Make dad proud this Father’s Day weekend by going Metro to any, or – if your dad is an alpha male – all of these great L.A. events. Try this itinerary on for size: tonight, take in a flick at the L.A. Film Festival or head over to Opening Night at The Hollywood Bowl. On Saturday there’s the free music festival Make Music Pasadena, easily accessible by the Gold Line. Or head to Long Beach on the Blue Line with dad and enjoy the Urban Ocean Festival at The Aquarium of the Pacific. On Sunday take dad to a Free Cumbia Concert at MacArthur Park or hop on the Red Line to Hollywood for a special Father’s Day Egyptian Theatre Historic Tour. Dad will be so proud of your ability to save money, bypass traffic and help the environment.

All events are subject to change or may be be sold out, please check with the venue before making plans.  To plan your trip and to check all other transit options, please consult Google Transit or the Metro Trip Planner.

Friday, June 17

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Los Angeles Film Festival
The festival provides access to outdoor screenings and star-studded galas, one-of-a-kind panels and signature events with the most critically-acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals and emerging talent from around the world.
Website: http://www.lafilmfest.com/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: $13/screening (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive $2 off)
Where: Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)

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“Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
In DEPARTURES, fifteen travelers find their life stories entwined in this humorous and touching story.  From a runaway bride in her wedding dress with an extraordinary case of cold feet to a grandfather determined to bring his young grandson home from Iraq; these characters share their dreams, their fears and their secrets with each other as each one takes the defining journey of their life.  At turns comical and moving, hopeful and nostalgic, DEPARTURES blends the voices of an eclectic group of eight writers into a tapestry of lives at their most daring moment – the moment of leaping into thin air, and letting Faith give you wings.
Website: http://www.thenohoartscenter.com/
When: 8pm
Price: $25 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive 25% off)
Where: 11136 Magnolia Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Magnolia/Lankershim (152/353, 156/656, 183, 224)

Dance Downtown – Lindy Hop/Swing
Two left feet? Learn how to dance and shake it, move it and groove it under the stars with live music/DJ and beginner dance lessons sprinkled throughout the evening. No experience necessary.
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/
When: 6:30pm
Price: FREE
Where: L.A. Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Temple/Grand (2/302, 4, 10/48, 92, 445)

Insect Ensemble at Hammer Museum
Performers will be scattered around the Hammer terraces making insect noises with hand percussion and mouth sounds.
Website: http://hammer.ucla.edu/
When: 6pm
Price: $10
Where: Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Westwood (20, 233, 720, 761)
Other Operators: Wilshire/Westwood (Big Blue Bus 2, 3, Culver City 6)

Opening Night at The Hollywood Bowl
One of the most anticipated highlights of the season! This star-studded evening features performances by 2011 Hall of Fame inductees Harry Connick, Jr. and Gloria Estefan, plus an exclusive live sneak preview of Cirque du Soleil’s first Hollywood production, Iris
Website: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
When: 8:30pm
Price: $11-$158
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle), Red Line Universal City Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle)

More weekend events, after the jump

And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead at The Echoplex
American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas.
Website: http://www.attheecho.com/
When: 8:30pm
Price: $14
Where: The Echoplex, 1145 Glendale Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Glendale/Park (92), Sunset/Park (2/302, 4), Sunset/Alvarado(704, 2/302, 4, 200, 603)

Fusion Friday at Pacific Asia Museum
Fusion Friday is the cutting edge way to experience the art of Pacific Asia Museum.  It mixes art, live DJ music, cultural activities, and food from some of LA’s most popular gourmet food trucks. This month’s theme is Dragons and Drums and features food from The Dumpling Station and the Sweets Truck.
Website: http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/
When: 7:30-10:30pm
Price: $15
Where: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Memorial Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Colorado/Los Robles (180/181, 256, 686/687, 780) Los Robles/Union (264/267, 686/687)

Matt & Kim at The Music Box
Dance punk duo from Brooklyn.
Website: http://themusicbox.la/
When: 8pm
Price: $20
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)

U2 360 Tour at Angel Stadium
The international sensation plays Angels Stadium in Anaheim, and Metrolink will be running special service to accommodate the event.
Website: http://www.u2.com/tour
When: 7pm, Friday and Saturday
Price: $36.95-$270.75
Where: Angel Stadium, 2000 East Gene Autry Way
Nearby Rail: Anaheim Station (Metrolink Orange County Line, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner)

Saturday, June 18

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Make Music Pasadena
Free music festival featuring Best Coast, Ra Ra Riot, Morning Benders, Hello Seahorse and more.
Website: http://www.makemusicpasadena.org/
When: 11am-11pm
Price: FREE (Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Luckman Theatre.)
Where: Various locations through Pasadena
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Del Mar Station, Gold Line Memorial Park Station, Gold Line Lake Station
Visit this web page for public transit directions to venues.

