In The Lou – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Mostly sunny early then increasing cloudiness this afternoon.
High: 82° | Low: 59°
Rain: 3%
Humidity: 44%
Winds: 10 mph
Max UV Index: 5.9 (moderate)
Sunrise: 6:29 a.m. | Sunset: 7:31 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🛒 Schnucks Locks Up Essentials: Some Schnucks locations in St. Louis are now keeping everyday items like deodorant and detergent in glass cases to combat retail theft, a move the chain says helps reduce crime and keep prices down.
⚾ Cards Top Reds 4-2: Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés homered as the Cardinals beat Cincinnati for their third straight win; rookie Michael McGreevy allowed just one run over six innings.
🚨 Man Shot in North County: A man was critically injured Saturday in a shooting near Prigge Road in north St. Louis County following an altercation; police have not released suspect details.
🙏 Missing Man Found Alive: After a week-long search, 68-year-old Bill Crispin was found alive but dehydrated in a Fairview Heights field Saturday morning; family and officials credit volunteers and first responders for the rescue.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Aries Spears – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM
Lloyd Cole: One Man Show – City Winery St. Louis | 7:00 PM
KSHE 95’s Rock & Roll Fantasy: Celebration Day, The Hard Promises, Breakfast In America – Saint Louis Music Park | 7:00 PM
Peace In The Park – Atomic by Jamo | 6:00 PM
Precious Little Life, Dumpcake, Hank, Buy Her Candy – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM
Max’s Mega Movie Night: The Warriors (Director’s Cut) – The Golden Record | 8:00 PM
Voodoo Blues – 1860 Saloon | 2:00 PM
Tyler King Band – 1860 Saloon | 8:00 PM
Furnace Floor w/ Atrophic, Path of Might – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
Hubb & The Heavy Hearts – Tin Roof | 12:00 PM
Jazz Brunch w/ Sarah Jane & The Blue Notes – Evangeline’s Bistro | 11:00 AM
Live Music: Sarah Hoth Returns – Wente’s | 2:00 PM
🎟️ Events
Gateway Cup: Giro Della Montagna – The Hill | 8:00 AM
Labor Day Weekend Japanese Festival – Missouri Botanical Garden | 9:00 AM (Through Sept. 1)
St. Nicholas Greek Festival – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (CWE) | 11:00 AM (Through Sept. 1)
Cherokee Beach: Last Hurrah – Cherokee Beach | 12:00 PM (Through Aug. 31)
Queeny Art Fair – Greensfelder Rec Complex, Queeny Park | 7:00 PM (Through Aug. 31)
Tower Grove Farmers Market – The Boulevard | 9:00 AM (Every Sun)
Fuddle Duddle Huddle – Old Bakery Beer Company | 9:00 AM
Munchie Market 2025 – The Little Bevo | 1:00 PM
Groove & Spin Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 6:30 PM
Labor Day Party – The Halfway Haus | 7:00 PM
The Watermelon Woman – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 3:00 PM (Free)
⚾ Sports
Gateway Cup: Giro Della Montagna (Pro Bicycle Race) – The Hill | 8:00 AM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.61 at Sam's Club | 13455 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO
📜 This Day in History
1992 – Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Independence: Both nations declared independence from the Soviet Union as the USSR continued to dissolve.
1988 – Jack the Ripper’s First Victim: The mutilated body of Mary Ann Nichols was discovered in London’s East End, believed to be the first victim of the infamous serial killer.
1864 – Confederate Evacuation of Atlanta: During the American Civil War, Confederate forces abandoned Atlanta shortly before Union troops under William Tecumseh Sherman occupied the city.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 31
Ember Moon (1988) – Professional wrestler, known for her career in WWE where she showcased high-flying and powerful in-ring performances.
Christian Kirksey (1992) – Football player from St. Louis, recognized as a linebacker in the NFL with multiple teams during his career.
Chris Koster (1964) – Lawyer and politician who served as Missouri’s Attorney General and was active in statewide politics.
Song of the Day
"Burn" by Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding married art dealer Caspar Jopling at York Minster Cathedral, England, in a wedding attended by Katy Perry and her boyfriend Orlando Bloom, Tracey Emin, Sienna Miller, James Blunt, Princess Eugenie, and Sarah, Duchess of York.
🥾 NATIONAL TRAIL MIX DAY | August 31
A day to celebrate the classic outdoor snack that combines nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, and more—perfect for hikes, road trips, and adventures.