The Lou: July 17th

What’s Happenin’ in St. Louis 👀

Thursday, July 17th

• Teas & Tours: Grab your ticket for this cultured afternoon tea service which will also include an enlightening tour, and narration through wisdom and African art. Event takes place from 11am-2pm 🫖 

• Nature Night Noises by Open Space STL: Take a peaceful walk in nature at Gravois Creek Conservation to experience the sights and sounds of insects, frogs, birds, and lively nature & wildlife. Event starts at 6pm 🌌

• Festivals of Italy - Umbria Region: Come out to Eleven Eleven Mississippi for la dolce vita with a three course meal transporting you to the enchanting flavors of Italy. Dinner goes from 4-10pm 🇮🇹 

• Strung Out by Off Broadway Music Venue: Reserve your tickets and come out to Off Broadway to hear “Strung Out,” which is celebrating its 35th year! The music vibes are guitar riffs, melody, and powerful drum beats! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm 🎼 🎸 

• July Jamboree at Wehner Park: Come out to Shrewsbury Park for a pizza and water social with your neighbors and friends! Jamboree runs from 6-8pm 🍕 

• Thursday Night Art Party at Tim’s Chrome Bar For $10, you can come out to Tim’s Chrome Bar for bff bracelet making, pet rocks, bonsai, and fun DJ vibes! Art party goes from 5-9pm 🎨 🪨 🪴 

Friday, July 18th

• Christmas in July at Summer Night’s at Grant’s Farm: For a festive nod to Christmas, you can hear joyful tunes while enjoying the glorious views of Grant’s farm. Goes from 5-10pm 🎅🎄 

• Curious and Curiouser - An Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Release Party: Don’t be late to this premier pinball event party! The first of its kind, a woman’s only pinball event featuring wonderland pizza, mad hatter prizes, a spot of tea 🫖! Costumes are optional and event begins 7pm 🎩 🐇 🌹♠️

• City Wide Artist Series Meet & Greet: Come out to 4Hands to socialize with local artists, have some tasty bites, and flavorful beverages. Meet & greet starts at 4pm 🥃 🎨 

• STL Vintage Nightfest Alien Invasion: This outer space invasion will be the place for aliens 👽 of all ages as you blast 💥 through portals of games, cosmic treats, & extraterrestrial prizes you must see to believe! Price ranges $5-10. Doors open at 8pm-3:30am

• DJ Jazzy Jeff with DJ Mahfouz and more: The hip hop legend known from the Fresh Prince Days will be DJ this night of throwback jams! Event goes from 8-10pm at the Atomic!

• Cinematic Chaos at The Chase Presents - Day of The Dead 40th Anniversary: Brains and more will be the theme for this anniversary event🧟‍♂️. With Summerween 🎃 here, might as well celebrate it at the glamorous Chase! Starts at 9:30pm.

Saturday, July 19th

• Peach 🍑 Festival: This will be the first (of many more to come…) Peach Festival for O’Fallon, Illinois! Mouth watering, juicy peaches will be on display and special menu item feature. Meet your local farmers and artisans while you’re there… festival lasts 8am-12pm 🥧🧁🍨🍑

• Funga Fair at Missouri Botanical Garden: All things fungi will be the theme at MOBOT for this unique experience. Educational demonstrations and specimens will be out for viewing while you stroll amongst art and gourmet mushroom tastings. Fair lasts from 10am-4pm 🍄 

• Red Lantern City Night Market: Be prepared for amazement if you are embarking in Central West End this evening! Featuring an ice 🧊 sculpture artist, drum 🥁 performances, & lion 🦁 dance - this 5th annual celebration will be another one for the books! Market goes from 4-11pm 🎊 

• South Grand Makers Pop Up: Come out to the charming Ritz Park and be charmed by vendors, tasty lunch, and find something to catch your eye! Pop-up lasts from 12-5pm 🛍

• Sip N’Serve Drag Brunch: Drag-Chella at City Winery STL: Get ready to get loud & proud for this show stopping brunch! For $25 you get festival energy and performances along with a delightfully fierce brunch menu. Event starts at 12pm 👠 🥂

• Poochella Adoption & Community Festival: We may need a bigger stick 😰 or more for this doggy exclusive event! Stray Rescue of St. Louis will be the host with adoptable dogs (aka your next bff!), live music, food trucks, merch, + more! Event goes from 12-4pm 🦴🐕

