Fri, Jul 05
|Los Angeles
Frogtown First Fridays - Celebrate the July 4th Weekend and The Frogtown Community
An evening of art, music, food and summer fun along the LA River in Frogtown. We'll be celebrating the July 4th holiday in over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, live music, DJ's, good food, pop ups, shopping experiences, free and low-cost arts & crafts activities for all.
Time & Location
Jul 05, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Los Angeles, 2902 Knox Ave Los Angeles CA 90039
About the Event
Join us for a car-free, fun, engaging evening in the Frogtown neighborhood. This is a family-friendly event featuring over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, craft makers, free or low-cost art activites, discounts for locals (zips 90031/90039), giveaways, DJ's and live music. FREE ENTRY!
Walk on over, ride your bike, bring the dogs, bring the kids-just leave the car at home!
Participating Venues: from North to South
2479 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: Artist Gay Clay LA (ceramics), Vintage clothing and home decor. Pizza pop up by Lindfors Farms, churros and ice cream by Nyletta, DJ in the backyard.
This venue is an Uber/Lyft drop off & pick up point
KR Studios / Kid Row (6:30-8:30 pm only)
2471 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: Free Live Music: "Shared Sound," an intimate evening with local musical act Avitari
Zebulon (Doors open 10pm)
2478 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: Free show with Mackandgold and Blackpaw. 7:00 pm (21+) Get your free tickets HERE.
at 10:00 pm "Indie Sleaze," Free dance after-party with (DJ Goth Receptionist (21+) Starts at 10:00 pm. Get free your tickets HERE
2490 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Mexican Food & Tasty Cocktails
Activities: Happy Hour 3-5pm. Art & Jewelry Maker Pinhead Puppet and kitten lounge by local rescue Luxe Paws.
2931 Gilroy St. LA 90039
Activities: Artist Christine Rodriguez (fiber arts/quilts), Mexican Crafts & Hand Bags by Angela Leon, Cartoonist Andrew Greenstone - Zine Making & Frogtown Drinking Game. Food Truck.
2910 Gilroy St. LA 90039
Activities: Open House - Raku Firing Demo.
Happier Cafe / Tadaa Coffee - On the Patio
2960 Marsh St. 90039
Activities: Sistrs Vintage Pop Up, Art prints and face painting by artist Noor Ahmed ($5-10 for face painting) Smitch Pots, Tadaa Coffee Cart & Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream.
2990 Allesandro St LA 90039
Great food & drinks on the LA River Bike Path
Activities: Happy Hour 3-6pm
3050 N Coolidge Ave LA 90039
Activities: Artists Steve Graziaini (etchings & prints), Steve Chen (paintings, jewelry, clothing)
2915 Knox Ave #103, LA 90039
Activities: Artist Karen Pokraka (paintings/prints), Low-cost family-friendly craft project; Foil Embossed Luggage Tags, $10 per person. Guests will choose their vegan luggage tags and use stencils or freehand designs to create one-of-a-kind embossed tags for their summer travels!
2929 Knox Ave LA 90039
Cannabis-friendly Venue
Activities: Movie Night (Tickets $5.00) film TBA. artist Nana Chen, food by 5 Cazuelas, Macha Cookies & Rice Balls by Bentoharuna
2929 Knox Ave LA 90039
Activities: Art, Books and Frogtown Merchandise
Uber/Lyft Drop off & Pick Up Point
2902 Knox Ave LA 90039
Justine’s Wine Bar / Just What I Kneaded Bakery
2029 Blake Ave #102 LA 90039
Activities: It's Ladie's Night! DJ, dancing, locals only 10% discount (90031 & 39)
2800 Newell St. LA 90039
Activities: The art of Ethan & Amanda Stern (Glass Art)
2828 Newell Street Suite 6 LA 90039
Activities: 20% Off everything purchased in the shop. Hanamate Floral Studio pop up, Deez Mosaic Designs & Jewelry, Homemade Tamales by Gloria Mora (tamales-cash only)
1991 Blake Ave LA 90039
This venue is an Uber/Lyft Drop Off & Pick Up Point
The Blake Lofts - Elysian Valley Arts Collective Headquarters
1901 Blake Ave LA 90039
Activities: Artists MAJA, Rubbeth Agamez, Jon Ching, Kiani Wish and Art Sematary, Live Music by Siv Disa (7:30 pm) and Anais Azul, (6:00pm), Collage Night, S’mores - FREE!
We are fundraising for Elysian Valley Arts Collective (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) and the 2024 Frogtown Artwalk. Venues will be taking donations and some will be opffering tickets to enter our drawing for cool prizes from local Frogtown businesses including T-shirts, Gift Cards, Tumblers, Tote bags and other fun stuff. Look for signs/QR codes at venues. You can make a tax-deductible donation HERE to support the Frogtown Artwalk.
Keep checking back, more activities and fun being added!