Los Angeles was recently ranked as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the non-profit League of American Bicyclists. First District Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, joined by city leaders and bicycle enthusiasts, accepted the award on behalf of the city on Thursday, Oct 18. The ceremony took place near the Red Line MacArthur Park [continue reading]
Taste of Soul, oone of L.A.'s largest street festivals, takes place this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Running down Crenshaw Boulevard between Stocker and Rodeo Road, visitors can sample great food from local restaurants, enjoy live entertainment and check out displays by local artists. Metro [continue reading]
Living in earthquake country, a question you sometimes have to ask yourself is: Are you prepared for the next big one? If you’re not sure, don’t worry. Union Station is hosting this year’s Great CA ShakeOut on Thursday, October 18 so you can pick up some tips on earthquake preparedness [continue reading]
Recent Spanish Cinema XVIII Oct. 11-14, 2012 Show your valid TAP card at the Egyptian Theatre box office and receive $1 off admission. For details on the Destination Discount, click here. ArtNight in Pasadena, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 Show your valid TAP card to receive special discounts on store merchandise and [continue reading]
Don’t forget to swing by Ben&Jerry’s at Union Station tonight or tomorrow evening. Go between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and score some free scoops. Afterwards, head into Pasadena for the Old Town Haunt. Descend into the basement of the historic Union Savings Bank Building (20 N. Raymond Ave.) [continue reading]
Space Shuttle Endeavour starts its last mission tomorrow night as it begins its slow roll from LAX to the California Science Center in Exposition Park. Street closures will be taking place along the 12-mile route. Below are the bus lines that will be affected and here is the map of [continue reading]
Hankering for some more Space Shuttle Endeavour? Head to Expo Park this Saturday evening to be a part of its last mission ever and welcome the space shuttle home. Expo Park will be the only mass viewing area for the shuttle. Endeavour fans should gather around 8 p.m. on Saturday, [continue reading]
Ben&Jerry’s opened at Union Station this July and provided some sweet, sweet relief during the hot days of summer. Now that the store’s settled in, it’s time for its official grand opening! Swing by Union Station this Thursday, Friday or Saturday any time between 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate ice [continue reading]
From Caltrans, the following freeway ramps will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 7 to accomodate CicLAvia: Golden State Freeway (I-5) From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic restrictions on north and southbound 4th Street on and off-ramps Hollywood Freeway (US 101) From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full closure of [continue reading]
Halloween is in the air, and what’s Halloween without some haunted houses? The Blumhouse of Horrors is open this Friday and every Thursday to Saturday until Halloween at the Variety Arts Theatre (940 S. Figueroa). The haunted downtown L.A. theatre opens at 6 p.m. and tickets are $35 at [continue reading]
