In The Lou – Saturday, August 2, 2025
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🌤 Today’s Weather
Sunny. Hazy
High: 79° | Low: 59°
Rain: 1%
Humidity: 44%
Winds: 11 mph
Max UV Index: 9.2 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:03 a.m. | Sunset: 8:10 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🛍️ Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend Draws Shoppers Across State Lines: From Friday through Sunday, Missouri’s annual tax-free weekend allows shoppers to save on clothes, electronics, and school supplies, attracting visitors from neighboring states and giving a boost to the local economy.
🎸 Concert Honors Beloved Fan: El Monstero and Blue Oyster Cult will perform Saturday in tribute to late St. Louis superfan Ralph Morse, raising funds for local animal shelters through a concert aptly named “Bark Side of the Moon.”
🏫 WashU Freezes Merit Raises Amid Budget Strain: Citing structural financial challenges and the endowment excise tax, Washington University will not offer merit-based raises in the 2025–26 fiscal year as part of broader cost-cutting efforts.
🌫️ Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers St. Louis Air Alert: St. Louis remains under an Orange Air Quality Alert due to wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada, with hazy skies and poor visibility expected to improve as winds shift over the weekend.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour – Enterprise Center | 7:00 PM
El Monstero, Blue Oyster Cult – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 7:30 PM
Gimme Gimme Disco – Delmar Hall | 7:30 PM
Josephine & Pagliacci – Union Avenue Opera | 8:00 PM
DL Hughley – City Winery St. Louis | 6:00 PM
Frost Money Presents Kings of Summer 5 – Pop's Nightclub | 7:30 PM
DJ Pretty Dope Mike – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
Straight Tequila Night – The Factory | 7:00 PM (Doors)
Sounds of Summer: Nine Lives (REO Speedwagon Tribute) – Chesterfield Amphitheater | 5:30 PM
Tommy Davidson – Helium Comedy Club | 6:00 PM
Snax: A Vegan Drag Dinner – The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
The Groove Doctors – National Blues Museum | 7:00 PM
Laser Shows: ABBA – St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
Yaaas and Friends – The Improv Shop | 8:00 PM
Fifty Something Shades of Grey – Off Broadway | 8:00 PM (Doors)
Emo Night with Elder Emo’s – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
🎟️ Events
17th Annual World Naked Bike Ride – St. Louis – The Grove | 4:00 PM (Doors)
Diesel Island in the Biergarten – Das Bevo | 7:00 PM (Free)
Tower Grove Farmers' Market – Tower Grove Park | 8:00 AM (Every Sat)
Alton Food Truck Festival – Alton Amphitheater | 4:00 PM
Le Club – The Crack Fox | 9:00 PM (Saturday, Aug 2) (Free)
Gateway to the Stars: Kids Explorer Night – Gateway Arch | 6:00 PM
Karaoke Night at The ‘Punk – Steampunk Brew Works | 8:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.69 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
🪖 1990 – Iraq Invades Kuwait, Sparking Persian Gulf War: Iraqi forces under Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, prompting swift international condemnation and leading to the U.S.-led coalition response that launched the Persian Gulf War.
📚 1924 – James Baldwin Born: Influential American writer James Baldwin, known for his searing works on race, sexuality, and identity in the U.S., was born in Harlem; his legacy endures through works like The Fire Next Time and Go Tell It on the Mountain.
🎬 1932 – Peter O’Toole Born: Irish actor Peter O’Toole, best known for his iconic role in Lawrence of Arabia, was born in Leeds, England; he would go on to earn eight Academy Award nominations throughout his celebrated career.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 2
Foyesade Oluokun (1995) – American football playerknown for leading the NFL in tackles and starring as a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Cecil Cunningham (1888) – Film actress who appeared in dozens of Hollywood films during the 1930s and '40s, often cast in sharp-tongued, comedic roles.
Albert Bloch (1882) – American artist, the only American member of the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, known for his modernist paintings.
Song of the Day
"What's Going On" by James Jamerson
James Jamerson died of complications stemming from cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure and pneumonia in Los Angeles, he was 47 years old. As one of The Funk Brothers he was the uncredited bassist on most of Motown Records' hits in the 1960s and early 1970s including songs by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and The Supremes. He eventually performed on nearly 30 No.1 pop hits.
National Day's - August 2
🏖️ National Sandcastle Day – A day to hit the beach, dig in the sand, and sculpt creative castles and seaside masterpieces with family and friends.
🌻 National Sunflower Day – Celebrates the bright and cheerful sunflower, symbolizing warmth and positivity, with festivals and sunflower field visits nationwide.
🧗 National Summit Day – Encourages people to reach new heights—literally and figuratively—by climbing peaks, setting goals, and celebrating personal achievements.