In The Lou – Friday, August 22, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Sun and clouds mixed.
High: 82° | Low: 66°
Rain: 1%
Humidity: 60%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 8.9 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:21 a.m. | Sunset: 7:45 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚨 SLU Hospital Case: Two suspects, Terrence Clark and Billie Claeys, have been charged after allegedly abandoning a deceased man’s body outside SLU Hospital and stealing his car and phone.
📚 Rockwood Back to School: Nearly 19,000 students returned to class this week in the Rockwood School District, which kicked off the year with a new five-year strategic plan and welcomed 110 new teachers.
🐕 Honoring Odin: One year after K-9 Odin was killed in the line of duty, the Alton Police Department is honoring his sacrifice while welcoming a new police dog, Riggs, to continue the program.
🇺🇸 Vietnam Reunion: Two Vietnam War helicopter pilots reunited in St. Louis for the first time in 54 years after one saved the other’s life in combat.
🔥 Belleville Farewell: Stephanie Mills, Belleville’s first female fire chief, retired after 25 years of service, leaving behind what colleagues called the “template” of a firefighter.
🏗️ St. Charles Ban: The St. Charles City Council is considering a one-year ban on new data center construction applications after residents voiced widespread opposition to a controversial proposal.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Todd Rundgren – The Pageant | 8:00 PM
The Brotherhood of Rock Tour: Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 6:45 PM
Salome – Union Avenue Opera | 8:00 PM
Deana Carter – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
Crude Boys SoundSystem (Free w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
The PC Band – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Vince Neil – River City Casino & Hotel Event Center | 8:00 PM
Trae Crowder – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM / 9:15 PM
Goo Man, Post Office Winter, Deerest Friends, Marble Teeth – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
Ambrosia Parsley (Free) – Das Bevo Biergarten | 7:00 PM
Howlin’ Friday: Devin C. Williams – National Blues Museum | 7:00 PM
Names Without Numbers, Sideways, Weep Healer, I Like Snaps – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
The Neal Sugar Caine Trio – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Brawsh w/ Howdyfuckers, Olli Sure – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
Dayglo Abortions – Red Flag | 7:00 PM
Cody Clark – Tin Roof | 9:00 PM
Justin Whitehead – Helium Comedy Club | 9:30 PM
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Season 666 Tour – Delmar Hall | 7:00 PM
Backwater Stompers – Evangeline’s Bistro | 7:00 PM
James Ibur & Co. – Power Creative WE Event Space | 7:00 PM (doors)
Gadan – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
The Midwestern Harvesters – The Focal Point | 8:00 PM
No Diggity – Westport Social | 8:30 PM
DJ Deks – Tin Roof | 10:00 PM
🎟️ Events
Jersey Boys (Through Aug. 24) – The Muny | 7:00 PM
Sunset Sips – Tower Grove Park Music Stand Pavilion | 4:00 PM (Every Fri)
We Call It Jazz: A Journey to The Heart of New Orleans – Casa Loma Ballroom | 5:30 PM
Night at the Zoo – St. Louis Zoo | 6:00 PM
House Team Night – The Improv Shop | 8:00 PM
Cagematch – The Improv Shop | 10:00 PM
Clerks: The Animated Series Happy Hour (All 6 Episodes + Drink Specials) – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 4:30 PM
Lana’s Last Hurrah: A Whodunnit Burlesque Show (Free) – The Boom Boom Room | 5:00 PM
Wildflower Concert Series (Free) – Shaw Nature Reserve | 5:00 PM
Summer Nights (Live Band + Drone Show) – Grant’s Farm | 5:00 PM
CWE Summer Music Series – Central West End | 6:00 PM
Austen’s Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice – Kirkwood Performing Arts Center | 7:00 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.58 at Sam's Club | 13455 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO
📜 This Day in History
1485 – Battle of Bosworth Field: Henry Tudor defeated King Richard III, ending the Wars of the Roses and beginning the Tudor dynasty in England.
1989 – Nolan Ryan’s 5,000th Strikeout: Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan became the first in MLB history to reach 5,000 strikeouts, finishing his career with a record 5,714.
1904 – Deng Xiaoping Born: Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, who later guided China’s shift toward market reforms, was born in Sichuan Province.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 22
Bob Keely (1909) – Baseball player and coach who spent time in the major leagues as a catcher before transitioning into coaching.
Beulah Bettersworth (1894) – Painter remembered for her artistic contributions in the early 20th century.
Ollie Kraehe (1898) – Football player who competed in the early years of professional football.
Song of the Day
"In Da Club" by 50 Cent
On this day in 2005, 50 Cent was suing a US car dealer for allegedly using his name in an advert without permission. Describing himself in the legal action as a "hugely successful" artist "known for his good looks, 'gangsta' image and hard knocks success story". The rapper was seeking more than $1m (£555,150) from Gary Barbera Enterprises for a Dodge Magnum advert with the line "Just Like 50 Says" alongside a photo of him.
National Day's - August 22
🩺 National Surgical Oncologist Day – Recognizes the lifesaving work of surgical oncologists in treating and supporting patients with cancer.
🦷 National Tooth Fairy Day – Honors the beloved childhood tradition of the Tooth Fairy’s visit.