Mid City Minute: January 23, 2026
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Mid City News
MCRA provides winter storm preparation tips
Josephine’s Italian restaurant is now open
MJ’s Cafe to reopen February 2
Capital Area Trauma Collaborative plans informational meeting in Feb
Councilwoman Harris delivers District 7 annual report
Red Stick Spice helps Red Stick Reads cook the book… and they’re doing it again
Kent Design Build opening new office in Citiplace 1
Electric Pickle announces February pickleball tourney
Circa 1857 featured in Better Homes and Garden
Mid City Beer Garden is hiring
Vote for your Mid City favorites in Best of Baton Rouge 2026
Best of 225 nominations have begun
The Mid City directory is live!
Upcoming Mid City Events
See Wade Bowen at The Texas Club Jan 23
Get Surreal at Baton Rouge Gallery Jan 24
Attend the Surreal Salon official afterparty at Radio Bar Jan 24
Learn to bake a king cake at Red Stick Spice Co Jan 24
See Pocket Change at Phil Brady’s Jan 24
See students graduate from improve class at Boomerang Comedy Jan 25
See the Neal Brothers perform at Phil Brady’s Jan 30
See the Josh Abbott Band at The Texas Club Jan 31
Chow with your gal pal for valentines at Red Stick Spice Co Feb 14
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
Capital Heights || 840 Wiltz Dr 4/2 $450K
Roseland Terrace || 1950 Oleander St 3/2 $335K
North Goodwood || 437 Riverlon Ave 3/1 $270K
For Rent
West Ardenwood || 5855 Government St 3/2 $3,500 / month
Walnut Hills || 1924 Glenmore Ave 2/2 $2,000 / month
Capital Heights || 646 St Landry St 2/2 $1,595 / month
See more Mid City homes for sale and rent.
Interested in touring one of these Mid City homes or looking for an expert Mid City realtor? Reply to this email to schedule a tour or consultation!
Volunteer / Donate in Mid City
Break the trauma cycle through CATC
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
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Jan 26
Capital Area Trauma Collaborative Informational Meeting Feb 6
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