The Lou: June 19th

What’s Happenin’ in St. Louis 👀

Thursday, June 19th

• Movie Night at the HUB STL: What is summer without superheroes on the big screen?! Come out to Chesterfield for a family night for one of the best, “The Avengers” and also enjoy yard games and walkable distance restaurants. No outside food or drinks allowed, but do bring along your comfiest lawn chairs and blankets! Movie starts at 6pm 💥

• Free Weekly Thursday Open Stage at Night at Luvwoo Bar: Have a stage act you want to try? Look no further. All ages and content welcome. Open mic and karaoke, whatever goes, but let bar know ahead of performance! Gear and equipment provided. Open mic goes from 7pm-12am 🎙

• Wild Turkey 101 X LIT Cigar Lounge Tasting: This 21 and older event will provide complimentary Wild Turkey sips. If alcohol is not your thing, that is alright here - relax, maybe smoke, and be social! Event runs from 6-8pm 🥃

• AKC S.T.A.R. Free Puppy Training: Do you have a puppy you would like to explore training options? This free training course offers interactive play sessions, consultations, and a discount on future training! Don’t miss out, class is at Dogtopia of Ellisville in Manchester. Event is from 5:30-6pm. Register by contacting Rachel - 618-402-7944 or email: [email protected]. Send them the full name, email, phone, dog name / age / breed 🐶 🎾 

• Bluebird Park Summer Concert Series: The free series continues with food and local artisans also present! Concert goes from 7-9pm 🐦 🎶 

Friday, June 20th

• First Responder Night with Gateway Grizzlies: Get your $15 tickets 🎟 for a good cause! Expect a softball 🥎 game, fireworks 🎆, and a raffle. At Gateway Grizzlies Ballpark in Sanger, Illinois. Goes from 3:30-11:30pm.

• Swing Country Social Dance Party: Grab your country dancing boots (or whatever dancing shoes) and get ready for an evening of swing, country, club, and ballroom dancing classes for only $15! Event goes from 7-11pm 🕺 

• FOCUS Photography Exhibition Awards Reception: Come see the local residents photography and what won each category in this annual local competition at Manchester. Event happening from 6-7:30pm 📸🎞

• Free Craft Class at the Grande Creve Coeur Memory Care for ages 16 months to 6 years old: Be sure to register for crafts with individuals in memory care. Singing, crafting, and bubbles will be the activities. Begins at 10am 🎨 🫧 

• Travis Tritt at The Factory STL: Come out to see the country music icon Travis Tritt at 8pm 🎤 

• League of Laughs! Competitive Comedy Improv: Every Friday Westport Plaza will put on an inventive improv league where no two shows are alike! Get ready to score, vote, and interact in the audience for prizes. Goes from 7-8:45pm 🔥 

Saturday, June 21st

• Kip Niven Live at Sky Music Lounge: If an evening of live classic rock, dancing, and drinks is your mood, check out this venue! Starts at 6:30pm 🌌

• Milton Farm Baby Goat Play Day: This free event is fun for all ages, where you will have the chance to play and interact with newly birthed goats! Kindly, reserve via Facebook messenger @ Milton Family Farm. Goes from 10-11am & 12-1pm 🐐 

• Youth Fishing Derby: Bring the kiddos (ages 3-12) out to this fishing contest in Des Peres Park. Please remember to bring your own poles and bait 🪱 ! $12 for residents, $15 for non-residents. Event lasts from 8-10am 🎣 

• Cars and Coffee at Amp Up Action Park: Every 3rd Saturday of the month you can come out to view stunning facilities with arcades and eclectic cars 🚘 . After you wake up with freshly brewed coffee, go all adventure mode with laser tag! Event lasts from 8-11am ☕️

• When the Sun Stands Still: Celebrate summer solstice at Creve Coeur Lake Park with a blanket to sit on and warm company. Event starts at 10am 🌞 

• Pollinator Weekend at the Butterfly House: Take a visit to Faust Park to join in crafts, games, and all things pollination 🌺! While supplies last - event goes from 9am-4pmpm 🦋 🐝 

Sunday, June 22nd

• YING YING YING Social Ride: Grab your bike and start this gravel trail with coffee and finish with a 26 mile ride and new friends! Ride goes from 7:30am-10:30am 🚲

• StLWS Summer Concert at Schroeder Park: Come out to the park and enjoy the St. Louis Wind Symphony performing patriotic and traditional pieces. Starts at 6:30pm 🎻

• Indoor Golf Tournament by X-Golf Ellisville: Every other Sunday grab tickets to play 18 rounds of indoor golf - and win cash 💵 prizes! Goes from 9-11am ⛳️

• New Leash on Life: Get tickets for a wonderful cause and meet adoptable dogs - and possibly bring home a new family member! Adoption event lasting from 11am-1pm 🐕

• Astrological Association June 2025 Meeting: Come out to the library for this free event and explore your natal chart! In this meeting, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter will be of particular interest 🧐. Starts at 2pm 💫☄️🪐

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market 

The place to be on Saturday mornings in the Lou during summertime! Annually hosted on the lush historical grounds of Tower Grove Park 🌲, this sprawling outdoor market puts the local’s talent on proud display with mazes of crafts, delectable treats, and warm neighborly greetings. This will also be a special 20th anniversary year as well, this August! Leashed dogs with responsible owners welcome 🤗. Interested in being a vendor? Click here!

📍 Center Cross Drive, St. Louis, MO 63116

STL Weekly Tip: Takes place every Saturday 8am-12:30pm and Tuesdays 4pm-sunset 🌇

FOOD TRUCKS:
Upcoming Featured Favorites 🌭

Mr. Gonzo’s Tacos
Featuring Mexican American with vegan, & gluten free options. Located at St. Charles Convention Center - 10am-1pm 🌮

Go Gyro Go
Stop by on your lunch break for made to order gyros with dairy free, gluten free, and vegan options! Found at Bayer STC Convention Center 🌯 - 10:30am-1pm

The Crooked Boot
Southern comfort on wheels! With Creole ⚜️, Caribbean , and Cajun fusion - WashU Food Truck Row - 11am-2pm

Dirty Dough 
Featuring gourmet freshly baked stuffed cookies 🍪! Located off Route 66 in Pacific - 5pm-10pm

ST. LOUIS NEWS + UPDATES 📰 

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café: Opened last month, this is a second spot for the popular cafe, now also located in the Colonnade Center! Stop by for fresh otherworldly Greek recipes or to spend time on a patio with friends and family 🫓🥙🧆🥗 ☀️

Cottle Village Farmstead + Distillery: Opened on June 5th off North Highway in Cottleville - sure sounds like the time to plan a sweet summer visit at some point here! Reserve a table at the tavern, sample whiskey straight from the barrel, and revel in the delight of outdoor song and dance! 🥃🌟 

The Garden Studio Cafe: Ever heard of a co-op studio kitchen? Well now you have! Located in the center of Ferguson, this restaurant recently opened June 7th. It features local chefs and entrepreneurs sharing a commercial kitchen to provide a unique and enriching experience. In addition, it has a studio space with reoccurring podcast hosts & series! 🎙🧑‍🍳 🍽

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
85° 🌧 | 35% rain | 🌬 8 mph

Friday
91° ☀️ | 0% rain | 🌬 11 mph

Saturday
95° ☀️ | 0% rain | 🌬 12 mph

Sunday
96° ☀️ | 0% rain | 🌬 10 mph

Monday
95°☀️ | 10% rain | 🌬 8 mph