Projected Visions, 2020
FROGTOWN ARTS PROUDLY PRESENTS
2025 ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT
LIST OF VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
The 3rd Biennial Illuminate the Night festival takes place on Saturday September 13th, 2025 from 6-10 pm. Walk, bike, or take a pedi-cab along the LA River Path to visit venues from Fletcher Drive to the Taylor Yard Pedestrian and Bike bridge!
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This event strives to be a car-free, bike-friendly, low-impact festival. Use mass transit and/or ride your bike to the festival. We also have information on where to find accessible parking stalls and bathrooms and where the accessible access points to the river path are located.
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Ditch your car! We've got transportation alternatives, tips for your visit and a map of the event.
VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
Dress in your best funky lights, decorate your bike or stroller, put on your roller skates and even dress up Fido! Create an impromptu light display along the LA River Bike Path or stroll along to various venue and enjoy free or low cost entertainment and activities
The Left Bank
2479 Fletcher Dr,
*This venue is an Uber/Lyft drop off & Pick up point
Sun Boy Diner
American Grill Classics
Fall Vintage Fashion Release
Mexican Food & Tasty Cocktails
Kitten Lounge
with
Luxe Paws & NELA Cats
Frogtown's Gourmet Tacos
Mama Sue's Kitchen & Table
Free ​Live Music
7:00 pm Down West
8:30 pm Katzroar​
Artists and Craft Vendors
MAJA
Rubbeth Agamez
Bleenkies
Cactus Blossom Artworks
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Claytivity
2910 Gilroy Stree
4:00 pm: Open House &
Pottery Sale
The Magic Craft Bus
Happier Camper/
Happier Cafe by Tadaa Coffee
2960 Marsh Street
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Coffee & Pineapple Soft Serve by Tadaa Coffee
Puerto Rican Cuisine by
Wepa Pa'l Mundo
In the Showroom: Local Artists Showcase
Gone to the Dogs Rescue ​
On the Patio
​Le Trois Apothecary, Nova Sage Skincare, Smitch Pots
6:00 pm FREE Meditation, Breathwork & Journaling session with
Nathan Fratzke & Serena Jackson.
Bring blanket or yoga mat
Sooki Studio
​2971 Allesandro St.
Artist Ana Maria Quintana & Bullshark Pottery
Night Market Craft Vendors
Spoke Bicycle Cafe
3050 N. Coolidge Ave
Regular Menu, Coffee, Beer & Wine
Artists
Regino Vitale. Art Sematary, Live drawing by Yau Yu (small fee), Craft vendors Joie Cerda, Ranga Gorilla & Petals 'n' Such
Hot Spells
​3018 N. Coolidge Ave Unit D.
Shaved Ice by
Water Cake
Featuring artist Lizzie Cross, Aura Portraiture by Dark Sunshine (small fee), Photography, Florescent Mineral Rock Free Scavenger Hunt Along the LA River from Coolidge Ave to The Blake Lofts
The River LA
2929 Knox Street
Birria from the Block
Somthin' Sweet by Jess
Coca-cola free giveaways
7:30 - 9:30 pm DJ Chemtrail Performances are FREE!
7:00 pm Aztec Dancing by
Xipe Totec on the stage
Artists and Craft Vendors
Steve Cheng, Squeaky Soap Co.
Unicorn Cult
Misprint Art Collective
Toad General Store
2929 Knox Street
Artists Erica Goebel & Mist Ceramics
Tribute to Jack the Dog - If you knew and loved Jack, please visit and bring your photos, flowers, candles, dog treats and show your love for Toad's departed mascot​
Forager Crafts
2015 Blake Ave
TIZZ Tangerine Drink Booth
Locally made tangerine soda
Artists Nana Chen & Elizabeth Robinson
Melting ICE Installation by
Marcos Lutyens
Charms Galore $25 for all you can make jewelry-making session with artist
Fina Valdez
Justine's Wine Bar
Just What I Kneaded Bakery
2029 Blake Ave #102
Glow in the Dark Fun, Artist
Mary Kudlak
FSY Architects
2902 Knox Street #200
Light Projections by
Brian Decker and Fred Wetzlaff,
Mica art by
Josh Nelson
Onyx Motors
2828 Newell St.
Free live music
Acid Swamp - Light Installation by
Erica Halpern
Quantum Clinic
2828 Newell Street Suite 6
(enter off river path)
Cookies by Tiff & Co Kies
Free Live Music by
Knowledge Free (Jazz Fusion)
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Tarot Readings by Sam Adds (small fee)
Knitwear by Maggie Knacks
The Blake Lofts -
Frogtown Arts Headquarters
1901 Blake St.
(enter off river path)
Local Taco Vendor
Light Installation by
A.J. Catalano
Blake Ave. Garden Patio
1839 Blake Ave
(access off river path)
Hot Dogs by NELA Dogs
Agua Fresca Stand
soul tunes by DJ Hymnal
Art Installation "Do You See Us?" by light srtist Brenna Britt
Free Literary Lounge by the LA River Curated by Mike Sonksen featuring Alexis Krasilovsky, Lee Boek, Busstop Prophet, and more surprise guests
Bauer Pottery
1767 Blake Ave
(access off river path)
The Five Cazuelas Truck
Live Music by
Mattia
Free microchipping for cats & dogs by Los Feliz Animal Rescue. Free parking.
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2022 Illuminate the Night
Thank you to our Grantors and sponsors!
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Installation by LA River Public Art Project, 2022