Friday

If you’re attending Lebowski Fest this evening, there’s no easier way to get to the Wiltern Theatre than Metro, dude. (Metro Purple Line, Metro Rapid 720 or Bus 20 to Wilshire/Western Station.)

Saturday

Long Beach’s Green Prize Festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Bixby Park. Enjoy ocean views and presentations by urban farmers, green chefs, artists, and environmental organizations. The free event also features food trucks, live entertainment, no-charge bike valet, green vendors, children’s activities, and more!

Show your valid TAP card to the cashier at the LadyFarmer by Savory|Sweet|Eclectic and save $1 on your Farm to Fork Lunch. (Metro Blue Line to 1st Street Station, then walk east on 1st St to Bixby Park, or hop aboard the free festival trolley.)

From the City of Lights to the City of Angels, singer/songwriter and former first lady of France Carla Bruni is performing at Cal State LA’s Luckman Fine Arts Complex this Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35-$50, or $20 for students. Take 20% off admission with Metro’s exclusive destination discount. (Metro Silver Line to Cal State LA.)

The “Noir Nights” film series, brought to you by Vintage LA, Grand Central Market, and Million Dollar Theatre, kicks off this Saturday with Touch of Evil. Catch this iconic film in the equally iconic Million Dollar Theatre at 8 p.m. for $11.34. Grand Central Market will stay open late, from 6 to 8 p.m., for those who want to grab dinner beforehand. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square or Civic Center/Grand Park Station.)

Sunday

Fiesta Broadway takes over Grand Park and Downtown L.A. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday with free music, food, and family fun in honor of Cinco de Mayo! With street closures and bus detours in abundance, your best bet–whether attending the fiesta or traveling through the area–is Metro Rail. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station, Metro Gold Line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.)

Celebrate L.A. and Southern California’s history at LA Heritage Day this Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Free tours, children’s activities, presentations, giveaways, and food are planned. Show your valid TAP card at the LA Heritage booth and receive a free gift bag. (Metro Gold Line, Silver Line, or various Metro Rapid and local buses to Union Station.)

All Weekend

The Annenberg Community Beach House is celebrating its 5th anniversary this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a full roster of activities, including yoga on the beach, dance and paddle board classes, pool time, picnicking and more. (Big Blue Bus 4 to 4th/Marguerita then walk west on Marguerita Avenue, or Metro Rapid 720 to Ocean/Wilshire then walk north on Ocean Avenue.)

Little Tokyo is also celebrating an anniversary this week–its 130th–with the Taste of Little Tokyo starting this Saturday. Present your valid TAP at various Little Tokyo business and cultural institutions for a host of different discounts especially for Metro riders. (Metro Gold Line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.)

Go Metro to Artisanal LA at LA Mart this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and receive a free tote bag with your valid TAP card! General admission is $12. (Metro Blue Line to Grand Station.)

The L.A. Brewery is hosting its free bi-annual art walk from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day this weekend. Formerly a home to PBR, the Brewery is now one of the largest art colonies in the United States. (Metro Rapid 751 or Bus 251 to Main/Daly, then walk north to Main/Avenue 20, or Metro Bus 76 or DASH Lincoln Heights to Main/Avenue 20.)