🎉 In the Lou: July 11–13

This weekend in St. Louis brings heat — and not just the temperature. Whether you're vibing at a vintage night market, catching a stadium show, sipping champagne on a riverboat, or plunging into indie rock nostalgia, there’s something happening in every corner of the city (and a little beyond).

🌟 Highlights

🎸 Pickin’ on Picknic 2025

July 10–13 • Lost Hill Lake, St. Clair, MO
A 4-day bluegrass and jam-band oasis celebrating 10 years of grassroots magic: camping, workshops, food trucks, swimming, and bonfire jams under the stars.
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🏳️‍🌈 Delmar Loop Vintage Nightfest: Alien Briefing

Friday, July 11, 5–10pm • Delmar Loop
A cosmic kickoff to Alien Month, featuring DJs, surprise performances, out-of-this-world eats, and STL’s largest vendor lineup.
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🛳️ Sunday Brunch Cruise

Sunday, July 13, 11:30am–1:30pm • St. Louis Riverboats
Live tunes, a full buffet, and bottomless champagne aboard a two-hour Mississippi River cruise.
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🎤 Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

Friday, July 11, 7:30pm • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
The gravel-voiced outlaw brings the heat with an arena-filling set — pack your lawn chair and cowboy hat.
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🎭 Romeo & Zooliet

Saturday, July 12, 7:30pm • St. Louis Zoo
Puppets, passion, and penguin love. A family-friendly, animal-themed spin on Shakespeare’s classic.
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🗓️ Daily Rundown

Thursday, July 10

• 4:00pm–8:00pm — Thursdays at Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market

• 5:30pm–7:30pm — Life-Size Candy Land at Caseyville Library

• 6:00pm–9:00pm — Patio Party with DJ Shad at Das Bevo

• 7:00pm — hank. (EP Release), Goo Man + Sticky Bangs at Platypus

• 6:00pm — Crafts & Cocktails: Drawing Class at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Friday, July 11

• 10:00am — Storytime at the Science Center

• 4:00pm–8:00pm — Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park

• 5:00pm–10:00pm — Delmar Loop Vintage Nightfest: Alien Briefing

• 6:00pm–9:00pm — CWE Summer Music Series

• 7:30pm — Chris Stapleton at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

• 8:00pm — Chris Fleming at The Pageant

• 8:30pm — Hot To Go: The Chappell Roan Party at Delmar Hall

• 8:00pm — Summerween at PBR St. Louis

• 6:00pm–9:30pm — Rock Opera at Grant’s Farm + Drone Show

Saturday, July 12

• 10:00am–3:00pm — Game Nite’s Gamer Garage Sale

• 4:00pm–8:00pm — Vegan BBQ Fest

• 5:00pm–10:00pm — 314 Vintage Night Market at 9 Mile Garden

• 6:00pm — Pride & Prejudice + Cocktail Party at Hi-Pointe

• 7:30pm — Romeo & Zooliet at St. Louis Zoo

• 8:00pm — Built to Spill & Yo La Tengo at The Pageant

• 9:45pm — In the Mood for Love + Short Film at Hi-Pointe

• 9:00pm — Baby, Baby, Honey, Sweetie at Tim’s Chrome Bar

Sunday, July 13

• 11:00am–3:00pm — Sunday DJ Sky Sessions at Four Seasons

• 11:30am–1:30pm — Sunday Brunch Cruise

• 5:30pm — Motown Legends at National Blues Museum

• 7:00pm — Kesha & Scissor Sisters at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre