The Long Beach Funk Fest is just a Blue Line ride away this Saturday.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. A 
denotes an event with a Destination Discount – Go Metro and save! To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Grand Performances: Quartetto Fantastico and Chez Quartette
These two string quartets and a combined octet presentation could well be one of the most talked about events of the summer.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
Free Tim Burton Outdoor Film Screening at LACMA
Tim Burton films under the stars at the Tar Pits in Hancock Park. Films start at sundown. “Corpse Bride” this week. Staring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
Website: http://www.lacma.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Fairfax (20, 217, 720, 780)
Hairspray at The Hollywood Bowl
Fully staged Broadway musical takes a trip down the irresistible musical lane of 1962 Baltimore with the 2003 winner of eight Tony Awards, Hairspray!
Website: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
When: 8:30pm Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday
Price: $16-$168
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle), Red Line Universal City Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle)
Katy Perry, Robyn at Nokia Theatre
Candy coated pop comes to L.A. Live
Website: http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/
When: 8pm, Friday-Sunday
Price: $34.50-$49.50
Where: Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)
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Here’s the news release from Metrolink:
Southern Californian’s can take special Metrolink trains from the San Fernando Valley to the Ventura County Fair at Seaside Park in San Buenaventura on Aug. 6 and 13. Metrolink will offer three north and three southbound train trips, between Chatsworth and the fairgrounds, with stops at Oxnard, Camarillo, Moorpark and Simi Valley. The special service is sponsored by the Ventura County Fair Board and the Ventura County Transportation Commission.
“This will be the eighteenth year these special Fair trains have operated and we’ve found that these special trains are a great way to demonstrate the advantages of Metrolink travel to those who might not be familiar with it,” said Moorpark Councilman Keith Millhouse, who represents VCTC on the Metrolink Board of Directors. “More importantly, it is a safe and easy way for families to travel by train to enjoy the best county fair in California!”
Music pick: Those' Darlin's at The Echo. Friday 8:30pm.
It’s the last weekend of July already? Go Metro this weekend for some summer fun before the summer’s gone! Lot of stuff going on this weekend: ESPN X Games 17, Grand Performances, B-Movies and Bad Science at the La Brea Tar Pits, Long Beach Crawfish Festival and more! Read on for our full list of suggestions.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
ESPN X Games 17
See more than 200 of the world’s best action sports athletes including Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, and Tanner Foust throw down in four action-packed days of competition.
Website: http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2011/
When: All weekend
Price: $5+
Where: L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Grand Performances: Blitz the Ambassador and Malverde
Ghanaian-born Blitz’s immediate and urgent lyrical flow paints vivid socio-political images. Powerful trombones, trumpets and horns mix seamlessly with turntables, drums, bass, guitar, djembe drums and various sampled sounds to enhance this 21st century hip hop visionary’s bold sound.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Bilingual Foundation of the Arts Performances
Three different classic Spanish language drama and contemporary plays (one each night), in order to bring awareness of Hispanic culture. All shows in Spanish with supertitles in English.
Website: http://www.bfatheatre.org/
When: All weekend
Price: Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at any event and receive $5 off single-ticket prices for regular performances. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 323.225.4044.
Where: 421 N Avenue 19
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: San Fernando/Humboldt (84/68) Avenue 26/Gold Line Station (251, 751)
Dance Downtown – Disco
Two left feet? Learn how to dance and shake it, move it and groove it under the stars with live music/DJ and beginner dance lessons sprinkled throughout the evening. No experience necessary.
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/
When: 6:30
Price: FREE
Where: L.A. Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave.
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Temple/Grand (2/302, 4, 10/48, 92, 445)
Stories ‘Round a (Flashlight) Campfire at LACMA
Families of all ages will gather for nighttime storytelling in the galleries inspired by the strange and not too spooky side of Tim Burton.
Website: http://www.lacma.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Fairfax (20, 217, 720, 780)
The Pontiac Brothers at The Blue Cafe
West Coast rockers from the 80′s return after a looong hiatus to perform what L.A. Weekly calls “tough, smart Stones-style rockers.”
Website: http://www.bluecafelive.com/
When: 10pm
Price: FREE
Where: The Blue Cafe, 217 Pine Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Transit Mall Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Long Beach Transit Mall (60, 232)
Those Darlin’s, White Arrows, Motopony at The Echo
Indie rock in Echo Park.
Website: http://www.attheecho.com/
When: 8:30pm
Price: $10
Where: The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Glendale/Park (92), Sunset/Park (2/302, 4), Sunset/Alvarado (704, 2/302, 4, 200, 603)
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Beat the summer doldrums by going Metro this weekend to any number of great events – many of them FREE or DISCOUNTED for Metro riders! Tonight plan a dinner date at California Plaza in downtown L.A. with a Destination Discount at Grand Performances, featuring Africa Caribe and Palenque Soultribe. Tomorrow take a Metro bus down to Venice Beach for Summer Fest or stay land locked and check out BloomfestLA in the Arts District. On Sunday take the Red Line to the Los Feliz Village Street Fair or head out to Highland Park for a refreshing drink at the first ever Summer Soda Tasting at Galco’s Soda Pop Store.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
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Grand Performances: Africa Caribe + Palenque Soultribe
Africa Caribe — New York’s Joaquin “Joe” Claussell and his six-piece band remixing for Fania records — a new vibe for classic recordings by such Latin funk/salsa/merengue greats as Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto and Celia Cruz. “Palenque Soultribe” shares the stage with a mix of electronica, pop, rock and Colombian folk sounds, all driven by turntables and looped laptop grooves.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
L.A. Latino International Film Festival
LALIFF will present feature films, documentaries, shorts and special screenings, with opportunities for public interaction with filmmakers in Q and A sessions, workshops, panels and lectures.
Website: http://latinofilm.org/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office and save $1 off individual screening tickets.
Where: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Las Palmas (212/312, 222, 217), Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
“Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
In DEPARTURES, fifteen travelers find their life stories entwined in this humorous and touching story. From a runaway bride in her wedding dress with an extraordinary case of cold feet to a grandfather determined to bring his young grandson home from Iraq; these characters share their dreams, their fears and their secrets with each other as each one takes the defining journey of their life. At turns comical and moving, hopeful and nostalgic, DEPARTURES blends the voices of an eclectic group of eight writers into a tapestry of lives at their most daring moment – the moment of leaping into thin air, and letting Faith give you wings.
Website: http://www.thenohoartscenter.com/
When: 8pm
Price: $25 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive 25% off)
Where: 11136 Magnolia Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
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Since the beginning of this week LA INC. (The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau) has been tweeting things to do during #Carmageddon from their @Discover_LA account.
If the 22 events on our Go Metro Weekend roundup this week weren’t enough for you, and you’ve taken advantage of every Destination Discount, then I recommend diving into the 405 (get it? clever) suggestions from @Discover_LA. You can dive right into their twitter feed or visit their site for a cool interactive map off all the suggestions.
The cool thing is, many of them involve @MetroLosAngeles since public transit is probably the most sensible option for anyone opting to venture out into Carmageddon.
Here’s a few samples from the extensive list:
Carmageddon is upon us. Why not Go Metro (in many cases for free) while Mulholland comes down? Here’s 22 fantastic, Metro accessible events that will make this lost weekend seem, well, not quite so lost. You may even have a lot of fun. All weekend long there’s the Little Tokyo Design Week (Gold Line accessible), or the world music shows at Grand Performances on Friday and Saturday night (Red/Purple Line accessible). Enjoy handmade local wares at the Renegade Craft Fair (Gold Line accesible) on Saturday and Sunday. Head downtown on Saturday night at watch “Office Space” at the Outdoor Cinema Food Festival (Red/Purple/Blue Line accessible). Don’t forget, Metro riders can also take advantage of the many Destination Discounts – But remember, most Discounts require showing a TAP card or rail ticket, so be aware if you are riding a free line. Of course, this weekend is a great opportunity to get a TAP card if you don’t already have one.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Grand Performances: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Torchbearer and soul-incarnate of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti and the famous Egypt 80 Band return to Grand Performances for an evening of funky, soulful, driving African rhythms.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Little Tokyo Design Week
A series of programs that will engage local and international designers, artists, architects, filmmakers and students.
Website: http://www.ltdesignweek.com/
When: All weekend
Price: FREE
Where: Little Tokyo, 1st/Alameda
Nearby Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40/42) Temple/Alameda (30, 730)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
“Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
In DEPARTURES, fifteen travelers find their life stories entwined in this humorous and touching story. From a runaway bride in her wedding dress with an extraordinary case of cold feet to a grandfather determined to bring his young grandson home from Iraq; these characters share their dreams, their fears and their secrets with each other as each one takes the defining journey of their life. At turns comical and moving, hopeful and nostalgic, DEPARTURES blends the voices of an eclectic group of eight writers into a tapestry of lives at their most daring moment – the moment of leaping into thin air, and letting Faith give you wings.
Website: http://www.thenohoartscenter.com/
When: 8pm
Price: $25 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive 25% off)
Where: 11136 Magnolia Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Magnolia/Lankershim (152/353, 156/656, 183, 224)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Bilingual Foundation of the Arts Performances
Three different classic Spanish language drama and contemporary plays (one each night), in order to bring awareness of Hispanic culture. All shows in Spanish with supertitles in English.
Website: http://www.bfatheatre.org/
When: All weekend
Price: Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at any event and receive $5 off single-ticket prices for regular performances. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 323.225.4044.
Where: 421 N Avenue 19
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: San Fernando/Humboldt (84/68) Avenue 26/Gold Line Station (251, 751)
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Go Metro to some great FREE summer events this weekend. Take advantage of Destination Discounts available at Grand Performances tonight and tomorrow. Downtown Burbank is throwing the Party of the Century tonight to celebrate their centennial, and you should hop on a Metro bus or Metrolink train to join the festivities. Meet Me @ Metro II returns for another weekend of traveling circus surprises*. On Sunday ride over the the Original Farmers Market for Summer Family Fun.
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Grand Performances: Diavolo + Noruz
Los Angeles’ highly celebrated international touring modern dance company, Diavolo, is a unique collection of gymnasts, acrobats, athletes and actors who create along with leader Jacques Heim, powerful, witty and exhilarating movements for the stage. Colombia-based Noruz features two dancers and an actress.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
Downtown Burbank Party of the Century
On the anniversary of its incorporation in 1911, the City of Burbank will celebrate its 100th year with the Party of the Century in Downtown Burbank. A supersized festivity with flybys, parades, multiple stages, memorabilia, mascots, children’s entertainers, stilt walkers, awesome food from Downtown Burbank restaurants, community booths and more, the Party of the Century will be the ultimate night on the town for kids and families alike.
Website: http://www.ci.burbank.ca.us/
When: 5pm
Price: FREE
Where: Downtown Burbank, 275 E Olive Ave.
Nearby Metro Buses: Olive/San Fernando (92, 94, 96, 155, 183, 794)
Other Operators: Metrolink Burbank-Bob Hope Airport Line, Metrolink Antelope Valley Line, Metrolink Ventura County Line
Ritmo Caliente at MacArthur Park
Open lawn seating and music from around the world reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles.
Website: http://www.levittla.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: MacArthur Park
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alvarado/6th (18, 200, 603) Alvarado/7th (26/51/52/352, 200, 603) Alvarado/Wilshire (20, 200, 720)
Sonny & The Sunsets at The Echo
Sonny Smith writes songs so catchy they sound familiar on the first listen. He’s displayed this skill in the past on a series of albums that featured such heavy-hitters as Neko Case, Jolie Holland, Mark Eitzel, and Wilco’s Leroy Bach.
Website: http://www.attheecho.com/
When: 8:30pm
Price: $10
Where: The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Glendale/Park (92), Sunset/Park (2/302, 4), Sunset/Alvarado (704, 2/302, 4, 200, 603)
Into the Night: Music and Magic at Skirball Cultural Center
Party with friends at this late-night event featuring local indie bands Autolux and Superhumanoids, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, strolling magicians, a screening of the Harry Houdini serial Master Mystery (1920), and after-dark access to the galleries.
Website: http://www.skirball.org/
When: 9pm-1am
Price: $15
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sepulveda/Skirball Center (233, 761)
Eddie Vedder at The Wiltern
Website: http://www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/73790
When: 6:30pm
Price: $78
Where: The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Purple Line Wilshire/Western Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Western (20, 66, 207, 209, 710, 757)
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Kick off your Independence Day Weekend with Metro. All weekend long there’s the Anime Expo, fireworks with Daryl Hall and John Oates at The Hollywood Bowl and the Everything is Festival at the Cinefamily theatre. On Saturday don’t forget to check out the sequel to last year’s unique transit event, Meet Me @ Metro. There’s also Metro’s own Art’s a Trip tours of the art of the Metro Rail system. And for more sustainability action, and a chance to win an electric scooter courtesy of Transit TV there’s a screening of What is the Electric Car? at the Silverlake Library on Saturday.
Don’t forget, buses and trains are on Sunday schedules on Monday, July 4th!
