Mid City Minute: March 20, 2026
Your Mid City Baton Rouge guide to News, Events, & Other Stuff.
Mid City News
Government St medians landscaping among projects approved in MoveBR
Newman’s Ace owner purchases 4 properties on Gov St.
Perkins Overpass pathway takes a huge leap forward
Las Brujas coffee and grocer plans soft opening this weekend
Best of 225 voting now open. Support your Mid City businesses!
The Mid City directory is live!
Upcoming Mid City Events
Meet with HR @ Mid City Ballroom Mar 20
Do an Irish jig at the Sunshine Social @ the Main Library Mar 20
See Flatland Calvary @ the Texas Club Mar 20
Find them eggs @ Independence Park Mar 21
Shop the Trunk Sale @ the Pink Elephant Mar 21
See Hitchcock on the lawn @ BR Gallery Mar 21
Play Mahjong and drink margs @ Mestizos Mar 22
Support Kids Orchestra w Taste of Mid City @ the Executive Center Mar 22
Meet Jamie Davis for US Senate @ Simple Joes Mar 23
Cook like the Barefoot Contessa @ Red Stick Spice Co Mar 2
Support Gloves for Gleason @ the Texas Club Mar 27
Celebrate One Book One Community @ the Main Library Mar 28
Recurring Mid City Events
Explore Mid City by bike at Electric Depot every Monday
Grab a $1 burger at Phil Brady’s every Monday
Shop the farmer’s market at the Main Library every Tuesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Pelican to Mars every Tuesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Curbside every Wednesday
Jam to the Blues at Baton Rouge’s oldest club, Phil Brady’s every Thursday
Play free pickleball 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
Watch or sign up for open mic comedy at Boomerang every Sunday
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent in Mid City
For Sale
Kleinert Terrace || 1233 Perkins Rd 3/3 $690K
West Ardenwood || 5885 Eastwood Dr 4/2 $499K
Roseland Terrace || 521 Camelia Ave 3/2 $380K
For Rent
McGrath Heights || 2684 Cork St 3/3 $2,900 / month
Capital Heights || 605 Ingleside Dr 2/1 $1,350 / month
Bienville Towers || 2100 College Dr #128 1/1 $650 / 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 to schedule a tour or consultation!
Volunteer / Donate in Mid City
Break the trauma cycle through CATC
Support women with Mission Heart
Support Moms with the BR Moms Network
Donate books to a little library
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
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Apr 20
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