Metro Bike Share Community Ride: Little Tokyo to the Arts District

Metro Bike Share

Join Metro Bike Share for a FREE mostly flat, 3-mile community ride from Little Tokyo to the Arts District!

West 2nd Street & South Hill Street Bike Share Station

<h3>Join Metro Bike Share for a short ride through historic Little Tokyo to the Arts District. Beginning at the 2nd &amp; Hill Metro Bike Share Station, we will roll through Little Tokyo, stopping to admire the sights, and loop through the Arts District. </h3>Important information:<ul><li>Safety first! Although not required, we recommend you bring a bike helmet along and wear it properly. Please ride courteously and be aware of your surroundings. Use your best judgment. Don&#x27;t have a helmet? We can provide one for free. </li><li>Never leave your Metro Bike unattended. Always be sure to dock your Metro Bike and listen for three beeps.</li><li>You must be 16+ to use a Metro Bike. Under 18? Your parent/guardian will need to fill out your waiver.</li><li>All attendees will be required to complete and sign a paper waiver upon arrival.</li></ul>Arriving via bus &amp; rail:<ul><li>The route is accessible via Metro B Line (Red) or D Line (Purple) from the Civic Center / Grand Park Metro Station by walking south on S Hill Street for one block to the 2nd &amp; Hill Metro Bike Share Station.</li><li>LADOT: DASH A, D, 419, 439, 534</li><li>Metro Local and Metro Rapid: 2, 4, 10, 28, 30, 33, 48, 70, 76, 78, 79, 81, 90, 92, 94, 699, 733</li><li>Metro Rail: Metro B Line (Red) or D Line (Purple) to Civic Center / Grand Park Station</li></ul>Learn About the Landmarks:<ul><li>Japanese Village Plaza: Conveniently located at the gateway to the Little Tokyo District of downtown Los Angeles, Japanese Village Plaza offers a unique shopping and dining experience in a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere. Japanese Village Plaza is more than a historic shopping center; it is now where customers can come early and stay late for various services, shopping, dining and entertainment.</li><li>James Irvine Japanese Garden: Known as Seiryu-en or &quot;Garden of the Clear Stream,&quot; the garden is a hidden gem of Downtown Los Angeles. The award-winning garden features a 170 ft. stream flowing from a waterfall at the upper reaches of the garden, with blooming trees, foliage, and sounds of cascading water. If you are planning on visiting, please visit the JACCC website for the latest admittance policy for the James Irvine Japanese Garden.</li><li>Japanese American National Museum: JANM is dedicated to promoting greater understanding and appreciation of America&#x27;s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the richness and range of the Japanese American experience. Admission is $16 for adults, $7 for 62+ seniors and students with a valid I.D.</li><li>The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA: A former police car warehouse in L.A.&#x27;s Little Tokyo Historic District, renovated by the noted California architect Frank Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space. Over the coming months, MOCA will be actively transitioning this space into a vibrant, multi-use anchor under the umbrella of WAREHOUSE Programs. Events are often free of charge.</li><li>Bradbury Building: The Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building in the central city and one of Los Angeles&#x27; unique treasures. Behind its modest, mildly Romanesque exterior lies a magical light-filled Victorian court that rises almost fifty feet with open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings. The identity of the building&#x27;s final architect is a subject of debate.</li><li>Art Share L.A.: Art Share L.A. creates equitable access and opportunity for emerging artists by providing a creative environment to live, work, develop, perform, and exhibit. Art Share&#x27;s Performing Arts program hosts over 300 public performances each year, many of which are free or suggested donations, with all proceeds going directly to artists. Any night of the week, you will discover new, emerging talent being shared on stage. From music and spoken word to improv, dance and theater, Art Share exudes culture! </li><li>Hauser &amp; Wirth: Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser &amp; Wirth Los Angeles is a vibrant communal space that links art and architecture with a dynamic events program. Modeled after Hauser &amp; Wirth&#x27;s Somerset gallery – the revolutionary art center that opened in rural England in 2014 – the Los Angeles location has expanded its events program to include dance and music performances, film screenings, family activities, maker workshops, and artist-led conversations.</li><li>Over The Influence: Over the Influence is an art gallery with Hong Kong and Los Angeles locations dedicated to vibrant contemporary programming featuring works by radical and influential artists.</li></ul>

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