Mid City Minute: June 28, 2024

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News

Image courtesy Elifin Realty

• 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

Image courtesy of Cypress Coast Brewing

• 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

Image courtesy of BREC

• 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

Image courtesy of Downtown East Social Ride

• Explore Mid City by bike with Downtown East Social Ride 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

Image courtesy of Zillow

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

Image courtesy of Mid City Redevelopment Alliance

• 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

Image courtesy of Social Media Breakfast Baton Rouge

• Social Media Breakfast at Counterspace Mid City June 28

• Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee June 28

• Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District meets July 9

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