Support a local band and learn to Cajun dance at two Mid City Ballroom events this week

The new venue Mid City Ballroom brings together elements of music, art and culture under one roof. Head to the venue this week for two events: a concert by Minos the Saint and a Cajun/zydeco dance series.

Combining violin, trombone and French horn with singer-songwriter vibes, chamber-folk band Minos the Saint has become a big part of the Baton Rouge music scene.

The band has performed at a variety of local venues, but this will be its first Mid City Ballroom performance. The band’s debut album, Awake and Dream, was released in February 2016.

Catch the performance at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 3. New Orleans surf-rock/world-beat band Marina Orchestra will open. Get your tickets here.

Each Tuesday in November, the Mid City Ballroom will become a dance hall, as Lafayette native Corey Porche brings Cajun/zydeco dance to the Red Stick.

This four-week series, beginning Nov. 7, will focus on the basics, including the waltz, two-step and jitterbug. The series is open to dancers of all levels, with or without a partner.

Classes will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Cost is $60 per person for the series.

To register, email Porche at [email protected]. Space is limited.

The Mid City Ballroom is at 136 South Acadian Thruway.