Fri, Jun 07
|The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters
Frogtown First Fridays - June 7th Pride Night
Join us for an evening of art, music, food and fun along the LA River in Frogtown. We'll be celebrating our LGBTQ+ community in over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, live music, DJ's, good food, pop ups, shopping experiences, community booths, free and low-cost arts & crafts activities for all.
Time & Location
Jun 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters , 1901 Blake Ave Los Angeles CA 90039
About the Event
Join us for a car-free, fun, engaging evening in the Frogtown neighborhood as we celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in our community. This is a family-friendly event featuring over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, 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:
2479 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: Artist Noor Ahmed, Sistrs Vintage Pop Up, Facepainting ($5-10), Backyard Speakeasy with Pizza by Lindfors Farms, Music by DJ Broken Keys, Free drinks from MY MUSE
This venue is an Uber/Lyft drop off & pick up point
KR Studios / Kid Row (7-9pm only)
2471 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: Live Music: "Shared Sound," an intimate evening with local musical acts Night Party and Sean Soloman. Ceramics by Smitch Pots
Zebulon (Doors open 10pm)
2478 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Activities: "Friday Night," Free dance after-party with DJ Gina Kuhn & Guests playing late 90's/early 2000's Hip Hop, R&B (21+) Get free tickets HERE
2490 Fletcher Dr. LA 90039
Mexican Food & Tasty Cocktails
Activities: Kitten adoptions with Luxe Paws, Pottery By Gay Clay LA
2931 Gilroy St. LA 90039
Activities: Dance Night with DJ Instagator, Food Truck, Handmade Mexican Crafts by Artesanias, Handmade hats by Astra Hats and funky jewelry and fun stuff from Pinhead Puppet Goods
2926 Gilroy St. LA 90039
Activities: MASH UP Contemporary Dance will present free dance performance film screenings, Pop up shop featuring MOVED LA and their new Make Moves card deck and Support Women Artsts merchandise
Happier Camper / Tadaa Coffee - On the Patio
2960 Marsh St. 90039
Activities: Artists Milton "MAJA" Jurado & Rubbeth Agamez, Queer DJ's Cinergy & Pleasure Control, "Campfire" art installation, Tadaa Coffee Cart launches their new S'mores Mocha
2990 Allesandro St LA 90039
Great food & drinks on the LA River Bike Path
Activities: Happy Hour 3-6pm
2971 Allesandro Street LA 90039
Activities: Free Movie Screening of "My Neighbor Totoro," complete with a Popcorn Machine! Bring your own camping/lawn chair, pillows and blankets for the movie screening. Various artists, ceramics and gifts in the shop. Play with clay at Sooki Studios. Tamales by Frogtown local Gloria Mora, Shrimp Cocktail Bar & Shish Kebob Pop Up
3018 N. Coolidge Ave A, LA 90039
Vintage Clothing
Activities: Discounted items, Free beverages
3050 N Coolidge Ave LA 90039
Activities: Art exhibits, zine-making, tarot reader.
2915 Knox Ave #103, LA 90039
Activities: Artist Amanda Leigh Smith (LA is Not a Desert) Low-cost family-friendly craft project "Mushroom Terrariums" only $5.00 per person. Free drinks from MY MUSE
2929 Knox Ave LA 90039
Cannabis-friendly Venue
Activities: Artist Mary Kudlak, Live Music by Magmatic, Movie Screening of EVAC film "Art Along the River," a documentary short about artists in Frogtown. Feature film "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." Frogtown's Gourmet Tacos Truck. Films start at dusk. Tickets are $14.00
2929 Knox Ave LA 90039
Activities: Artist Erica Goebel, Pop Up by Roam Yoga LA, gifts, snacks, 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: Brazilian Boss Nova with "Marcel," on the patio, locals only 10% discount (90031 & 39), Pride Cupcakes, free stickers!
2800 Newell St. LA 90039
Activities: The art of Ethan & Amanda Stern (Glass Art), free drinks from MY MUSE.
2828 Newell Street Suite 6 LA 90039
Activities: Art/Florals by Nana Chen, Candles by Marak, 20% Off everything purchased in the shop, partake in making a community mosaic project and free drinks from KIF
2902 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Rainbow Soft Serve Ice Cream
1991 Blake Ave LA 90039
Activities: Special for the Night: Aguachile Verde + Za Za Zá Margarita $25 (30% discount) Just ask for the locals special.
The Blake Lofts - Elysian Valley Arts Collective Headquarters
1901 Blake Ave LA 90039
Activities: Artists Dan Cruz, Steve Cheng and Smitch Pots, Family Collage Night, "Love is Love" Photo Booth, Rainbow S’mores - FREE!
This venue is an Uber/Lyft Drop Off & Pick Up Point
Each month we'll choose a local nonprofit or maybe two to support via fundraising during First Fridays. For June, we are choosing GALAS LA (LGBTQ+ Armenian Society) https://www.galasla.org and Latino Equality Alliance https://www.somoslea.org. Please make a donation to support these organizations and all they do for our LGBTQ+ community.
Thank you to MY MUSE for providing free drinks.