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Free weekend? 'Serial' in the Valley, Griffith Park Tea House in San Pedro
Ramen Burger is setting up shop at Tackle Box in Corona del Mar on the weekends starting March 5.
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March has arrived, and with it comes (hopefully) some weekend rain for the Southland, free Metro rides and ramen burgers. You know you want the details. Let's get started.
1. 'Music for Train Stations'
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Head to the train station for a unique sound experience. For two hours every Friday in March, a DJ set and a live performance will fill the historic Union Station with music inspired by Brian Eno's "Ambient 1: Music for Airports," an album composed to ease travelers' stress. DJ Ale from Sweden and Los Angeles act The Tenses will kick off the series this week.
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday in March
Where: Union Station Waiting Room | MAP
Price: Free
2. All Space Considered
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Einstein's space-time ripple theory confirmed. Astronaut and social media star Scott Kelly came home. If you're not up-to-date on your extraterrestrial news, it's time to drop by the Griffith Observatory for its monthly space talk. Also on the agenda: "Straight outta inverse Compton" and the March sky report. Seating is first come, first served.
When: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 4
Where: Griffith Observatory's Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater | MAP
Price: Free
3. March Forth!
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Happy Women's History month! Celebrate with talented ladies who'll be performing spoken word and music at Skirball Cultural Center. The lineup includes The Last Bookstore open mic night host Arianna "Lady" Basco and Gina Loring of HBO's "Def Poetry Jams."
When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 4
Where: Skirball Cultural Center | MAP
Price: general $15, members $12, students $8
4. This week on 'Serial'...
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"Previously, on 'Serial'." If you're a 'Serial' junkie, these words mean Sarah Koenig is about to dive into another segment of the story she is unveiling to you week by week. Two women behind the extremely popular podcast, including Koenig and producer Julie Snyder, are coming to L.A. to give a talk about their binge-worthy journalism. They'll talk about the ups and downs on the road to exploring the stories of Adnan Syed and Bowe Bergdahl, and take you behind-the-scenes with personal anecdotes.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5
Where: Valley Performing Arts Center | MAP
Price: $35 to $65
5. Ramen Burger pop-up
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Adventure is out there — and by that we mean food adventure. A juicy burger between ramen buns is what the Original Ramen Burger is made of, and starting this weekend they will set up shop at Tackle Box in Corona del Mar. You can enjoy a ramen burger while you walk along the beach. Plus, word on the street is that soon, the Ramen Burger will find its own permanent home in Santa Ana. But for now, get your fill at Tackle Box on the weekends.
When: Saturday, March 5 through May 1
Where: Tackle Box at the south facing women | MAP
6. Griffith Park Tea House in San Pedro
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It's back. The mystery teahouse that illicitly popped up in Griffith Park over the summer has found a temporary home at San Pedro's Knoll Hill — this time with a thumbs up from the city. There will be an opening ceremony on Saturday. The installation will stay there until March 20 when it moves to a different spot. Follow @GParkTeahouse on Twitter for updates. BYOT.
When: 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5
Where: Knoll Hill, San Pedro | MAP
Price: Free
7. 'Punch-Drunk Love' with an orchestra
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How to make this Paul Thomas Anderson romance better? Have a live orchestra bring Jon Brion's magical score to life. The Ace Hotel will screen the film as New York's Wordless Music Orchestra and L.A.'s wild Up ensemble perform.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5
Where: The Theatre at Ace Hotel | MAP
Price: $39 to $79
8. Gold Line parties and free rides
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The Metro Gold Line extension to Azusa opens on Saturday and Metro is celebrating. Community parties at five of the new stations will have family-friendly activities, live music, and food. See the full details of each station party here. Rides on the Metro Gold Line will be free on Saturday from noon until midnight so people can enjoy the route to its fullest.
When: Various times. Saturday, March 5
Where: Gold Line extension stations
Price: Free
9. CicLAvia in the Valley
The popular bike event hits the San Fernando Valley this weekend. The 4-mile route on Van Nuys Boulevard will span Pacoima, Arleta, Norh Hills East and Panorama City. The folks at CicLAvia said the event should go on rain or shine, but that participants should check their site for any updates.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6
Where: Van Nuys Boulevard | MAP
Price: Free
What'd we miss? Let us know on Twitter @kellie_gal, @JessicaHamlinB and @BravoKristina.
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