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Hollywood Fringe Festival
Dedicated to creating a forum for local, national and international artists, the Fringe provides a framework for producers to present an incredible variety of work in an accessible and festive environment.
Website: http://hollywoodfringe.org/
When: Various times, all weekend
Price: $10 (Show your Metro Pass, Metro Rail Ticket or TAP Card at the box office and receive $2 off Hollywood Fringe merchandise)
Where: 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Santa Monica/Wilcox (4, 156/656)

Pasadena Chalk Festival
Independent artists and teams representing arts schools, museums and cultural centers attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Display of Chalk Pavement art.
Website: http://pasadenachalkfestival.com/
When: 10am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday
Price: FREE
Where: Paseo Colorado, 280 E Colorado Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Memorial Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Colorado/Garfield (180/181, 256, 687/686)

Top Chef Tour
See your favorite “cheftestants” live.
Website: http://www.bravotv.com/thetour
When: 10:30am, 12pm, and 1:30pm
Price: FREE
Where: Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

Outdoor Cinema Food Fest at Exposition Park
Watch “Old School” on a massive outdoor movie screen with food trucks!
Website: http://www.outdoorcinemafoodfest.com/
When: 5:30pm
Price: $10
Where: Exposition Park
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Martin Luther King Jr/Hoover (40, 42), Martin Luther King Jr/Figueroa (81, 200), Martin Luther King Jr/Vermont (204, 740, 754), Vermont/Exposition (102, 204, 550, 754), Figueroa/Exposition (1o2, 442, 445, Silver Line)

Sam Raimi Triple Feature at the Egyptian Theatre
Triple Feature celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead.
Website: http://americancinematheque.com/
When: 7:30pm
Price: $11
Where: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Las Palmas (212/312, 222, 217), Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

Urban Ocean Festival at The Aquarium of the Pacific
This 2nd annual weekend festival looks at human and wildlife uses of this amazing part of the world ocean. The festival will include an art exhibition, eco-friendly fashion show and contest, interactive mural painting, urban ocean cruises, poetry readings, sustainable seafood demonstrations, live music, and educational activities.
Website: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
When: 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday
Price: $12.95-$24.95
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Long Beach Transit Mall Station

Odd Future at House of Blues
A ten-member cult rap collective from L.A., bring to mind a younger, crazier Wu-Tang Clan
Website: http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip/
When: 9pm
Price: $22.50
Where: 8430 Sunset Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sunset/Kings (2/302)

Mariachi USA Festival at The Hollywood Bowl
Mariachi bands with ballet folklorico and spectacular fireworks finale.
Website: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
When: 6pm
Price: $31-$172
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle), Red Line Universal City Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle)

Sunday, June 19

Free Cumbia Concert at MacArthur Park
Two bands: “Very Be Careful” and “Azucar LA”.
Website: http://www.levittla.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: MacArthur Park
Nearby Metro  Rail: Red/Purple Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alvarado/6th (18, 200, 603) Alvarado/7th (26/51/52/352, 200, 603) Alvarado/Wilshire (20, 200, 720)

Father’s Day Egyptian Theatre Historic Tour & Forever Hollywood
For the total Old Hollywood experience take a docent-led tour of the legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre. See what it would have been like to be in a Grauman stage show with a visit to the dressing rooms and singers’ boxes.
Website: http://americancinematheque.com/
When: 10:30am
Price: $10
Where: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Las Palmas (212/312, 222, 217), Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

Rufus Choi Play Liszt at the Colburn School
A visiting production featuring pianist Rufus Choi.  It will be an all Liszt Program which includes all 6 Paganini Etudes, Sonata in B minor, Mephisto Waltz No.1 and Valse Impromptu.
Website: http://www.colburnschool.edu/
When: 3pm
Price: $20-$50
Where: Colburn School Zipper Auditorium, 200 South Grand Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Civic Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/2nd (70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489)