Mid City Minute: June 20, 2025
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Mid City News
Petition initiated for safer crosswalk at Perkins x Hollydale
Metro Council to vote whether to adopt updated Ped and Bike Master Plan
Metro Council defers rezoning of Lobdell property until August
Portobello’s ceases regular dine-in, moving to private events
Red Stick Reads to deliver love letters to local librarians
Nominate an inspiring neighbor to be honored
Upcoming Mid City Events
Shop TJ Black’s studio in Beauvior Park June 20
Catch that Polecat Funk at Curbside June 20
Enjoy an Unselfish Lover at Phil Bradys June 20
Attend a Solstice Social at Focus & Flow June 20
Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Radio Bar June 20
Get into some Risque’ business at Boomerang June 20
Attend a reading and book signing at Victoria’s Toy Station June 20
Watch Wish on the lawn at the Goodwood Library June 20
Grab your kafkan and stroll Government St June 20
Celebrate International Yoga Day at Independence Park June 21
Attend a hoedown at the Texas Club June 21
Shop queer crafts at Baton Rouge Gallery June 21
Learn about functional mushrooms at Red Stick Spice Co June 21
Watch the Tigers crush the Chanticleers at Pelican to Mars June 21
Explore affordable Mid City homes with MCRA June 22
Get some work done at Spoke and Hub June 25
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
Walnut Hills || 3955 Chatfield Ave 3/3 $743K
Capital Heights || 3701 Capital Heights Ave 2/2 $499K
Hundred Oaks Park || 2634 Lydia Ave 3/2 $475K
For Rent
Glenwood || 5475 S Ridge Dr 3/3 $2,750/ month
North Goodwood || 236 S Donmoor Ave 3/1 $1,500/ month
Rittiner Terrace || 975 Rittiner Dr 2/1 $1,200/ 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
Meetings
One Rouge June 20
Social Media Breakfast June 27
Metro Council July 20
Planning Commission July 21
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