Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Art Park
Photograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time Out
Photograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time Out

Labor Day events in Los Angeles

Say goodbye to the summer season with these Labor Day events

Michael Juliano
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It’s just about Labor Day weekend, but summer sure doesn’t feel like it’s over yet. That’s kind of the blessing and curse of L.A.’s seasons: If anything, warm days are only heating up this time of year (hello, Santa Ana winds). But on the other hand, it means weeks more of outdoor movie screenings and all sorts of other alfresco affairs. With that bit of weather chat out of the way, here are the events you can look forward to over Labor Day weekend in L.A.

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Things to do for Labor Day weekend in L.A.

  • Shakespeare

Each summer, Bard fanatics watch their favorite works come to life at the historic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Independent Shakespeare Co. puts on a series of lively productions each week, inviting audiences to take a seat on the grass (read: bring a picnic blanket) and enjoy performances like this season’s headliner: As You Like It.

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  • Things to do

The midnight snacker’s greatest fantasy is just a car ride away. One of America’s largest Asian food markets spans the course of Santa Anita Park’s front Paddock Gardens during the summer. Come hungry and come caffeinated—this lively market, complete with over 250 Asian street food and booze peddlers, live music, artists, games, and beyond, won’t put itself to bed until midnight.

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  • Music
  • Jazz
  • Miracle Mile

One of L.A.’s best free live music offerings, Jazz at LACMA has featured legit legends over its three-decade run at the museum. Seating for the program is available in the museum’s plaza on a first-come, first-served basis, though you’re welcome to picnic on the grass, too (you won’t really be able to see the show, but you’ll still hear it). You’ll find the series on Friday evenings in LACMA’s welcome plaza, just behind Urban Light.

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  • Things to do
  • Markets and fairs
  • Downtown Arts District

Every Sunday you can find dozens of food vendors at this market at ROW DTLA, with a mix of much-loved pop-ups and future foodie stars. Labor Day weekend marks the last opportunity to take advantage of Ice Cream Alley, a seasonal assembly of sweets vendors.

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Looking for some more summer fun?

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