Need to head out to see the parade, enjoy the bowl game, or see the floats at this year's 118th Tournament of Roses?

Go Metro on the Metro Gold Line!

• Memorial Park, Del Mar, Lake and Allen stations are all convenient to the parade route.
• Shuttle service is available for the bowl game from Memorial Park Station (after a short walk to Parsons parking lot).
• After the parade, take the Metro Gold Line to Sierra Madre Villa Station to view the Rose Parade floats. A shuttle will run every 5-10 minutes to the display.

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Metro will offer a special Holiday Free Fare Program for all Metro Bus and Metro Rail lines operating on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

The free fare program will be in effect between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. only on the nights and early morning hours of December 24-25 and December 31-January 1.

Patrons boarding a Metro Bus, including the Metro Orange Line, or the Metro Red, Blue, Green or Gold rail lines during the hours designated will receive a free ride to their destination. The free rides are being offered during this period to promote safety during the holiday season. Metro is an option for people attending holiday parties so they don’t have to drive.

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"When traffic is naughty, Metro is nice." Take Metro Rail to go shopping this holiday season and you can:

• save money on gas and parking
• skip the traffic near shopping centers and freeways
• avoid looking for a parking spot.

Many major stores, boutiques and malls are conveniently located near Metro Rail stations. Just buy your $3 Day Pass and hop on board. We'll take care of driving, so you can concentrate on finding the perfect gift.

Metro Shopping Guide (pdf) | Metro Press Room

Free Admission and 20% off at 20 Southern California Institutions on Select Dates November 24-December 9, 2006!

In the spirit of the holidays some of the Southland's finest cultural institutions have joined together to create an event for those who support their institutions by being members. Holiday MADness (Member Appreciation Days) allows card-carrying members of various Los Angeles institutions to enjoy free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and a 20%* discount in the stores. Bring your membership card to any of the participating museums and shops on their designated days to receive this great offer. Your membership card must be from one of these participating organizations for the offer to be honored.

Participating organizations include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA), Heritage Square Museum, FIDM Museum Shop, Autry National Center/Museum of the American West, California Science Center, Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, Hammer Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Museum of California History, Southwest Museum, Fowler Museum of UCLA, Japanese American National Museum, LA Phil Store at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Museum of Neon Art, Skirball Cultural Center, Library Store at the Central Library, Kidspace Children's Museum.

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The Los Angeles Opera now offers you a chance to design the perfect subscription just for you! Design-Your-Own Subscriptions give you the flexibility to pick three or more operas you want to see and also choose the dates that best fit your schedule. See your favorite artists in your favorite operas. Start designing your own subscription today!

Design Your Own Subscription

Whether you’re looking for a new dinner experience or need a bite before and after Last Remaining Seats, check out "Nights on the Town"! From Wednesdays, May 31st to July 5th, come and dine in Historic Downtown—LA’s new hub for nightlife. Dinner specials are offered on the six Wednesday nights listed above by participating restaurants and cocktail lounges (refer to list of venues and menu specials). All dining specials offered from 5 pm to restaurant closing time. Coffee and cocktail specials offered during indicated happy hour. Look for the “Nights on the Town” sign at participating restaurants!

Dining Specials Brochure (.pdf) | Dining Map (.pdf)

LA Inc. (Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau) and Ralphs teams up to offer the "see my LA" All Access Pass! The pass allows entry to 25 greater Los Angeles attractions during three full days at a price of just $75 for adults and $55 for children, a $290 value to some of LA's most popular museums and attractions. The “see my LA” All Access Pass is available for purchase from May 3rd to May 30th, 2006 at Ralphs.

Ralphs Press Release

Go Metro to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood to see “Stomp,” the international percussion sensation that combines movement, music and everyday objects to create a rhythmic performing arts experience. During its two-week run, May 9 through 21, Metro riders can get $30 off selected Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances and save money on gas and parking by leaving the car at home.

Metro Press Release

Sunday, March 19, 2006 is the 21st Annual Los Angeles Marathon! Make sure to know where to go to see the race or to plan ahead to avoid a mess in your Sunday commute.

Metro Service Changes

On April 28, 2005 Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles became a wireless hot spot. The entire park is internet accessible—free of charge!

View: Opening Day Photos | Website

Download: Former Mayor Hahn's WiFi and Beyond Panel Report

Summer is approaching fast, and that means tons of great outdoor cultural festivals are coming up! We've laid out area-specific concert programs in a special Summer Spotlight Section.

January 2005 marked another round of critical praise of the ExperienceLA.com web project, with arts leaders around the country noting its seamless blend of arts and culture, transit, and neighborhood information. ExperienceLA will be highlighted again at the Grantmakers in the Arts conference come October 2005.

Experience LA is getting noticed! Recently Experience LA won a Golden Web Award for excellence and innovation. Thanks to all our supporters and partners for making this possible. The continued success of the site will only be limited by the creativity and energy of our Partners Network.