In The Lou – Sunday, August 3, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Mostly sunny.
High: 82° | Low: 65°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 48%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 8.4 (high)
Sunrise: 6:04 a.m. | Sunset: 8:09 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚾ Winn, Pagés Power Comeback Win in San Diego: Masyn Winn’s clutch two-run double and Pedro Pagés’ three-run homer fueled the Cardinals’ 8–5 comeback win over the Padres, snapping San Diego’s six-game streak and ending a four-game skid for St. Louis.
🛣️ Motorcycle Crash Slows I-170 Traffic in St. John: A motorcycle crash near St. Charles Rock Road is causing traffic delays along southbound I-170 Saturday afternoon, with lanes reduced as crews investigate.
🏁 NASCAR Ride & School Supply Giveaway Returns: North St. Louis hosted its seventh annual NASCAR ride and back-to-school event, offering free backpacks, laptops, and scholarships alongside a car and bike show at O’Fallon Park YMCA.
🏫 WashU Freezes Merit Raises Amid Budget Strain: Facing ongoing structural budget issues and federal funding challenges, Washington University announced it will not award merit-based raises for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
🥇Missouri Mom Crowned World Horseshoe Champion: Jennifer Gegg, a 46-year-old from Missouri, claimed the title of world’s best horseshoe pitcher, turning a backyard hobby into a therapeutic passion and inspiring others with her journey from injury to world champion.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Semisonic, Sixpence None the Richer – The Factory | 6:30 PM (Doors)
DL Hughley – City Winery St. Louis | 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM
The Cookout – Atomic by Jamo | 5:00 PM
Soulful Sunday: Love Jones The Band – National Blues Museum | 5:30 PM
Erin Kinsey with Kaleb Sanders – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM
Erin Kinsey – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (Doors)
Tommy Davidson – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM
Brave New World EP Release w/ 1781, Atlas on Fire, Crash Planet – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
Jazz Brunch with Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes – Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 11:00 AM
Hubb & The Heavy Hearts – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 12:00 PM
Live Music: Sarah Hoth – Pete’s Hard Stop | 2:00 PM
🎟️ Events
Tower Grove Farmers Market – Tower Grove Park | Morning (Every Saturday)
The Boulevard Farmers Market – The Boulevard | 9:00 AM
Yoga and Mimosas – Friendship Brewing Company | 10:00 AM
Family Hours – Up-Down STL | 10:00 AM
Sneaker Emporium – The Hawthorn | 2:00 PM (Doors)
David Giuntoli – Blue Strawberry | 6:00 PM
Laser Shows: U2 – St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.69 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
🌊 1492 – Columbus Sets Sail on First Voyage: Hoping to find a westward route to India, Christopher Columbus departed Palos, Spain, with the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María, beginning his first transatlantic journey that would reshape world history.
🤸♀️ 1984 – Mary Lou Retton Wins Olympic Gold: At the Los Angeles Olympics, American gymnast Mary Lou Retton became the first U.S. woman to win the individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics, captivating the nation with her performance.
⚾ 1921 – Black Sox Banned from Baseball: A day after being acquitted due to missing evidence, eight Chicago White Sox players were permanently banned from Major League Baseball for their role in fixing the 1919 World Series.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 3
Lance Robertson (1969) – American DJ and television personality best known as “DJ Lance Rock” from the hit children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba!, beloved for his energetic performances and colorful style.
Greg Osby (1960) – Influential American jazz saxophonist and composer from St. Louis, known for his innovative approach to improvisation and collaborations with top artists in contemporary jazz.
Joe Sprinz (1902) – American baseball player and catcher best remembered for holding the unofficial record for the highest pop-up catch, allegedly dropped from a blimp, during a 1939 stunt that broke several of his teeth.
Song of the Day
"Move Along" by The All-American Rejects
Written by Nick Wheeler and Tyson Ritter as an uplifting anthem about perseverance and self-belief, especially during tough times. Inspired by their own struggles while trying to create a second album, the song emerged during a creative low point, but ultimately became one of their biggest hits, along with "It Ends Tonight."
National Day's - August 3
👯♀️ National Sisters Day – This day honors the unique bond between sisters, whether by blood or by choice, with love, appreciation, and quality time together.
🌰 National Grab Some Nuts Day – A celebration of all things nutty, encouraging people to enjoy their favorite crunchy snacks, from almonds to cashews.
🍑 National Georgia Day – Recognizes Georgia as the fourth state to join the Union, celebrating its rich heritage, Southern charm, and cultural contributions.