Barnsdall Art Park, Los Feliz CA
free | meet-up series | every 4 Saturdays

LA River Center & Gardens, Los Angeles CA: Mission-style courtyards and flowing fountains honor both water and heritage at this transformed cultural center near the confluence of the Los Angeles River and Arroyo Seco. Once the bustling Lawry's California Center (1953-1992), today's serene complex celebrates the river's ecological renaissance through educational exhibits and demonstration gardens. Wrought-iron gates open to reveal intimate patios where ivy climbs terracotta walls and pepper trees cast shifting shadows across Spanish tile. Water—once channeled away in concrete—returns as a celebrated element, with fountains that speak to the site's role in watershed restoration. This riverside haven embodies Los Angeles' evolving relationship with its natural systems—a place where community gathers to reimagine urban spaces as interconnected ecosystems rather than conquered landscapes. We meet behind the Main Courtyard on the green lawn.

Join us for an engaging panel with The Wende Museum, The Huntington & Museum Of Latin American Art moderated by @folk.lounge, to explore how the public can access and engage with LA's rich archival treasures. As both an artist and community member, moderator Shagane Barsegian also known as Shagoh (she/her) will guide a conversation exploring how these institutions are reimagining their archives as dynamic public resources rather than closed repositories. Panelists will share initiatives that bridge the gap between institutional collections and community access, discuss how changing urban dynamics are reshaping their missions, and offer practical guidance for artists, teachers, students, and curious citizens on navigating these cultural goldmines. From surprising recent discoveries to upcoming digitization projects, the panel will illuminate pathways for meaningful engagement with our shared cultural heritage and inspire attendees to become active participants in preserving and interpreting LA's history.


Join us for a vibrant workshop with @folk.lounge, to explore the rich tradition of floral cross stitch in Soviet and Russian culture, focusing particularly on roses and flowers as symbols of transformation and potential.

Through hands-on cross stitch techniques, participants will create their own floral embroidery pieces while discussing how these natural symbols transcend cultural boundaries yet carry specific cultural meanings about transformation and becoming.

Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles CA: Seven sunken acres of vibrant blooms transform this historic garden into a fragrant canvas where over 20,000 roses have replaced a once-notorious racetrack. Established in 1927, the garden's classical design features marble gazebos at each corner and a central fountain that anchors four symmetrical pathways. Once a testing ground for prestigious rose awards, this protected landmark has survived numerous development threats to remain a public treasure. Morning light illuminates dewy petals in an ever-changing palette while nearby museums and university buildings frame this floral refuge. In a city defined by reinvention, the rose garden stands as a testament to preservation—a living artwork where time slows and visitors can trace Los Angeles' evolution from frontier town to cultural metropolis. We meet to the left of central fountain at the heart of the garden in a gazebo.

Join us Monday for an enchanted evening in the world of fungal folklore with @folk.lounge. Immerse yourself in an exploration of the mysterious beings that have emerged from forest floors throughout human history.

We will sew our own spirit mushroom and explore in circle personal stories and cultural narratives, weaving our experiences into the rich tapestry of mushroom lore & the timeless magic of earth's most enigmatic kingdom.