BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Art - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://art.metro.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260622T184914Z CREATED:20260403T192345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184914Z UID:10000178-1779062400-1786233599@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Soundtrips: SiLVA DESCRIPTION:Metro Art and KCRW bring the sounds of Los Angeles into motion. Curated by KCRW DJs Novena Carmel\, Ale Cohen\, SiLVA and Wyldeflower\, this new series brings four curated playlists inspired by the rhythms\, moods\, and influences that shape LA’s musical landscape.  \nSpanning funk and soul\, dance\, ambient\, and global grooves\, each mix turns the ride into a cultural experience. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in summer 2026\, Soundtrips celebrates the region’s global spirit—connecting riders to the music\, culture\, and destinations that define LA as a creative capital.  \n \nDROPPING SOON\nThis high-energy playlist from SiLVA turns the commute into a moving dance floor\, powered by house\, disco\, and club-ready classics.   \nFeaturing artists like Louie Vega\, Felix da Housecat and Donna Summer\, the mix brings momentum and joy to every mile of the journey.   \n  \n  \n\nSoundtrips is an ongoing Metro Art series that brings together music\, storytelling\, and environmental sound inspired by Los Angeles. Designed for listening on the move\, the series invites riders to experience a sonic journey through sounds that shape neighborhoods\, histories\, and creative communities. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-soundtrips-silva/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/26-1203_web_Soundtrips_web_banner_1200x800_final_silva.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T174655Z CREATED:20260409T114205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T174655Z UID:10000180-1777748400-1777759200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents: Roots & Rails DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE >\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with The Bluegrass Situation\, Metro Art presents the debut of Roots & Rails at Union Station\, a first-of-its-kind bluegrass experience set in the station’s iconic Ticket Concourse. The open-to-all concert will take place Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM\, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. The evening will feature a lineup of live roots and bluegrass performances led by Watkins Family Hour\, with supporting sets from Sunny War and Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band\, bringing together a beautiful night of music and community. \nThis event is free for all ages and open to the public. RSVP to learn more. Tickets are recommended\, but not required and seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards at the Metro Art info table will receive free Metro Art swag! \nEvent Schedule\n \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open\n7:00 PM – Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band\n7:45 PM – Sunny War\n8:45 PM – Watkins Family Hour\n10:00 PM – Event Concludes\n\n  \nGo Metro and see art along the way! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak\, and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D\, or J Line directly to Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net\, or by calling 323.GO.METRO. \nPark at Union Station East or West garages\, starting at $8. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-roots-rails/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LAUS_RootsRails_Metro1200x800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260413T183441Z CREATED:20260403T191616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T183441Z UID:10000177-1776038400-1786233599@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Soundtrips: Ale Cohen DESCRIPTION:Metro Art and KCRW bring the sounds of Los Angeles into motion. Curated by KCRW DJs Novena Carmel\, Ale Cohen\, SiLVA and Wyldeflower\, this new series brings four curated playlists inspired by the rhythms\, moods\, and influences that shape LA’s musical landscape.  \nSpanning funk and soul\, dance\, ambient\, and global grooves\, each mix turns the ride into a cultural experience. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in summer 2026\, Soundtrips celebrates the region’s global spirit—connecting riders to the music\, culture\, and destinations that define LA as a creative capital. \n>> Listen now\nThis immersive mix by Ale Cohen offers a moment of calm within the motion of Los Angeles\, pairing ambient\, experimental and modern classical sounds.   \nFeaturing LA artists alongside pioneers like Alice Coltrane and William Basinski\, the playlist invites riders to slow down\, tune in and find meaning in the ride itself. \n  \n  \n  \n\nSoundtrips is an ongoing Metro Art series that brings together music\, storytelling\, and environmental sound inspired by Los Angeles. Designed for listening on the move\, the series invites riders to experience a sonic journey through sounds that shape neighborhoods\, histories\, and creative communities. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-soundtrips-ale-cohen/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/26-1203_web_Soundtrips_web_banner_1200x800_final_ale.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260317T175533Z CREATED:20260317T165421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T175533Z UID:10000157-1775932200-1775943000@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art x LACMA Present: KJazz Tracks DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE >\nAbout the Event\nIn celebration of April’s Jazz Appreciation Month\, Metro Art\, LACMA and KJazz 88.1 FM come together for the return of KJazz Tracks at Union Station. Hosted by KJazz DJ José Rizo\, the free\, open-to-all concert will take place Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM inside Union Station’s iconic Ticket Concourse. The evening will feature a dynamic lineup of live jazz performances led by New Orleans legend Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen\, with supporting sets from music artists Emi Secrest and Merges.  \nThis event is free for all ages and open to the public. RSVP to learn more. Tickets are not required and seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art giveaway! \nGo Metro and see art along the way! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. \nPark at Union Station East or West garages\, starting at $8. \nFor additional information\, please visit here. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-x-lacma-present-kjazz-tracks/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LAUSJazzTrack26_Web1200x800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260413T182504Z CREATED:20260403T185858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T182504Z UID:10000176-1773014400-1786233599@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Soundtrips: Novena Carmel DESCRIPTION:Metro Art and KCRW bring the sounds of Los Angeles into motion. Curated by KCRW DJs Novena Carmel\, Ale Cohen\, SiLVA and Wyldeflower\, this new series brings four curated playlists inspired by the rhythms\, moods\, and influences that shape LA’s musical landscape.  \nSpanning funk and soul\, dance\, ambient\, and global grooves\, each mix turns the ride into a cultural experience. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in summer 2026\, Soundtrips celebrates the region’s global spirit—connecting riders to the music\, culture\, and destinations that define LA as a creative capital.  \n \n>> LISTEN HERE\nThis soulful mix from Novena Carmel channels the energy and color of Los Angeles\, blending funk\, R&B and feel-good grooves.  \nFeaturing artists like War\, Anderson .Paak\, Gavin Turek\, and Frank Ocean\, the playlist keeps the ride lively\, expressive\, and connected from start to finish. \n  \n  \n\nSoundtrips is an ongoing Metro Art series that brings together music\, storytelling\, and environmental sound inspired by Los Angeles. Designed for listening on the move\, the series invites riders to experience a sonic journey through sounds that shape neighborhoods\, histories\, and creative communities. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-soundtrips-novena-carmel/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26-1203_web_Soundtrips_web_banner_1200x800_final_novena.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T220000 DTSTAMP:20251027T174429Z CREATED:20251017T002948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T174429Z UID:10000153-1762628400-1762639200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents: LAte Night Train of Thought DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE>>\nAbout the Event\nJoin Metro Art\, Zócalo Public Square and Grand Performances for LAte Night Train of Thought on Saturday\, November 8\, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.