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L.A. Eats: Labor Day Picks
One of the best parts about summer and holiday weekends is the food…and the extra day off of course! With that in mind, we could not have a labor day weekend without labor day eats. We have you covered whether thats brunch or bbq’s and everything in between. Celebrate LDW like a true foodie would!
TAG: Brunch, Booze, & Beats – Brunch & Day Party
Date And Time: Saturday, August 31 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: District 7 DTLA, 555 West 7th Street., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Labor Day Weekend, come out to the next brunch and day parties hosted by The Alumni Group. With special sounds by LA’s favorite DJ’s that will be bringing you the hottest sounds of spring. District 7 Bar & Lounge is located in Downtown Los Angeles and features a delicious brunch menu.
Labor Day Organic Brunch Buffet
Date and Time: Monday, September 2 from 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: UPSCALE VEGAN, 8781 West Pico Blvd., Beverly Hills
Promoting diversity in traditional media, DiverCity Media Foundation presents their fundraiser to support women and filmmakers of color. To encourage a healthy lifestyle they are offering a delicious weekend vegan brunch.
Their mission is to catalyze film careers for female and minority filmmakers through new media projects by increasing opportunities for women in film.
All tickets are tax deductible and help to fund their foundation and ongoing efforts.
No Jealousy Sunday Party Brunch – Labor Day Weekend White Party
Date And Time: Sunday, September 1 from 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Location: Liaison Restaurant + Lounge, Los Angeles
Forget your usual Brunch and Experience the Epic Party Brunch at Liason Restaurant and Lounge. They combine the Best of Brunch and Day Party together in Hollywood. Be sure to wear white or at least a white top (it is required) and have fun this Labor Day weekend!
Bernadette’s Boozy Brunch Party DTLA
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday from 11-4pm
Location: Bernadette’s, 361 South Broadway, DTLA
They’ve got Tots Benedict, Frozen Mimosas, Bacon Egg & Cheese sandwiches, French Toast Fried Chicken, and much more! If you’re looking for the perfect savory brunch this Labor Day weekend, then look not further. The food is absolutely delicious and the drinks are a perfect toast to the weekend.
Labor Day BBQ Lunch Cruise with Live Jazz
Date And Time: Monday, September 2 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Hornblower Cruises and Events, San Diego
This Labor Day, get out on San Diego Bay to end the summer! Enjoy the beautiful weather on a yacht with a gourmet buffet lunch and incredible views. Sparkling waves and soft breezes set the mood for this relaxing mid-day tour. This LDW cruise features free-flowing champagne and domestic beer, and live Jazz by the Dave Scott Duo. The relaxing bay cruise also includes a buffet stocked with classic American breakfast dishes, plus plenty of seasonal lunch entrées and richly decadent desserts. Sail past amazing San Diego sights while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the ideal way to see the Bay.
Labor Day Celebration BBQ
Date And Time: Monday, September 2 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sinder Lounge at Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey
Chef David will be showcasing his famous BBQ platter for 2. BBQ ribs, Chicken, Smoked sausage, shrimp skewers with Potato salad and warm house baked corn bread. All for just 28 bucks!. Pair is with some great local Ice Cold craft beers.
Labor Day Brunch with DJ Q!
Date And Time: Monday, September 2 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Location: Sonoma Wine Garden, Santa Monica
Head to Sonoma Wine Garden for a wine and music filled labor day brunch. DJ Q will be dishing beats while you pour into their delicious brunch items and sip on perfect wine pairings. To book you must email reservations@sonomawinegarden.com. Tables are not guaranteed without a reservation made directly with Sonoma Wine Garden.
Weekend Brunch at The Local Peasant Woodland Hills!
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday from 11-3:00pm
Location: The Local Peasant Woodland Hills
Live like kings and queens! Don’t miss this delicious brunch at The Local Peasant. Indulge in Crab Cake Benedict made with jumbo lump crab cakes, or dive into a custom Bloody Mary at their Bloody Mary bar. The world is your oyster. Stop in for delicious food and craft cocktails at your local favorite, The Local Peasant!
DAMA Fashion District-ALL DAMA DAY Brunch!
Location: DAMA Fashion District, Los Angeles
Date and Time: Sunday, September 1 from 11:00am-11:30PM
Party with in the DAMA Fashion District with their All DAMA Day every Sunday in the summer, starting at 11am. Sip on handcrafted cocktails and enjoy tropical eats while our guest DJs set the vibe with live tunes. Secure your reservation for you and your friends now on @resy or by visiting our website.
