Mid City Minute: July 18, 2025
I took a quick breather last week, but The Mid City Minute is back—and packed. From designing Mid City’s official flag to local businesses leading a reading resurgence, big moves are happening.
Mid City News
You’re being challenged to design the official Mid City flag!
Mid City businesses leading a reading resurgence
Mid City interior design firm named among country’s best
Boomerang Comedy seeks approval for alcohol rezoning
Mid City’s Got Talent announces performers and judges
The BR Gallery accepting artist applications
Mid City restaurants gear up for Summer Restaurant Week
Register for a chance to win a Mid City business prize pack
The hype is on for Mid City Gras 2026
Upcoming Mid City Events
Have a rootin’ tootin’ good time at Pelican to Mars July 19
See Voodoo Junction at Phil Brady’s July 19
See new paintings unveiled at Frameworks Gallery July 19
Make a geode at Create Studio July 19
Upcycle your jewelry at Create Studio July 19
See comedian John Morgan at the Texas Club July 19
Laugh as your childhood gets skewered at Boomerang Comedy July 19
Taste Noble by the Pound at Red Stick Spice Co July 19
Support the blues at the Texas Club July 20
Learn how to yoga at Focus & Flow July 20
Learn about Medicare at the Main Library July 22
Play board games at Little Wars July 22
Meet the new YMCA CEO at the A.C. Lewis Y July 22
Celebrate tequila day at Mestizo’s July 24
Learn how to photograph sports at the Main Library July 24
Learn how to manage your finances at the Main Library July 24
Drag yourself to the gala at Red Stick Social July 24
Tailgate with the Bruin Band at Catholic High School July 25
Take a sound bath at Focus & Flow July 25
See Secondhand Band live at Phil Brady’s Jul 25
Attend the Indie Film Festival at Independence Park Theater July 26
See Lucid Soule live at Mid City Ballroom July 26
Make a cobbler at Red Stick Spice Co July 26
Laugh with the whole family at Boomerang Comedy July 26
Shop the Local Pop Up at Electric Depot July 26
Follow the paper trail to find your ancestors at the Main Library July 26
See Parish / County Line at the Texas Club July 26
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
Ardenwood || 327 Marion Dr 4/3 $350K
Capital Heights || 752 Rapides St 3/2 $348K
Bernard Terrace || 440 West Dr Duplex $375K
For Rent
Eastland || 3158 Broussard St 3/2 $2,000 / month
Capital Heights || 732 Steele Blvd 2/2 $1,600 / month
Bogan || 1619 N 31 Street 4/1 $1,300 / 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 or contact me!
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
Capital Heights Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting July 20
Metro Council July 26
Social Media Breakfast July 25
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