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 every four Saturdays for rejuvenating mornings with @folk.lounge, set in some of Los Angeles’ most inspiring locations. This is more than an embroidery gathering—it's a sanctuary where creativity, community, and cultural storytelling come alive through needle and thread. Whether you're just beginning or have been stitching for years, you're invited to bring a project or start something new, and immerse yourself in a circle that nurtures both skill and soul.

* Now accepting introductions for musician in residency, come play with us!