Mid City Merchants

05/13/2026

✨ New date, beautiful forecast, same Hot Art magic ✨

After last week’s weather delay, we are SO excited to finally welcome everyone out to Hot Art Cool Nights this Friday night in Mid City! 🌙🎨

The forecast is looking gorgeous, and these incredible merchants are ready for a night filled with art, music, food, shopping, and community.

🗓 Friday, May 15
⏰ 6PM–10PM
📍 Mid City Art & Cultural District

Thank you to everyone for rolling with the schedule change and continuing to support our local businesses, artists, and makers. We can’t wait to see Mid City glowing again 💛











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05/08/2026

Hey yall! If you see water on the roads, please turn around or SLOW DOWN! One of our merchants is currently hanging out in the rain to keep the wake of water from flooding her shop.

05/07/2026

🌧️ A quick update from your Mid City Merchants family 🌙

For the first time ever, we’re rescheduling Hot Art Cool Nights due to weather. While we hate to shift plans, keeping our community, artists, and merchants safe is always the priority.

✨ New date: Friday, May 15 | 6–10 PM

Same incredible night—just one week later. We can’t wait to gather, celebrate, and shine together in Mid City.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our local businesses and creatives 💛

05/05/2026

✨ The official list is here! ✨

These incredible local businesses are bringing the energy, creativity, and community spirit to Hot Art Cool Nights 2026 🎨🌙

From art and music to food, shopping, and everything in between—this is what makes Mid City so special.

🗓 May 8 | 6–10 PM
📍 Mid City Art & Cultural District

Take a look, make your plan, and come out to support your favorite spots (and discover some new ones, too). We couldn’t do this without our amazing merchants!













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01/29/2026

😍😍 Congratulations! 🎉🍾

THANK YOU to all of our customers for 35 years at our Government St location!!! Woohoo!!! We’re ready to serve you for many more!
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11/24/2025

Whether you were an attendee, vendor, or merchant, we’d love to hear about your White Light Night 2025 experience. Your input helps us make each year better than the last!

📝 Fill out our quick feedback form here: https://forms.gle/i6Mn5VsFY5YLnReu8
Let us know what worked, what could improve, and what you’d love to see next year. 💬

Thank you for being part of what makes Mid City shine!

11/19/2025

🗺️✨ The White Light Night 2025 Map is HERE!

With 45+ participating businesses, multiple shuttle stops, and plenty of places to eat, shop, and enjoy live music — this is your guide to navigating all the magic happening on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6–10pm.

Use the map to plan your night:
🛍️ Find your favorite merchants
🎨 Explore pop-up art & vendor spots
🚍 Locate shuttle stops for easy travel
🚓 See where officers will be stationed for safety

Save this to your phone, or view it anytime at https://www.midcitymerchantsbr.org/events/wln