[vimeo 68261524 w=500 h=281] So it’s been a little warm this week. Whether you plan on hiding from the heat this weekend or getting outdoors and showing the weather who’s boss, here are some suggestions we hope you’ll enjoy. Friday Shake off the stress of the week at Dance Downtown [continue reading]
The submission period of the Transit Pix Contest is closed! Thank you to all those who submitted photos. Now it’s time to vote and “Like” your favorites! The submissions are posted on Metro’s Facebook. Winners will be selected based on the number of “Likes” per photo received only on the Metro Facebook page. The [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl_IH32Xf78] This Memorial Day, enjoy hot salsa dancing at Grand Park with legendary Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca and Grammy award-winning band Spanish Harlem Orchestra. The Salsa Session takes place on May 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. and is free for all to attend. Show your valid TAP card at the [continue reading]
Thanks to everyone who came out this morning for the Guided Ride from Union Station to Boyle Heights that was part of Bike Week LA! It was a nice turnout on a very warm day and everyone seemed to have a good time. More on Bike Week LA events here. [continue reading]
Mark your calendars for the next Metro Presents event! Metro and Assertion Films will host a free screening of the new documentary, “The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound,” at Union Station on Saturday, May 31. The film will be shown at 8 p.m. in the Fred Harvey Room, but you’ll want to [continue reading]
Photos: Anna Chen/Metro With its vintage neon signs and general old world vibe, it’s hard not to love downtown L.A.’s Grand Central Market at first sight. And if you’re the type who’s not easily impressed by visuals, the market’s large variety of groceries, food stalls, and artisanal fare is sure [continue reading]
Metro has been nominated for two Best of Downtown awards! Metro Art Tours has been nominated as one of the Best Downtown Tours, and we’ll also be vying for the title of Best Public Transportation. Voting starts now, don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard. And if you vote you’re entered to win some pretty [continue reading]
Photos by Peter Atkinson and Joshua Southwick/Metro We’re still sorting through photos and videos shot at Saturday’s celebration for Union Station’s 75th anniversary. Above is the last wave of photos and below are a pair of videos made by Metro staffers. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVBGanwKt-c] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7kxm0B9AfY] RELATED: Union Station turns 75: the video [continue reading]
Friday Looking for something to do in DTLA? Check out Friday Night Flicks at Pershing Square! This Friday presents Captain America: The First Avenger. The free event will show a different movie on a 20-foot inflatable screen every Friday from now through September 26! Movie starts at 8 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple Line [continue reading]
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than to go Metro to learn about history, experience culture and find some good eats! If you have recommendations on places to see or things to do, let us know in the comments. Chinese American Museum – the Journeys exhibit [continue reading]
