In The Lou – Friday, August 8, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Plentiful sunshine.
High: 93° | Low: 74°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 51%
Winds: 12 mph
Max UV Index: 8.7 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:09 a.m. | Sunset: 8:03 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚁 Helicopter Crashes into Barge on Mississippi River: A Hughes 369D helicopter struck transmission lines and crashed into a barge near Alton, Ill., Thursday morning, killing a contractor and subcontractor working on power line safety markers. The NTSB is leading the investigation, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.
☀️ Belleville Approves Solar Farm at Historic Cemetery: Belleville will lease part of Mount Hope Cemetery to Shine Development Partners for a downsized solar farm aimed at offsetting upkeep costs, with construction expected to begin in October and last up to two years.
🏛️ Sen. Brian Williams to Challenge for St. Louis County Executive: Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams announced his 2026 Democratic primary bid against embattled incumbent Sam Page, pledging to focus on jobs, education, healthcare, and safer neighborhoods.
🛒 Schnucks to Replace Creve Coeur Store with Larger Location: Schnucks will build a 68,000-square-foot grocery store in the new Olia Village development, replacing its 1967-built Creve Coeur location with expanded options and amenities.
🐕 Man Bitten by Three Dogs in Forest Park, Owner Leaves: Police are seeking the owner of three off-leash dogs that attacked a man Wednesday night in Forest Park, leaving deep wounds before the owner loaded the dogs into his car and drove away.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
TM101 LIVE with Color of Noize Orchestra – Stifel Theatre | 8:00 PM
EQUUS TOUR 2025: Men I Trust with Strongboi – The Pageant | 7:00 PM
The Double Life Tour: Our Last Night – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Any Major Dudes: Steely Dan Tribute – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Voodoo Prince – Atomic by Jamo | 8:00 PM
Open Highway Presents: Red Shahan – The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
Mindclot, Man with Rope 7" Record Release w/ T.U.F.T., Cause of Pain – The Sinkhole | 7:00 PM
Erin Bode in Concert – Power Creative WEvent Space | 6:30 PM (doors)
Inner City Witches, Seville, Toy Husband, 86 Red – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
St. Clair, Marty Ridge, Silver Material, Interpersonal – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (doors)
Benefit for Hellbender Conservation w/ Sticky Bangs, Silly Little Emo Band – The Heavy Anchor | 7:00 PM
🌟 LASER SHOWS: Grateful Dead – St. Louis Science Center | 4:30 PM
🌟 LASER SHOWS: Genesis – St. Louis Science Center | 6:00 PM
🌟 LASER SHOWS: Laser 2010s – St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
The Blue Sparks Live in the Biergarten (FREE) – Das Bevo | 7:00 PM
Tony Rock – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM
White Rose, Hard Handed, Intruded, As Earth Shatters, The Final Pollution – Red Flag | 7:00 PM
House Team Night – The Improv Shop | 8:00 PM
Mississippi Moon – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
Tony Rock – Helium Comedy Club | 9:15 PM
🎟️ Events
Cagematch – The Improv Shop | 10:00 PM
Blues at The Arch Festival – Gateway Arch National Park | 7:00 PM (Through Aug 10)
Storytime In The Gallery – Saint Louis Art Museum | 10:30 AM
Food Truck Friday ft. Cree Rider Band – Tower Grove Park | 4:00 PM
Sunset Sips In Tower Grove Park – Music Stand Pavilion | 4:00 PM (Every Friday)
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.72 at Bradley Fuel & Repair | 14298 Ladue Rd, Chesterfield, MO
📜 This Day in History
🇺🇸 1974 – Nixon Resigns Amid Watergate Scandal: Facing almost certain impeachment for his role in Watergate, U.S. President Richard Nixon announced his resignation, with Vice President Gerald Ford set to assume the presidency the following day.
🔥 2023 – Maui Wildfires Claim 98 Lives: A series of devastating wildfires swept across Maui, Hawaii, destroying communities and becoming one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history.
🎾 1981 – Tennis Legend Roger Federer Born: Swiss player Roger Federer, later regarded as one of the greatest in tennis history with 20 Grand Slam singles titles, was born in Basel, Switzerland.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 8
Henry Otto (1877) – American silent film actor and director from St. Louis, remembered for his work in early Hollywood cinema, including directing and appearing in numerous dramas during the 1910s and 1920s.
Norma Graham (1944) – St. Louis–born figure noted for her contributions to local arts and culture, with a career that reflected dedication to community engagement and creative expression.
Sara Teasdale (1884) – Pulitzer Prize–winning poet from St. Louis whose lyrical and romantic verse, including the celebrated collection Love Songs, made her one of the most beloved American poets of the early 20th century.
Song of the Day
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2
In 1987, U2 scored their second US No.1 single from their Joshua Tree album with 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'. The song received two nominations for the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988, for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
National Day's - August 8
🏓 National Pickleball Day – This day honors the fast-growing paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, bringing communities together on courts.
🍔 National Whataburger Day – This day pays tribute to the Texas-based burger chain known for its fast food meals and loyal fanbase.
🌌 Global Sleep Under the Stars Night – This event encourages people worldwide to experience the beauty of the night sky by camping out under the stars.