In The Lou – Sunday, September 7, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Abundant sunshine.
High: 73° | Low: 47°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 31%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 7.1 (high)
Sunrise: 6:36 a.m. | Sunset: 7:21 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚾ Jordan Walker Walkoff: Jordan Walker’s two-run double capped a three-run ninth inning as the Cardinals stunned the Giants 3-2, spoiling Justin Verlander’s milestone night in St. Louis.
💰 Powerball Jackpot: Two winning tickets—one in Missouri and one in Texas—will split a record $1.8 billion Powerball prize, the second-largest in U.S. history.
🏛️ Tishaura Jones Fellowship: Former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has been named the inaugural fellow of WashU’s new residency program, starting in Spring 2026.
🤝 Salvation Army Cleanup: Volunteers rallied to repair the East St. Louis Salvation Army after 13 break-ins forced its food pantry to close.
🚨 Walnut Park Homicide: Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Saturday evening in North St. Louis’ Walnut Park East neighborhood.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Uncle Charlie's R & B Cookout ft. Charlie Wilson, Babyface – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | 6:15 PM
Yacht Rock Forever Tour ft. Yacht Rock Revue – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
Two Pedros Yacht Rock Brunch – City Winery St. Louis | 12:00 PM
The Eras Drag Brunch – Tropical Liqueurs | 1:00 PM
The Red Clay Strays – Saint Louis Music Park | 7:00 PM
Mr. Wood is Dead: 10 Year Anniversary Tour ft. Will Wood with Fish in a Birdcage – The Pageant | 7:00 PM
When We Evolve Tour ft. AJ McQueen & Ariel J. – Delmar Hall | 7:00 PM
HOT SWING BRUNCH ft. Miss Jubilee & the Yas Yas Boys – Evangeline's Bistro | 11:00 AM
Dark Surface – Red Flag | 7:00 PM
Live Music: Sarah Hoth – Pete’s Hard Stop | 2:00 PM
S.I.N. – Tin Roof | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Events
First Sunday Fest ft. Atomic by Jamo – 2:00 PM
Schlafly Beer’s Art Outside – Schlafly Bottleworks | 11:00 AM (Through Sep 7)
FREE 4 ALL STL – Grand Center | 6:00 PM (Through Sep 7)
2025 Saint Louis Art Fair – Downtown Clayton | 10:00 AM (Through Sep 7)
Confluence Music Festival & NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs – World Wide Technology Raceway | 2:00 PM (Through Sep 7)
Tower Grove Farmers Market / The Boulevard Farmers Market – The Boulevard | 9:00 AM (Every Sunday)
Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas, & Mister Black Cat – Das Bevo | 10:10 AM
Yoga and Mimosas – Friendship Brewing Company | 10:00 AM
Brunch Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 11:30 AM
The Cottage – Repertory Theater St. Louis | 2:00 PM
Helium Presents: DC Curry – Helium Comedy Club | 6:00 PM
⚾ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants – Busch Stadium | 1:15 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.85 at Phillips 66 | 1501 Commercial Blvd, Herculaneum, MO
📜 This Day in History
1191 – Battle of Arsūf: On this day, Saladin’s Muslim army attacked Richard I’s Crusaders; though Richard counterattacked successfully, the march to Jerusalem was delayed.
1533 – Elizabeth I Born: Elizabeth I, who became queen of England (1558–1603) and oversaw a golden age of English culture and expansion, was born in Greenwich.
1996 – Tupac Shakur Shot: American rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, a leading figure in 1990s gangsta rap, was shot in Las Vegas; he died six days later.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – September 7
Rex Sinquefield (1944) – American businessman and political activist from St. Louis, noted for his influence in finance and Missouri politics.
Olly Wilson (1937) – American composer from St. Louis recognized for blending classical traditions with African and electronic music.
Barry Siegel (1949) – Pulitzer Prize–winning American journalist from St. Louis known for his work in narrative nonfiction.
Song of the Day
"Numb" by Linkin Park
On this day in 2024, Linkin Park announced a new singer, Emily Armstrong, would be joining them for their new album and tour. The group's former lead singer, Chester Bennington, took his own life in 2017. The band announced their new line-up ahead of the launch of their forthcoming album From Zero and a new world tour.
🍺 NATIONAL BEER LOVER'S DAY | September 7
Raise a glass to your favorite brew—NATIONAL BEER LOVER'S DAY celebrates the world’s oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage. From lagers to stouts, it’s the perfect day to enjoy a pint and toast to beer’s rich history and global culture.