14 Aug LA River by the Slice – Pizza, Beer, & Music on the River – Sat 8/16
LA River by the Slice – Pizza, Beer, & Music on the River
Off Tha’ Hook – FoLAR’s LA River Fishing Derby is coming up – register today!
Our Friends at Tomato Pie Pizza Joint are hooking up with The Frog Spot to serve the LA River by the slice – a FREE pizza dinner – with suggested donation. Tomato Pie Pizza Joint proudly serves East Coast flavor to the LA River community with locations in Silver Lake, South Pasadena, and on Melrose. Delivery, dine-in, pick-up, and order online! Learn more at tomatopiepizzajoint.com.
During the party Live @ The Frog Spot has a fresh show lined up with Massimo De Maria, Everybody Get in Here, and Gilbert Louie Ray Montoya.
Check out the full schedule below:
Saturday August 15th
9 am | Yoga for the Outdoor Enthusiast by REI
REI Outdoor School is offering 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.
11 am | LA River Nature Walk
Join FoLAR’s LA River Docents on 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
5 pm | Pizza & Beer on the LA River with Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
Our Friends at Tomato Pie Pizza Joint are hooking up with The Frog Spot to serve the LA River by the slice – a FREE pizza dinner – with suggested donation.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint proudly serves East Coast flavor to the LA River community with locations in Silver Lake, South Pasadena, and on Melrose. Delivery, dine-in, pick-up, and order online!
tomatopiepizzajoint.com | Facebook | Instagram
5 pm | Live @ The Frog Spot
Massimo De Maria
Massimo De Maria was born and raised in the North Hills of Los Angeles and grew up listening to modern rock. In his college years he fell in love with folk music – an affair which transformed his style.
Today Massimo De Maria delivers a sound that bridges the gap between folk music and today’s rock.
Everybody Get in Here
EVERYBODY GET IN HERE is the live improv comedy sensation sweeping Los Angeles. This one-of-a-kind comedy rock band takes your stories and creates songs live – every song in every set is invented right there, on the spot, based on your life.
You bring the story, Everybody Get in Here bring the laughs.
Gilbert Louie Ray Montoya
Gilbert Louie Ray Montoya was born and raised in Atwater Village. Originally the banjo player from Wicklow Atwater and the Fallen Flame String Band – both native Atwater acts – now Gilbert is a one-man-band. Gilbert makes Atwater village proud with his own unique blend of Folk and Bluegrass influences rocking a tambourine at his foot, a guitar in his arms and a harmonica around his neck.
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Sunday August 16th
9 am | Mat Pilates with In & Up Pilates
Join us for a FREE – with suggested donation – community mat pilates class by In & Up Pilates! In & Up isn’t satisfied to just give you a free pilates class – guests will have a chance to enter a raffle and win private lessons.
In & Up Pilates will In & Up Pilates – In & Up Pilates is a Holistic Exercise and Wellness Studio offering Classical Pilates, Yoga, and M.E.L.T. Method that has been happily serving the Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Atwater Village communities for over ten years. Our mission is to transform every body into a tool to fulfill your goals and dreams.
inuppilates.com | Facebook | Twitter
11 am | LA River Nature Walk
Join FoLAR’s LA River Docents on 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
Special Guest
Stella the Steelhead
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
Frog Spot Info
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
Keep Up with FoLAR
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!
The FoLAR Fandango: an industrial garden party
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.
Rolling with FoLAR’s Los Angeles River Rover
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.
LA River Docents Wanted!
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!
Off tha’ Hook Catch & Release Fishing Derby
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
LA River Kayak Season
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!