Created by the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR), the Frog Spot is much more than just a café; it’s home to an eclectic mix of free or low-cost classes and events including yoga and meditation, nature walks, literary happenings, live music, outdoor games, a Bocce Ball court, and education and instructional programming on the weekends.
On Saturday afternoons, the Frog Spot transforms into a beer garden with live music between 5-8pm.
The Frog Spot is open all summer and into early fall on 8 am – 8 pm Saturdays and 8 am – 6 pm Sundays. Learn more at https://folar.org/river-ex
Here’s their schedule for next few weekends:
Schedule for Saturday, June 3rd:
- 9:00 AM Vinyasa Yoga Class with instructor Gabriel Yelloz ($5 Donation)
- 10:00 AM Nature Walk w/FOLAR Naturalists
- 11:00 AM Hiring Fair with REI www.rei.com
- 2:00 PM Beer Garden Opens – Craft Beer/Wine served to 21 & over
- 5:00 PM Pop Up Food Fest with Rick’s Drive In & Out (Burritos-$5.00 Donation)
- 5:00 PM Free Live Music by Devin O’Rourke
Solo-Acoustic-Folk-Americana. One-half of the high-energy duo Punch Drunks, Devin’s music has been described as “twangy colors of folk with brushstrokes of punk and heartbreak”.
https://devinorourke.bandcamp.com - 6:00 PM Free Live Music by Mailmen
Young punks from The South Bay.
https://southbaymailmen.bandcamp.com - 7:00 PM Free Live Music by Lawndale
The all-instrumental psychedelic punk-acid-surf band hailing from the beach communities of Los Angeles.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Lawndale - 8:00 PM Free Live Music- The Neptunas
High-energy, all girl surf band. The Neptunas have been bringing their brand of pop-punk-surf garage rock since 1994.
https://neptunas.com
Sunday, June 4th:
- 9:00 AM Mindfulness Meditation with instructor/author Jennifer Howd www.jennfierhowd.com ($5.00 Donation)
- 10:00 AM “Cool to be Kind” Yoga For Kids with instructor Lisa Rose Christie ($5.00 Donation)
Please have little yogis bring a yoga mat. Parents are welcome to join. Crafting after yoga class. Follow at: @cooltobeyoga - 10:00 AM Nature Walk w/FOLAR Naturalists
Saturday, June 10th:
- 9:00 AM Yoga for the Outdoor Enthusiast with REI ($5 donation-register at www.rei.com)
- 10:00 AM Nature Walk w/FOLAR Naturalists
- 5:00 PM Free Live Music – The Frogtown Serenaders
It’s all good in the neighborhood with these local favorites, The Frogtown Serenaders. Mixing folk, jazz, blues, Americana and three-part harmonies, these serenading sweethearts will bring the party to the L.A. River.
https://www.facebook.com/thefrogtownserenaders - 6:00 PM Free Live Music – The Furious Seasons
Well-crafted, unpretentious, poppy songs written by David Steinhart and delivered unapologetically by three musicians with some furious talent. Fans of Cat Stevens,
A.J. Croce and Bob Dylan will find this band especially likable. - 7:00 PM Free Live Music – Jed’s Dead
Alt-Country, a folk-noir band from Los Angeles that creates a dark blend of country rock and roots music. Jed’s Dead songs range from twangy, blues rockers to brooding acoustic ballads all with a touch of humor.
https://www.reverbnation.com/jedsdead
Sunday, June 11th:
- 2-5 PM Shoestring Adventures Present “Take Only Memories”, Beginner’s Photo Workshop. Spend the afternoon learning the basics of film photography with the L.A. River as your muse. $10.00 Donation
https://shoestringadventures.com/adventures
You can also find their events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/
Free Wi-Fi + Water at Frog Spot
