How Does Art Connect L.A.? Join Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances as we explore this question through an evening of music, comedy, poetry, and conversation at Union Station.
Los Angeles Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Schedule:
6:30 PM – Doors open
7:00 PM – Welcome Remarks
7:15 PM – Panel Conversation: “How Does Art Connect L.A.?”
7:55 PM – Performances
Join Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square and Grand Performances for LAte Night Train of Thought at Union Station, a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music, comedy, poetry, and conversation. The night kicks off with a Zócalo Public Square conversation, “How Does Art Connect L.A.?” featuring voices from L.A.’s creative community. It’s followed by stand-up sets by Lauren Lapkus, Ify Nwadiwe, Colton Dunn, and Sasheer Zamata curated by Dynasty Typewriter, spoken word performance interludes from Nate Lovell and RAVINA from Da Poetry Lounge, and a closing musical set by “art rap” artist Open Mike Eagle. Guests can also enjoy complimentary sweets from Little Tokyo’s iconic Fugetsu-Do Confectionery (while supplies last) and bites available for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck.
“How Does Art Connect L.A.?”
Co-presented by Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances
Moderated by Moira Shourie, Executive Director, Zócalo Public Square
Arts and culture built Los Angeles, this hub for the journeying, creative spirit. And great art connects Angelenos to each other. We roar with laughter at comedians, thrill at a poetic turn of phrase, shed a tear when our favorite restaurant closes down. And when L.A.’s people and values come under attack, we turn to culture to stay strong. Angelenos find power in murals, mariachis, and mouth-watering cuisine served from street vendors —a fiery fusion of forms that makes us who we are.
Zócalo invites “art rap” rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle, Dynasty Typewriter co-founder Vanessa Ragland, Da Poetry Lounge Co. president Jasmine Williams, and Sasheer Zamata of Dynasty Typewriter to Union Station to discuss how art helps Angelenos feel connected today.
Go Metro! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, Metrolink, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Plan your trip using the Transit app, the trip planner at metro.net.