Join us for a playful evening with @folk.lounge to learn about form, patterns, surface design, rhythm, local history, inspired nature and informed by ornamental traditions around the world. Using scissors and paper, participants will explore how to generate beautiful ideas by cutting and prototyping, finding new directions for creative work and pleasure in the process. You are also welcome to bring embroidery & other projects to hang out with the sewing circle.

Clockshop works at the intersection of community, public land, and imagination. Founded in 2004, they produce artist-led projects and public events that ask what it means to belong to a place — with programs ranging from cultural mapping along the LA River to youth fellowships in Northeast LA.

Somos NELA night market by LA Más is a recurring, community-owned gathering where working-class vendors, artists, and families from the neighborhood come gather over handmade goods, food, and culture.

Frogtown First Fridays Pride Night!, this evening 5-10pm happens to be a neighborhood celebration! Join for an evening of art, music and fun-celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Over fifteen venues along the LA River.