Move over Cannes! The L.A. Film Fest returns this Wednesday, June 11 through Thursday, June 19 with film screenings taking place across Los Angeles. This year, the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with nearly 200 features, shorts, and music videos from 40 countries. Enjoy premiers, outdoor screenings, conversations with [continue reading]
Friday Swing by Peddler’s Creamery for some artisan ice cream that is churned by bicycle! Show your valid TAP card to receive one free single scoop with purchase of one single scoop. Peddler’s Creamery is open today from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station, Metro [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]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VfjlW8xqB0] Saturday, May 3 is Union Station’s 75th anniversary celebration, a day filled with live entertainment, miniature railroads, special train car tours, architectural tours and more! (See schedule of events here.) After exploring Union Station, hop on Metro to check out the nearby neighborhoods. Here are just a few of the places and events [continue reading]
Friday It’s Friday…so treat yourself to something sweet at Sweet Town! Try traditional Chinese sweet soups, contemporary sorbet and gelato desserts, fruity smoothies and all kinds of boba drinks. Best of all, get 10% off your bill with your TAP card. The store is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Metro [continue reading]
Grand Park’s annual Downtown Bookfest comes to town Saturday, March 29 from 12 – 5 p.m. Experience the largest coalition of Los Angeles-based presses and publishers along with readings, music and more! The event is free and open to the public. Show your valid TAP card to any cashier at the Writ Large pop-up [continue reading]
[polldaddy poll=7686186] As has been the case the past few years, many people used Metro on New Year’s Eve — service was free from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. — and on New Year’s Day, in particular to reach the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. On New Year’s Eve, [continue reading]
Art of Transit: All are welcome to ride Metro, alive, dead and undead alike! This weekend, go Metro to the following festivities to receive special discounts, gifts and more. El Pueblo Historical Monument, Oct. 25 – Nov. 3 Starting Friday, Oct. 25, El Pueblo will begin free festivities with food, [continue reading]
Grand Park celebrating its 1st birthday! Celebrate with them by visiting Sprinkles Cupcakes DTLA between October 7 – 11. Buy 6 Grand Park cupcakes during this week and Metro can get you a FREE cupcake of any flavor! All you have to do is show your TAP card to the cashier [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Transportation Headlines online newspaper, which you can also access via email subscription (visit the newspaper site) or RSS feed. As Grand Park thrives, county buildings are [continue reading]
