Photo by Omar Barcena via Flickr/CC.

Palace, Globe, Million Dollar, Los Angeles, Tower, Orpheum, Ace Hotel…

If you hadn’t guessed, those are the names of the seven historic theaters participating in this year’s “Night on Broadway” community celebration, which is open to the public and very Metro-accessible!

This Saturday evening from 5 to 11 p.m., Broadway will close to vehicular traffic between 3rd Street and 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles, allowing visitors to enjoy the district without cars. Broadway itself will boast a street festival featuring pop-up shops, food trucks, activity zones and a main stage. Guests can also drop in to any of the seven gorgeous theaters, where performances will take place throughout the evening. Here’s the full line-up of events.

Due to street closures and detours, the easiest way to get to “Night on Broadway” will be the Metro Red or Purple Line. Exit at Pershing Square Station and walk a block south to Broadway and 5th Street and you’re at the heart of the action!

“Night on Broadway” is organized by the “Bringing Back Broadway” initiative, which has as its goal the revitalization of the Broadway corridor–including a potential future street car line. Speaking of revitalization, if you’re headed to the festivities this weekend, it’s my personal recommendation that you also check out the newly-reopened Clifton’s Cafeteria on 7th Street and Broadway. We’re talking a mix of summer camp, the Natural History Museum, and a classic, American cafeteria serving all your favorite retro treats–including mac-and-cheese, fried chicken, coleslaw, and don’t forget the jello!

Woodsy interior at the newly re-opened Clifton’s Cafeteria. Photo by Scott Beale / Laughing Squid via Flickr/CC.

Mmm.. jello… Photo by Sharyn Morrow via Flickr/CC.

Not feeling the Broadway festivities? Here’s more transit-adjacent fun happening this weekend:

• dineL.A.: Get your fill before it ends! This Sunday, Jan. 31 is the final day, and we’ve already found the Metro-accessible eateries for you!
• LA Art Show 2016: This Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Convention Center. One-day pass is $20 at the door, $15 online in advance. (Metro Blue/Expo Line to Pico Station.)
•  SoCal Museums Free for All: Check the list of participating institutions offering free entry this Saturday, Jan. 30 — many are bus/rail accessible!
• RIOT LA Alternative Comedy Festival: In full swing this weekend at various venues in downtown L.A.
• Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins: Catch them at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, this Friday or Saturday, for $40. (Metro Purple Line to Wilshire/Vermont Station.)
• Shark Lagoon Night: The Aquarium of the Pacific stays open late this Friday, Jan. 29 with music, snacks, beverages and a chance to get up-close and personal with their resident sharks. Admission is free!