What’s Hot and How to Get There

“I and You” Art Show at the Abacot Gallery on Saturday night.

Lot’s of exciting stuff going on this weekend, all accessible without a car! In Los Angeles no less! Go out and have yourself some fun.

Tonight

WHAT’S HOT: Stephen Elliott, Jonathan Ames, Jerry Stahl, Erick Orner, & Keith Knight Talk about Sex for America: Politically Inspired Erotica
WHERE: Skylight Books
WHEN: 7:30pm
WHY: “Whether you’re having intense primary urges or feeling like you have no control over upcoming elections, this event is for you. Join Stephen Elliot and contributors Jonathan Ames, Jerry Stahl, Eric Orner, and Keith Knight, who all have a taste for the politically erect.” In other words, some awesome authors talk about some awesome stuff.
HOW MUCH: FREE
HOW TO GET THERE:

Skylight Books is located at 1818 N. Vermont Avenue and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

WHAT’S HOT: Cable Untangling Championship
WHERE: Machine Project
WHEN: 8pm
WHY: The name says it all. Someone invented a sport called speedcabling and the goal is to unravel a bundle of wires as fast as possible. I wouldn’t want to live life without seeing this at least once.
HOW MUCH: FREE
HOW TO GET THERE:

The Machine Project is located at 1200 D North Alvarado Street and is served by bus. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

Saturday

WHAT’S HOT: 109th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
WHERE: Chinatown
WHEN: 2pm - 5pm
WHY: Celebrate the Lunar New Year as over two dozen floats, marching bands, entertainers and more line the streets of Chinatown for this colorful event.
HOW MUCH: FREE
HOW TO GET THERE:

The 109th Annual Golden Dragon Parade is located at Chinatown and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

WHAT’S HOT: PBR Anaheim International
WHERE: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
WHEN: ALL DAY
WHY: Hop on the Metrolink and head over to Orange County for some buckin’ bronco action. Take a break from being a hipster (or be the ULTIMATE hipster) and slip on your cowboy boots and hat and enjoy the competition.
HOW MUCH: $20, $30, $50, $100
HOW TO GET THERE:

The Honda Center is located at 2695 East Katella Ave. in Anaheim and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

WHAT’S HOT: “True Romance” at Angel City Drive In
WHERE: Angel City Drive In
WHEN: 6:30pm
WHY: A Drive In might seem and odd choice for a transit oriented weekend, but the Angel City Drive In is special in that walking and biking is encouraged. If you drive the ticket price jumps up 20 bucks! Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about. Plus it converts an otherwise boring parking lot into a community event! And how doesn’t love seeing early 90’s crime movies like True Romance in a sweet Downtown setting
HOW MUCH: $10 if you’re car-free, $30 if you love the car-culture
HOW TO GET THERE:

Angel City Drive In is located at 240 W 4th St. in Downtown and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

WHAT’S HOT: “I and You” Art by Britt Sanders and Sidney Pink
WHERE: Abacot Gallery
WHEN: 6pm - 11pm
WHY: My friend Britt Sanders is having her first art opening with Sidney Pink at the Abacot Gallery in Chinatown. Check it out to see some talented illustrators show off some cool drawerings and other pretty things.
HOW MUCH: FREE
HOW TO GET THERE:

Abacot Gallery is located at 970 N. Broadway in Downtown and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

Sunday

WHAT’S HOT: Beer Pong Tournament
WHERE: El Guapo Cantina
WHY: Maybe you’re still in college. Maybe you’re more years past college than you’re comfortable admitting. Either way, you know a thing or two about beer pong. Not naming any names, but I know there are some MetroRider’s who in their day could rule this tournament without contest. Say, we haven’t heard from Tyke Johnson in a while, huh?
HOW MUCH: $40 for teams, FREE to observe
HOW TO GET THERE:

El Guapo Cantina is located at 7250 Melrose Ave. and is served by bus. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.

WHAT’S HOT: South Park Flea Market
WHERE: 8th and Grand, Downtown Los Angeles
WHY: The South Park Flea Market is back after a two week hiatus due to weather and other such nonsense. And I’m happy to report, they’ve added some transit access info to their web page, acknowledging the proximity of the event to the 7th Street Metro Center station. Good job guys!
HOW MUCH: $2, ($1 with flyer or ad)
HOW TO GET THERE:

South Park Flea Market is located at 8th and Grand in Downtown and is served by bus and rail. Click the above map for nearby transit stops from Public Routes. You can also check the Metro Trip Planner for the best route from your location.