Photos by Gerald Hunter, via submission Street work on La Brea in Inglewood in recent days has churned up the old streetcar tracks that once carried the Number 5 line of the Los Angeles Railway from Hawthorne to Eagle Rock. A portion of the route included the future Crenshaw/LAX [continue reading]
Passing through Union Station after work today? Stop by and listen to some jazz. On Friday, the L.A. Sparks take on the Indiana Fever at Staples Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. Present your valid TAP card at the box office to save on tickets. (Metro Blue/Expo Line to Pico Station, Metro [continue reading]
Summer in Los Angeles can’t end without an outdoor movie screening and guess what: it’s still summer. Luckily, both Eat See Hear and Street Food Cinema provide outdoor movie experiences until September 14. Each event brings together the best food trucks, bands, comedians, and more to keep you full, happy [continue reading]
The San Diego Padres will take on the boys in blue at Dodger Stadium on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, and Metrolink is offering special train service from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station for both games. Get a round trip ticket for just $7 on game day. The train [continue reading]
Photos: Aaron Farley FYF Fest returns to the Los Angeles State Historic Park Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25. This year, FYF celebrates its 10th anniversary with an extra special lineup, featuring headlining performances by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and My Bloody Valentine and scores of other great bands. Keith Morris – who will be performing with band FLAG at the [continue reading]
Summer is almost over which means that kids will be going back to school. Organizing a last minute summer getaway does not have to be difficult, time consuming, or expensive. An easy way to jam pack last minute fun is to ride the Metro Red Line which provides family-fun for [continue reading]
Union Station becomes the venue of choice for jazz band GG NineNet this Friday, August 16. The performance is part of Metro’s new program of arts and cultural events for the iconic station in anticipation of its 75th anniversary celebration in 2014. The group will appear in the main concourse waiting room [continue reading]
H2O Music Festival takes place this Saturday, August 17 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. Headliners include Pitbull, A Tribe Called Quest and Roberto Tapia, and many other artists will also be performing. Doors open to the public at 3 p.m. and the festival ends around midnight. Tickets can [continue reading]
The Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with the atmosphere, ambience and activity of summer. You can listen to great music ranging from classical to jazz to rock and enjoy a delicious picnic with a loved one. This season, artists such as Yoyo Ma, Diana Ross, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Vampire Weekend, [continue reading]
It’s disco night at the Music Center’s Dance Downtown this Friday, so grab some friends and get ready to boogie. The dance lasts from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is free for all to attend. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Hope/Temple) Nisei Week starts this [continue reading]
