Mid City Minute: August 22, 2025
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Mid City News
Nexus LA leaves the Technology Park and heads downtown
Offset Smoker BBQ gets reviewed by Da Cajun Critique
Boomerang Comedy wins rezoning to serve alcohol
Daruma Ramen Bar applies for liquor license
1542 Lobdell rezoned for commercial use
Upcoming Mid City Events
Keep the summer camp vibes alive with BREC at Milton Womack park Aug 22
Rock to Highwater at Mid City Ballroom Aug 22
Paint a jaguar at Painting with a Twist Aug 22
Get down with the Unselfish Lovers of the Blues at Phil Bradys Aug 23
Laugh with the ladies at Boomerang Comedy Aug 23
Try Noble by the # at Red Stick Spice Aug 23
See Wayne Toups at the Texas Club Aug 23
Whatever this is at Focus & Flow Aug 27
Have a date night at Red Stick Spice Aug 27
Learn about ‘shrooms at Focus & Flow Aug 28
Listen to 2 Domestic 1 Import at Pelican to Mars Aug 29
Dance to Vincent Mason at the Texas Club Aug 30
Tour affordable Mid City homes at MCRA Aug 31
Waste away in Margaritaville at Pelican to Mars Sept 1
Recurring Mid City Events
Explore Mid City by bike at Electric Depot every Monday
Practice yoga at Pelican to Mars every Monday
Grab a $1 burger at Phil Brady’s every Monday
Shop the farmer’s market at the Main Library every Tuesday
Play bingo at Cypress Coast Brewing every Tuesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Pelican to Mars every Tuesday
Take a walk at Varsity Sports every Wednesday
Practice pilates at Electric Depot every Wednesday
Practice pilates at BREC’s Independence Park every Wednesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Curbside every Wednesday
Compete in a tournament at Electric Pickle every Thursday
Listen to free live music at Red Stick Social every Friday
Attend story time at Red Stick Reads every Saturday
Paint with your kids at Painting with a Twist every Saturday
Watch or sign up for open mic comedy at Boomerang every Sunday
Enjoy Jazz Brunch at Red Stick Social every Sunday
Attend a Mid City home for sale open house
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent in Mid City
For Sale
Steele Place || 1321 Richland Ave 5/4 $875K
Bernard Terrace || 119 West Dr 3/2 $365K
Fairfax Heights || 354 Cloud Dr 5/3 $175K
For Rent
Westdale Heights || 1615 Marshall Dr 2/1 $1,750 / month
Roseland Terrace || 718 Park Blvd #3 2/1 $1,550 / month
Ogden Park || 3022 Wilshire Dr 2/1 $1,275 / month
See more Mid City homes for sale and rent.
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Volunteer / Donate in Mid City
Support women with Mission Heart
Support Moms with the BR Moms Network
Donate books to a little library
Improve your neighborhood with an MCRA challenge grant
Check-out free tools for a Mid City project from MCRA
Earn volunteer hours with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance
Plan a litter clean up day in your neighborhood with KTTB
Recycle your glass with Glass Half Full at the Farmer’s Market
Meetings
Metro Council Aug 27
Social Media Breakfast Aug 29
Planning Commission Sept 15
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