Lots of great music events this weekend and don’t forget the FREE Metro Art Tours on Saturday and Sunday put on by the Metro Art Docent Council. And hey, don’t forget to check out the grand opening of the new Gold Line Fillmore Station transit plaza on Saturday morning.

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.

To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

Friday, June 4th

LCD Soundsystem at Hollywood Palladium [add to Google Calendar]
New York City dance rock comes to Hollywood.
Website: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/421237
Type: Music
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine Station

Compton Metal Night at The Smell [add to Google Calendar]
Heavy metal straight from Compton. Awesome.
Website: http://www.thesmell.org/
Type: Music
When: 9:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Where: The Smell, 247 South Main Street
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station, Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

First Fridays at the Natural History Museum [add to Google Calendar]
Discussions about the solar system and performances by Peanut Butter Wolf and Neon Indian.
Website: http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/first-fridays/june-2010
When: 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Price: $15
Where: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Blue Line Grand Station (1.9 miles away, transfer to Metro Line 81 or 40)

50 Cent at Club Nokia [add to Google Calendar]
‘Fifty’ brings ‘In Da Club’ to Club Nokia.
Website: http://www.clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=27134
Type: Music
When: 9:00 p.m.
Price: $19.50-$85
Where: Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Blue Line Pico Station, Red/Purple Line 7th Street Metro Center Station

Paul Oakenfold at Avalon [add to Google Calendar]
Trance master comes to Hollywood.
Website: http://avalonhollywood.net/?p=2978
Type: Music
When: 9:30 p.m.
Price: $25
Where: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St.
Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine Station

First Fridays at the Museum of Neon Art [add to Google Calendar]
An evening of avant-garde jazz and neon lights.
Website: http://www.neonmona.org/
Type: Music
When: 8:00 p.m.
Price: $10
Where: Museum of Neon Art, 134 W. 4th Street
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station

Many more great events after the jump.

Saturday, June 5th

Metro Art Tour [add to Google Calendar]
A free tour of Metro’s contributions to public art given by volunteers from the Metro Art Docent Council.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=121507337886096&ref=mf
Type: Art
When: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Where: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station

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BOW Health & Arts Festival [add to Google Calendar]
This festival will feature speakers, vendor booths, cooking classes, a slam dunk contest, karaoke contest and activities for children.
Website: http://www.metro.net/around/destination-discounts/bow-health-arts-festival/
Type: Festival
When: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Where: 600 W. Queen St.
Nearby Bus: 115, 715 Manchester/Oak

Gold Line Fillmore Station Plaza Grand Opening [add to Google Calendar]
Councilman Steve Madison and other city officials celebrate the completion of the Gold Line’s new transit plaza. Light refreshments will be served.
Website: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/EkContent.aspx?theme=Navy&id=8589935047&bid=2970&style=news
Type: Civic
When: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
Where: Gold Line Fillmore Station
Nearby Rail: Gold Line Fillmore Station

Buzzcocks at Club Nokia [add to Google Calendar]
Old school punk rockers Buzzcocks will perform their first two classic albums; ‘Another Music In A Different Kitchen’ and ‘Love Bites’ in their entirety plus other hits.
Website: http://www.clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=27006
Type: Music
When: 8:30 p.m.
Price: $20-$28.50
Where: Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Blue Line Pico Station, Red/Purple Line 7th Street Metro Center Station

Pam Grier at Egyptian Theater [add to Google Calendar]
Blaxploitation film star Pam Grier will be signing copies of her memior.
Website: http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2010/Egyptian/specialevent_JUNE_ET_2010.htm#FOXY%20BROWN
Type: Film
When: 6:15 p.m.
Price: $11
Where: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station

Sunday, June 6th

Metro Art Tour [add to Google Calendar]
A free tour of Metro’s contributions to public art given by volunteers from the Metro Art Docent Council.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=121550814550326&ref=mf
Type: Art
When: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Where: Union Station
Nearby Rail: Union Station

10th Annual Los Angeles River Ride [add to Google Calendar]
Join over 2000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music and an International Food Faire.
Website: http://la-bike.org/events/los_angeles_river_ride.html
Type: Bike
Price: $50-$65
Where: Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way
Nearby Bus: Line 96 Western Heritage/Los Angeles Zoo‎ stop

Little Tokyo Culinary Tour [add to Google Calendar]
On this walking food tour through Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo district, guests will learn about the history and the culture of the neighborhood while stopping multiple times to sample local delicacies.
Website: http://www.sixtaste.com/little_tokyo.php
Type: Food
When: 10:00 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.
Price: $55
Where: Little Tokyo
Nearby Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

Lummis Day Festival [add to Google Calendar]
Go Metro to the Heritage Square Station of the Gold Line and connect to the free shuttles that will take you between all six museums located along the Arroyo Seco.
Website: http://www.lummisday.org/
Type: Cultural
When: 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Where: Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street
Nearby Rail: Gold Line Heritage Square/Arroyo Station