Heard Around Downtown

👏  “Another MLS NEXT PRO record.”
💧  “Our team stepped in to restore it!”
🏗️  “Look at three major projects underway.”

📺  “I have a TV in my truck.”
🎤  “Gavin DeGraw headlines on the Fourth!”

News of the Week

Dr. Zhivegas to Headline Street Festival

Downtown’s ultimate street festival — City Social — returns Friday, May 16. Presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc., City Social's live music lineup includes Dr. Zhivegas, The HeyDays, Shorty aka Reggie Son, Faith Miller, Junior, and more on Washington Avenue from 5-10 p.m. (St. Louis Magazine)

Saturday Sprint: Girls on the Run 5K

More than 10,000 runners and supporters from across Missouri and Illinois will take over Downtown St. Louis this weekend for the Girls on the Run 5K.  
 
This year’s event — one of biggest Girls on the Run 5K races in the country — starts in Ballpark Village and includes monumental views of The Gateway Arch. (St. Louis Magazine)  

Headlines of the Week

New Restaurant Opens Downtown:  “Bowl & Leaf specializes in custom salads and burrito bowls. The restaurant is a family venture.” (KSDK/5 On Your Side) 
 
WashU Partners With Leading St. Louis Recreation Organizations: “At WashU, we’re committed to supporting health and well-being — not just on our campus, but across the St. Louis region.” (Washington University in St. Louis) 

 
Purina Pledges $2M to Brickline Pedestrian Trail: Purina will work with Great Rivers Greenway to install pet water and waste stations along the Brickline so that dog owners have the amenities needed to enjoy the greenway while promoting responsible pet ownership. (St. Louis Business Journal) 
 

Reversing an ‘urban doom loop’ in St. Louis through office-to-residential conversion:  “The future of Downtown St. Louis is clearly not stagnant, and significant capital is already moving within the submarket. The Design Downtown STL Master Plan envisions a Downtown of “equity and opportunity” with even more new residents—and this vision is within reach with the right city, state, and federal support.” (Brookings)

Celebrating National Small Business Week ▶️ Peek Inside The Oil Bar By Ryze

Upcoming Events

Fully Charged Month at Energizer Park

This May, St. Louis CITY SC has four home matches (Congrats on that U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 victory!) including a rivalry game vs. Sporting Kansas City Wednesday, May 14, and the first St. Louis game for MLS expansion team San Diego FC.  
 
Plus, a new friendly match was announced this week. St. Louis CITY SC will play English Premier League’s Aston Villa at Energizer Park, Wednesday, July 20. Ticket sales begin May 20. (St. Louis CITY SC)

May 22: Biz Dash Happy Hour Race

Lace up for St. Louis’ Healthiest Happy Hour. The Biz Dash 5K — presented by World Wide Technology — starts and finishes at Energizer Park in Downtown St. Louis, Thursday, May 22. This event is designed to celebrate workplace wellness, community, and team spirit in the heart of the region. Join your company’s team or run solo. (St. Louis Sports Commission)

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

Your New Favorite Cocktail Bar

The Passport Cocktail & Wine Bar

Make plans to explore one of Downtown’s coolest gathering spots: The Passport Cocktail and Wine Bar & Bottle Shop, located on Washington Avenue, just south of the City Museum. The Passport is a travel-themed bar with decor carefully curated by co-owners Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford, the duo behind mobile pop-up bar Pour Decisions STL.

▶️ Peek Inside 1321 Washington Avenue.  

Next Week: The Passport is among several Downtown-based vendors serving up fun at City Social, Downtown’s annual street festival, Friday, May 16.

ICYMI: Greater St. Louis, Inc. and St. Louis Development Corporation awarded Pour Decisions a pop-up grant to establish The Passport, as part of a Downtown Retail Incentive Program to attract new businesses and increase street-level vibrancy in Downtown St. Louis. ▶️  Watch a video via KSDK/5 On Your Side.  

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