\, for a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music\, comedy\, poetry\, and conversation. The night kicks off with a Zócalo Public Square conversation\, “How Does Art Connect L.A.?” featuring voices from L.A.’s creative community\, followed by an improv performance featuring Eugene Cordero\, Colton Dunn\, Lauren Lapkus\, Ify Nwadiwe\, Gil Ozeri\, and Sasheer Zamata\, curated by Dynasty Typewriter\, spoken word performance interludes by Nate Lovell and RAVINA from Da Poetry Lounge\, and a closing musical set by “art rap” artist Open Mike Eagle. Guests can also enjoy complimentary sweets from Little Tokyo’s iconic Fugetsu-Do Confectionery (while supplies last) and bites available for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is free for all ages and open to the public. RSVP to learn more. Tickets are not required and seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art publication and a Union Station swag bag! \nGo Metro! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. Parking is available at Union Station for $8. \nFor additional information about the program and the Metro Art Presents series\, please visit here. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-late-night-train-of-thought/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LAte-Night-Train-of-Thought-w-Zocalo-Grand-Performances-11.8.25_source_article.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T200000 DTSTAMP:20250904T205755Z CREATED:20250827T001743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T205755Z UID:10000144-1757095200-1757102400@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art x Jazz at LACMA: Kyle Poole DESCRIPTION:Celebrate L.A.’s finest jazz musicians with Jazz at LACMA\, presented Friday evenings from May through October.  This week\, join Metro Art as we pop up at LACMA to co-present a concert with Kyle Poole. \nLos Angeles native Kyle Poole continues to impress wherever his drums take him next. Kyle has performed in the most esteemed national jazz clubs\, notably Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and SMOKE Jazz Club\, culminating in a weekly residency at Small’s Jazz Club lasting nearly three years. One of Poole’s chief missions is to expand jazz’s audience by incorporating all dance styles of music\, reaching back to ragtime and bebop\, while forging ahead all the way to funk\, hip-hop\, and beyond. With the constant fluctuation of genre\, rhythm\, and harmony\, Poole connects these musical dots in a uniquely improvised fashion\, while delighting audiences worldwide. \nStop by the Metro Art table to meet artist Susan Silton and learn about her artwork for the future station. \nGo Metro! This co-presented event at LACMA is accessible by Metro Bus Line 16\, 20\, 217\, 270\, and Metro Bike Share—and a new Wilshire/Fairfax Station on the D Line is under construction just steps from the museum. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. \nLEARN MORE >> URL:https://art.metro.net/event/jazz-at-lacma-kyle-poole/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)\, 5905 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/imgi_1_KylePoole_header_FY26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T220000 DTSTAMP:20250801T160525Z CREATED:20250515T165919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T160525Z UID:10000140-1756580400-1756591200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:New Date (8/30/25): Metro Art Presents Bollywood Express at Union Station DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nAll aboard the Bollywood Express!\nUnion Station will come alive with Indian music\, dance\, and community spirit. The iconic Ticket Concourse will transform into a dazzling\, interactive celebration featuring high-energy performances from Blue13 Dance Company\, DJ sets from DJ Sandeep Kumar\, dhol drumming by Dholnation\, henna artistry\, and flavorful Indian bites for Metro Art Presents: Bollywood Express at Union Station! \nDon’t miss this chance to dance at historic Union Station! RSVP to learn more. Tickets are not required and limited seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art publication and a Union Station swag bag! \nGo Metro! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. \nPark at Union Station East or West garages\, starting at $8. \n  URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-present-bollywood-express-at-union-station/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NEW-DATE-Metro-Art-Presents-Bollywood-Express.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T220000 DTSTAMP:20250714T153041Z CREATED:20250701T014422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T153041Z UID:10000143-1752948000-1752962400@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents: KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Join Metro Art and KCRW for a night of music at the art-filled historic Union Station in downtown LA. Enjoy a languid-to-ecstatic\, groovable performance from LA-based Brijean\, live sets from KCRW DJs José Galván & Novena Carmel\, and dance the night away in one of LA’s architectural jewels. \n> RSVP here + learn more \nSCHEDULE\n6:00 – 7:30 PM | KCRW DJ Novena Carmel\n7:30 – 8:30 PM | Brijean\n8:30 – 10:00 PM | KCRW DJ José Galván \nKCRW is your always-on connection to music\, news\, culture\, and each other — on the radio\, online\, and in-person. They belong to Los Angeles\, connecting diverse perspectives and the sounds of Southern California with curious communities around the corner and around the world. \nKCRW is NPR’s flagship member station in Southern California and a community service of Santa Monica College. You can find their broadcast signal in LA\, Santa Barbara\, Ventura\, Mojave\, Palm Springs\, San Luis Obispo\, and worldwide via the KCRW app and at kcrw.com. \nGo Metro to summer fun! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via the Metro Rail A and B Line\, the Metro J Line bus\, and a number of local bus lines. Plan your trip at metro.net\, and see art along the way! URL:https://art.metro.net/event/kcrwsummernights2025/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MAP-Web-Featured-1200x800px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T223000 DTSTAMP:20250305T214813Z CREATED:20250304T232605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T214813Z UID:10000134-1743881400-1743892200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art x KJAZZ Present Jazz Tracks at Union Station DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE >\nAbout the Event\nMetro Art and KJazz 88.1 FM are once again teaming up for KJazz Tracks at Union Station to kick off Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday\, April 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. KJazz DJs Rhonda Hamilton and José Rizo will host live performances in the station’s historic Ticket Concourse featuring three distinctly talented artists: Kiefer Trio with supporting acts Salami Rose Joe Louis and David Binney Action Trio. \nThis event is free for all ages and open to the public. RSVP to learn more. Tickets are not required and seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art publication and a Union Station swag bag! \nGo Metro! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. \nPark at Union Station East or West garages\, starting at $8. \nFor additional information\, please visit here. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/draft-metro-art-x-kjazz-present-jazz-tracks-at-union-station/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LAUSJazzTrack25_Metro1200x800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T210000 DTSTAMP:20241107T005825Z CREATED:20241107T005825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T005825Z UID:10000132-1732557600-1732568400@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Kingston Ska Collective and Los Rebeldes Romanticos DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday\, Nov. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Union Station’s historic Ticket Concourse – marking the first time this section of the station will be open to the public throughout the holiday season. \nThe event will feature a live musical performance from Kingston Ska Collective with members of Western Standard Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos programmed by Metro Art Presents. \nSanta and the Elves will also be available for photo opportunities in the station’s Waiting Room. New to this year’s line-up\, the station’s North Patio will transform into the North Pole for families to enjoy arts and crafts\, milk and cookies\, holiday characters and more courtesy of McDonald’s of Southern California. Santa Claus\, with help from Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins\, will lead guests in a festive countdown culminating in the lighting of the signature 30-foot tree. \nThis merry event is free for all ages and open to the public. \nVisitors can continue to experience the magic of the holidays at Union Station with must-see holiday décor from November 22 to December 25\, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.