Mid City Minute: June 28, 2024
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News
Square 46 (former White Star) property for sale
Mid City Metro Councilors sue over council map
Mr C’s Deli to request rezoning for a liquor license
Nominations are open for BRBR’s 40 under 40
Dufroq Elementary is hiring
Upcoming Events
Food
Try a new beer and grab a “dawg” at Cypress Coast Brewing June 28
Scarf some Sushi Iku at Cypress Coast Brewing June 29
Attend a “drag brunch” at MJ’s Cafe June 30
Fun
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
Shop the library’s recycled reads on June 29
Boogie down to disco at Mid City Ballroom June 29
Shop the vendor market at Gus Young on June 29
Fill your bag at Local Leaf Gallery’s liquidation sale June 29
Shop the mini makers market at Electric Depot June 29
Attend an MMA battle at the Texas Club June 29
Attend a rock show at Mid City Ballroom July 3
Mid City Ballroom presents a production of “The Producers” on July 19
Test your “boy band” trivia knowledge at DIY Disco July 26
Electric Depot hosts Local Pop Up Clothing Swap July 27
Recurring Events
- at Electric Depot every Monday
Practice yoga at Pelican to Mars every Monday
Shop the farmer’s market at the Main Library every Tuesday
Practice pilates at Electric Depot every Wednesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Curbside every Wednesday
Bowl for free at Red Stick Social every Saturday
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent
For Rent
1910 Myrtle Ave 2/1 $1800/mo
5633 S Afton Pkwy 3/2 $1800/mo
516 Moore St #301 2/2 $1650/mo
155 Richland Ave Apt C 1/1 $900/mo
643D Carole Marie Dr 2/1 $800/mo
321 Steele Blvd Studio $695/mo
For Sale
1045 Chevelle Dr 3/3 $425k
728 Caddo St 3/2 $265k
2624 Oleander St 3/2 $185k
Volunteer
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
Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District meets July 9
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