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 SHREK THE MUSICAL
• Save $1 on L.A. Latino International Film Festival tickets
• Save $5 on The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts Performances
• Save 25% off tickets to “Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
• Catch a Metro dining discount at Hollywood & Highland Center and a free jazz concert

This week in Family Friendly:

• $14 tickets to select Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey Circus performances

This week in Sports:

• Save $5 on Advanced Purchase Tickets to The Long Beach Roller Derby, Next Game: July 22

This week in Retail:

• Receive 15% off any purchase at Al’s Discount Furniture
• Save 10% off photo shoots at Wolly Polly Photography

This week in Dining:

• Save 10% at Rush Snack Bar
  
• Save 10% at California Pizza Kitchen in California Plaza during Grand Performances
• Don’t forget to check out the other participating restaurants offering discounts to Metro riders in our Destination Discounts Dining Map.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Destination Discount promotions:

• July 28-31: Receive a free reusable bag at ESPN X Games 17

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

Details after the jump.

Arts/Entertainment

Save $20 on select tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film that started it all, SHREK THE MUSICALbrings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life the stage.
Dates: July 12-31
Discount: Save $20 on Orchestra seats.
Restrictions: Offer valid for Tues, Wed, & Thurs eve perfs. Excludes Mezz & Center Orch A-Z. Subject to availability. May not be combined with any other offer. Online & phone orders incur Ticketmaster charges. No refunds/exchanges. 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, buy tickets at BroadwayLA.org/transit or call 1.800.982.ARTS (2787) and use the promotional code TRAIN.
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 $1 on L.A. Latino International Film Festival tickets
LALIFF will present feature films, documentaries, shorts and special screenings, with opportunities for public interaction with filmmakers in Q and A sessions, workshops, panels and lectures.
Dates: July 17-25
Discount: $1 off screenings.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.
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)

Save $5 on The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts Performances
BFA’s mission is to serve communities by presenting classic Spanish language drama and contemporary plays, in order to bring awareness of Hispanic culture. All shows in Spanish with supertitles in English.
Dates: July 15-31
Discount: $5 off performances.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 323.225.4044.
Where: 421 N Avenue 19
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: San Fernando/Humboldt (84/68) Avenue 26/Gold Line Station (251, 751)

Save 25% off tickets to “Departures” at NoHo Arts Center
NoHo ACE and Glydascope present a reading of an original, epic, devised, theatrical event. Sometimes the only way to determine the true value of a life is to live it. Nine discordant actresses find themselves trapped in a curious theatrical void at the mercy of an officious stage manager. To escape their equity waiver purgatory, the women must work together to solve the mystery of a dying Jane Doe, before the final cue is called. Only one Performance to Benefit The NoHo Arts Center Ensemble!
Dates:  through July 23
Discount:  25% off tickets
Restrictions:  None.
How to get it:  Show your 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, 183, 224)

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

$14 tickets to select Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey Circus performances
Catch the megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages!
Dates: Thursday, July 21 (12pm, 7:30pm) Friday, July 22 (12pm, 7:30pm) Sunday, July 24 (11:30am)
Discount: Receive a flat rate of $14 per ticket.
Restrictions: For select shows only.
How to get it: Present your Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the arena box office, or call Tickmaster at 800.745.3000 or order online at ticketmaster.com and use promotional code TRAIN.
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)

Sports

Save $5 on Advanced Purchase Tickets to The Long Beach Roller Derby, Next Game: July 22
The Long Beach Roller Derby returns to the “Roller Dome” at the Queen Mary for the 2011 season with an expanded league and new track. You won’t want to miss any of the adrenaline-packed matches as they go helmet to skate on their new banked track, weighing in at just over 11 tons. Last season was a sell-out so buy your tickets in advance.
Dates:  July 22, August 19, September 30, November 11, December 9
Discount:  Save $5.
Restrictions:  Tickets must be bought in advance from longbeachrollerderby.com.
How to get it:  Visit longbeachrollerderby.com and use the promotional code METRO.
Where: The Derby Dome, 1126 Queensway
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Long Beach Transit Mall Station then take Long Beach Passport C to The Dome

Save 50% of ticekts to Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center
It’s women’s basketball season so bring the family to see Kristi Toliver and Ticha Penicheiro as they battle for the win in the league’s most exciting games. Once you go to a game, you’ll be a Sparks fan too!
Dates: through September 10th.
Discount: Receive a 50% discount for L.A. Sparks tickets.
Restrictions: This promotion is good for tickets between $10 and $55 face value at the box office.  Discounted tickets are subject to availability.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro Pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the STAPLES Center box office.
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)

Retail

Receive 15% off any purchase at Al’s Discount Furniture
Over 45 Years in Business  Al will save you money…Guaranteed!Al’s Discount Furniture is a family owned and operated, full-service retail furniture and mattress business.  We provide quality name brand furniture for every room in the house. Our knowledgeable and experienced sales people will gladly help design a corner sofa or find just the right table, lamp or accessory. After being around for 45 years, if we don’t have it, we will make every effort to find it for you! Dates: Ongoing
Discount: 15% off any purchase
Restrictions: Not applicable with any other discount offered.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: 4900 Lankershim Blvd.
Nearby Metro  Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Lankershim/La Maida (156/656, 224)

Save 10% off photo shoots at Wolly Polly Photography
Capture the moment with Wolly Polly Photography by Ashley Nicole Fontenot. Wolly Polly Photography specializes in high school senior pictures, Quinceanera celebrations, pregnancy photos, family portraits, pet photos and countless other events.
Dates:  Ongoing
Discount:  10% off your photo shoot
Restrictions:  By appointment only.
How to get it:  Visit wollypollyphotography.com, call 310-855-2374 or email wollypollyphotography@gmail.com. Mention Metro discount.
Where:  11135 Weddington Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line North Hollywood Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Orange Line North Hollywood Station, Lankershim/Chandler (152/353, 156, 163/363, 183, 224)

Dining

Save 10%-15% of on food in California Plaza during Grand Performances
Spend your summer weekends at California Plaza in Downtown LA and take part in Grand Performances’ free concerts for an interesting mix of musicians, dancers and storytellers.
Dates: through August 17
Discount: Metro Rail ticket  to Receive 10% off your meal (excludes alcohol) at the California Pizza Kitchen in the Well Fargo Center (555 S. Hope Street) across the street from California Plaza on any Grand Performance show date. Or receive 15% off your meal at Starry Kitchen at California Plaza on any Grand Performances show date.
Restrictions: Offer good only on Grand Performance show dates. Alcoholic beverages excluded.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card.
Where:350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)

Save 10% off at Rush Snack Bar
Offering Fresh Juices, Salads, Sandwiches, Pastries, Coffee, Tea, ($1 Menu – Chips, Candy, Water, Soda). Open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm.
Discount: 10% off purchase
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card
Where: 7th Street Metro Center Station
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple/Blue Line 7th Street Metro Center Station