It’s time for the 1812 Overture plus fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl! Go Metro to the Tchaikovsky Spectacular on Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16. Performances start at 8 p.m. both nights and tickets are still available. And special for Metro-riding Tchaikovsky-lovers: show your valid TAP card with your [continue reading]
As many of you likely know, Metro’s fare increases and fare changes that were approved this spring go into effect on September 15. The charts below outline the new fares, including regular fares and passes, Silver Lane fares and the EZ Pass. I urge everyone to give this a read before [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXx0zQ3i95c] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkmDUBPkgBY] Mark your calendars: Metro Presents Môfo, the only band in Los Angeles that plays in the traditional “pé de serra” style of forró. (Forró–pronounced fo-HAW–is accordion-driven, hip-swiveling dance music originating from the northeast of Brazil.) Check out the video above for a sample of forró sound from a flash mob in [continue reading]
And the answer is yes: Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express bus service is running Sunday night to the sold-out Paul McCartney concert at the ballpark. The bus between Union Station and Dodger Stadium is free to those holding a ticket to the show. This is McCartney’s first show at Dodger Stadium [continue reading]
It’s summer, so take a vacation from traffic with one or more of the following transit-accessible events happening across our beloved City of Angels. Friday Join Metro Presents for free live music this Friday evening in the Union Station waiting room. The California Feetwarmers are known for their unique blend [continue reading]
The LA Taco Festival takes place Saturday, August 16 at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights and we’re salivating already! From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy live music by local bands, entertainment, and a variety of tacos from the best vendors in East LA–all in one place. The event is [continue reading]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1MnAOtSoU&w=560&h=315] Eminem and Rihanna bring their “Monster Tour” to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Thursday, August 7, and Friday, August 8. As always, you can take the Gold Line to Memorial Park Station to reach the paid Rose Bowl Shuttle at the Parsons parking lot in Old Pasadena. At Memorial Park [continue reading]
This Friday, August 8, Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles at MacArthur Park hosts KTOWN Night featuring Mike B. as part of their free summer concert series. The event also includes KRNFX and DJ Zo. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., come early to grab dinner at the Kogi BBQ food truck. Show your valid TAP [continue reading]
These blank note cards celebrate unique neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. All the images are from the “Through the Eyes of Artists” poster series displayed on buses and trains. A set of 9 costs $8 at the online Metro Store.
Heads up, people: the first event is this Thursday evening, a panel discussion on the new streets of L.A. in DTLA — event description and RSVP info is below. Here is the news release from our friends at CicLAvia: New “CicLAvia Explores” Program Engages and Connects Audiences to Los Angeles County [continue reading]
