Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out.  Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

Arts/Entertainment

Los Angeles Theatre Center – East of Broadway 2010
This season’s performances include: The Emperor’s Last Performance, Dementia, 1951-2006, Sick, Transitions and The Vault.
Dates: April 17th – June 27th
Discount: 10% off
Restrictions: Offer not valid for previews, opening nights or special productions; cannot be combined with any other discount and subject to availability. Limit 4.
How to get it: Order your tickets online at thelatc.org or call the box office at 213.489.0994 ext. 107, use code Metro10. The box office is also open two hours before show time. Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.
Where: Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St.
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station

Family Friendly

Los Angeles Zoo
Visit the new Campo Gorilla Reserve, home to two troops of lowland gorillas; journey to Africa to view giraffes, lions, and rare okapi; and hop on down under to Australia to see koalas, kangaroos and cassowary.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: $3 off adult admission and $2 off child admission
Restrictions: Not valid with any other offer.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the LA Zoo Ticket Booth.
Where: Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Drive
Nearby Bus: Line 96 Western Heritage/Los Angeles Zoo‎ stop

Dining

Firefly Bistro
Enjoy the eclectic taste of delicious dishes from around the world accompanied with first-rate service at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena. You’ll fall in love with the enchanting garden ambience and Chef Paul Rosenbluh’s fresh seasonal cuisines. Family owned and managed, Firefly Bistro has caught the attention of the LA Times, Trip Advisor, Yahoo and Yelp.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: 10% off entire bill
Restrictions: Excludes alcoholic beverages.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card to your server.
Where: South Pasadena, 1009 El Centro Street
Nearby Rail: Gold Line Mission Station

For a complete list of Metro’s current deals for Metro riders, visit Destination Discounts on Metro.net. If you’re a business or institution interested in offering a Destination Discount email us at thesource@metro.net.