Weekend Events: August 30-September 1
If you’re one of the few Angeleno’s in town this Labor Day weekend, then likewise you’re in luck! There is a jam packed schedule of entertainment and fun happening throughout L.A. this holiday weekend. We rounded up some of the top choices for weekend fun. So don’t let the last days of summer pass you by! Read on and explore the city of stars! For a more Labor Day focused list read our Labor Day Events Blog.
Friday, August 30
Summer Nights in the Tar Pits
Location: La Brea Tar Pits, Miracle Mile
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits returns for an evening party featuring DJs, cocktails, museum exploration, discussions and more.
West Adams Avenues Jazz and Music Festival
Location: 2521 7th Avenue.,Los Angeles
West Adams Avenues Jazz and Music Festival (August 30-September 1) offers three nights of music including jazz, blues, funk and more, as well as activities, arts and crafts, and food trucks.
Maestros of Music: John Williams Celebration
Location: Hollywood Bowl
John Williams hosts and David Newman conducts the LA Philharmonic at The Hollywood Bowl in their annual celebration of the music of John Williams. Film clips from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, E.T. and more will accompany the music. Happening Friday through Sunday. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase.
Saturday, August 31
The Big Sing 2019
Location: MUsic Center Plaza, DTLA
The Big Sing 2019 brings together members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the public for a giant community sing-along. Participation is free, and reservations are not required, a commemorative song booklet will be given out on the day of the event. The song list includes tunes from ABBA, Toto, Randy Newman and more.
Made in LA Music and Arts Festival
Location: Golden Road Brewing, Los Angeles
Golden Road Brewing hosts its third Made in LA Music and Arts Festival on Labor Day Weekend to celebrate Los Angeles’ best art, music, food, and California-inspired beer. The block party takes place August 31 to September 1 and features live performances from Phantom Planet, Donavon Frankenreiter, Lematire, Pell, and Lauren Ruth Ward.
long Beach Comic Con
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach Comic Con August 31 to September 1 for two-days of cosplay, panels, a space expo, screenings, and a behind the scenes look at the comic industry. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase.
Sunday, September 1
The 3rd Annual West Adams Block Party
Location:5419 W. Adams Boulevard., Los Angeles
The 3rd Annual West Adams Block Party returns for a community block party presented by Delicious Pizza celebrating Labor Day Weekend with four live music stages, 30+ performers ranging from hip hop, reggae, soul, afrobeat, and cumbia, plus 50+ vendors selling food, clothing, art and more.
Broad Fest
Location: The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica
Broad Fest is an annual free event celebrating arts and culture in Santa Monica. The family friendly festival taking place at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage will have music, dancing, fun activities, and food. The musical lineup features DJ Anthony Valadez, Boogaloo Assassins, She Sings She Swings, and more.
FoodBeast Presents-Nood Beach-Noddle Festival
Location: Huntington Beach
DJ Snoopadelic aka rap legend Snoop Dog will headline Foodbeast’s noodle-tastic food and music festival Nood Beach this Sunday in Hermosa Beach. 20 noodle vendors, live music performances from DJ Snoopadelic, Jeffrey Sutorius aka Dash Berlin and E-40 will also take place.
Fun Things to do For Labor Day Weekend
The last holiday weekend of summer is here! While you can always opt for the bevy of fun available in L.A., this weekend features some great LDW choices! We scouted the World-Wide-Web so you don’t have to and listed our picks of Labor Day focused fun! Read the round-up below and make the most of your weekend!!
L.A. County Fair
Location: Fairplex, Pomona
L.A. has changed immeasurably since 1921, when this event was first staged as an agricultural fair. However, the perennially popular event still has farm-friendly appeal (livestock beauty contests, local produce) alongside the more modern acrobats, wine tastings, exhibitions and concerts.
L.A. Times-The Taste
Location: Paramount Studios
The Taste attracts foodies of all types to the Paramount back lot for a weekend to sample some of the best food and wine L.A. has to offer. Various L.A. Times editors and writers will host daily panel discussions and demonstrations on topics from farm-to-table cuisine to how to mix the perfect cocktail. Your ticket allows you full nibbling privileges, as you soak up knowledge from the esteemed panelists.
Fiesta Hermosa
Location: Downtown Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach
Roam the 400 stalls at this arts festival, sample the fine foods and listen to the music—and then take a dip in the nearby Pacific. Look out for the Fiesta over both Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
626 Night Market
Location: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
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. Come hungry and come caffeinated—this lively market, complete with over 100 Asian street food and booze peddlers, live music, artists, films, games, and beyond, won’t put itself to bed until midnight each evening.
Cinecon Classic Film Festival
Location: Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
Film buffs, unite. This lesser-known cinephile festival is celebrating 55 years of showing classic film fare and selling top movie memorabilia in the heart of Hollywood this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy a five-day program of rare and “unusual” films, shown back-to-back at the Egyptian Theatre.
Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams
Location: Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood
Nobody’s film credits can compare to John Williams: Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and literally a hundred others. David Newman conducts the LA Phil as they tackle the composer’s iconic film scores set to a selection of movie clips, with an appearance from Williams himself.
Street Food Cinema
Location: Multiple Venues
For dinner and a movie, all in one, just follow the food trucks. During the summer and fall, Street Food Cinema throws together a series of mostly outdoor parties that include screenings of some of our favorite movies, paired with an assortment of gourmet food trucks and even a live music performance from a cool local band.
Cinespia Cemetery Screenings
Location: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
It isn’t summer in L.A. until the first cemetery screening brings hoards of movie-lovers to Hollywood Forever, toting folding chairs, picnic blankets, snack spreads and lots of booze. Each year, Cinespia brings classic cult favorites to the hallowed resting place of such Hollywood greats as Rudolph Valentino and Bugsy Siegel.
Pasadena Daydream
Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
Pasadena Daydream, a single-day concert curated by and featuring the Cure, will take over Brookside at the Rose Bowl. The spectacularly moody lineup also features Pixies, Deftones, Mogwai, Throwing Muses, the Joy Formidable, Chelsea Wolfe, the Twilight Sad, Emma Ruth Rundle and Kælan Mikla.
The Music Center Plaza Reopening
Location: The Music Center, DTLA
The half-century–old Music Center Plaza unveils the results of its 20-month, $41 million renovation with a slew of free outdoor celebrations. Scope out the brand new Go Get Em Tiger outpost, the Mullin Wine Bar and the new restaurant Abernethy’s, attend the latest Dance DTLA, catch free performances and more.
Home Tips: The Perfect Backyard Fete
Want to throw the perfect party but you have limited to no experience? No worries! Follow our five steps to a stylish backyard party, and the only things you’ll have to worry about are keeping your own glass full and avoiding mosquito bites.
- Raise the Bar: The ideal drinks setup is streamlined, well stocked, and self-serve. Case in point: A batch of freshly squeezed lemonade will please practically everyone. Ice it down in a four-gallon stainless-steel dispenser and no one will get stuck manning the bar. Kids can help themselves; adults can punch theirs up with vodka and citrus and herb garnishes, which double as decor.
- Refine Your Table: Dinner outdoors can be just as gracious and comfortable as one you’d host inside. To encourage guests to sit back and stay awhile, set a table with sturdy ceramic plates and flatware, hefty (but unbreakable) glassware, and colorful linens. To anchor your tablecloth in a breeze, clip a fishing sinker onto each corner.
- Uninvite Pests: Run an electric fan and cover food with mesh domes to keep bugs away. This artistic deflector, inspired by a Mexican street vendor trick, shoos flies naturally: Sunlight reflecting off the water-filled glass bulb confuses and repels them.
- Turn on Tunes: Connect a few Bluetooth speakers via wifi, and anyone with a smartphone can DJ. This sleek model with surround sound emits a warm, campfire-like glow. Queue up a few songs, or create a fun playlist.
- Light the Way: Once the sun sets, create ambience with generous, well-placed lighting. Oversize lanterns lit by flameless LED candles can hang or perch along any path that needs brightening. String battery-powered, outdoor-safe bistro lights between trees for extra illumination sans outlets.
Out and About: The L.A. County Fair
Summer in Los Angeles may be officially over come September, but the fun has just begun for LA County Fair-goers. Every year, thousands of people make the trip to the Fairplex in Pomona to eat fried foods, take a plunge on a carnival ride and maybe win a prize at one of the many game booths. Before you start making your plans for fall, enjoy one last summer hurrah at the LA County Fair and make the most of it with this guide!
When:
The L.A. County Fair runs from August 30–September 22. Hours are Wed noon–10pm, Thu noon–11pm, Fri noon–midnight, Sat 10am–midnight and Sun 10am–10pm. Labor Day Weekend hours are extended, and the fair will be open that Monday.
Where:
1101 W McKinley Ave. in Pomona – If you’re coming from Los Angeles, take the 10 East, get off at the Fairplex Drive exit, turn left and follow signs to the Fairplex. Another option is to exit at White Avenue, turn left and follow signs to the fair.
Expenses:
The admission ticket breakdown is as follows: On weekdays, tickets are $14 for adults, $8 for children (6–12), and $10 for adults 60 and over; on weekends and holidays, adults are $20, children $12 and seniors $15. Children under 6 are always free.
