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.
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Friday, November 5
AFI Fest
AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of world film, right in the center of the film capital of the world.
Website: http://www.afi.com/afifest/
When: Various times, Friday-Sunday
Price: FREE
Where: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Mann Chinese 6 Theatres, Egyptian Theatre
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)
Dr. Dog at The Wiltern
Philly-based psychedelic indie rock.
Website: http://www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/73790
When: 7pm
Price: $35.25
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)
Gov’t Mule at The Music Box
Southern jam rock comes to The Music Box.
Website: http://www.henryfondatheater.com/
When: 9pm
Price: $37.75
Where: The Music Box at the Henry Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Gower (180/181, 217)
First Fridays at the Museum of Neon Art feat. Fox Fagan
Fall into the rich musical colors of Fagan’s distinct voice, along with his bandmates’ classic indie rock edge — and help this British ex-pat celebrate Guy Fawkes Day in style.
Website: http://www.neonmona.org/
When: 8pm
Price: $10
Where: Museum of Neon Art, 134 W. 4th Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Spring/4th (82, 92)
More weekend events, after the jump.
Saturday, November 6
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Art’s a Trip, FREE Metro Art Tour
Learn how the Metro Art Department commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of transportation projects throughout LA County.
Website: http://www.metro.net/about/art/
When: 10am
Price: FREE
Where: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)
Los Angeles Vegan Beer Fest
Vegan food trucks, stands, live music and beers from 20 craft breweries.
Website: http://www.losangelesvegan.com/
Price: $35
When: 1-5pm
Where: The Roxy Theatre, 9009 Sunset Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sunset/Hammond (2/302, 305)
Attack of the Rotting Corpses
A theatrical performance with the motto “death can be fun…”
Website: http://zombiejoes.homestead.com/
When: 8:30pm
Price: $15
Where: ZJU Theatre, 4850 Lankershim Blvd
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Lankershim/La Maida (156/656, 224)
The Heavy at El Rey
The Heavy continually cross genres as they as a unit are proud to be completely musically schizophrenic.
Website: http://www.theelrey.com/
When: 8pm
Price: $16
Where: El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/La Brea (20, 212/312, 720)
Florence & The Machine at The Wiltern
British pop star plays three nights at The Wiltern.
Website: http://www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/73790
When: 7:30pm, Saturday-Sunday
Price: $29
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)
Sunday, November 7
DESTINATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Dia De Los Muertos Festival in Canoga Park
A festival paying respect and celebrating deceased loved ones – features live music, food booths, entertainment, and arts and crafts vendors.
Website: http://www.mainstreetcanogapark.org/
When: 10am-5pm
Price: FREE
Where: 21500 Sherman Way
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sherman Way/Canoga (163/363) Topanga Canyon/Sherman Way (150/240, 163/363, 244/245)
Let Them Eat LACMA
Over fifty artists will explore food as a metaphor of consumption and participation.
Website: http://www.lacma.org/
When: 12pm
Price: $12
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Fairfax (20, 217, 720, 780, 920)
LA 101 at Gibson Amphitheatre
Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation & More
Website: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/concerts.php
When: 3pm
Price: $50-$90
Where: Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal Terrace Parkway
Nearby Rail: Universal City Red Line Station
Strolling on 7th Street
On one day only, the Los Angeles Conservancy will offer guided tours of historic spots along Seventh between Figueroa and Los Angeles Streets.
Website: http://lac.laconservancy.org/
When: 10am-4pm
Price: $30
Where: St. Vincent’s Court, W 7th St & St Vincent Ct
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station, Red/Purple/Blue Line 7th Street/Metro Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/7th (26/51/52/352, 30, 35/335, 40, 42, 45, 60, 68/84, 760)
Categories: Go Metro Weekends, Metro Lifestyle