Live music fan? We got you. This weekend is jam-packed with all kinds of dancing, singing and grooving! From outdoor concerts and community gatherings to festive picnics and sports matchups, we picked out just a few of the many cool things to do in L.A. this weekend. Wherever you plan to go, Metro can get you there! Keep reading for details.
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All Weekend
Dodgers Baseball
Our boys in blue are back and taking on the Milwaukee Brewers all weekend long at Dodger Stadium. Grab some friends and get ready to cheer for the home team! Cool bonus for those at the Friday and Saturday games – there’s a bobblehead giveaway for the first 40,000 fans!
Go Metro: Connect with the Stadium Express at two convenient locations – Union Station or the South Bay. For more information, including boarding locations and game day tips, visit metro.net/dodgers.
Saturday, July 19
Berimbau: Sounds of Resilience!
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind music history learning experience! The berimbau is a single-stringed bowed instrument from Angola that migrated across the ocean centuries ago to become an important part of Brazilian music and capoeira, rhythm and storytelling. This Saturday’s Grand Performances will celebrate the berimbau’s influences with music and dance performances, DJ sets and capoeira artists.
6 to 10 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Pershing Square Station, or the A and E Line to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station
LA Galaxy and LAFC Soccer
It’s another epic rivalry and intra-L.A. matchup that we’ve all been waiting to see! LAFC are favored to win, but anything can happen. The showdown takes place at BMO Stadium on Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Go Metro: Connect to the E Line and exit Expo Park/USC, or take the J Line bus to 37th St/USC. Tips for your match day trip.
KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station
We’re excited for this summer party! KCRW Summer Nights with Metro Art will take place at the historic Union Station Ticket Concourse in downtown L.A. Grab a drink from the pop-up bar and dance the night away to the eclectic sounds of L.A.-based artist Brijean as well as high-energy sets from KCRW DJs José Galván and Novena Carmel.
6 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the A or B Line to Union Station, and walk toward the Ticket Concourse section of Union Station facing Alameda St.
Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party
This beloved Pasadena tradition celebrates the historic Colorado Street Bridge, a Beaux Arts masterpiece built in 1913. Come for the spectacular architecture and views from the bridge, and stay for an unforgettable night of history, a vintage and rare car show, kids activities, tasty bites from local favorites, and pop-up bars serving specialty cocktails and wines.
6 to 11 p.m. FREE admission for children under age 12
Go Metro: Take Line 180 to Colorado/Orange Grove
Sunday, July 20
Free Concert Series LA at Pershing Square
The Divercity Los Angeles summer concert series will take over Pershing Square this Sunday with an unforgettable night of live performances for oldies music lovers, featuring the Delfonics, the Stylistics, Joe Bataan and the Drifters – just to name a few.
FREE; limited capacity with admission on first-come, first-served basis. Age 21+ only.
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Pershing Square Station; or take A, B or E Line to 7th St/Metro Center Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from Pershing Square.
SiR at Hollywood Bowl
Treat yourself and the besties to a vibey summer night at the Bowl. Grammy-nominated artist SiR will bring his fresh take on R&B to the Hollywood Bowl, playing hits like “Hair Down” and “No Evil.” Singer Leon Thomas kicks off the night.
7 p.m.
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland and connect to the Bowl Shuttle at Ovation Hollywood. The shuttle stop is located in the Orange Court, on Level Two – off Orange Dr between Hollywood Bl and Franklin Av.
Sunday Sessions at Gloria Molina Grand Park
Do you love to unwind with a picnic on the grass? Pull up for food trucks, the pop-up park lounge bar, and lots of dancing to infectious house music beats in the heart of downtown L.A.! This week, Sunday Sessions will feature DJ sets by Loopdropkid, Deejay Clifton and Liz O.
3 to 8 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the B Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station, or the A and E Line to Historic Broadway Station
Check back next week for another weekend roundup!
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