Metro is set to celebrate the full spectrum of L.A.’s creative community with LAte Night Train of Thought, a free event transforming the historic Los Angeles Union Station into a vibrant, comprehensive artistic showcase.
This unique collaboration is between Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances, bringing the spirit of the usually-closed Grand Performances venue to the magnificent Union Station Ticket Concourse.
The night seamlessly blends genres and features a Zócalo Public Square conversation, stand-up comedy curated by Dynasty Typewriter, spoken poetry interludes from Da Poetry Lounge, and a closing music set by “art rap” artist Open Mike Eagle. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary sweets from Fugetsu-Do Confectionery and food for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck.
The evening will begin with the Zócalo Public Square conversation, “How Does Art Connect L.A.?”, featuring voices from L.A.’s creative community. The panel includes Open Mike Eagle, Vanessa Ragland, Jasmine Williams, and Sasheer Zamata, and will be moderated by Moira Shourie. Following the conversation, the comedy portion, curated by Dynasty Typewriter, will feature stand-up sets from Colton Dunn, Lauren Lapkus, Ify Nwadiwe, and Sasheer Zamata. Adding to the artistic lineup are spoken word performances during interludes from Da Poetry Lounge, featuring Nate Lovell and RAVINA. The night will conclude with the musical performance by Open Mike Eagle, presented by Grand Performances.
Photos courtesy Metro Arts
Downtown’s Union Station is an architectural masterpiece often called “the last of the great train stations” and is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. Since opening in 1939, this 52-acre hub, designed in the Mission Moderne style (blending Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival, and Art Deco), has been a vital portal to the California Dream. It stands as an iconic landmark in Downtown Los Angeles, connecting the city’s past to the present through transit, arts, culture, and community.
Photos courtesy Metro Arts
This free and open-to-the-public event is part of the programming by Metro Art, which enhances the customer experience with award-winning visual and performing arts programming that encourages ridership and connects people, sites, and neighborhoods throughout LA County. Metro Art integrates a diverse range of site-specific artworks into the growing Metro system and showcases its “Metro Art Presents” series, like this one, at historic Union Station.
The performance takes place on Friday, November 8, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to Go Metro! Union Station is easily accessible via the Metro A, B, D or J Line directly, as well as via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, Metrolink, Amtrak, and several municipal bus lines. The event is free with RSVP and is located at Union Station Ticket Concourse, 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
