Mid City Minute May 31, 2024

Everything going on in Mid City Baton Rouge in less than a minute!

Mid City Minute

Welcome to the first edition of "Mid City Minute," a one minute roundup of everything happening in Mid City Baton Rouge. Here, you'll find a curated list of happenings in Mid City, each with a brief summary and a link for more details. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, wondering what the Metro Council is voting on, or the scoop on which new restaurant is coming to Government Street, "Mid City Minute" makes sure you don’t miss what’s happening minutes from your front door.

• News

  • Will Florida Corridor Plan radically change Mid City?

  • Metro Council still hasn’t voted to fund the Mid City train station.

  • Will the music die in Capital Heights?

  • Milkshake Mack opens in Ogden across from Radio Bar

  • Offset Smoker BBQ opens next to Superior Grill on Government St

  • Mid City Artisans closes in Square 46 but continues Summer camps

  • Front Yard Bikes director receives City Year Alumni Achievement award

Upcoming Events

• Food

  • Enjoy sushi and beer at the Sushi Iku pop up at Cypress Coast Brewing June 1

  • Oni Onigiri and their rice balls popping up at Radio Bar June 7 and Cypress Brewery June 8

  • Try paella from Solera Bar at Pelican to Mars June 11

  • Enjoy a progressive dinner with Red Stick Spice, Jed’s Local, Reginelli’s Pizza, and Elizabethan Gallery on June 19

• Fun

  • Final Bee Nice Music concert in Capital Heights May 31

  • Create a groovy craft while having a drink at DIY Disco May 31

  • Hear your favorite movie score performed at the Main Library June 1

  • Try open mic comedy at Boomerang Comedy June 2

  • Try outdoor yoga for free at Pelican to Mars June 3

  • Play Parks and Rec themed trivia at Reginelli’s Pizzaria June 4

  • Discover something special at Mid City Makers Market June 6

  • Watch the Mario Bros movie on the lawn at the Main Library June 7

  • Learn about the ‘Louisiana iris’ at the Main Library June 8

  • Mid City Beer Garden hosts a pop up market June 9

  • Ride bikes with Downtown East Social Ride at Electric Depot June 10

  • Practice pilates for free outside at Electric Depot June 12

  • Theater Baton Rouge presents Cinderella throughout June

  • Watch the Barbie movie at BREC’s Liberty Lagoon on June 14

  • Cat Haven turns the Main Library into a “cat cafe” June 15

• Volunteer

  • Clean up Mid City with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance June 1

• Homes Newly Listed For Sale

  • 1023 Park Blvd. 3/2 $369k

  • 193 Ocean Dr. 2/2 $155k

  • 1401 Keed Ave. 5/5 $850k

  • 1429 Keed Ave. Land $319k

  • 5633 Sandalwood Dr. 3/3 $525k

  • 805 Arlington Ave. 3/3 $325k

• Meetings

  • Attend Social Media Breakfast at Counterspace May 31

  • Capital Heights Crime Prevention and Improvement District will meet June 19

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