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Go Metro Weekends, April 13 – 14

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Jackie Robinson statue in Journal Square, Jersey City. Photo by zaxouzo via Flickr Creative Commons

Jackie Robinson statue in Journal Square, Jersey City. Photo by zaxouzo via Flickr Creative Commons

The movie “42” starts showing in theatres today and this Saturday is Jackie Robinson Triple Play Day at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles, presented by the Zimmer Children’s Museum. Go and check out the limited time only exhibit of Jackie Robinson and Negro League memorabilia. Use the code METRO when buying tickets online and save 25% on general admission tickets. The VIP tour/lunch is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and general admission is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Metro Blue Line to Grand Station, Metro Bus 10/48 to Main/Washington)

Head to the Heritage Square Museum for their annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea to learn about fashion through the decades. The event will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and general admission is $30. Call the museum offices at 323-225-2700 ext 223 for reservations, which are required. (Metro Gold Line to Heritage Square Station or Metro Bus 252 to 3628 Griffin)

L.A. Heritage Day is this Sunday, go and celebrate the city’s history. Festivities will take place around El Pueblo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show your TAP card at the L.A. Heritage booth to receive a free gift bag while supplies last. (El Pueblo is located across the street from Union Station, use Trip Planner to find the best route for you)

Go Metro Weekends, April 5 – 7

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If you haven't checked out the new Figat7th, now's the time! Photo from Figat7th Official Facebook Page

If you haven’t checked out the new Figat7th, now’s the time! Photo from Figat7th Official Facebook Page

Saturday, go RockaYourSoul at Grand Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate with dance legend Alvin Ailey with food trucks, music and more. The event is free to attend. Show your TAP card at the info booth to enter a drawing for tickets to The Music Center’s theatres, including 2 tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and 4 tickets to FELA! at the Ahmanson Theatre. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Hill/Temple)

Also on Saturday is Family Fun Day at the newly opened Mendocino Farms at the Figat7th food court. The event includes face painting, a photo booth and more, and kids can eat free when the accompanying adult buys a regular sandwich. Family Fun Day lasts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple/Blue/Expo Line to 7th/Metro Station, Metro Bus 10 or 51 to Figueroa/7th)

Swing by the Los Angeles Theatre Center for some dance, theatre, art and music. Show your TAP card at the box office and receive $2 off at select performances. Melancholia is showing on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday at 3 p.m. General admission is $20. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station, Metro Rapid 728 to Spring/5th)

Check out the City of Angels exhibition in Thai Town on Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight, or visit during Song Kran Thai New Year Festival on Sunday between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both exhibition and festival are open to the public. Show your TAP card to the exhibition food cashier to receive 10% off all food items on opening night. (Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Western Station, Metro Rapid 780 to Hollywood/Western)


Go Metro Weekends, March 8 – 10

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A reminder for those heading to Masquerade Motel: take advantage of the Gold Line, all rides on Metro system to and from the show are free with proof of concert ticket purchase. See Live Nation’s monster news release on how to get there or get around the concert.

Tonight is ArtNight Pasadena, head out to enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment at 11 of Pasadena’s most prominent cultural institutions. The event lasts from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and free shuttles are available to transport you between venues. Show your TAP card to receive special discounts and gifts from participating locations. CICLE is also organizing a bike ride for ArtNight; bikes are allowed on all Metro buses and trains. (Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station, Metro Bus 267 to Walnut/Raymond)

Head to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex for cutting edge music, dance, theatre and visual arts. This Saturday is the premier of the film Gravity of Center. The movie and performance begin at 8 p.m. Go Metro and receive 20% off tickets. (Metro Silver Line to Cal State LA Busway Station)

Saturday night is also Jazz Night at Cities Restaurant in East L.A. The music’s on from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and the food’s always good. Show your TAP card to get 20% off your bill. (Metro Bus 84/68 to Cesar E Chavez/Ford)

If you haven’t seen Christmas in Hanoi already, this weekend is your last chance! The show is playing at East West Players in Little Tokyo and go Metro to save $10 on admission. There are shows at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. (Metro Gold Line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, Metro Bus 40 to Judge John Aiso/1st)

Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week gets better with Metro

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Save here when you go Metro! Photo via Bar Celona Official Facebook

Save here when you go Metro! Photo via Bar Celona Official Facebook

Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week started last Friday and continues until March 15. Head over after work for live entertainment and special deals on drinks and appetizers.

