Hot Art, Cool Nights returns to Mid City

The “Hot Art, Cool Nights” brings thousands to the Mid City area this Friday evening. Browse original paintings, sculptures, photography, hand-crafted jewelry as live music and the smell of great food linger in the air. Shuttling service is available in the area stretching from South 14 to Jefferson Highway and from Claycut to Florida. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit midcitymerchants.org for details.  (File photo)