Los Angeles, Ca - Please be advised that on Thursday, May 16th there will be multiple events occurring in and around downtown Los Angeles.

On Thursday, May 16th the Los Angeles Kings will host the San Jose Sharks at 7:00 p.m. and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE will host the American Idol Finale show from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Chick Hearn Court/11th Street (same street) from Figueroa Street to Georgia Street will be closed, as well as Georgia Street will be closed from Chick Hearn Court/11th Street to the West Road.

Please note that heavy traffic is expected in the area between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. due to the multiple events taking place in and around the area.

All L.A. LIVE Restaurants will be open normal operating hours on Thursday, May 16th.

We ask that you please allow yourself additional time when planning a trip to STAPLES Center for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

For more information please visit: www.staplescenter.com