In The Lou – Thursday, July 31, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
High: 78° | Low: 64°
Rain: 24%
Humidity: 84%
Winds: 12 mph
Max UV Index: 9.6 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:02 a.m. | Sunset: 8:12 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚾ Cardinals Deal Helsley, Matz Ahead of Deadline: The Cardinals traded closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets for three prospects and sent lefty Steven Matz to the Red Sox for first baseman Blaze Jordan, as both pitchers neared free agency.
🐾 Over 150 Dogs Rescued from Hoarder’s Home: More than 150 neglected dogs were rescued from a Christian County home in the Humane Society of Missouri’s largest dog rescue in a decade, with many suffering from malnourishment and severe skin issues.
⚖️ St. Louis County Exec Indicted on Election, Theft Charges: County Executive Sam Page was indicted for alleged misuse of public funds tied to an anti-Prop B flyer and two counts of stealing over $25,000, prompting calls for accountability from state leaders.
⚾ Quantrill, Marlins Blank Cards 2-0: Jesús Sánchez launched a two-run homer and Cal Quantrill tossed five shutout innings as the Marlins shut out the Cardinals, who went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Girl In a Coma – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (Doors)
Luke Bryan: Country Song Came On Tour – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 7:00 PM
Justin Rose, The Green Thumbs – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
Michael B. Whit – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Love Bank Summer Concert Series ft. Ish Ensemble (Free) – Love Bank Park | 6:00 PM
Harry Potter Movie Nights: The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 – Das Bevo | 7:00 PM
Charlie Winfrey and Friends – Munzer Brothers Art Foundation | 8:00 PM
Friends Summer '25: Harbour – Delmar Hall | 7:00 PM
Black Flak and The Nightmare Fighters, Augmented Hearts (Free) – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
The Merry-Go-Round – The Improv Shop | 9:30 PM
Teams Level 1 Student Showcase + Menagerie – The Improv Shop | 7:00 PM
Chris Porter – Helium Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
The Tour of 1981 Revisited – Pop's Nightclub | 7:00 PM
Haley Driver: Reverie In Blue – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Screaming Orphans – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Soul Machine by 18 and Counting – Tim's Chrome Bar | 7:00 PM
Cup Night Thursdays – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 9:00 PM
🎟️ Events
The Deal (Free w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 5:30 PM
Gateway City Roast League – The Platypus | 8:30 PM
Rooftop Yoga Series – Bud Deck at Budweiser Brew House | 6:30 PM
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market (Every Thu) – Rockwell Beer Garden | 4:00 PM
U City Farmers Market in The Park (Free, Every Thu) – Heman Park | 4:00 PM
Downtown Summer Nights (Free) – Kiener Plaza Downtown | 5:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock (Every Thu) – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 4:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at Mobil | 620 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
🚗 1971 – Lunar Rover First Used on the Moon: Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin drove the battery-powered Lunar Roving Vehicle across the Hadley-Apennine region, marking the first time a vehicle was used to explore the Moon’s surface.
📚 1965 – J.K. Rowling Born: The British author of the wildly successful Harry Potter series was born in Gloucestershire, England, eventually becoming one of the most influential figures in modern literature.
🏊 2012 – Michael Phelps Makes Olympic History: At the London Summer Olympics, Phelps secured his 19th career medal, surpassing the record for most Olympic medals ever, by anchoring the U.S. team to gold in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 31
Faye Kellerman (1952) – Bestselling novelist known for her mystery and crime series featuring detective Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus.
Robert L. Simpson (1910) – Acclaimed film editor who worked on numerous Hollywood classics over five decades, including Laura (1944).
Harry Tate (1886) – Early American soccer player who helped lay the groundwork for the sport’s development in the Midwest.
Song of the Day
"Hey Jude" by The Beatles
On July 31, 1968: Working at Trident studios in London, England, (with its 8-track equipment, EMI was still using 4-track recorders), The Beatles recorded four takes of a new Paul McCartney song ‘Hey Jude’.
National Day's - July 31
🧑💼 National Intern Day – Celebrates the "hard work" and fresh perspectives interns bring to workplaces across the country. Even the one who brings you this newsletter every morning.
🥑 National Avocado Day – Honors the nutrient-rich fruit beloved for its versatility, used in everything from guacamole to smoothies.
🌭 National Chili Dog Day – A tribute to the iconic American comfort food, whether smothered in chili, topped with relish, or chopped into bite-sized pieces like you're seven years old.