**dates are subject to change \nAdditionally\, Los Angeles Conservancy will be conducting 90-minute Holidays at Union Station tours on December 5\, 12 and 19 starting at 5:30pm. The guided tours will take visitors through the iconic landmark at night highlighting the holiday décor. Registration is required at Tours & Events – LA Conservancy. \nFor additional information\, please visit unionstationla.com/happenings. \nAbout Kingston Ska Collective\n \nKingston Ska Orchestra is a raw\, powerful and in your face musical experience. This 12-piece group of all-star musicians is a spectacle to witness. With a horn section three times bigger than most other ska groups\, the group breaks barriers and expands imaginations. Kingston Ska Orchestra boasts a killer all-star lineup from the fabled West Coast traditional ska scene with members from The Aggrolites\, Beastie Boys\, Hepcat\, Gogol Bordello\, See Spot\, The Allentons\, Mobtown\, Kingston 10\, The Debonaires\, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and many more. \nAbout Los Rebeldes Romanticos\n \nBringing together more than 15 years of musical experience in mariachi\, boleros and jazz\, Los Rebeldes Romanticos are a fresh revival of the Los Angeles bolero movement. Their repertoire consists of Latin American boleros\, oldies and cumbias that can bring any audience into a cultural celebration. \nAbout Los Angeles Union Station\n \nSince its opening in 1939\, Los Angeles Union Station has long been considered one of LA’s architectural gems and a vital portal to the promise of the California Dream. The station was designed with an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial\, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The bustling 52-acre transportation hub sits in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles offering essential connections to destinations throughout Southern California. An iconic landmark\, the station serves as a vibrant symbol of Downtown connecting the historic fabric of the past to the present through arts\, culture\, transit and community. Conceived on a grand scale\, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is often regarded as “the last of the great train stations.” For more information\, visit unionstationla.com or follow @unionstationla on social media. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-kingston-ska-collective-and-los-rebeldes-romanticos/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2024-US-Tree-Lighting-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T220000 DTSTAMP:20240918T211137Z CREATED:20240904T183043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T211137Z UID:10000124-1727550000-1727560800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents: Salsa Night at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to feel the beat at Metro Art Presents: Salsa Night at Union Station! On Saturday\, September 28\, 2024 from 7PM to 10PM enjoy a live performance by the dynamic band La Verdad\, led by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Gabriel Gonzalez. The band will perform a vibrant mix of original and traditional salsa\, cha-cha\, boogaloo\, funk\, cumbia\, and Latin soul\, with DJ Tosstones spinning tunes between sets.   \nStart the evening off with dance lessons led by instructors Laroye Aña and Jhesus Aponte! 💃🏿🕺🏽  \nRSVP recommended but not required.  \nEvent Details\n\n6:45 PM – Doors Open\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Salsa Dance Lesson\n7:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Live Music & Social Dancing\n\nLos Angeles Union Station Ticketing Concourse\n800 N Alameda St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nThis event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this chance to dance at historic Union Station! The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free copy of our book\, Los Angeles Through the Eyes of Artists. \nGo Metro > Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus\, Metro Bike Share\, Metrolink\, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A\, B\, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app\, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO.   \nMetro Art Presents showcases an exciting array of arts and cultural programs at historic Union Station. All events are free and open to the public. For more information about Metro\, visit metro.net/art. To discover more events at Union Station\, check out unionstationla.com. \n \nLa Verdad is the premier West Coast Latin music ensemble\, capturing the essence of the Los Angeles Latino experience. Led by award-winning singer-songwriter Gabriel Gonzalez (Quetzal\, Boogaloo Assassins)\, La Verdad offers a dynamic blend of traditional and original music\, spanning salsa\, cha-cha\, boogaloo\, cumbia\, Latin soul\, and more.  \nGabriel Gonzalez is a multi-talented artist whose career spans film\, music\, commercials\, theater\, and live performances. Internationally recognized\, he began his career at age seven\, starring in top-grossing Mexican films and recording his first album by age eight. Over the years\, Gabriel has toured with iconic artists like Bruno Mars\, Juan Gabriel\, Los Van Van\, and Anderson .Paak.  \n\nIndira Leneman\, also known as Laroye Aña\, is a Cuban choreographer\, dancer\, model\, and actress. She has worked with Cuban and American dance companies and appeared on TV shows like Verano en TV\, Premios Lucas\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Laroye has collaborated with renowned choreographers such as Chloe Arnold and Lyrik Cruz\, performing at venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Disneyland Adventure Park.  \nShe has taught at international festivals\, universities\, and studios\, including UCLA and USC. In 2021\, she founded Ocandeniye Dance Company and created a repertoire reflecting Cuban culture. Laroye also serves as a choreographer for Conga Kids\, developing the educational show Discover the Diaspora\, presented in schools across LA and Orange County.  \n\nJhesus Aponte’s life has been shaped by the rhythm of dance\, taking him to international acclaim as a dancer and choreographer. With deep roots in Puerto Rico’s cultural richness\, Aponte’s journey is a testament to his talent\, passion\, and dedication to the art of movement.  \nHis professional debut marked the start of a remarkable career. As a choreographer\, Aponte’s work has graced stages like The West End in the UK\, Off-Broadway\, and regional theaters across the USA\, Dominican Republic\, and Puerto Rico. His creativity has shone through collaborations with stars\, concerts\, TV productions\, music videos\, and commercials\, leaving a lasting impact on every project.  \n\nDJ Tosstones Aponte is a Grammy-nominated musician\, composer\, and producer known for his boundless artistry and Afro-Caribbean sounds. Hailing from Puerto Rico\, he has built a successful career as an independent artist and band leader\, merging genres like salsa\, hip-hop\, reggaeton\, afrobeats\, and jazz.  \nThe richness of Puerto Rican percussion and dance deeply shaped Tosstones’ expression\, allowing him to blend music with movement. His expertise in dance and choreography enhances his role as an educator and creative director\, making him a dynamic cultural force in the music world. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-salsa-night/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Real-LA-VERDAD-Band-Headshot-e1725474790488.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T220000 DTSTAMP:20240826T212507Z CREATED:20240814T161755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T212507Z UID:10000123-1725735600-1725746400@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents The Last Repair Shop DESCRIPTION:NOTE: RSVP recommended\, but not required. Seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the #MetroArtLA info table will receive a free copy of our book\, Los Angeles Through the Eyes of Artists.\n> RSVP\nJoin Metro Art Presents on September 7\, 2024\, from 7-10 pm for a free screening of The Last Repair Shop including a conversation and live musical performance. Watch the Academy Award®-winning documentary short about L.A.’s craftspeople who keep the city’s music alive. \n \nOnce commonplace in the United States\, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren\, a continuous service since 1959.  \nFrom Academy Award®-winning directing duo Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot\, The Last Repair Shop grants an all access pass to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople keep over 80\,000 student instruments in good repair. \nWitness the profound life stories of four staff master craftspeople as well as the students whose lives have been transformed by their instrument. In the repair people’s stories\, music has been the continuous thread that has mended their hearts and brought them to where they are now — fixing broken instruments to get them back into the longing hands of Los Angeles’ public school youth. \n> Watch trailer\n\n  \nKRIS BOWERS is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and an award-winning composer. His most recent film\, The Last Repair Shop\, won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film and won the award for short documentary at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards. Bowers co-directed the Searchlight Pictures and L.A. Times Studio-backed film alongside Ben Proudfoot\, which originally premiered at Telluride in 2023 and spotlights some of the individuals working at a repair shop in Los Angeles\, the last American city to provide freely repaired instruments to its public school students.  \nIn 2020\, Bowers co-directed the Academy Award-nominated documentary short film\, A Concerto is a Conversation with Proudfoot. The film\, a New York Times Op-Doc\, was executive produced by Ava DuVernay and premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. He also produced\, scored and stars in the 2023 documentary\, ANTHEM with director Pete Nicks\, which follows Bowers and Grammy-winning music producer DJ Dahi as they take a musical journey traveling across America in a bold experiment to reimagine America’s National Anthem. \nIn addition to his filmmaking\, Bowers is known for his thought-provoking playing style\, creating genre-defying film compositions that pay homage to his classical and jazz roots. Bowers has composed acclaimed music for film\, television\, documentary and video games and has collaborated with musicians and artists across genres\, including Kobe Bryant\, Mahershala Ali\, Ava DuVernay and Shonda Rhimes. \nBowers has multiple projects in development through Et Al Studios Productions\, a production company himself and his wife Briana Henry founded. \nAn Academy Award®-winning short documentary director and entrepreneur\, BEN PROUDFOOT is the creative force behind Breakwater Studios. The studio’s work has been recognized by the Academy Awards®\, The Emmys\, The Peabody Awards\, Critics Choice Documentary Awards\, The James Beard Awards\, the Sundance Film Festival\, Telluride\, and the Tribeca Film Festival among others.  \nProudfoot was named one of Forbes “30 Under 30” for his leadership and innovation in the brand-funded documentary space. He hails from Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Proudfoot is an accomplished sleight-of-hand magician and has performed at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-the-last-repair-shop/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Horizontal-Newsletter-Key-Art_winner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T220000 DTSTAMP:20240517T175445Z CREATED:20240513T212218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T175445Z UID:10000118-1722103200-1722117600@art.metro.net SUMMARY:KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station Ft. South Hill Experiment DESCRIPTION:Join KCRW and Metro Art at the historic Union Station in downtown LA for a night of music with LA-based band The South Hill Experiment. Catch their grooves in one of LA’s architectural jewels. And there’s more-  sets from KCRW DJs Raul Campos and SiLVA\, food vendors\, and pop up bars. Ride down for a sweet summer evening. \n> RSVP + learn more\nSCHEDULE\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM KCRW DJ SiLVA\n7:30 PM – 8:30 PM South Hill Experiment\n8:30 PM – 10:00 PM KCRW DJ Raul Campos \nThe South Hill Experiment (S/H/E) is the band of brothers Baird and Gabe Acheson\, raised in Baltimore and now based in Los Angeles. Both accomplished artists and producers in their own right\, the brothers built S/H/E as a place — their warehouse studio on South Hill St\, LA— and as a state of mind: making music as catharsis. 2023 kicked off S/H/E’s trilogy of LPs\, with MOONSHOTS (LP1) marking the duo’s ethereal beginnings\, and SUNSTRIKES (LP2) introducing guests such as Jeff Parker and earning a co-sign from the legendary David Byrne. March 2024 saw the release of an even more collaborative EP\, South Hill & Friends\, with features from Karriem Riggins\, Maxo\, Buck Raines\, and Sofía Campos. To promote these projects\, the brothers have pulled a variety of stunts\, including a 24-hour live-streamed jam\, free DIY rooftop shows\, and running an actual marathon for a music video. After sold out dates in LA and NY\, a live session on KCRW\, and the band’s SXSW debut\, the brothers are gearing up for the final installment of their trilogy and most ambitious project to date\, EARTHBREAKS (LP3). Welcome to the Experiment. \nKCRW is your always-on connection to music\, news\, culture\, and each other — on the radio\, online\, and in-person. They belong to Los Angeles\, connecting diverse perspectives and the sounds of Southern California with curious communities around the corner and around the world. \nKCRW is NPR’s flagship member station in Southern California and a community service of Santa Monica College. You can find their broadcast signal in LA\, Santa Barbara\, Ventura\, Mojave\, Palm Springs\, San Luis Obispo\, and worldwide via the KCRW app and at kcrw.com. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/kcrw-summer-nights-07-27-24/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0727600x338.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T194500 DTSTAMP:20240729T231848Z CREATED:20240723T203839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T231848Z UID:10000121-1722018600-1722023100@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents x dublab at Hollywood/Highland Station DESCRIPTION:Boogie on down to the Hollywood/Highland Station mezzanine for a Metro Art Presents x dublab live DJ set by LA-based turntablist and radio host Monalisa on Friday\, July 26\, 2024 from 6:30PM to 7:45PM. Whether your evening is taking you to the Hollywood Bowl\, to walk amongst the stars or to simply go home\, discover the intersection of arts and culture within L.A.’s underground transit system.  \ndublab is a Los Angeles-based\, community-supported internet radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of positive music\, arts\, and culture. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-x-dublab-at-hollywood-highland-station/ LOCATION:Hollywood/Highland Station\, 6815 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States CATEGORIES:Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dublab-hollywood-highland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T220000 DTSTAMP:20240517T175402Z CREATED:20240513T211725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T175402Z UID:10000117-1721498400-1721512800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Join KCRW and Metro Art for a night of music at the historic Union Station in downtown LA. Enjoy sets from KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole and Chris Douridas\, grab a bite\, and swing by pop up bars as you dance the night away in one of LA’s architectural jewels. \n> RSVP + learn more\nSchedule\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM KCRW DJ Chris Douridas\n8:00 PM – 10:00 PM KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole  \nKCRW is your always-on connection to music\, news\, culture\, and each other — on the radio\, online\, and in-person. They belong to Los Angeles\, connecting diverse perspectives and the sounds of Southern California with curious communities around the corner and around the world. \nKCRW is NPR’s flagship member station in Southern California and a community service of Santa Monica College. You can find their broadcast signal in LA\, Santa Barbara\, Ventura\, Mojave\, Palm Springs\, San Luis Obispo\, and worldwide via the KCRW app and at kcrw.com. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/kcrw-summer-nights-07-20-24/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0720600x338.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T230000 DTSTAMP:20240415T230601Z CREATED:20240402T232455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T230601Z UID:10000115-1714246200-1714258800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents: KJazz Tracks at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Note: RSVP on Eventbrite recommended but not required. Seating on a first-come\, first-served basis. The first 40 visitors to present their TAP cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art book\, Los Angeles Through the Eyes of Artists!