Sunday, July 20th

• National Ice Cream Day Sundae Pawty: Zoomies Pet Cafe never disappoints the doggos, and National Ice Cream Day will be no Exception! This event will have a splash pool, sundae bar, and extra special treats. Pawty goes from 10am-2pm🍦🐩 

• National Ice Cream Day + 22nd Anniversary Celebration at Serendipity Ice Cream: If you are looking for a more sophisticated, up-scale ice cream day celebration experience, check out Serendipity! Specials, live music, and giveaways will be featured. Festivities go on from noon-9pm 🍨 

• BarK Stay Cool Summer Pool Party: What better way to refresh your family dog by cooling them off at this lively and interactive party dedicated completely to all things dog 🐶!? Featuring pools, treats, and fun activities! Goes from 2-5pm 🌊 

• Rock Opera at Carondelet Park: Grab your picnic blanket or lawn chair and head to the park for a free concert if you’re near Carondelet Park. Good trucks will also be available. From 6-8pm 🎶

• Vegan Ice Cream Social: If you’re vegan, and feel like you are missing out on ice cream day - have no fear! Bombay Food Junkies has an entire menu of ice cream, milkshakes, and food galore with only vegan ingredients! 🍃 🍦 

• 2025 Tour des Sharks: If you’re a long distance biker 🚴 , this 3 ride option event may be of interest! Featuring 3 different lengths (25 miles, 40 miles, or 50 miles), and runs from Chesterfield to the city. Pre-ride sponsored by Kaldi’s Coffee ☕️ 🍩 🥐 . Pre-game starts at 7am - ride starts at 8am!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Ted Drews Ice Cream 🍦 

Ted Drew’s Frozen Custard has been the iconic summer treat of St. Louis for 95 years, and the impact of their innovative concrete in 1959 is felt everywhere since Dairy Queen copied it for the blizzard.

Their unique taste and texture comes from using honey when sugar was scarce during WW2 food rationing. While a scoop of vanilla is delightful, I recommend trying a Dutchman sundae or Cardinal Sin concrete next time you’re there!

📍 Chippewa Location: 6726 Chippewa St. St. Louis, Missouri 63109

📍 South Grand Location: 4224 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63111

📍 Gift Shop: 6708 Chippewa St. St Louis, Missouri 63109

STL Weekly Tip & Fun Fact: Near the holidays, Ted Drews opens a tree lot and sells trees for Christmas 🎄! These trees are sourced from Nova Scotia ✨

FOOD TRUCKS:
Upcoming Featured Favorites 🌭

Fenton Friday Food Truck Night
Reoccurring every 3rd Friday at Fenton City Park! 🥤

That’s A Wrapp Food Truck
This Friday Millpond Brewing will be hosting a food truck which features fresh menu items such as wraps, salads, sandwiches, and more! July 18th, 5pm 🥪 

UBU Food Truck Day - ALZ 💜
Have a delish lunch and support a tremendous cause - the Alzheimer’s Association! United Bank of Union will host this food truck event on July 18th 11am-2pm featuring Savy’s Food Truck!

Lunchtime Live - Live Music & Food Trucks Downtown
On Wednesdays through October, be sure to check out this food truck event in Downtown St. Louis! From 11:30am-1pm you can find unique eats and live music 🎶 

ST. LOUIS NEWS + UPDATES 📰 

Fordo’s Killer Pizza: On July 17th, this second spot for the Fordo business will be serving up old school Roman and Neapolitan style slices 🍕! Located at 4465 Manchester, inside Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

Dave’s Hot Chicken: This will be the first St. Louis opening for this chicken centric restaurant! You can try all kinds of spice levels ranging from no spice to reaper! Also be sure to try their specialty menu items such as their milkshakes with toppers. Located at Chesterfield Airport Road 🐓 

Factory Eatz Grand Opening - July 19th, Saturday 12pm-4pm: Jameicia Moore will be your host for the “real” grand opening of Factory Eatz featuring hookah, authentic St. Louis flavor party food such as wings, Philly & Po’ Boy Sandwiches 🥪, and all types of potatoes 🥔!

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
90° ⛈ | 45% rain | 🌬 9 mph

Friday
90° 🌧 | 45% rain | 🌬 6 mph

Saturday
88° 🌤 | 0% rain | 🌬 6 mph

Sunday
91° 🌤 | 25% rain | 🌬 7 mph

Monday
93° 🌤 | 0% rain | 🌬 8 mph