LACMA, The Grove and the Beverly Center will soon be just a few stops away for many Angelenos after Metro adds three new stations to the D Line on Friday. To mark the launch, Metro will host multiple events at each station in collaboration with local businesses.
The extension will add new stops after the Wilshire/Western station in Koreatown, including stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega.
Metro riders and visitors will be able to check out a range of activities and events at each of the new stations, including farmers markets, salsa classes and coffee, during the first 90 days after the opening on May 8.
The three stations are expected to bring in about 16,200 new daily riders to the system, according to Metro.
Here’s list of events that will be taking place after the launch:
Salsa Classes with PRO Dance Studios
- When: Every Saturday starting on May 9 from 3:30 to 4:30pm
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- The station’s outdoor plaza will be transformed into a dance floor, with free salsa classes available for riders who sign up in advance.
Local vendor market hosted by Small Shop
- When: Every Monday and Tuesday starting May 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/La Brea station
- The station will offer riders the options to browse through the goods of local businesses that will have stands set up.
Coffee Offerings
- When: Monday through Friday starting May 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax (Ellas Coffee); Wilshire/La Brea (Crenshaw Coffee); Wilshire/La Cienega (to be announced)
- Riders will be able to grab coffee from local vendors at each stop.
Weekly Farmers Market
- When: Every Tuesday starting May 12 from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- Farm Habit Farmers Market will be offering fresh fruits and vegetables and local products.
Pickleball with PIKL LA
- When: Monthly on the second Thursday starting May 14 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Brea stations
- Visitors who sign up in advance will have the opportunity to play pickleball at the stations.
Food & Music Festival with LATINAFest
- When: May 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- The event will spotlight businesses owned by Latinas, with a focus on food and music.
Cultural Ethiopian Event
- When: May 20 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- Ethiopian cuisine, music, and small businesses will be showcased at this event.
Basket Weaving with Craft Contemporary
- When: Every first Sunday starting June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- Visitors can take part in a guided basket weaving activity.
California Cultural Festival
- When: June 27 and July 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
- Wellness activities like yoga, meditation and live music will be a part of this event.