Want to save even more? Show your TAP card at Bar Celona to save 15% on your bill.

Bar Celona and all Old Pasadena restaurants are located near the Gold Line Memorial Park Station or off the Metro Rapid 780.

Go Metro Weekends, March 2 – 3

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Grand Park Book Fest this Saturday, furry friends make great reading buddies! Photo via Grand Park Official Facebook

Grand Park Book Fest this Saturday, furry friends make great reading buddies! Photo via Grand Park Official Facebook

With the weather warming up, what better than to spend the day outside with a good book? Bring the whole family to downtown’s Grand Park Book Fest, taking place Saturday, March 2. There will be performances, a pop-up indie bookstore, readings for all ages, music and more. Show your TAP card at the Grand Park info booth to receive a free souvenir poster. The book fest lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free for all to attend. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 or 48 to Hill/Temple)

Also on Saturday is the seventh installment of This Is Your Library, a late-night style talk show held at the Central Library‘s Mark Taper Auditorium. There will be food, music and librarians. General admission is $20, concert only admission is $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert, featuring Feeding People, is at 9:30 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station, Metro Bus 16 to 5th/Grand)

Celebrate the National Day of Wales at the Los Angeles St. David’s Day Festival on Sunday. The event takes place at Barnsdall Art Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be performances, a Celtic marketplace, Welsh Corgi demonstrations and more. Show your TAP card to the Barnsdall Theater cashier to get $5 off on Grand Concert tickets. Your TAP card can also save you 10% on purchases from festival vendors. The festival is free to attend, separate paid tickets are required for the Grand Concert. (Metro Red Line to Vermont/Sunset Station, Metro Rapid 754 to Vermont/Maubert, Metro Bus 217 to Hollywood/Edgemont)

Grab a Grand Slam from Denny’s at Union Station

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If the craving for pancakes hits you while you’re at Union Station, head over to Denny’s,located across from Patsaouras Plaza on Ramirez Street. The location is open 24/7, and now if you show your TAP card you’ll save 10% on your bill.

The discount is valid at this Denny’s location only. Union Station is served by the Metro Red, Purple and Gold lines, and numerous bus lines. DASH D stops right outside the restaurant.

If you’re thinking about heading over this Saturday, February 23, please plan to access Denny’s on Ramirez Street from Commercial Street on the other side of the freeway.

The off-ramp from the I-101 Freeway, Vignes Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue will be closed to traffic from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to maintenance work at Metro headquarters.

Go Metro to LA Times Travel Show and save $3 on tickets

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Photo from LA Times Travel Show Official Facebook

Photo from LA Times Travel Show Official Facebook

Don’t miss L.A.’s biggest and best travel event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The L.A. Times Travel Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will be able to get travel tips, learn about exciting destinations, enter in trip giveaways and more.

Go Metro and receive a $3 discount on general admission. Present a valid TAP card or L.A.County employee ID at the box office the day of the event to get the discount.

The L.A. Convention Center can be reached from Pico Station off the Metro Blue or Expo lines, as well as by the Metro Silver Line and numerous other Metro buses. For more route options and connections, use Trip Planner.

