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:
This week in Sports:
- Save Up to 50% off L.A. Clippers home games
- Get a free T-Shirt when you register for Race for the Cure at Dodger’s Stadium
This week in Museums:
This week in Dining:
- Save 50% Off Select Beverages at BottleRock
- 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 $5 on The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts performances
BFA is the only full time professional bilingual theater on the West Coast of the United States. BFA’s mission is to serve communities by presenting classic Spanish language drama and contemporary plays, in order to bring awareness of Hispanic culture.
Dates: Feb. 25 – April 3
Discount: $5 off single-ticket prices for regular performances
Restrictions: Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 323.225.4044
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the event.
Where: 421 N. Avenue 19
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: San Fernando/Humboldt (84/68)
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)
Get a free T-Shirt when you register for Race for the Cure at Dodger’s Stadium
Participants walk 5 Kilometers ( 3.1 miles) and help raise millions of dollars for breast cancer patient programs and research. Race yourself, start a team, or join a team and start your own personal fundraising program using our online system.
Dates: March 6
Discount: Free Pink T-Shirt
Restrictions: Available while supplies last
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card along with your registration form.
Where: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sunset/Innes (2/302, 4)
Museums
You watched the Grammy’s now check out the museum! Save $3 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 50% Off Select Beverages at BottleRock
Enjoy international cuisine that changes with the season at BottleRock, located in the Metropolitan Lofts in Downtown LA. With choices of cheeses, sandwiches, small plates and desserts, it’s the perfect dining experience to begin or end the night.
Dates: Ongoing.
Discount: Save 50% of select adult beverages.
Restrictions: Limited to select beverages.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card to your server.
Where: 1050 S Flower Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Flower/11th (81, 442, 445, 460), Grand/11th (14/37, 38, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 485)
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