Officers, led by Gamal Abdel Nasser, staged a coup that toppled King Farouk I, ending Egypt’s monarchy and laying the foundation for Nasser’s rise to power.
🎂 1892 – Haile Selassie Born: Haile Selassie I, future emperor of Ethiopia and a towering figure in African and Rastafarian history, was born near Harar, Ethiopia. He would later lead the country through global upheavals and be seen as a symbol of anti-colonial resistance.
🚀 1999 – First Woman Commands Space Shuttle: U.S. astronaut Eileen Collins made history by becoming the first woman to command a space shuttle mission, piloting Columbia into orbit and shattering a major gender barrier in space exploration.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 23
🎭 Bert Convy (1933) – A versatile entertainer from St. Louis, Convy was an Emmy-winning game show host, Broadway performer, singer, and actor known for Tattletales, Super Password, and numerous TV and film roles.
🎤 Helen Martin (1909) – Born in St. Louis, Martin was a trailblazing actress with a career spanning Broadway, television, and film, best known for her roles in 227 and Good Times as one of the few older Black actresses to gain national recognition in her era.
🎬 David Kaufman (1961) – A prolific voice and screen actor from St. Louis, Kaufman is known for his work on Danny Phantom, Superman: The Animated Series, and Back to the Future: The Animated Series.
National Day's - July 23
🍋 National Lemon Day – A zesty celebration of the bright, tart fruit that adds flavor to everything from desserts and drinks to cleaning products and home remedies.
👵 Gorgeous Grandma Day – A day to honor grandmothers not just for their age, but for their spirit, strength, and timeless beauty, reminding us that life doesn’t slow down after 50.
🍦 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – A tribute to one of the most beloved classic flavors, this day invites everyone to enjoy a scoop (or two) of smooth, creamy vanilla ice cream.