In The Lou โ Sunday, July 27, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
๐ค Todayโs Weather
Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Hot and humid.
High: 91ยฐ | Low: 78ยฐ
Rain: 64%
Humidity: 67%
Winds: 6 mph
Max UV Index: 10.3 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:58 a.m. | Sunset: 8:16 p.m.
๐๏ธ Lou News
๐ Flash Flood Emergency in Elsberry: Torrential rains triggered severe flash flooding in Elsberry, Missouri, prompting boat rescues, displacing residents, and leading officials to declare a state of emergency. A shelter has opened for evacuees as emergency crews continue working door to door.
๐ธSummer Nights' Brings New Life to St. Louis: Kiener Plaza is buzzing with live music, food, and family fun as the new Saturday concert series aims to revitalize downtown St. Louis. Organizers hope the weekly events, featuring acts like Dr. Zhivegas, will help reshape the cityโs image.
๐ Back-to-School Events Offer Free Supplies and Services: St. Louis nonprofits are hosting back-to-school events with free backpacks, haircuts, and vaccinations to help families recover from recent storms and prepare for the school year. Community leaders say the events are about more than suppliesโtheyโre about hope.
๐ฅ Extreme Heat Overwhelms A/C Systems Across St. Louis: Triple-digit temps have HVAC technicians scrambling as failing air conditioners leave many residents sweltering. Experts urge regular maintenance and small steps like changing filters to help systems survive the summer heat.
โพ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres โ Busch Stadium | 1:15 PM
๐ถ Live Music & Performances
Anders Osborne โ Atomic by Jamo | 7:00 PM
Ben Nichols โ The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
Dead Letter Office: Tribute to R.E.M. โ City Winery St. Louis | 7:00 PM
Archers: The Temporary High Tour w/ Rivals, of Virtue, and Dead Eyes โ Red Flag | 6:00 PM
Big League Bash ft. Adam Wainwright & Friends โ The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Open Kasket w/ Through Blood, First to Burn, Visceral Reaction, Mortura, Human Shield, Droptheblade โ The Sinkhole | 5:30 PM
Julian Primeaux โ Blue Strawberry | 7:00 PM
Justin Whitehead โ Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM
Miss Jubilee's Hot Swing Jazz Brunch ft. The Yas Yas Boys โ Evangeline's Bistro | 11:00 AM
Live Music: Sarah Hoth โ Wente's | 2:00 PM
Musical Nights with Gordon and Whitlow โ Oak Knoll Park | 5:00 PM
๐ Events
Bottomless Aperol Spritz Brunch Party โ Das Bevo | 10:00 AM
Brunch Cruise โ Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 11:30 AM
Groove & Spin Cruise โ Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 6:30 PM
Tower Grove Farmers MarketThe Boulevard Farmers Market โ The Boulevard | 9:00 AM
The Swimmer: A Boozy Suburban Nightmare w/ Mad Men Pre-Show โ Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 5:00 PM
LASER SHOW: Pink Floyd โ Dark Side of the Moon โ St. Louis Science Center | 6:00 PM
LASER SHOW: Metallica โ St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
โฝ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at Murphy USA | 620 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
๐ This Day in History
๐ฃ 1996 โ Bombing at Atlanta Olympics: A pipe bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park during the Atlanta Games, killing one and injuring over 100 in the deadliest terror attack at the Olympics since Munich 1972.
๐ 1953 โ Korean War Armistice Signed: After three years of brutal conflict, the armistice agreement was signed at Pโanmunjลm, officially ending active fighting in the Korean War and dividing the peninsula along the 38th parallel.
๐ฅ 1919 โ Chicago Race Riot Ignites: Racial tensions exploded into violence after a Black teenager was killed for entering a segregated beach, sparking one of the most violent episodes of the "Red Summer" in U.S. history.
๐ Famous STL Birthdays โ July 27
Max Scherzer (1984) โ A Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and one of MLBโs most dominant arms of the 21st century, known for his fierce competitiveness and multiple no-hitters across a Hall of Fame-caliber career.
Ryan Michelle Bathe (1976) โ Actress, starring in acclaimed TV series like This Is Us and First Wives Club, and is also known for her work alongside husband Sterling K. Brown in both film and advocacy.
Betty Thomas (1948) โ Gained fame as an actress in Hill Street Blues before becoming a successful film and TV director, helming box office hits like The Brady Bunch Movie and Dr. Dolittle.
National Day's - July 27
๐๏ธ National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day โ This day honors the brave U.S. service members who fought in the Korean War and commemorates the signing of the armistice that ended active hostilities.
๐ฅ National Scotch Day โ To celebrate the tradition of Scotch whisky, known for its bold flavors, heritage, and iconic distilleries across Scotland.
๐ฎ National Crรจme Brรปlรฉe Day โ A celebration of the rich, custardy dessert topped with a caramelized sugar shell, loved by dessert fans.