Destination Discounts Weekly Picks

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Leimert Park Village Book Fair

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 Family Friendly:

This week in Dining:

Don’t forget to check out our NoHo Destination Discount round-up.

Details after the jump.

Arts/Entertainment

Save $5 off admission to Long Beach Bayou and Blues Festival
This year’s festival will showcase the culture of New Orleans and Louisana with music and food. Don’t miss two music stages featuring Cajun, Zydeco and Blues music; continuous dancing on a large covered dance floor; free, quick and easy dance instruction for all ages; a Mardi Gras parade led by the New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band; a colorful French Quarter marketplace featuring gumbo, crawfish etoufee, hush puppies, red beans and rice and other Cajun & Creole delicacies; and crawfish and watermelon eating contests.
Dates: June 25-26.
Discount: $5 off adult admission
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line 1st Street Station

Save $2 on tickets to the 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.
Dates: June 16-26.
Discount: $2 off ticket prices
Restrictions: Metro ticket and festival ticket must be on the same day for discount to apply.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Coca Cola Ticket Center.
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)

Save $2 off merchandise at the 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.
Dates: June 16-26.
Discount: $2 off any Hollywood Fringe merchandise
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card to the cashier at the Fringe Central.
Where: 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Santa Monica/Wilcox (4, 156/656)

Save 25% off tickets to “Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
Watch Grammy-award winning and platinum-recording artists, along with emerging talent perform on five themed main stages, including world music, jazz, indie rock and Latin.
Dates: June 10 – July 23
Discount: 25% off tickets.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.
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)

Save $10 on East West Players KRUNK FU BATTLE
East West Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian Pacific American experience. Now Showing: KRUNK FU BATTLE, a hip-hop musical extravaganza!
Dates: through June 26.
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)

Catch a Metro dining discount at Hollywood & Highland Center and a free jazz concert
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. Check out the Wine, Jazz & Moonlight concert series.
Dates: Wine, Jazz & Moonlight every Tuesday at 7pm through August 31
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)

Family Friendly

Get a Free Poster at the Leimert Park Village Book Fair
The Leimert Park Village Book Fair is the pre-eminent African American literary community event in LA and showcases more than 100 authors, celebrity guest speakers and poets.
Dates: 10am-6pm, June 26
Discount: Free 5th Anniversary Commemorative 2011 LPVBF poster, created by renowned artist Charles Bibbs.
Restrictions: While supplies last.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: Leimert Park Village, 4300 Degnan Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: 43rd/Degnan (40/42) Crenshaw/Vernon (40/42, 210, 705, 710, 740) Crenshaw/43rd (40/42, 105, 210)

Save $2 on Admission to Houdini: Art and Magic at Skirball Center
Through heart-stopping feats, magician and escape artist Harry Houdini exhilarated audiences worldwide. Visit the galleries and view rare photographs, spectacular footage, and props used by the showman himself, all illuminating Houdini’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: $2 off admission
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sepulveda/Skirball Center (233, 761)

Dining

Go Metro and get $1 off admission to the NoHo Rockin’ Food Truck Fest
This one-day festival will feature 15 of LA’s finest gourmet food trucks, live music, performances from local NoHo XMA Martial Arts, 40 art and craft vendors, and more than 50 raffle prizes from local NoHo merchants. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hope for Paws, a local dog rescue organization that will also be at the event with some wonderful dogs looking for homes.
Dates: June 25, 11am-7pm
Discount: $1 off admission
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the entrance.
Where: 11458 Burbank Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Lankershim/Burbank (154, 224)

Receive a free beverage at L.A. Taco & Music Festival
This day-long free event will feature some of Boyle Heights and East LA’s tastiest taco vendors, local and professional music performances, arts and crafts, as well as activities for the whole family! Organized by Jovenes, Inc. (Youth, Inc.), a non-profit that provides housing and supportive services to homeless youth, the LA Taco & Music Festival is an opportunity for Los Angeles to come together, support our youth, and have a great time in this unique space.
Dates: June 26, 12-7pm
Discount: Receive a free drink at the Jovenes, Inc. booth.
Restrictions: While supplies last.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Jovenes, Inc. booth.
Where: Mariachi Plaza
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Mariachi Plaza/Boyle Heights Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: 1st/Boyle (30, 620)

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