Metro Art LAte Night Train of Thought
Free performance art event at LA Union Station featuring spoken word poetry, improvisation, and rap by LA creatives.
Metro Art's LAte Night Train of Thought is a free public event hosted at Los Angeles Union Station that celebrates performance art and creative expression in Los Angeles. The event features spoken word poets, improvisational actors, rappers, and comedians performing for Angelenos. The November 8, 2025 event included a panel discussion titled "How Does Art Connect LA?" featuring executives and artists from prominent creative spaces including Da Poetry Lounge and Dynasty Typewriter. Performers included spoken word artist Nate Lovell, poet Ravina Deepak Wadhani, improv actors Eugene Cordero, Colton Dunn, Lauren Lapkus, Ify Nwadiwe, Gil Ozeri, and rapper Open Mike Eagle. The event highlighted the importance of in-person creative community spaces, particularly for marginalized communities facing challenges from ICE raids and displacement. Panelists discussed how performance art creates connection, preserves culture, and provides crucial community gathering spaces. The event emphasized accessibility and safety for artists while showcasing the transformative power of live performance. Metro Art is the Los Angeles Metro's initiative to make art accessible for all Angelenos through programming that celebrates diverse artistic expressions and community engagement.