\nMetro Art Presents KJazz Tracks at Union Station! \nThree energetic performances will bring an unforgettable evening of live jazz music to the heart of Downtown Los Angeles during Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024 from 7:30-11pm in the Union Station Historic Ticket Concourse. \nGrammy-nominated musician\, emcee\, singer\, producer and drummer Kassa Overall will headline\, with multi-instrumentalist\, composer and educator Isaiah Collier\, and vocalist and performer Darynn Dean also on the bill. KJazz DJ Rhonda Hamilton will host and serve as emcee. \n\n \n \n \n \n Kassa Overall\n \n \n \n \n \n Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few\n \n \n \n \n \n Darynn Dean URL:https://art.metro.net/event/kjazz-tracks-2024/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KJazz-Tracks-Web-Calendar-Featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T213000 DTSTAMP:20240221T230614Z CREATED:20240118T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T230614Z UID:10000113-1708716600-1708723800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life DESCRIPTION:> RSVP on Eventbrite\nRSVP recommended but not required. Seating on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited seating available. Preferential seating for first 20 people who show their TAP cards at Metro Art table.\n  \nOn February 23\, Metro Art Presents will host a free screening of Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with L.A. writer Alissa Walker and artist Geoff McFetridge in Union Station’s historic ticketing hall. A conversation with McFetridge and author Alissa Walker will follow the screening. The film is a poetic and intimate look into the life and work of one of the most visionary artists of his time\, while also exploring the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life. \nGeoff McFetridge’s art is everywhere. From countless gallery exhibits\, sides of buildings\, title designs for films by Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze\, to collaborations with Vans\, Warby Parker\, Nike\, and more\, he has undoubtedly influenced the way the world looks. No stranger to the public transit space\, McFetridge spent several years developing a high visibility artwork for one of Metro’s K Line stations. \nThe antithesis of the archetypal artist fueled by drugs\, alcohol\, and chaos\, what sets the prodigious McFetridge apart is his quest for balance as a father\, ultramarathoner\, and designer. In Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life\, fellow artist and director Dan Covert offers unprecedented access into Geoff’s multicolored world\, painting an intimate portrait of a man whose work is guided by intention and authenticity. \nDeeply thoughtful and illuminating\, Drawing a Life reveals the details of McFetridge’s life and work while delving further into the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life and how to live with intention in the limited time we all have. \n> View the trailer\n \n \nThroughout his long and diverse career\, Geoff McFetridge has worked across a vast array of mediums from poetry to animation\, graphics to 3D\, textile and wallpaper to paintings. McFetridge has exhibited in galleries worldwide including Louis Buhl\, Detroit (2022); Gallery Target\, Tokyo (2022); Cooper Cole\, Toronto (2021); Half Gallery\, New York (2021); V1 Gallery\, Copenhagen (2020); Blum and Poe\, Los Angeles (2020); PlayMountain\, Tokyo (2013); Heath Gallery\, Los Angeles (2011) and New Image Art\, West Hollywood (2006). Included in the Beautiful Losers exhibition (curated by Aaron Rose and Christian Strike) which debuted at CAC\, Cincinnati in 2004\, he has\, also\, been featured in exhibitions at the Walker Art Center\, Vancouver Art Gallery\, Yale University Art Museum and Geffen Contemporary at MoCA Los Angeles. As a designer\, he has worked extensively with brands including Hermes\, Vans\, Undefeated\, Patagonia & Apple just to name a few. Recently he has made public works for LA Metro & SOFI Stadium LA. Winner of the 2016 Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award and the AIGA Medal in 2019\, McFetridge received his BFA from the Alberta College of Art & Design and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. \nAlissa Walker is a writer based in Los Angeles covering transportation\, housing\, urban design\, public space\, and environmental policy. She is the 2021 recipient of the Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary for her writing on design and urbanism\, and played herself on the traffic safety episode of Adam Conover’s show Adam Ruins Everything\, “Adam Ruins a Murder.” Alissa lives in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown neighborhood\, where she is the co-host of LA Podcast\, an avid ice cream consumer\, and a mom to the city’s two most enthusiastic public transit riders. \n> For more information\, visit drawing-a-life.eventbrite.com URL:https://art.metro.net/event/drawing-a-life/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-1188_Metro_Art_Film_Screening_DIgital_Assets_jp-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTSTAMP:20240129T220845Z CREATED:20240118T200502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220845Z UID:10000114-1708018200-1708023600@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Celebrating In Our Ancestors’ Footsteps DESCRIPTION:> RSVP on Eventbrite recommended\, but not required.\n  \nJoin Metro Art Presents on February 15\, 2024 from 5:30-7PM in the Union Station Waiting Room for a celebration of the exhibition\, Where You Stand: Chinatown 1880 to 1939. Kicking off with a dynamic performance of a traditional lion dance by local students of the East Wind Foundation\, the event continues with an exhibition walk-through led by Metro Art. Join exhibition partners\, Huntington-USC Institute of California and the West\, the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California and several descendants of the families connected to the exhibition to hear personal stories and insights. \nEast Wind Foundation is based in the heart of the Los Angeles Chinatown community. Established in 1972 by Sifu Ron Quan\, East Wind’s focus on working towards creating opportunities and making positive impacts on at-risk youths has made them a leader in the global community of not-for-profit institutions. This long-standing tradition has instilled confidence and self-esteem in every person invested with the organization. East Wind has grown since its modest beginnings and seeks to continue its success in three key areas: Performing Arts\, Education\, and Community. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/celebrating-in-our-ancestors-footsteps/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Exhibitions,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chinatown-Exhibition-Lion-Dance-PRIME-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T193000 DTSTAMP:20231109T225645Z CREATED:20231026T215650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T225645Z UID:10000109-1699898400-1699903800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art x Silkroad Present: Railroad Roots DESCRIPTION:Please note: RSVP is requested but not required. Please arrive early. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Preferential seating given to first 20 individuals who present their TAP cards at the Metro Art info table.\n  \nAn unforgettable night of captivating stories and soul-stirring melodies with Rhiannon Giddens\, Lisa See\, and members of the Silkroad Ensemble. \nThe forthcoming American Railroad tour—just one component of the multi-year American Railroad initiative\, Silkroad’s most ambitious project to date—comprises stops in locations with significant connections to the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad. In addition to previously announced tour dates\, Metro Art x Silkroad are pleased to present a free event on November 13 at Los Angeles Union Station. The evening includes musical performances by Silkroad Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens\, Silkroad artists Wu Man and Haruka Fujii\, and guest artist Pura Fé\, as well as a discussion about the railroad\, the communities who built it\, and the people who were displaced and most affected by it. \nJoining Silkroad for the conversational portion of the event is bestselling author Lisa See\, whose great-great-grandfather worked on the Railroad in the mid-1800s\, as described in See’s memoir On Gold Mountain. See grew up in and currently lives in Los Angeles; her great-grandfather\, Fong See\, overcame obstacles at every step to become the godfather of the city’s Chinatown neighborhood and the patriarch of a sprawling family. Her books have been celebrated for their authentic\, deeply researched\, lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures. Images from the Lisa See Collection\, The Huntington\, San Marino\, CA are also on view as part of the exhibition\, Where You Stand: Chinatown 1880 to 1939 (你所處的位置: 唐人街 1880 年至 1939 年) in the Union Station Waiting Room Gallery. \n\n \n \n \n \n Rhiannon Giddens\n \n \n \n \n \n Pura Fé\n \n \n \n \n \n Haruka Fujii\n \n \n \n \n \n Wu Man\n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa See\n \n \n\nFor more information about the American Railroad tour\, including a performance at The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya)\, click here. \nInformation about American Railroad partner\, For Freedoms\, will be available at the event. Learn about their artist-designed billboards\, on view in Los Angeles\, that tell the quiet histories of those who built the railroads. \nThe event is presented in partnership with Pacific Council on International Policy\, The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts\, and For Freedoms. \n> RSVP on Eventbrite\nPlease note: RSVP is requested but not required. Please arrive early. