Salsa classes, pickleball and more: Metro celebrates D Line expansion at new stations

By Marina Peña | The LA Local

Published May 4, 2026 1:00 PM

A chain link fence encloses an open area on a city sidewalk. Within the enclosure is a pole with a round sign on top of it with the letter "M." There are tall buildings in the background

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, May 8. 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.

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Here are the events taking place after the launch:

Salsa Classes with PRO Dance Studios

When: Every Saturday starting on May 9 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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 noon
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 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 noon 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 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 noon 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 to 8 p.m.
Where: Wilshire/Fairfax station
Wellness activities like yoga, meditation and live music will be a part of this event.

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