Mid City Minute: January 2, 2026
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Mid City News
The Mid City directory is live!
Red Stick Reads kicks off their Winter Sale
Boomerang Comedy offering a 6 week improv 101 class
Phil Brady’s is booking acts for January and February
Counterspace taking king cake pre-orders
Melrose Place names their December Yard of the Month
Upcoming Mid City Events
Watch Three Guys Walk into 2026 at The Brakes Bar Jan 7
Attend an improv show at Boomerang Comedy Jan 9
Clean up wreaths at the National Cemetery Jan 10
Learn the history of BR area car dealers at the Main Library Jan 21
Learn to pair food and wine at Red Stick Spice Co Jan 22
Learn to bake a king cake at Red Stick Spice Co Jan 24
See the Josh Abbott Band at The Texas Club Jan 31
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
Jam to the Blues at Baton Rouge’s oldest club, Phil Brady’s every Thursday
Play free pickleball 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
Glenmore Place || 4528 Claycut Rd 5/3 $785K
Bellewood || 208 Bellewood Dr 3/2 $313K
Bernard Terrace || 422 Glenmore Ave 3/2 $235K
For Rent
Capital Heights || 644 St Landry St 2/2 $1,595 / month
Hundred Oaks Farms || 1267 Arlington Ave 3/1 $1,500 / month
Perkins Overpass || 3003 Greenwood Dr 1/1 $1,100 / 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
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 Regular Meeting Jan 5
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Jan 26
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