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Preferential seating given to first 20 individuals who present their TAP cards at the Metro Art info table. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/railroad-roots/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Union-Station-Railroad-Roots-Banner-3840-x-2160-px-A.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T150000 DTSTAMP:20231023T182118Z CREATED:20231011T164645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T182118Z UID:10000108-1698490800-1698505200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Celebrating Connections: Historic Broadway Station DESCRIPTION:Hey\, LA! Mark your calendars for Saturday\, October 28\, and get ready to embark on a vibrant journey of community and culture! Come celebrate one of Metro’s newest rail stations\, Historic Broadway. The station is part of Metro’s Regional Connector\, creating smoother\, faster\, transfer-free rides all through LA’s downtown core! \nHop off at the Historic Broadway Station and enjoy live performances from Metro Art Presents\, food\, workshops\, and tours showcasing this historic neighborhood! All activities are FREE and open to all from 11am to 3pm. \nHosted by Carl Weintraub and Featuring Live Performances by\n\n \n \n \n \n DJ QUILO of La Papaya Club\n \n \n \n \n \n Plaza de la Raza’s Folklor Pasión Mexicana\n \n \n \n \n \n Rhythms of the Village Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band\n \n \n \n \n \n Spaghetti Cumbia\n \n \n\n\n\nFor updates\n> Follow us on Instagram\n> Subscribe to our newsletter \nLearn more\n> Regional Connector artworks\n> Metro’s Regional Connector URL:https://art.metro.net/event/celebrating-connections-historic-broadway-station/ LOCATION:Historic Broadway Station\, 202 S. Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Historic-Broadway-Talent-Collage-new.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T163000 DTSTAMP:20230906T230601Z CREATED:20230831T225112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T230601Z UID:10000101-1694262600-1694277000@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Celebrating Connections at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station DESCRIPTION:About the event\nMark your calendars for Saturday\, September 9 from 12:30-4:30pm. We’re planning a party in celebration of one of Metro’s newest rail stations\, Little Tokyo/Arts District\, and you’re invited!   \nCurious about the neighborhood’s history and the best eats around? Want to learn how to make your own musubi\, emojis\, or floral displays? Looking for a FREE music festival featuring some of the hottest talent in L.A.? It’s all happening–and more–at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station plaza. \nThe event will include a Metro Art Presents music festival featuring live performances by talent with roots in Little Tokyo and the Arts District as well as food\, workshops\, and tours highlighting neighborhood cultural organizations and businesses. \nThe program is produced in collaboration with Little Tokyo Community Council and Tuesday Night Project. \nFeatured Artists\nHosted by\nActress Keiko Agena\nRapper DanAKADan \nDJs\nTsugu Itagaki from Dress Down at Let’s Go Disco\nLauren Moon from Tuesday Night Cafe \nPerformers\nDrumming from J-Town Taiko Club\nOne Man Band Arthur Nakane\nMusic from Sandino\nRaps and Beats from Unkal Bean\nMusic from local faves Super Group\nAtomic Cafe’s Nancy Sekizawa aka “Atomic Nancy” and Scott Nagatani \n\n \n \n \n \n Keiko Agena\n \n \n \n \n \n DanAKADan\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ Tsugu Itagaki\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ Lauren Moon\n \n \n \n \n \n J-Town Taiko Club\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandino\n \n \n \n \n \n Arthur Nakane\n \n \n \n \n \n Unkal Bean\n \n \n \n \n \n Super Group\n \n \n \n \n \n Atomic Nancy\n \n \n\nLittle Tokyo Arts District Station Community Celebration\nSaturday\, September 9\, 2023\, 12:30-4:30pm\nLittle Tokyo/Arts District Station Plaza\n402 E 1st St\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012 \nGo Metro and take the new A or E Lines\, and get off at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station. \n> Learn more about the full event!\n> View the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station Metro Art Guide\n> Learn more about the Regional Connector Station artworks\n> Learn more about the Regional Connector Transit Project URL:https://art.metro.net/event/celebrating-connections-lt-ad-station/ LOCATION:Little Tokyo/Arts District Station\, 402 E 1st St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LTAD-STAGE-TALENT-slider-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T200000 DTSTAMP:20230615T193641Z CREATED:20230607T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T193641Z UID:10000095-1687707000-1687723200@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Day 2 - MAPPING PERFORMANCE: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents DESCRIPTION:Metro Art Presents will commemorate 10 years of arts and cultural programming inspired by the greater Los Angeles area and the people it serves each day. Hosted at Los Angeles Union Station\, MAPPING Performance: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents will celebrate with percussion-driven music and dance drawing from Southeast Asian and Afro-Brazilian traditions\, bringing the community together in the heart of Los Angeles at the heart of the LA Metro transit system. \nDay 2 – which will be highly participatory – will highlight Afro-Brazilian traditions\, such as capoeira\, which blends music\, dance\, and acrobatics\, as well as samba-reggae. \nDay 2: Capoeira Exchange\nSunday\, June 25\, 2023 from 3:30–8pm\nTicket Concourse & Passenger Concourse\n Click on the image and info icon for artist bio \n\n \n \n \n \n Mestre Amen Santo\n \n \n \n \n \n Mestre Muito Tempo\n \n \n \n \n \n Mestra Minha Velha\n \n \n \n \n \n Professor Saracuru\n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Hernandez\n \n \n \n \n \n Kahlil Cummings\n \n \n\nTicket Concourse\n3-4:30PM: Rachel Hernandez – Samba Reggae Dance Instruction\n5-5:15PM: Gathering followed by procession (Passenger Concourse)\n5:20-6PM: Mestre Amen Santo: Capoeira Movement Instruction\n6-7:30PM: Roda de Capoeira featuring Mestre Amen Santo\, Mestra Minha Velha\, Mestre Muito Tempo\, Professor Saracuru and Kahlil Cummings\n7:30-8PM: Roda de Samba led by Mestre Amen Santo and Mestra Minha Velha \nFrom dancers to DJs to rock bands\, Metro Art Presents invites the community to witness how Angelenos draw from their varied cultural backgrounds and traditions to create contemporary performing arts. \n> Learn more about day 1\, Saturday June 24\, 2023 URL:https://art.metro.net/event/mapping-performance-day-2/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Capoeira-Exchange-slider.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T220000 DTSTAMP:20230615T193407Z CREATED:20230607T175310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T193407Z UID:10000094-1687622400-1687644000@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Day 1 - MAPPING PERFORMANCE: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents DESCRIPTION:Metro Art Presents will commemorate 10 years of arts and cultural programming inspired by the greater Los Angeles area and the people it serves each day. Hosted at Los Angeles Union Station\, MAPPING Performance: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents will celebrate with percussion-driven music and dance drawing from Southeast Asian and Afro-Brazilian traditions\, bringing the community together in the heart of Los Angeles at the heart of the LA Metro transit system. \nDay 1 will feature Southeast Asian traditions and diasporic artists who bring their cultural backgrounds into contemporary practices. \nDay 1: Southeast Asians Represent!