Mid City Minute June 21, 2024

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Mid City Minute

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• News

  • Joe Burrow disappears from Mid City Daquiri mural

  • BRAC snags national award for Government Street project

  • Melrose East crime district at odds with councilman

  • TikTok food critic reviews KOK wings in Electric Depot

  • The Patio moves into Velvet Cactus location

  • House Brew coffee opening inside Pelican to Mars

  • Catholic High baseball named #1 in country

Upcoming Events

• Food

  • Try an all new beer and a Cuban sandwich at Cypress Coast Brewing June 21

  • Eat a “dawg” at Cypress Coast Brewing June 22

  • Grab brunch at an 80s themed popup June 23

  • Attend a “drag brunch” at MJ’s Cafe June 30

  • Have brunch with a Disney princess at Boudreaux’s Catering on July 13

• Fun

  • Try “goat yoga” on Intl Yoga Day at Independence Park June 21

  • Watch the Migration movie on the lawn at the Main Library June 21

  • Attend “Space Pirates” at BREC’s Independence Theater June 21

  • See Minos the Saint play at Mid City Ballroom June 21

  • Catch the last improv show before a summer break at Boomerang June 22

  • Adopt a reptile at Radio Bar June 23

  • Explore Mid City by bike at Electric Depot June 24

  • Practice yoga at Pelican to Mars June 24

  • Test your Bridgerton trivia knowledge at Reginellis June 25

  • Shop the farmer’s market at the Main Library June 25

  • Learn to paint “miniatures” at Little Wars June 26

  • Compete at “Schitt’s Creek” trivia at DIY Disco June 27

  • Register for free children’s swim lessons at BREC’s Liberty Lagoon June 28

  • Watch “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” on the lawn at the Main Library June 28

  • Shoot hoops under the lights at Gus Young Park June 28

  • Get down and disco at Mid City Ballroom June 29

  • Shop the mini makers market at Electric Depot June 29

  • Attend an MMA battle at the Texas Club June 29

• Homes Newly Listed For Sale / Rent

  • 312 S Acadian Thrw 3/3 $379k

  • 805 Arlington Ave. 3/3 $325k

  • 5654 Asphodel Dr 4/3 $309k

  • 725 Parlange Dr. 3/2 $199k

  • 1290 Park Blvd Apt 239 1/1 $85k

  • 401 Richland Ave 2/1 $1700/m

  • 2016 Government St 1/1 $1250/m

  • 431 West Dr #433 2/1 $850/m

  • 321 Steele Blvd Studio $695/m

• Volunteer

  • Help “fill the fridge” for Red Shoes to combat food scarcity

  • Submit your neighborhood to be included in “Baton Rouge Monopoly”

  • Check-out free tools for a Mid City project from MCRA

  • Earn volunteer hours with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance

  • Help Front Yard Bikes with their summer programs

  • Donate books to help fill MCRA’s new community libraries

  • Complete a survey for what you’d like to see at the Downtown Riverfront

  • Plan a litter clean up day in your neighborhood with KTTB

• Meetings

  • Social Media Breakfast at Counterspace Mid City June 28

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