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.

This week in Arts/Entertainment:

• Save $20 on select tickets to HAIR at Pantages Theatre
• Save $10 on East West Players performances

This week in Museums:

• Save $2 at Japanese American National Museum

This week in Family Friendly:

• Save up to 50% on merchandise at Chinatown Year of the Rabbit Celebrations

This week in Sports:

• Save Up to 50% Off L.A. Clippers Home Games

This week in Dining:

• Save 10% at Chado Tea Room
• Don’t forget to check out the other participating restaurants offering discounts to Metro riders in our Destination Discounts Dining Map.

Details after the jump.

Arts/Entertainment

Save $20 on select tickets to HAIR at Pantages Theatre
Onstage at the Pantages Theatre January 5 through January 23 in Hollywood is the thrilling, emotionally rich musical of the 1960s, Hair.
Dates: Jan. 5-20, 2011
Discount: Save $20 on selected tickets
Restrictions: Offer valid for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday evening performances 1/5-1/20/11.  Subject to availability.  May not be combined with any other offer.  All online & phone orders incur customary Ticketmaster convenience charges.  No refunds or exchanges.  Restrictions apply. Offer may be discontinued at any time.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Pantages Theatre Box Office. Or, purchase tickets from BroadwayLA.org, or by calling 1.800.982.ARTS, use promotional code TRAIN when ordering.
Where: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Vine (210, 212/312, 222, 217, 780)

Save $10 on East West Players performances
East West Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian Pacific American experience. Now Showing: WRINKLES by Paul Kikuchi and Directed by Jeff Liu.
Dates: Feb. 10 – March. 13
Discount: $10 off single-ticket prices for regular performances.
Restrictions: Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 213.625.7000.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at Will Call.
Where: 120 Judge John Aiso St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40, 42) Judge John Aiso/Temple (40, 42, 445)

Museums

Save $2 at Japanese American National Museum
Explore diversity and American democracy at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, located right off the Metro Gold Line Little Tokyo Station. The museum features colorful cultural and historical exhibitions, innovative programs, and an award-winning Museum Store.
Dates: Ongoing.
Discount: $2 off adult admission.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: 369 East 1st St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40/42)

Family Friendly

Save up to 50% on merchandise at Chinatown Year of the Rabbit Celebrations
Bring in the Chinese New Year with two weeks of festivities in Chinatown. It starts with a midnight ceremony to usher in the New Year at Thien Hau Temple on February 2 and continues on the weekends of February 5 and February 12.
Dates: February 2 and the weekends of February 5 and February 12
Discount: Receive a Shopper’s Pass good for up to 50% off at select Chinatown merchants.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Visitors Booth in Central Plaza on February 5 and 6.
Where: Chinatown, Broadway/College
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/College (45, 68/84, 83)

Sports

Save up to 50% off LA Clippers home games
This is an LA Clippers’ season you won’t want to miss with exciting players Eric Gordon, All-Star Chris Kaman, electrifying Blake Griffin, veteran Baron Davis and enthusiastic DeAndre Jordan.
Dates: Through April
Discount: Save up to 50% off select home games.
Restrictions: Tickets are subject to availability.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office. You can also save by ordering tickets online at clippers.com/transit and use the promotional code TRANSIT.
Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Pico (81, 442, 445, 460, 701, 721, Silver Line), Olympic/Figueroa (28, 728)

Dining

Save 10% at Chado Tea Room
Located in the heart of Little Tokyo, Chado Tea Room offers more than 300 different types of specialty teas.
Dates: Ongoing.
Discount: 10% discount.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card to the cashier.
Where: 100 N. Central Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40/42)