\nSaturday\, June 24\, 2023 from 4–10pm\nNorth Patio & Ticket Concourse\n Click on the image and info icon for artist bio \n\n \n \n \n \n Dengue Fever\n \n \n \n \n \n Demonslayer\n \n \n \n \n \n Gingee\n \n \n \n \n \n Bo Razón\n \n \n \n \n \n Ho Chan’s Pin Peat Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n Sookjai Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n Nkauj Hmoob Dance Team\n \n \n \n \n \n Sick Delicious\n \n \n \n \n \n\nNorth Patio\n4-4:20PM: Nkauj Hmoob Dance Team\n4:30-5:15PM: Sookjai Ensemble\n5:30-6:15PM: Ho Chan’s Pin Peat Ensemble\n6:30-7PM: Bo Razón \nTicket Concourse\n7:30-8PM: Gingee\n8-9PM: Demonslayer\n9:15-10PM: Dengue Fever\n7:30-10PM: Visuals by Sick Delicious \nFrom dancers to DJs to rock bands\, Metro Art Presents invites the community to witness how Angelenos draw from their varied cultural backgrounds and traditions to create contemporary performing arts. \n> Learn more about day 2\, Sunday June 25\, 2023 URL:https://art.metro.net/event/mapping-performance-day-1/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Southeast-Asians-Represent-slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T160000 DTSTAMP:20230426T214820Z CREATED:20230425T210240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T214820Z UID:10000091-1683381600-1683388800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Tres Souls at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Metro Art Presents Los Angeles trio\, Tres Souls\, at Union Station for an afternoon of boleros reminiscent of the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema of the 1940s – 1960s. All ages are welcome to join for this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration! \nFor this special performance\, Tres Souls will be joined by Ismael Pineda on percussion and Ray Gudiño on bass. \nMay 6\, 2023\, 2-4pm\nUnion Station\nEntry to the Ticket Concourse\n800 N. Alameda Street\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012 \nAbout Tres Souls:\nFor the last decade Rocio Mendoza\, Roberto Carlos\, and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences in Los Angeles and beyond. Each member of the trio is an accomplished musician\, and each inherited the knowledge and importance of heritage music through their family and generations before them. Tres Souls follows in the footsteps of past trios romanticos such as Eydie Gorme y Los Panchos\, Los Tres Reyes and Los Tres Ases. Tres Souls released their first album in 2019 titled\, Boleros Made In LA. \nFollow Metro Art on Instagram and Facebook\, and subscribe to our newsletter for more updates. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-tres-souls/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Tres-Souls-Featured-Image-Web-Calendar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217 DTSTAMP:20230202T182127Z CREATED:20230123T235946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T182127Z UID:10000085-1675209600-1676591999@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art x KJAZZ Present A Radio Broadcast of the 2022 Jazz Tracks at Union Station DESCRIPTION:Metro Art x KJAZZ present a one-hour radio broadcast of highlights from Jazz Tracks at Union Station\, a live event that took place on April 24\, 2022 in the station’s historic outdoor patios and waiting room. \nWe are pleased to share this program\, which featured Bobby Bradford’s original work Stealin’ Home — A Jackie Robinson Suite\, on the occasion of Robinson’s birthday on January 31. \nThe live event was hosted by José Rizo and Rhonda Hamilton of KJAZZ\, and featured performances by Bobby Bradford and Friends\, Los Angeles-based musicians and producers Sam Gendel/Blake Mills/Benny Bock in their first show together\, and dynamic Latin jazz from De Leon Division featuring vocalist Maiya Sykes. \nTune in to the live broadcast at 88.1 or kkjz.org on Wednesday\, February 1 at 9pm (Pacific Time). The program will also be available for a limited time on KJAZZ’s archive through February 16. \n  URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-kjazz-present-radio-broadcast-of-2022-jazz-tracks/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents,Online Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PmDucEE0-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T203000 DTSTAMP:20221129T051713Z CREATED:20221127T092455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T051713Z UID:10000082-1669746600-1669753800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Union Station Holiday Tree Lighting: Metro Art Presents Grupo Bella and Kingston Ska Collective featuring members of Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Union Station Holiday Tree Lighting\nTuesday\, November 29\, 2022 from 6:30-8:30pm\nUnion Station is Aglow for the Holidays. \nEnjoy live music from Grupo Bella and Kingston Ska Collective featuring members of Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and vocalist Jesse Wagner\, programmed by Metro Art Presents. \nThis is a drop in event. No RSVP is required\, but you can RSVP via Eventbrite to get reminders and save the date. \nIconic Union Station will become a hub for the holidays on Tuesday\, November 29 at 6:30pm\, summoning the sights and sounds of the season with the 7th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony under the stars in the Station’s South Patio. \nTo kick off the season\, the historic Station will illuminate a towering 35-foot tree as guests are immersed in thousands of glistening lights on the South Patio while enjoying a free hot cocoa and holiday cookie bar. The fun\, festive\, family-friendly celebration will also feature a holiday arts and crafts zone\, custom photo ops and Santa selfies\, an appearance by VIP guests from the North Pole to vault visitors into the holiday spirit and more. \nThe festivities begin at 6:30pm with the tree lighting slated for 7:15pm. \n\nKingston Ska Collective\, featuring members of Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra\, is best described as Duke Ellington meets Jamaica. The group fuses the big band jazz arrangements of the 1940s with the sound of the Caribbean for a signature one-of-a-kind experience. Ska will collide with holiday classics at this unique performance featuring world-class musicians from across LA.\nGrupo Bella\, a multi-faceted band from LA with roots in mariachi who perform a broad assortment of music spanning many different cultures\, genres and time periods\, will play a distinctive holiday set.\n\nGo Metro by taking the B Line (Red)\, D Line (Purple)\, J Line (Silver) and L Line (Gold) directly to Union Station. \nFrom November 21 through December 28\, travelers\, commuters and guests in the Station can visit the holiday tree and lights on the South Patio from 8am – 9pm. daily (times are subject to change). \nFor more information\, visit: unionstationla.com/happenings/holiday-tree-lighting \nKingston Ska Collective featuring members of Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra \nGrupo Bella \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://art.metro.net/event/unionstationtree2022/ LOCATION:Union Station\, 800 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LAUS_22Holiday_Social_Static.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T180000 DTSTAMP:20221006T054454Z CREATED:20221001T032711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T054454Z UID:10000078-1665144000-1665165600@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro K Line! Fest at Leimert Park Plaza DESCRIPTION:NO TICKETS NECESSARY – OPENING EVENT IS FREE + OPEN TO ALL FROM 12PM-6PM – SCROLL TO END OF PAGE TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR ! \n\nHey LA\, you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening of the K Line! Enjoy live music and dance performance\, food from some of the best eateries along the K Line\, giveaways and more! \nThe K Line will open to the public at noon on Friday\, October 7\, 2022\, and rides on all Metro rail\, bus\, and bike share will be free all weekend long! \nTry out the new train\, and hop off at Leimert Park Station and head over to Leimert Park Plaza for the K Line! Fest from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday only to celebrate together\, free and open to all! \nSeven stations\, each with its own unique and original artwork! \n\nFriday’s line up\, presented by Metro Art\, showcases:  \n\n\nEmcees: Medusa and Ben Caldwell (KAOS Network)\nSHINE Muwasi\nKouman Kele West African Dance Company\nLula Washington Dance Theatre\nPan African Arktet \nDwight Trible \nFernando Pullum Community Arts Center Band\nBananas:  Alph tha Alien\, All City Jimmy\, Linafornia\, VerBs + Rhys Langston\nKamau Daáood + a Band of Griots\n\n\n\n\nLeimert Park Plaza is located at 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard\, adjacent to the new Leimert Park Station. \n>> For more information about the K Line\, visit metro.net/kline\n>> To learn about the artwork\, visit metro.net/klineart.\nAbout the new Metro K Line\n \nThe K Line was designed and built with the help of community input and local voices to provide a faster\, more convenient and reliable way to connect to jobs\, schools and the rich cultural places throughout these communities. The K Line will connect to the Metro E Line (Expo)\, which travels between downtown LA and Santa Monica. By 2024\, the K Line will also connect to the new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station\, the new Aviation/Century Station and the Metro C Line (Green).