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
New Kids On The Block + Back Street Boys at Staples Center
The best of 90′s boy bands join forces this Friday at Staples.
Website: http://www.staplescenter.com/
When: 7:30pm
Price: $29.50-$99.50
Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Pico (81, 442, 445, 460, 701, 721, Silver Line), Olympic/Figueroa (28, 728)
Anime Expo 2011
North America’s largest anime and manga convention.
Website: http://www.anime-expo.org/
When: All weekend
Price: $50 one-day pass; $65 two-day consecutive pass; $75 four-day pass; $35 kids 6-12; 5 & under free
Where: L.A. Convention Center, , 1201 S. Figueroa St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Venice/Figueroa (33, 81, 442, 445, 460, 733) Pico/Figueroa(30, 81, 439, 442, 445, 730, Silver Line)
Everything is Festival at The Cinefamily
An insane and eclectic five day celebration of everything we both love: discovery, weirdness, and just plain fun.
Website: http://www.cinefamily.org/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: $10-$14
Where: The Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Melrose/Fairfax (10/48, 217, 218, 780)
Dance Downtown – Bollywood/Bhangra
Two left feet? Learn how to dance and shake it, move it and groove it under the stars with live music/DJ and beginner dance lessons sprinkled throughout the evening. No experience necessary.
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/
When: 6:30pm
Price: FREE
Where: L.A. Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Temple/Grand (2/302, 4, 10/48, 92, 445)
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Wow. It’s a huge June weekend for Metro accessible events – this list goes on and on. But that’s a good thing! There’s tons of great discounts available for Metro riders this weekend as well, so make sure to flash your TAP card and Destination Discount events. Here’s a sample itinerary: tonight, head downtown for Charles Phoenix and his Los Angelesland show at Grand Performances. Tomorrow hit up the Leimert Park Village Book Fair and then take the Red Line up to NoHo for the Rockin’ Food Truck Fest – Metro riders get a free poster at the book fair and save $1 at the food truck event. On Sunday hop on the Gold Line and head over to East L.A. for the L.A. Taco & Music Fest (get a free beverage when you show your TAP) and then check out the Self Help Graphics Annual Print Fair and Exhibition. Or, do something completely different!
All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans. To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Los Angeles Film Festival
The festival provides access to outdoor screenings and star-studded galas, one-of-a-kind panels and signature events with the most critically-acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals and emerging talent from around the world.
Website: http://www.lafilmfest.com/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: $13/screening (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive $2 off)
Where: Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Hollywood Fringe Festival
Dedicated to creating a forum for local, national and international artists, the Fringe provides a framework for producers to present an incredible variety of work in an accessible and festive environment.
Website: http://hollywoodfringe.org/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: $10 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive $2 off Hollywood Fringe merchandise)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
East West Players KRUNK FU BATTLE
A hip-hop musical extravaganza!
Website: http://eastwestplayers.org/
When: 8pm
Price: $15-$50 (Metro riders save $10 off single-ticket prices for regular performances.)
Where: 120 Judge John Aiso St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40, 42) Judge John Aiso/Temple (40, 42, 445) Where: 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Santa Monica/Wilcox (4, 156/656)
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
“Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
In DEPARTURES, fifteen travelers find their life stories entwined in this humorous and touching story. From a runaway bride in her wedding dress with an extraordinary case of cold feet to a grandfather determined to bring his young grandson home from Iraq; these characters share their dreams, their fears and their secrets with each other as each one takes the defining journey of their life. At turns comical and moving, hopeful and nostalgic, DEPARTURES blends the voices of an eclectic group of eight writers into a tapestry of lives at their most daring moment – the moment of leaping into thin air, and letting Faith give you wings.
Website: http://www.thenohoartscenter.com/
When: 8pm
Price: $25 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive 25% off)
Where: 11136 Magnolia Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Magnolia/Lankershim (152/353, 156/656, 183, 224)
Charles Phoenix: Los Angelesland
Showman, author and humorist Charles Phoenix presents a fun-filled tour of the city’s many “lands” including Downtown and Boyle Heights – all new, and created especially for Grand Performances!
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8:30pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)
Novlima at MacArthur Park
Open lawn seating and music from around the world reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles.
Website: http://www.levittla.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: MacArthur Park
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alvarado/6th (18, 200, 603) Alvarado/7th (26/51/52/352, 200, 603) Alvarado/Wilshire (20, 200, 720)
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