Mid City Minute: January 9, 2026
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Mid City News
Vote for your Mid City favorites in Best of Baton Rouge 2026
Manhunt conducted in Old Goodwood after incident at Gulf Coast Bank
Barrington Neil named Grand Marshall of Mid City Gras
ASL weekly series to begin at the Main Laibrary
Line dancing classes to begin at the Main Library
Baton Rouge Gallery debuts their Surreal Salon exhibition for 2026
Best of 225 nominations have begun
Order the po-boy of the month from Jed’s Local to support CAA
Counterspace is hiring
The Mid City directory is live!
Upcoming Mid City Events
Attend an improv show at Boomerang Comedy Jan 9
Get rubbed the right way at Cypress Coast Brewing Jan 9
Clean up wreaths at the National Cemetery Jan 10
Swap your art supplies at the Main Library Jan 10
Buy a plate to support the Community Fridge at Counterspace Jan 10
Cook the book at Red Stick Reads Jan 14
See Judge Genius at Mid City Ballroom Jan 17
Meet the author of Living in the A-Lone at the Main Library Jan 17
Learn how to get organized at the Main Library Jan 18
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
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 || 740 Acadia St 3/3 $575K
Capital Heights || 4433 Claycut Rd 3/2 $379K
Roseland Terrace || 1842 Government St 3/1 $243K
For Rent
Capital Heights || 840 Wiltz Dr 4/2 $3,000 / month
Westdale || 1325 S Foster Dr 3/2 $1,875 / month
Roseland Terrace || 718 Park Blvd #3 2/1 $1,550 / 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 14
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Jan 26
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