Heard Around Downtown

🎬 “Grease is the word in Kiener Plaza.”

🧀 “Buddy’s is now open for lunch.”
🎤 “The lineup includes Jordin Sparks.”

🥖 “Windows the size of a loaf of bread!”

🌇 “It made for a relaxing way to end the day.”

News of the Week

Coming Soon: New Rides At Union Station

Construction is underway for three brand-new amusement rides just south of the iconic St. Louis Wheel. Expanding the family-friendly, Downtown destination, new attractions include a train-themed roller coaster honoring St. Louis Union Station’s railway roots, a swashbuckling pirate ship ride, and a swing ride inspired by the 1904 World’s Fair. (St. Louis Union Station)

Downtown Living: 12-Stop Residential Tour This Weekend

Discover the benefits of living in the heart of St. Louis during the Downtown Living Tour, hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guests will explore 12 unique spaces — from historic lofts to modern apartments and condos — and an after-party at Hayden’s Irish Pub. Tickets are $15, and this event is sponsored by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the Washington Avenue Corridor Community Improvement District. (St. Louis Magazine)

More Headlines of the Week

Downtown St. Louis Cocktail Bar, Restaurant Sets Opening Date: The Moniker, a new cocktail lounge and small plates restaurant opens June 19 at 1000 Washington Avenue, offering a chef-driven, globally inspired menu and an experience-focused bar featuring craft spirits from small distilleries. The Moniker is a recent recipient of a Downtown Retail Incentive Grant from Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the City of St. Louis. (KSDK/5 On Your Side)

Transportation Experts And Local Teachers Set Sail: As part of FreightWeekSTL 2025, transportation experts, educators, and international guests toured the “Ag Coast of America” by riverboat to explore St. Louis’s role as a multimodal freight hub connecting road, rail, and river shipping. (St. Louis Public Radio)

The Muny Won A Tony Award ▶️ Watch The Moment From Ballpark Village

Upcoming Events

New Eats, Fresh Beats: Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live's summer season is in full swing with a rotating lineup of new food trucks and local music every Wednesday in Old Post Office Plaza, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Take your lunch break outside and discover new entertainment including a special outdoor dance performance by Karlovsky Dance Company Wednesday, June 18. (downtownstl.org)

Wednesday, June 18 
Entertainment: Dine on Dance 
Food Trucks: Kalifornia Cuisine, NY Toms, Dessert Road Coffee 

Wednesday, June 25 
Entertainment: Two Pedros 
Food Trucks: Street Chef, Grace Chicken and Fish, Mr. Noodle, Boba.co

Looking for more things to do? Explore an event calendar dedicated to Downtown St. Louis.

Close To The Pitch

Brick River Cider Company

A short walk from Energizer Park, Brick River Cider Company is the perfect pre-match stop before Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy match. As the city’s first dedicated ciderworks, Brick River crafts bold, authentic ciders from fresh Midwestern fruit — never concentrate — offering fans a true taste of regional pride. ▶️ Peek inside 2000 Washington Avenue.  

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