In The Lou – Friday, September 5, 2025

Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today. 

🌤 Today’s Weather

Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower.

High: 74° | Low: 55°

Rain: 15%

Humidity: 43%

Winds: 11 mph

Max UV Index: 5.7 (moderate)

Sunrise: 6:34 a.m. | Sunset: 7:23 p.m.

🗞️ Lou News

🍽️ Restaurant Raids & Indictments: Federal agents shut down Golden Apple Buffet in St. Peters after indicting two men accused of harboring undocumented migrants; dozens of workers were detained from nearby homes.

🎶 Symphony Secures New Deal: The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra reached a four-year contract with its musicians, guaranteeing raises, improved conditions, and paving the way for its 146th season at the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center.

🔪 Chesterfield Hotel Stabbing: A Homewood Suites employee was arrested after stabbing his manager and a coworker; both victims were hospitalized and the suspect faces assault and weapons charges.

🦎 First Interactive Reptile Zoo: The Reptile Room STL opened in Manchester, offering visitors a hands-on experience with reptiles, tarantulas, turtles, and exotic bugs in a first-of-its-kind attraction.

🏚️ Clinton-Peabody Demolition: Crews began tearing down the historic Clinton-Peabody Apartments, with plans to replace the 1942 public housing complex with 350 modern mixed-income units and community spaces.

Weekly Construction Report

🎶 Live Music & Performances

City Nights: Oktoberfest – City Museum | 7:00 PM

Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX – The Dome at America’s Center | 7:00 PM

Shrek Rave – Delmar Hall | 9:00 PM

Ruthie Foster – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM

One Too Many A Cappella – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM

John Mark McMillan + Citizens – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM

Fister “Graceless Record Release Show” – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM

Black Magic: The Santana Experience – Atomic by Jamo | 8:00 PM

Howlin’ Friday: Joe Metzka Band – National Blues Museum | 7:00 PM

The Barrelhouse Sinners – Das Bevo Biergarten | 7:00 PM

Lo Stone, Surtsey, Andrew Dahle – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM

Cagematch – The Improv Shop | 10:00 PM

Revival (Tribute to Zach Bryan) – Pop’s Nightclub | 7:00 PM

Andrew Binder Jazz Trio – Evangeline’s Bistro | 7:00 PM

Accordion Virtuoso Sergey Tsukhai – The Focal Point | 8:00 PM

Just In Time – Westport Social | 8:30 PM

Keegan Jacko – Tin Roof | 9:00 PM

CWE Summer Music Series – Central West End | 6:00 PM

DC Curry – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM

The Cottage – Repertory Theater St. Louis | 7:00 PM

DISCO SH!T w/ DJ Makossa – Tim’s Chrome Bar | 9:00 PM

🎟️ Events

Schlafly Beer’s Art Outside – Schlafly Bottleworks | 11:00 AM (Through Sep 7)

Slam Cinema: Duel – Saint Louis Art Museum | 6:30 PM

Yoga in the Garden w/ Nico Marie – Saint Louis Art Museum | 8:00 AM

Planetarium Star Party – St. Louis Science Center | 6:30 PM

Saint Louis Art Fair – Downtown Clayton | 10:00 AM (Through Sep 7)

Confluence Music Festival & NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs – WWT Raceway | 2:00 PM (Through Sep 7)

New to St. Louis: STL 101 – Missouri History Museum | 1:00 PM

Sunset Sips – Tower Grove Park Pavilion | 4:00 PM (Every Fri, Free)

HALO LAN Party – Moshmellow | 7:00 PM

Future Focus by TEDxStLouis Women – Touhill PAC | 3:00 PM

The Singo Experience: Ultimate Music Bingo Party – Red Flag | 6:15 PM

⚾️Sports

St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants – Busch Stadium | 6:15 PM & 7:15 PM

⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City

$2.62 at ZX | 2854 US-67, Festus, MO 

📜 This Day in History

1929 – Bob Newhart Born: American actor and comedian Bob Newhart was born in Oak Park, Illinois; he became known for his deadpan delivery and long-running sitcoms, cementing his place as a television legend.

1972 – Munich Olympics Massacre: Palestinian terrorists attacked the Olympic Village in Munich, taking hostages and killing 11 members of the Israeli team during the Summer Games.

1997 – Mother Teresa Dies: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa, revered for her charitable work with the poor in India, died in Calcutta (Kolkata) at the age of 87.

🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – September 5

Edward J. O’Hare (1893) – Lawyer known for his work in corporate law and his ties to the city’s early 20th-century legal community.

John Danforth (1936) – Politician from St. Louis who served as a U.S. Senator and later as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Brandon Joyce (1984) – Professional football player who competed in both the NFL and Canadian Football League.

Song of the Day

"Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys

On this day in 2006, Arctic Monkeys won this year's UK Mercury Prize for their album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.' The Sheffield-based bands album became the fastest-selling debut in chart history after shifting more than 360,000 copies in its first week of release in Feb 2006.

🍕 NATIONAL CHEESE PIZZA DAY | September 5

A celebration of one of America’s favorite comfort foods, this day honors the classic simplicity of cheese pizza. Gather friends, order a pie, or bake your own to enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness.