Go Metro Weekends is The Source’s weekly guide to having a great weekend in L.A. without a car.  All events are easily accessible (within a half mile walk) by bus and rail lines on Metro’s ’12-Minute’ Map, and we make sure any night time events listed are served by Metro’s owl service. Have an event you’d like us to include? Shoot us an email at thesource@metro.net. Time and space constraints limit us from listing every accessible event in this city, but this curated list represents what we think is cool and easy to get to.

Update 10/23/09 3:10pm – I incorrectly listed Metro Line 304 for Mika, Hollywood Film Festival, Dia de Los Muertos, and Weezer events.  304 is no longer in service, the correct Line is 704.  Keep in mind this Rapid does not run after 8pm.  Again, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner to precisely plan your trip.

• Thursday, October 22nd

The Sounds
Sexy Swedish New Wave Rockers
Type: Music
When: 6:30pm
Price: $29, tickets still available from Livenation.com
Where: The Wiltern, Koreatown
Rail Access: Purple Line, Wilshire/Western Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 18, 20, 207, 710, 720, 757
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars
Kings return to L.A. to take on Stars for 2nd time in 4 days
Type: Sports
When: 7:30pm
Price: $26.50 and up, tickets available from Ticketmaster
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
Rail Access: Metro Red Line/Purple Line, 7th St. Metro Center; Metro Blue Line, Pico Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 30/31, 333, 81/ 381, 68,/368, 66/366, 71, 37, 37,70, 76,78, 79, 96, 370, 376, 378, 714
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

Legends: Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor takes the GRAMMY Sound Stage
Type: Music/Talk
When: 8:00pm
Price: $10, tickets still available from Tickemaster and Museum Box Office
Where: The GRAMMY Museum, Downtown
Rail Access: Metro Red Line/Purple Line, 7th St. Metro Center; Metro Blue Line, Pico Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 30/31, 333, 81/ 381, 68,/368, 66/366, 71, 37, 37,70, 76,78, 79, 96, 370, 376, 378, 714
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

• Friday, October 23rd

Mika
Euro piano pop sensation
Type: Music
When: 7:00pm
Price: $35-$40, tickets available from Livenation.com
Where: Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood
Rail Access: Metro Red Line, Hollywood/Vine Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 180, 181, 217, 210, 710, 2/302, 4/704
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

Hollywood Film Festival
Film festival that bridges the gap between Hollywood and the global creative community.
Type: Film
When: Various Times, All Weekend, Check Schedule
Price: $12/screening
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, Hollywood
Rail Access: Metro Red Line, Hollywood/Vine Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 180, 181, 217, 210, 710, 2/302, 4/704
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

• Saturday, October 24th

Dia de Los Muertos at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary
Celebrating the fun and colorful side of death
Type: Cultural
When: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Price: $10
Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetary, Hollywood
Rail Access: Red Line, Hollywood/Vine Station (1.3 miles away, transfer to Metro Local Line 210)
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 4/704, 2/302, 210, 207
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

• Sunday, October 25th

Weezer
Rivers and crew rock the Palladium
Type: Music
When: 7:00pm
Price: $50+, tickets still available from Livenation.com
Where: Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood
Rail Access: Metro Red Line, Hollywood/Vine Station
’12-Minute Map’ Bus Access: Metro Lines 180, 181, 217, 210, 710, 2/302, 4
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

U2 360 Tour
Irish Rock Legends
Type: Music
When: 7:00pm
Price: SOLD OUT!
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Rail Access: Gold Line, Memorial Park Station, Special Late Night Service Provided
To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.