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Grand Park summers are here!

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Come on - you know you want a pair of these awesome sunglasses!

Come on – you know you want a pair of these awesome shades!

Long days and warm nights are what summers are all about, and what better way to enjoy the season than at Grand Park? Cool off at the splash pad and enjoy live music, outdoor movie screenings, kids’ activities and more at events taking place at the park throughout the summer.

Go Metro to get some free swag. Just show your TAP card at the information booth at the following events to get a pair of complimentary Grand Park sunglasses while supplies last.

Grand Park
SUNDAY SESSIONS		 Monthly Sunday Afternoons
May 26 | Jun 30 | Jul 28 | Aug 25
Grand Park
OUT OF OFFICE CONCERTS		 Weekly Thursday Evenings
Jun 20 – Sept 12
Grand Park + LA Film Fest + Dance Camera West present HAIRSPRAY DANCE-ALONG Friday June 21
Grand Park + The Music Center present
4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY		 Thursday July 4
The Music Center presents
LOS ANGELES BALLET		 Saturday July 6
Grand Park
PARK YOUR POLITICS SPEAKER SERIES		 Saturday July 12
Grand Park + The Music Center present
NATIONAL DANCE DAY		 Saturday July 27
Grand Park
SPLASH + SURPRISES		 Weekly Saturday Mornings
Aug 3 | Aug 10 | Aug 17 | Aug 24 | Aug 31
Grand Park + Street Food Cinema present
MOVIES IN THE PARK		 Weekly Saturday Evenings
Aug 3 | Aug 10 | Aug 17 | Aug 24 | Aug 31 | Sept 7 | Sept 14

To get to Grand Park, just hop on the Red/Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station or take Metro Rapid 728 or Metro Silver Line to Spring/Temple. Use Trip Planner for more routes and connections.

Go Metro and save on Dodgers tickets

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The game of summer is finally in full swing, and June is the perfect month to see the Los Angeles Dodgers bring the heat at Dodger Stadium. As America’s favorite pastime, everyone can enjoy attending the game while indulging in some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the Seventh Inning Stretch, and watching Yasiel Puig hit another grand slam into right field.

To add another layer of joy, fans can save up to $20 on tickets on select Dodger games through Metro’s Destination Discounts program with a valid TAP card, Metro employee ID, and LA County employee ID.

This summer’s select games are the following:

Date Time Opponent Promotion
Wed, Jun 12 7:10 pm Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Mon, Jun 24 7:10 pm Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
Wed, Jun 26 7:10 pm Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
Fri, Jun 28 7:10 pm Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Friday Night Fireworks
Sun, Jun 30 1:10pm Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Kids’ Performance Shirt^, Kids Run the Bases, Viva Los Dodgers
Fri, Jul 12 7:10 pm Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Friday Night Fireworks
Sat, Jul 13 4:15 pm Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies On-Field Photo Day
Sun, Jul 14 1:10 pm Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Kids Run the Bases, Viva Los Dodgers
Fri, Jul 26 7:10 pm Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Friday Night Fireworks
Sat, Jul 27 6:10 pm Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
Sun, Jul 28 1:10 pm Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Kids’ Sunglasses^, Kids Run the Bases, Viva Los Dodgers

Another way to save is by taking the Dodger Stadium Express, a shuttle going directly to Dodger Stadium from Union Station. To plan the route that’s best for you, use the Trip Planner, or call 323.GO.METRO.

Want to take a more scenic route? Metro and C.I.C.L.E. have created a Bike, Baseball, and Dodger Blue Ride Map starting from Union Station for those who want to partake in the fun of riding and view interesting sights around L.A. Also, Dodger Stadium now has bike racks, but make sure to bring locks and lights for evening games.

Even though June Gloom has gray skies overhead, brighten the day by watching the Dodgers win at a discounted price.

– Chloe Rodriguez

Go Metro and enjoy 2-for-1 admission to MOCA

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Photo from MOCA Official Facebook

Photo from MOCA Official Facebook

Great news for those who Metro to MOCA: showing your TAP card at the box office will get you 2-for-1 admission!

MOCA Grand Avenue is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. To get there, take the Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square and exit 4th/Hill; or take Metro Rapid 770 or Metro Silver Line to Olive/General Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. To get there, take the Gold Line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station; or take Metro Bus 30 to Temple/Alameda.

General admission at both locations is $12. However, this Sunday, June 2 is Big Family Day at MOCA Grand Avenue, and it’s free to for all to attend. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Go Metro to get a free museum voucher for your next MOCA visit.

Food, film, music…Hola Mexico!

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Hola Mexico Festival returns to Los Angeles tomorrow, May 15, through May 22 with the best in Mexican films, food and music. Films will be showing at Regal Cinemas at LA LIVE, the Los Angeles Theatre and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Go Metro to any of the participating venues and save $1 on movie admission, just show your valid TAP card at the box office.

To get to the Los Angeles Theatre, take the Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station or Bus 30, 40 or 45 to Broadway/6th.

To get to Regal at LA LIVE, take the Blue/Expo Line to Pico Station, walk from 7th/Metro or take the Silver Line to Figueroa/11th.

To get to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, walk from Union Station. Use Trip Planner to find routes and connections .

Celebrate National Train Day at Union Station on May 11

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Don't miss the Chuggington Kids Depot at L.A. Union Station this Saturday!

Don’t miss the Chuggington Kids Depot at L.A. Union Station this Saturday!

Amtrak will host the sixth annual National Train Day this Saturday at L.A. Union Station from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family friendly event is free to the public.

Drop by to tour luxurious historic rail cars, freight trains and more. There will be live entertainment and giveaways, plus interactive and educational exhibits for all ages.

Metrolink offers weekend service to Union Station on the Antelope Valley, Orange County and San Bernardino lines. You can also get to Union Station on the Metro Gold, Red and Purple lines, as well as a multitude of buses. Use Trip Planner for routes and connections.

Go car free in LA with fellow photographers

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Explore L.A. in a car free way with Discover Los Angeles. They’ve put together itineraries that feature walking, biking or riding Metro to destinations that tourists and locals can both enjoy. On Sunday, May 19, Discover L.A. is arranging a photo tour for those who want to try the L.A. Music itinerary.

Meet up with the group at Michael Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre and next to the Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station. The photo tour will start at 9:30 a.m. and last until approximately 2 p.m., ending at Amoeba Music. Make sure to wear comfy walking shoes and load up your TAP card in advance.

The tour is free and open to all, so sign up today. If you’re posting the photos to Twitter, tag @metrolosangeles and some of your pics may end up on Twitter Tuesday!

Go Metro to the land of Oz

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In the mood for a movie? Oz the Great and Powerful ends its run at El Capitan Theatre on April 30, which means this weekend is the last weekend to catch it there.

Go Metro and receive a bonus stamp on your new Frequent Visitor card. Just show your TAP card at the box office when purchasing a ticket and start a new Frequent Visitor card, you’ll get a free second stamp with the first.

El Capitan Theatre is located across from the Metro Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station. Metro Bus 212, 217 and Rapid 780 also stop at Hollywood/Highland. Oz has two scheduled showings on Saturday, April 27 and four showings on Sunday, April 28. Visit the theatre website to get times and ticket prices.

An early reminder to go Metro to Festival of Books

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The Jasper Dickson Revue
L.A. Times book critic Hector Tobar reading to passing commuters
Max Lugavere

Photos by Anna Chen/Metro

This morning, Los Angeles Times book critic Hector Tobar, The Jasper Dickson Revue and Max Lugavere took the stage at Union Station East Portal to promote going Metro to the Festival of Books, which will be taking place Saturday and Sunday, April 20 – 21 at USC.

Head to the Festival of Books at USC next weekend for more readings, musical performances and great family-friendly activities. Metro has three rail stops that serve USC off the Expo Line: Jefferson/USC, Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont. The Metro Silver Line also drops off at 37th/USC. Show your TAP card when buying official FOB merchandise and get 10% off!

Discover the Arts in Los Angeles with Metro

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Catch the LA Phil at the Walt Disney Concert Hall during Discover the Arts, just a short walk from Metro's Civic Center Station. Photo from LA Phil Official Facebook

Catch the LA Phil at the Walt Disney Concert Hall during Discover the Arts, just a short walk from Metro’s Civic Center Station. Photo from LA Phil Official Facebook

L.A. Tourism’s annual Discover the Arts in Los Angeles: History, Culture, Science and More campaign began on March 18 and will continue until Friday, April 26. Take advantage of special offers and save up to 50% on admission at over 40 of L.A.’s leading museums and performance groups.

Many of the participating museums and performances can easily be reached by Metro, here are just a few:

For a full list of participating museums/performances, visit Discover L.A. To help you start planning your trip, there’s Trip Planner.

Metro to run expanded service on Gold Line for Masquerade Motel

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Going to Swedish House Mafia’s Masquerade Motel? The music festival will take place March 8 and 9 at the L.A. State Historic Park, which is conveniently served by the Metro Gold Line Chinatown Station. The park is also just a short walk from Union Station.

Your Masquerade Motel ticket or printed ticket receipt gets you a free ride to and from the festival on Metro Bus and Rail. Take advantage of this deal to avoid the congestion and serious lack of parking in Chinatown. This is especially true for those attending on Friday, who will have to deal with the usual Friday evening rush hour traffic of those leaving DTLA offices.

Metro will be running expanded service on the Gold Line during the festival to accommodate crowds. And with Metro Rail open late on Friday and Saturday nights, getting home after the show should be no problem.

Here’s Live Nation’s monster news release on how to get there:

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