In The Lou – Thursday, August 21, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Partly cloudy skies.
High: 80° | Low: 66°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 64%
Winds: 10 mph
Max UV Index: 9.1 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:20 a.m. | Sunset: 7:46 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚾ Marlins Top Cards: Sandy Alcántara struck out nine over seven innings and rookie Máximo Acosta hit his first career homer as the Marlins beat the Cardinals 6-2 in Miami, avoiding a series sweep.
🌮 Session Taco Reopens: Session Taco is celebrating its Central West End reopening Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring a larger dining room, outdoor patio, and a new name after a trademark dispute.
🚔 Police Seek Hit-and-Run Suspect: St. Louis police are searching for 37-year-old Banditoe Farmer, accused of fatally striking 20-year-old Tori Dunn with his car in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood before fleeing on foot.
👶 Surprise Home Birth: De Soto police officers Craig Burch and Jacob Schurman helped deliver baby Willow Skye Dobbs in her mother’s bathroom, arriving just six minutes before the ambulance and fire department.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Goo Goo Dolls – Saint Louis Music Park | 7:30 PM
Emily Wallace (Free w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 5:30 PM
Andretti (Free w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
Poetry vs. Hip Hop (10-Year Anniversary) – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
JP Harris – The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
A Celebration of Life for Ralph P. Morse, Jr. – Delmar Hall | 6:00 PM
Trae Crowder – Helium Comedy Club | 7:15 PM
Rabid Wreck, Stinkbomb, Vallencourt – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
Smile Empty Soul – Pop’s Nightclub | 7:00 PM
Henry Morris – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (doors)
Coatie Pop w/ Summore, Sharperheart – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
Roman Wells II Quartet – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Josiah Joyce & Drew Weiss – Evangeline’s Bistro | 7:00 PM
Soundhaus – Red Flag | 7:00 PM
The Kilkennys – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Events
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market – Rockwell Beer Garden | 4:00 PM (Every Thu)
U City Farmers Market in The Park – Heman Park | 4:00 PM (Every Thu)
Downtown Summer Nights – Kiener Plaza | 5:00 PM (Free, Every Thu)
Thirsty Thursday: Tropical Delights – Das Bevo | 5:00 PM
Jersey Boys (Through Aug. 24) – The Muny | 7:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 4:00 PM (Every Thu)
Joint Effort: Dinner & Cannabis Comedy Fundraiser – The Church at SWADE | 6:00 PM
Karaoke – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.69 at BP | 4685 Gravois Rd, House Springs, MO
📜 This Day in History
1911 – Mona Lisa Stolen: Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting was taken from the Louvre by three Italian handymen; recovered in 1913, the theft helped cement its status as one of the world’s most iconic artworks.
1959 – Hawaii Becomes 50th State: Hawaii officially joined the United States as its 50th state, expanding the nation’s reach into the Pacific.
1831 – Nat Turner’s Rebellion: Enslaved preacher Nat Turner led a violent uprising in Virginia, killing at least 55 people before being suppressed by militia forces; it remains the only sustained slave rebellion in U.S. history.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 21
Cleo King (1962) – Actress known for her roles in Mike & Molly, Deadwood, and numerous film and television appearances.
Greg Cromer (1971) – Actor from St. Louis, recognized for his work in sitcoms including Community and Better Things.
Leonor Sullivan (1902) – Politician and the first woman from Missouri elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1953 to 1977.
Song of the Day
"Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones
A dark, powerful track from 1969, “Gimme Shelter” channels the chaos of its era with urgent guitar riffs and unforgettable vocals.
National Day's - August 21
🍨 National Spumoni Day – A sweet celebration of the classic Italian dessert made with layers of ice cream, fruit, and nuts.
👵 National Senior Citizens Day – Honors the wisdom, contributions, and achievements of older generations across the country.
🍺 National Hazy IPA Day – Raises a glass to the juicy, unfiltered beer style that’s become a favorite among craft beer lovers.