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 $10 on East West Players performances of “Wrinkles”
- Discounted $49 tickets to “33 Variations” at Ahmanson Theatre
This week in Family Friendly:
- Save up to 50% on merchandise at Chinatown Year of the Rabbit Celebrations
- Save $3 Off Registration and Get Free Bag Check-In Service at 33rd Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run
This week in Sports:
This week in Museums:
This week in Dining:
- Save 10% on Frutation Products and $5 off any Edible Arrangement for Valentine’s Day
- Save 15% at Casey’s Irish Pub
- Save at Hollywood & Highland Center Restaurants
- 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 $10 on East West Players performances of “Wrinkles”
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)
Discounted $49 tickets to “33 Variations” at Ahmanson Theatre
A Beethoven scholar is driven to solve the genius’ greatest mystery while her own life rumbles around her: all gracefully underscored by a pianist sharing the stage.
Dates: February 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12
Discount: Pay only $49 for tickets to selected performances.
Restrictions: Valid for the following performances: February 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12 at 8pm; February 6 and 13 at 6;30pm; and February 12 at 2pm. Rear orchestra and Mezzanine seats only. Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Ahmanson Theatre Box Office, or buy tickets by phone at 213.972.4400 or online at CenterTheatreGroup.org and use the promotional code METRO.
Where: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave.
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Temple/Grand (2/302, 4, 10/48, 92, 445)
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)
Save $3 Off Registration and Get Free Bag Check-In Service at 33rd Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early along with the Chinese Year of the Rabbit! Participate in the running of the 33rd Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run, Walk, Kiddie Run and Bike Ride the weekend of February 12.
Dates: 10am-10pm Feb. 12, 12-3pm Feb. 13
Discount: $3 off the race registration fee and free bag check-in service
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Visit firecracker10k.org and use the promotional code GOMETRO.
Where: Chinatown, Broadway/College
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/College (45, 68/84, 83)
Sports
Save $3 on admission to NBA All-Star Jam Session
Meet and collect the autographs of your favorite NBA players and legends at the NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas.
Dates: Feb. 18-21
Discount: Save $3 off regular prices Jam Session tickets on Friday, February 18 and Monday February 21.
Restrictions: Offer valid January 31, 2011 through February 16, 2011 through Ticketmaster.com. Limit 4 per transaction. Limited availability, while supplies last.
How to get it: Visit Ticketmaster.com January 31 through February 16 and use promotional codes METROA to save on adult tickets and METROC to save on child tickets.
Where: L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Venice/Figueroa (33, 81, 442, 445, 460, 733) Pico/Figueroa (30, 81, 439, 442, 445, 730, Silver Line)
Museums
Save $3 on John Lennon, Songwriter Exhibit at GRAMMY Museum
Learn about John Lennon’s early influences; his time with the Quarry Men and the transition into the early Beatles; his songwriting collaborations with McCartney; and his transition from Beatle to a solo artist/songwriter and his work with Ono.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: $3 off any adult admission
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card at the GRAMMY Museum Box Office.
Where: 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Blue Line Pico Station, Red/Purple Line 7th Street Metro Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Pico (81, 442, 445, 460, 701, 721, Silver Line), Olympic/Figueroa (28, 728)
Dining
Save 10% on Frutation Products and $5 off any Edible Arrangement for Valentine’s Day
Go above and beyond traditional flowers and instead send an Edible Arrangement. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: Save 10% on any Frutation product and get $5 off any Edible Arrangement.
Restrictions: Excludes dipped fruit boxes.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card to the cashier.
Where: 3785 Wilshire Blvd Suite #22
Nearby Rail: Purple Line Wilshire/Western Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Western (18, 20, 207, 209, 710, 720, 757)
Save at Hollywood & Highland Center Restaurants
This entertainment center neighbors Madame Tussauds, Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, and is home to the renowned Kodak Theatre, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, The Highlands Hollywood nightclub, Lucky Strikes Lanes, Spa Luce, popular shops, gourmet and casual dining, and endless entertainment opportunities.
Dates: Ongoing.
Discount: Various discounts at the following locations: The Grill on Hollywood, Koji’s Sushi & Shabu Shabu, Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge Factory, The Wine Bar Café
Where: Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)
Save 15% Casey’s Irish Pub
Stop by Casey’s Irish Pub, the historic Downtown tavern in Downtown LA, for mouthwatering burgers, hearty stews and desserts like Irish bread pudding.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: 15% 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: Downtown L.A., 613 S. Grand Ave.
Nearby Rail: Red/Purple/Blue Line 7th Street Metro Center
Categories: Destination Discounts, Metro Lifestyle