Mid City Minute: August 23, 2024
Welcome to this week's edition of Mid City Minute, your go-to source for all the latest happenings in Mid City Baton Rouge! There's something for everyone in Mid City this week!
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News
One injured by shooting at Electric Depot
Metro Council hasn’t posted meeting minutes in a month
BREC offering archery classes at Womack location
Mayor Broome announces Neighborhood Fest in September
Mid City Redevelopment announces Mid City connection event in October
Upcoming Events
Enjoy a dog and brew at Cyprses Coast Brewing Friday August 23
Find your perfect mug at MJ’s Cafe Saturday August 24
Listen to a best selling author at the Main Library Saturday August 24
Enjoy a cuban and coffee at Cypress Coast Brewing Saturday August 24
Rock out like your dad at Pelican to Mars Saturday August 24
Attend a Mid City open house Saturday / Sunday August 24/25
Practice Tai Chi at the Main Library Sunday August 25
Play board games and drink beer at Little Wars Sunday August 25
Enjoy jazz brunch at Red Stick Social Sunday August 25
Shop the market at the Executive Center Sunday August 25
Watch the Bachelorette at Pelican to Mars Monday August 26
Shop anime crafts at Tap 65 Tuesday August 27
Test your Chappell Roan lyrics trivia at DIY Disco Wednesday August 28
Swap books at Red Stick Social Saturday August 31
Shop Local Pop Up at Electric Depot Saturday August 31
Attend a brass service at the Unitarian Church Sunday September 1
Recurring 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
Practice pilates at Electric Depot every Wednesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Curbside every Wednesday
Take the stage at Red Stick Social every Thursday
Bowl for free at Red Stick Social every Thursday
Listen to free live music at Red Stick Social every Friday
Attend story time at Red Stick Reads every Saturday
Watch or sign up for open mic comedy at Boomerang every Sunday
Attend a Mid City home for sale open house
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent
For Rent
707 Park Blvd 3/1 $1750/month
561 Moore St 3/3 $1750/month
4141 Convention St 3/2 $1450/month
For Sale
1433 Steele Blvd 4/3 $1,450,000
794 Longwood Dr 5/3 $650k
817 Richland Ave 3/2 $339K
1828 Gracie St 3/1 $50k
Volunteer
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
Donate to Hunters For the Hungry at the Claycut Fire Station August 18
Meetings
OneRouge Friday Call August 23
Social Media Breakfast at Counterspace August 30
EBR Planning Commission meeting September 16
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