In The Lou – Friday, July 25, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Mixed clouds and sun this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Hot and humid.
High: 94° | Low: 77°
Rain: 47%
Humidity: 59%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 10.1 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:56 a.m. | Sunset: 8:18 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🎤 Beyoncé Gifts St. Louis Grandma Tickets: Beyoncé surprised St. Louis grandmother Ida Mae Macklin, who’s battling dementia, with Cowboy Carter Tour tickets after her heartfelt viral video asking for help captured millions online.
🚛 One Dead in Crash Involving Asphalt Truck in Overland: A fatal overnight crash between a Ford F-150 and an asphalt truck on Page Avenue in Overland left one person dead and shut down traffic as crews cleaned up spilled asphalt.
🚰 Webster Groves Water Main Break Repair Expected Friday Morning: Crews are working to fix a Thursday night water main break near Moody and Gore, with officials warning residents to flush taps before drinking due to potential discoloration.
🧢 Arch Apparel Offers Public Ownership Through Crowdfunding: St. Louis streetwear brand Arch Apparel is letting fans invest for as little as $100 through Wefunder, aiming to raise capital while keeping the business rooted in community.
🔪 Collinsville Walmart Worker Charged After Stabbing Coworker Behind Deli Counter: A 19-year-old Walmart employee in Collinsville was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a coworker five times, telling police he "would have kept going" if she hadn’t escaped.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Macy Gray – On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour – The Pageant | 7:00 PM
Coalesce w/ Fortunate Son, Blight Future – The Platypus | 7:00 PM
Little Big Town – Summer Tour 2025 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 7:00 PM
Mc Chris – 20 Years of Touring – Pop’s Nightclub | 7:30 PM
Dave Attell – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
¡Cazadores!, Inner City Witches, Boreal Hills – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Scotty McCreery – Chesterfield Amphitheater | 7:00 PM
St. Louis Blues: A Century of Legends and Legacy ft. Rashad the Blues Kid – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Josephine & Pagliacci – Union Avenue Opera | 8:00 PM
Charming (FREE) – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Voodoo Led Zeppelin – Atomic by Jamo | 8:00 PM
Lake Drive, Fever Pitch, Large Spoon – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
Speakeasy Friday w/ Miss Jubilee – Das Bevo | 6:00 PM
Glitch Gathering – The Golden Record | 7:00 PM
Laser Shows: ABBA – St. Louis Science Center | 4:30 PM
Laser Shows: Rush 2112 – St. Louis Science Center | 6:00 PM
Laser Shows: Led Zeppelin – St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
We Call It Jazz – A Journey to The Heart of New Orleans – Casa Loma Ballroom | 6:30 PM
🎉 Events
SLAM Jam – Roaring Garden Party (FREE) – Saint Louis Art Museum | 5:00 PM
Closing Reception for Spring Exhibitions (FREE) – Pulitzer Arts Foundation | 5:00 PM
“The Wall that Heals” Experience (FREE) – Missouri History Museum | 4:30 PM
Tgfm Presents: Party Under The Pavilion – Tower Grove Park | 7:00 PM
Sunset Sips in Tower Grove Park – Tower Grove Park Music Stand Pavilion | Every Fri | 4:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at Mobil | 620 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
⚔️ 1814 – U.S. Invasion Halted at the Battle of Lundy's Lane: In one of the bloodiest battles of the War of 1812, British forces under General Phineas Riall stopped an American advance into Canada near Niagara Falls, marking a turning point in the conflict.
✈️ 2000 – Concorde Crash Near Paris: Air France Flight 4590, a supersonic Concorde jet, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 113 people. The disaster hastened the end of Concorde operations and marked a tragic chapter in aviation history.
🚀 1984 – First Woman Walks in Space: Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya made history by becoming the first woman to perform a spacewalk, breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men and paving the way for future female astronauts.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 25
🎭 Todd Armstrong (1937) – an American actor best known for his starring role as Jason in the 1963 fantasy epic Jason and the Argonauts, which became a cult classic for its groundbreaking special effects.
📻 Scott Shannon (1947) – a pioneering radio personality from St. Louis, Shannon helped shape modern Top 40 radio with his influential work on stations like Z100 in New York, earning a spot in the National Radio Hall of Fame.
🎷 Gene Phillips (1915) – A St. Louis-born guitarist and singer, Phillips was a key figure in the development of jump blues and early rock ‘n’ roll, blending swing and boogie-woogie into a distinctive, high-energy style.
National Day's - July 25
🍷 National Wine and Cheese Day – A celebration of the perfect pairing, this day invites food lovers to indulge in the timeless combination of wine and cheese, whether at a tasting, picnic, or cozy night in.
🇺🇸 National Hire a Veteran Day – Founded by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale, this day encourages employers to recognize the valuable skills and experiences veterans bring to the workforce and prioritize their hiring.
🍨 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – Honoring one of America’s favorite desserts, this day is all about treating yourself to the rich, gooey delight of hot fudge over cold, creamy ice cream.