The 16th Street Mall is closing down to traffic, but opening in a way to build more community and encourage people to experience the Mall differently with its Meet in the Street events. For five weekends this summer, the 16th Street Free MallRide service will be detoured onto 15th and 17th Streets all day via the Free MetroRide busses. This makes more room for visitors to stroll, bike and play on the Mall. Each weekend will bring something different, but expect games (and surprises) for the young and old alike, as well was live music, cool activities, movies, art installation, performances and more. Rain or shine, the fun takes place on June 25 & 26, July 2 & 3, July 9 & 10, July 16 & 17, and July 23 & 24 — all afternoon and into the evening. Here’s a weekend-by-weekend schedule. Walk, ride a bike, eat at your favorite restaurant or just relax and unwind. The street is all yours!