March Madness in Los Angeles
Music, Food, and the Marathon
What to see?
The GRAMMY Museum, which is showcasing the one-of-a-kind Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey exhibit. The exhibit showcases original, handwritten lyrics by Tupac Shakur, clothes from LL COOL J, and turntables from Grandmaster Flash. The exhibit will also give a history lesson of Hip-Hop through video footage and listening stations.
When: Now through May 4, 2011.
Cost: $12.95 adults, $11.95 students.
Metro riders show your ticket and get $3 off admission.
In addition, to the exhibits, don't miss your chance to get intimate with your favorite artist, as Grammy nominated singer and producer Raphael Saadiq will preview his upcoming album Stone Rollin, as well as, answer questions from the audience at the GRAMMY Museum.
When: March 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM.
Cost: $20
For more info visit, Museum.
Where to go?
Try North Hollywood. NoHo Arts District is the center for local venues and services, and this month you can get a NoHo Discount Card for free, which offers savings at live theatres, restaurants, dance studios, clothing stores and more. Just present your Metro pass or ticket at participating merchants and you'll be ready to experience what all NoHo has to offer.
For more info visit, NoHo.
Ready, Set, Go!
This month there are two featured marathons. Although you may not run in them, you may come out and support.
LA County Race for the Cureat Dodgers Stadium.
Participants will walk to help raise funds for breast cancer patient programs and research.
When: March 6, 2011.
Metro riders show your ticket and get a free pink shirt.
For more info visit Cure.
The 26th Annual LA Marathon.
The 26 mile race runs from Downtown LA to Santa Monica, starting at Dodgers Stadium. Registration ends March 11th.
When: March 20, 2011.
For more info visit Marathon.
Food Truck Festival
Truckit Fest gathers Los Angeles best food trucks and puts them at a convenient location. Featured trucks include, Komodo, Border Grill, Crepes Bonaparte, Barbie Q's, and more.
In addition to the food, there will be local designers, live bands, and other artists.
Where: Union Station
When: March 6, 2011 (held monthly)
Cost: $5, VIP $45, Kids free.
Metro riders show your ticket and get $1 off admission
For more info visit, TruckIt
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