Leave your carb anxiety at home this weekend – our friends at Crispy Crust are serving up our first LA River Pizza Party at the Frog Spot this Saturday night. Crispy Crust is proud to serve LA River communities with locations in Hollywood and Glendale – learn more and order online at crispycrust.com. During the party Live @ The Frog Spot has a killer show lined up with Garretson and Gorodetsky, Violet Nova, and Blues for a Buddha!

Want to hear the latest news about Alternative 20?  Join Lewis MacAdams on Wednesday, July 29^th at the FoLAR benefit reception, panel discussion and screening for the new film, A Concrete River, Reviving the Waters of Los Angeles. Tickets are going quickly – reserve yours today!

Check out the full schedule below:

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REI Outdoor School is serving up free yoga classes with their professional yoga instructors. Yoga helps you develop strength, balance, flexibility and concentration to improve your outdoor pursuits.

All experience levels welcome, please bring your own yoga mat.

REI Outdoor School | Class Info

Join our daily guided tour along the Los Angeles River Bike Path launching from the Frog Spot.

This is your chance to start exploring the hidden ecosystem that runs through the heart of Los Angeles and ties us all together.

Learn about FoLAR LA River Docents

A big thank you to our generous friends at Crispy Crust. Crispy Crust – We’re different, and different is good… Best Pizza Delivery Take Out and Healthy Food Restaurant in Los Angeles. Serving: Delicious Tiramisu, Fresh Salads, Tangy Buffalo Wings, and Spicy Hot Wings.

Locations in Hollywood & Glendale or order online at crispycrust.com.

Garretson and Gorodetsky began working together in 1993 when their mutual friend, drummer Danny Frankel, brought Gorodetsky to one of Garretson’s rehearsals. As it happened, Garretson’s then collaborator, Steve Stewart, was unable to make an upcoming show, and Gorodetsky stepped in, learned every note of Garretson’s music, and performed the show with her two weeks later. Shortly after meeting they realized that they ignited something in each other in terms of songwriting, and an enduring partnership was born.

garretson-gorodetsky.com | Facebook | Twitter | Vimeo | SoundCloud

A Brazilian pop band with an American singer, The Violet Nova’s music spans the pop and rock genres, with sweet-rolling groove and pop focused melodies.

Violet Nova serves face-melting guitar Rocka Nova colored and iced with heart-wrenching, Hard-To-Not-Dance beats and elegantly garnished with soulful lyrics.

violetnova.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Myspace | iTunes

The bodhisattva and supreme bluesmaster was known for his profoundly somber countenance. His melancholic expression came from reflecting on the Deep Blues afflicting all beings trapped in the violent juke joint of Samsara (the endless cycle of contaminated rebirth). This earned him the nickname, “Gloomy-Face.” You see similar expressions on the faces of many of the great twentieth century and contemporary bluesmasters, for they realize that the blues is the essence of existence and that their role is to absorb this suffering for others by singing truly Universal Blues..

bluesforabuddha.com | Facebook | SoundCloud

Join our daily guided tour along the Los Angeles River Bike Path launching from the Frog Spot.

This is your chance to start exploring the hidden ecosystem that runs through the heart of Los Angeles and ties us all together.

Learn about FoLAR LA River Docents

Join FoLAR’s education team for their weekly educational series at the Frog Spot – River Encounters. This week we’ll learn about Pollution in the LA River!

What pollutants currently exist in the LA River? What measures are regulatory agencies taking to mitigate the pollution entering the river? During this session we will be exploring the different pollutants that affect the river and the efforts going on to remove them.

Learn More

FoLAR’s 2014 Los Angeles River cleanup inspired The FLOD Art Collective, a group of artists, poets, musicians, bike freaks, and river philosophers, to construct Stella, a large steelhead trout. It’s made from bamboo, palm, salvaged lumber, an extension ladder, baby jogger wheels, paper mache’, rags, paint, tomato cages, and washed out discards from the LA River.

Stella the Steelhead has Migrated to the Frog Spot for the summer – come and visit.

Learn about Stella the Steelhead

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Located along the breathtaking Elysian Valley bike path at 2825 Benedict St Los Angeles, CA 90039. Make sure to look out for our signs in the neighborhood – they’ll help your way to the Frog Spot!
Hours
Open Saturday 8 am- 8 pm & Sunday 8 am – 6 pm
Beer + Wine served after 2 pm Saturday
Keep an eye out for special events!
Amenities
Free Water + Wifi | Premium Drinks & Snacks | Vegan Options | Saturday Beer + Wine served after 2pm | Bocce Ball + Bean Bag Toss | River Walking Tours | Free Bike Repair Stand | Free Classes | LA River Docents | Kids Corner
Online
thefrogspot.org | Facebook | Twitter
Address + Map
2825 Benedict St Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Friends of the Los Angeles River does more than run The Frog Spot – we are Team River. From being the premier advocate for the Los Angeles River and the Los Angeles River Community to our ground-breaking education & community programs FoLAR is leading the way. Look below and see some of what’s coming up next!

Attend the premier screening of Raphael Sbarge’s new documentary, A Concrete River: Reviving the Waters of Los Angeles – sponsored by Friends of the Los Angeles River and Greenwish. Guests will enjoy a reception, screening, and panel discussion of the film. Register now!

Save the date! – Get ready for our annual celebration on October 10th! We’re throwing a one-of-a-kind party with art, music, and entertainment on the up-and-coming East Bank RSVP today.

FoLAR’s Los Angeles River Rover never stops taking the River to the people. To find out where you can see the river rover next visit our event calendar or skip the calendar and join us on Saturday, July 18 at the Hahamongna Walkabout – learn more.

River Days – Ages 7-19 – Discover the River with us! Collect macro-invertebrates, survey River flora and fauna, make “River Cat” art, and more! Learn more and look below for upcoming events:

River Wednesdays – For kids 7-12 – Sign Up!
Sunday Explorations – For all ages – learn more

We need YOU to help us engage people at the Los Angeles River Rover and The Frog Spot!
Don’t miss our next docent training session – Sign up today!

Save the date! FoLAR’s Second Annual Family Fish Day “ Off tha’ Hook” is back on September 5th. $50 for Adults who want to participate in the contest – The Kids Fish portion of the day is FREE if you register them in advance – learn more

Whitewater and wildlife meet urban culture when you kayak the LA River with LA River Kayak Safari. Kayak with the best gear and swift-water trained local guides. Book Your LA River Kayak Safari today!