\n\nAbout Metro K Line Artworks\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe K Line features 14 artworks by 14 artists integrated at the plaza\, concourse and platform levels commissioned by Metro Art. Riders will experience new neighborhood landmarks showcasing culture and community along the K Line\, while navigating to the E Line (Expo) and beyond.\n\n\n  \nArtists include including Ingrid Calame\, Eileen Cowin\, Kenturah Davis\, Dean Erdmann\, Sherin Guirguis\, Carlson Hatton\, Mara Lonner\, Geoff McFetridge\, Rebeca Méndez\, Erwin Redl\, Kim Schoenstadt\, Jaime Scholnick\, Shinique Smith and Mickalene Thomas. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/k-line-grand-opening/ LOCATION:Leimert Park Plaza\, 4395 Leimert Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, 90008 CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/K-LINE-OPENING-FB-EVENT-COVER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T223000 DTSTAMP:20220624T050058Z CREATED:20220611T180252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T050058Z UID:10000071-1656095400-1656109800@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents SUMMERTIME DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 6/24\, 6:30-10:30pm\nFILM + POETRY + MUSIC + MORE\nJoin Metro Art Presents for a live activation of the magical-realist\, LA-loving and transit-centric film SUMMERTIME with a film screening\, poetry performance\, music and more inside Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall. \nThe event is now at capacity. \nDrop by the pre-event festivities from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to check out the Metro Art Bus Poetry Pop-Up. A very limited number of spaces may become available immediately before the program\, however\, admission is not guaranteed. If you have a reservation\, check-ins will begin during the pre-event program starting at 6:30 p.m. Seating inside the Ticketing Hall will be on a first come\, first served basis to reservation holders when doors open beginning at 7:30 p.m.\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n Summertime Still\n \n \n \n \n \n Austin Antoine\n \n \n \n \n \n Mila Cuda\n \n \n \n \n \n Marquesha Babers\n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Osuna\n \n \n \n \n \n Paolina Acuña-Gonzalez\n \n \n\n  \n6:30-7:30pm >> Metro Art Bus Poetry Pop-Up – Front of Union Station >> DROP IN PROGRAM\nCome early to catch a sneak peek of the Metro Art Bus\, on the streets this summer! Plus\, enjoy a pre screening pop-up with the Get Lit Players and a DJ set by Sur Jazz. \n7:30pm >> SUMMERTIME  • Film + Live Poetry + Music – Union Station Ticketing Hall (Ticket Concourse) >> RSVP REQUIRED\nThe SUMMERTIME program will kick off indoors with verses performed live by the film’s featured poets Marquesha Babers\, Mila Cuda\, Paolina Acuña-Gonzalez and Anna Osuna and a music set by Austin Antoine\, who stars as Rah in the film. The film runs 1 hour and 35 minutes\,  following the opening performances by the poets and Austin Antoine. \n  \n \n\nAbout SUMMERTIME\nConceived by filmmaker/director Carlos López Estrada in collaboration with young poets from Get Lit: Words Ignite\, SUMMERTIME takes place over the course of an imagined hot summer day as the lives of 27 young Angelenos intersect to weave in and out of each other’s stories. The director’s ground-breaking vision began at a poetry showcase where performers from across the City of Angels recited fearlessly personal texts about themselves\, their communities\, and their relationship to their city. The project was then developed around their individual poems and interwoven into a larger\, unified\, and gloriously moving narrative experiment — part contemporary musical and part sociological art. SUMMERTIME explores themes of identity\, community\, and intersectionality through the unique perspectives of this diverse ensemble and debuted at Sundance 2020 before its theatrical release in summer 2021. \nAbout Get Lit – Words Ignite\nGet Lit – Words Ignite fuses classic and spoken word poetry to increase teen literacy on the page and in visual media\, and cultivates enthusiastic learners emboldened to inspire social consciousness in diverse communities. Get Lit’s poetry and film curriculum engages young people by providing a creative outlet\, community\, and real-life work experience\, transforming students into activists\, scholars\, and stars. To find out more\, please visit getlit.org or follow @getlitpoet on all platforms. \nAccessibility\nThe event takes place outdoors as well as indoors. The screening venue is indoors and on one floor located adjacent to the main entrance of historic Union Station\, and is also wheelchair accessible. During the performance and screening who require mobility accommodations\, preferential seating will be available indoors for guests during the performance and screening who require mobility accommodations.  All Metro buses accommodate a variety of mobility devices and aids\, including the Metro Art Bus. Click here for details. \nDirections\nGo Metro to the event! Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus and several municipal bus lines. Take the B Line (Red)\, D Line (Purple)\, J Line (Silver) or L Line (Gold) directly to Union Station. Plan your trip on Transit app for routes and connections or call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876). Car and bicycle parking are also available on site. \n  URL:https://art.metro.net/event/metro-art-presents-summertime/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Summertime-Slider.png ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T220000 DTSTAMP:20220518T011232Z CREATED:20220509T143348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T011232Z UID:10000064-1653076800-1653084000@art.metro.net SUMMARY:Metro Art Presents Dorian Wood: XAVELA LUX ÆTERNA DESCRIPTION:Metro Art Presents\nDorian Wood: XAVELA LUX ÆTERNA\nDoors 8 pm. Concert begins 8:30 pm. \n\nMetro Art Presents Dorian Wood: XAVELA LUX AETERNA\, a chamber orchestra tribute to legendary Costa Rican and Mexican singer Chavela Vargas (1919-2012). In this live performance of XAVELA LUX AETERNA\, Dorian Wood will be accompanied by Isaura String Quartet and guitarist Michael Corwin. \nDorian Wood is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Los Angeles whose subject matter is informed by her own perspective as a genderfluid brown person\, a child of Costa Rican and Nicaraguan immigrants and an autodidact. \nXAVELA LUX AETERNA toured internationally in 2019-20. The concert\, originally scheduled for May 2020\, will take place in Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall. \n\n\nRSVP to Save the Date via Eventbrite \n\nThe event is first come first served. Seating is limited so arrive early. Prioritized seating to RSVP holders when doors open at 8pm. Program begins 8:30pm.  \nAccessibility \nPreferential seating will remain available for guests who require mobility accommodations. The venue is indoors and on one floor located adjacent to the main entrance of historic Union Station\, and is also wheelchair accessible. \n \nDORIAN WOOD (b. 1975\, Los Angeles pronouns: she/her/they/them) is a multi-disciplinary artist with a practice born from the desire to challenge traditions and systems that have contributed to the marginalization of people. Wood has performed at institutions\, venues and festivals locally and internationally including The Broad\, REDCAT\, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions\, and Pacific Standard Time in Los Angeles as well extensively internationally in Spain at Museo Nacional Del Prado\, World Pride\, Festival Cruilla and the City Hall of Madrid\, and in Mexico City and Germany. Wood has released over a dozen recordings and is a recipient of the Creative Capital Award\, an Art Matters Foundation grant\, and the Loghaven Artist Residency in Tennessee. From 2019 to 2020\, Wood completed several successful international tours with their chamber orchestra tribute to Chavela Vargas\, XAVELA LUX AETERNA. In 2022\, Wood debuted their tribute to the singer Lhasa De Sela\, entitled LHASA\, at the Festival Internacional de Arte Sacro in Madrid\, in collaboration with singer Carmina Escobar and composer Adrián Cortés. \nDirections \nGo Metro to the event! Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail\, Metro Bus and several municipal bus lines. Take the B Line (Red)\, D Line (Purple)\, J Line (Silver) or L Line (Gold) directly to Union Station. Plan your trip on Transit app for routes and connections or call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876). Car and bicycle parking are also available on site. URL:https://art.metro.net/event/dorianwood/ LOCATION:Union Station Ticketing Concourse\, 800 N. Alameda\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Metro Art Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://art.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dorian-Wood_PhotoCreditGonzoBojorquez-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Art":MAILTO:metroart@metro.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR