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In The Lou – Thursday, August 7, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny.
High: 94° | Low: 73°
Rain: 15%
Humidity: 51%
Winds: 9 mph
Max UV Index: 8.6 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:08 a.m. | Sunset: 8:04 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🧠 Dreamscape VR Transforms Learning at St. Charles CC: St. Charles Community College becomes the first in the Midwest to launch Dreamscape Learn, a Spielberg-backed virtual reality program where biology students solve problems in immersive digital worlds like an Alien Zoo.
🌡️ St. Louis Logs One of Most Humid Julys on Record: With dew points regularly above 70° and a 9-day heat index streak topping 100°, July 2025 ranked among the top 10 most humid months in local history, fueled by wet crops and persistent southern winds.
🎨 Missouri Philanthropist Jane Pitt Dies at 84: Jane Pitt, mother of actor Brad Pitt, passed away in Springfield remembered for her decades as an educator, artist, and community volunteer whose deep faith and compassion touched generations.
⚾ Cards Stun Dodgers Behind Walker, Nootbaar Rally: Despite Shohei Ohtani’s 1,000th career hit and dominant pitching, the Cardinals scored late to top the Dodgers 5–3, thanks to Jordan Walker’s clutch RBI and a go-ahead error in the eighth inning.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Elle Varner – City Winery St. Louis | 6:00 PM
Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors – Chesterfield Amphitheater | 5:00 PM (doors)
K. Michelle – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Jakob Baxter Trio (FREE w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 5:30 PM
Red & Black Brass Band – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Ben Quad with Riley! – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM
Iced Wrist w/ God Talk KC, Luca, Maladjust, Ate Up – The Sinkhole | 7:00 PM
Tiffany Ann, Alex Joseph, Veronica Vice (FREE) – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Penelope Road – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
CHRISTOPHER MORSE (Boulder, CO) – Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 7:00 PM
Joe Fenti – Helium Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
Keith Conway and his Motown Band – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Events
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market – Rockwell Beer Garden | 4:00 PM (Every Thursday)
U City Farmers Market in The Park – Heman Park | 4:00 PM (Every Thursday)
Downtown Summer Nights (FREE) – Kiener Plaza Downtown | 5:00 PM (Every Thursday)
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 4:00 PM (Every Thursday)
Blues at The Arch Festival – Gateway Arch National Park | 7:00 PM (Through Aug 10)
10th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis – The Grandel | 7:00 PM
Targets (Presented by Dark Dream Cinema) – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 7:00 PM
Harry Potter Trivia – Das Bevo | 7:00 PM
Platypus Comedy Open Mic – Platypus | 9:30 PM (Every Thursday)
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.69 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO (Updated: 5:00 AM)
📜 This Day in History
⚔️ 1942 – Battle of Guadalcanal Begins: U.S. Marines launched the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific by seizing a Japanese airfield on Guadalcanal, sparking a brutal six-month battle that marked a turning point in World War II.
🎪 1974 – High-Wire Daredevil Walks Between Twin Towers: French aerialist Philippe Petit stunned New York City by walking a tightrope between the newly completed World Trade Center towers, 1,350 feet above the ground, in an illegal but legendary stunt.
🧪 1978 – Love Canal Declared Federal Health Emergency: President Jimmy Carter declared a state of emergency in the Love Canal neighborhood of Niagara Falls, New York, after toxic chemical leaks caused widespread illness, one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 7
David Rasche (1944) – Versatile American actor best known for his role as the satirical detective in the TV series Sledge Hammer!, with a career spanning film, television, and stage performances.
Howard Richards (1959) – Former NFL offensive tackle and University of Missouri standout who later served in public service and as a football analyst, representing both athletic excellence and civic leadership.
Song of the Day
"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
On this day in 2024, Sabrina Carpenter achieved her first-ever Spotify ‘Billions Club' entry after her single 'Espresso' crossed the 1 billion stream threshold. It has since doubled that number, amassing over 2 billion streams to date.
National Day's - August 7
🍺 National IPA Day – Celebrated on the first Thursday in August, this day raises a glass to India Pale Ale and the craft brewers who make it, perfect for toasting with friends and sampling bold, hoppy flavors.
🎖️ Purple Heart Day – Honoring the brave U.S. service members wounded or killed in combat, this day recognizes the sacrifices across generations.