Mid City News
White Light Night is one week out: Friday, Nov 20, 6 to 10 pm, rain or shine. Plan your parking!
Mayor-President Sid Edwards stopped by Hearsay Social Club, the speakeasy inside Circa 1857
Mid City Merchants, The Walls Project and the city-parish plan art wraps for up to 14 signal boxes
Jed’s Local made the Thanksgiving po-boy its po-boy of the month, with $1 from each going to the Food Bank
Electric Depot is renting White Light Night vendor spaces to local makers
Red Stick Social is focusing on private events for the rest of the year
Baton Rouge Magnet High needs class captains for its 2027 centennial
Mid City Redevelopment is taking donations of furniture, clothes and books
Upcoming Mid City Events
Friday, November 13
Bid on local art at KINETICS at Baton Rouge Gallery
Roll for laughs at NerdProv at Boomerang Comedy Theater
Saturday, November 14
Forage, then cook what you find at Red Stick Spice Company
Go green at Re-Wilding Fest at Main Library on Goodwood
Dig for treasure at the Pink Elephant Trunk Sale at 2648 Government St
Ice some holiday cookies at 546 Bienville St
Paint your pet at Painting with a Twist
Knit a chunky blanket at Painting with a Twist
Celebrate women artists at Venus Envy II at Radio Bar
Sunday, November 15
Get Sealed on the Third Floor with GroCo at Mid City Ballroom
Wednesday, November 18
Roll your own sushi at Soji
Make art with your people at Wednesday Night Shindig at Womack Park
Thursday, November 19
Two-step with The Droptines at The Texas Club
Friday, November 20
Stroll Government St for White Light Night from Mid City Merchants
Light up the night at The Red Shoes
Party with Fleurty Girl and Gatto Shields at 3622 Government St
See the Bakunawa mural unveiled at David Vincent’s Martial Arts
Shop Rosalie’s holiday market from St. Vincent de Paul
Park easy and kick off the night at Electric Depot
Grab parade gear at the merch tent from Mid City Gras
Saturday, November 21
Bring your game face to Game On! at Main Library on Goodwood
Check in on your health at the Community Health Fair at the AC Lewis YMCA
Fire foam darts at stand-up comics at Boomerang Comedy Theater
Cosplay your way to Anime Night at Radio Bar
Sunday, November 22
Pedal for the Food Bank at Cranksgiving from Magic Vegan and All-Bikes On Main
Friday, November 27
Sharpen your pen at the Trinity Writers Workshop at Goodwood Library
Saturday, November 28
Shop small on Small Business Saturday at Red Stick Reads
Laugh it up at the Comedy House Party at Mid City Ballroom
Don’t forget about these weekly recurring events!
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent in Mid City
For Sale
Glenmore Place || 1639 Glenmore Ave 3/2 $575K
Fuqua & Lamon Town || 228 S 19th St Duplex $289K
Monte Vista || 733 Arlington Ave 2/1 $269.9K
Zeeland Place || 1502 Arlington Ave 3/2 $260K
For Rent
Capital Heights || 3731 Claycut Rd 3/2 $2,950 / mo
Smiley Heights || 2371 E Smiley Ave 2/1 $1,000 / mo
See more Mid City homes for sale and rent.
Meetings
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Nov 16, including St. Aloysius’ expansion plans on Stuart Ave
Metro Council Regular Meetings Nov 24 and Dec 9. Agendas post the week before.
The Government St and North Blvd signal box art agreement was on the Nov 10 Metro Council agenda. Minutes aren’t posted yet.
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Dec 14
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