Go Metro Weekends, Feb 16 – 17

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“Tiny” Sturgess and “Flight Time” Lang hanging out at Union Station on Thursday. Photo by Anna Chen/Metro

This weekend, head to Chinatown and enjoy the Chinese New Year Festival. There will be food, performances and the chance to score a free gift. The Chinese New Year Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Central Plaza. The Golden Dragon Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday. All events are free to the public. (Metro Gold Line to Chinatown Station)

If you’d like to support local high school engineers and also take a gander around Union Station’s old ticketing area, Saturday’s your chance. The ASCE Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest will be held there from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public for viewing. Go and reminisce about the fun days of high school physics! (Metro Red, Purple or Gold Line to Union Station)

The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at Staples Center on Sunday at 1 p.m. Go Metro and get $5 off on tickets, just show your TAP card at the box office or use the code METRO when purchasing online. (Metro Blue or Expo Line to Pico Station, Metro Bus 81 to Figueroa/12th)

Sweet(heart) Metro deals for Valentine’s Day

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Thursday, February 14 – or Valentine’s Day, for those who observe it – is fast approaching. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or just want to take advantage of V-day deals with a friend, you won’t want to miss these exclusive Metro discounts.

Those traveling through Union Station on the morning of Valentine’s Day will get the chance to see Harlem Globetrotters “Tiny” Sturgess and “Flight Time” Lang. The duo will be in the East Portal on Thursday to greet morning commuters with roses and other surprises. If you can’t make it, catch them at the Staples Center on February 17. Go Metro and get $5 off on tickets, just show your TAP card at the box office or use the code METRO when purchasing online.

Select performances of Backbeat at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 14 – 17 are just $49 or $59. Buy tickets online or call 213.972.4400 and use the code LOVE METRO to get the special prices. Subject to availability. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Temple/Grand)

Buy tickets online to the February 14 performance of Jekyll & Hyde at the Pantages and get a free pre-show dinner at Lexington Social House. (Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Vine Station, Metro Bus 217 or 780 to Argyle/Hollywood)

Mention V-Day at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Valentine’s Day and get a special two-person package for $35. The package includes 2 tickets to Madame Tussauds Hollywood and 1 special couples wax hand. (Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Highland Station, Metro Bus 217 or 222 to Hollywood/Orange)

Stop by the See’s Candies kiosk at Union Station and get 10% off any of their candy selections. Offer valid from Sunday, February 10 to Thursday, February 14. (Union Station)

For more Valentine’s Day date ideas that won’t leave you skint, check out this list of Metro V-day specials. Just present your valid TAP card to receive some sweet deals.

Go Metro to the Chinese New Year Festival and the Firecracker 10k

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My free gift from last year's Chinese New Year Festival. Wonder what I'll get this year!

My free gift from last year’s Chinese New Year Festival. Wonder what I’ll get this year!

For firecrackers, great food and fun cultural performances, head over to Chinatown this Lunar New Year.

The Chinese New Year Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Central Plaza. In honor of the Year of the Snake, festival goers will have the chance to participate in a record-breaking attempt to fold 800,000 pieces of paper to make a giant snake structure, which will be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records for evaluation. There also will be plenty of food, drinks and live entertainment.

Go Metro to receive a free gift while supplies last. To claim a gift, simply present a valid TAP card or L.A. County employee ID at the Chinatown BID info booth located in Central Plaza.

The Golden Dragon Parade will take place on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, various dignitaries and more. Both events are free to attend.

The following weekend, Feb. 23 and 24, is the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run, Walk, Kiddie Run and Bike Ride. The bike ride will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday while the runners will take to the streets starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Metro riders can get $3 off the race registration fee when they sign up online using the promotional code GOMETRO13. Registered participants who show their valid TAP card or L.A. County employee ID at the run will receive free bag check-in service.

The free Nite n’ Day Festival will take place the same weekend. It will feature music, food and cultural entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 and 8:15 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 24.

All of these events are easily reached from the Metro Gold Line Chinatown Station. It’s the best option when it comes to avoiding traffic from street closures and dealing with limited parking spaces. For more route options, use Trip Planner.