Parking:
General admission parking is $15 and VIP parking is $25
Bands:
This year’s performers include the O’Jays, Pitbull, WAR, Juanes, 38 Special and more. Click here for the full lineup. https://lacountyfair.com/entertainment/concerts
Food:
This year, the L.A. County Fair makes this gluttonous bounty affordable via a new Route 66-themed menu—in keeping with the fair’s general 2018 theme, Route 66—and items cost only $6.60. Game on. The Route 66 lineup that includes more than 90 dish specials, ranging from classic state-fair foods to a few LA favorites.
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Out and About: Art Shows Not to Miss!
With the sunny season passing us by the time to view LA’s best art is also fleeting. Here in the city of stars, our options for museum picks and art walk displays is plenty. But from season to season, the exhibits we grow to love make quick exits. That’s why we rounded up the best art shows and exhibits on display that depart this summer. Along with our recurring art joke that you should Van Gogh before they’re gone!
Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop
Location: Annenberg Space for Photography
Due to popular demand, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop – is extending its run through Sunday, August 25. Free and open to the public, the exhibit includes photos of hip-hop icons like Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z. This along with an interactive record shop, and a documentary on the history of this popular music genre.
Poolside: Immersive Experience
Location: Rhythm Visuals Gallery, DTLA
Poolside is a new immersive abstract painting show at Rhythm Visuals gallery in Downtown L.A. The exhibition features multiple rooms and visual experiences, including one where guests throw water balloons at a white wall to reveal a hidden painting. The exhibit is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. through September 5.
OPEN HOUSE: ELLIOTT HUNDLEY
Location: MOCA Grand Avenue
MOCA will begin this new exhibition series with Open House: Elliott Hundley. Multimedia artist Elliott Hundley will explore the architecture and origins of collage, exploring how the visual and material logic of this technique has informed artists in MOCA’s collection, as well as his own practice. Open House runs through September 5th.
Soul of a Nation
Location: The Broad
On view at The Broad from March 23 to Sept. 1 is Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983. The exhibit celebrates the work of Black artists made over two decades beginning in 1963, at the height of the civil rights movement. The exhibition showcases communities engaged in robust artistic dialogues. Artworks in the exhibition are both figurative and abstract, and range from collage, assemblage and photography to painting, sculpture and performance.
PLUMB LINE: CHARLES WHITE AND THE CONTEMPORARY
Location: California African American Museum
Charles White: prolific painter, printmaker, muralist, draftsman, and photographer whose career spanned more than half a century. White’s artistic portrayals of black subjects, life, and history were extensive and far-reaching. The Exhibit runs through August 25 and features contemporary artists whose work resonates with White’s profound and continuing influence.
The Riddle Effect & ON THE INSIDE
Location: Craft Contemporary Museum, Los Angeles
The RIDDLE Effect presents a survey of artist John Riddle’s (1933–2002) sculptural work. The exhibit also examines his influence as a foundational member of the Black Arts Movement in Los Angeles. Running through September 8, it highlights Riddle’s innovative art practice with several works exhibited for the first time in LA. Works by his students and colleagues will also be presented alongside Riddle’s to honor his expressive practice and impact on the LA arts community.
On the Inside is a group exhibition running through September 8, of LGBTQ+ artists who are currently incarcerated. The artworks are made from basic materials the prisoners have access to behind bars. Things like letter-sized paper, dull pencils, ballpoint pen ink tubes. There are also unlikely innovations such as an asthma inhaler filled with Kool-Aid to create an airbrushed painting.
Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich
Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles fashion designer Rudi Gernreich introduced unisex clothing, pantsuits for women, and enough inventive clothing to earn him a worldwide reputation. His democratic and dynamic fashions continue to resonate today. On display until September 1, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich explores the visionary and progressive fashion ensembles that trespassed rigid social expectations and liberated those who wore his clothing.
SARAH LUCAS: AU NATUREL
Location: Hammer Museum
Over the past 30 years, Sarah Lucas has created a distinctive and provocative body of work. Subverting traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity her exhibit runs until September 1. The first American survey of one of the UK’s most influential artists, Sarah Lucas: Au Naturel will have more than 150 works in photography, collage, sculpture, and installation.
The Huntington’s Centennial Celebration
Location: Huntington Garden, Pasadena
Opening this September, Nineteen Nineteen, is a major exhibition that draws from the library, art, and botanical collections. The exhibit will examine that historic year across the globe and the founding of The Huntington in the context of international events. Throughout the celebration year, The Huntington will present special programs. These programs will look at the collections in new ways and explore their potential impact into the future.
LA Eats: LA’s Best Sandwich Shops
When it comes to a quick satisfying bite, you can never go wrong with the right sandwich. Since L.A. is full of great places to eat, there is definitely no shortage of tasty sandwich shops. That’s why we rounded up some of our go-to’s for this lunchtime favorite. Read our list of LA’s best sandwich shops with this edition of LA Eats!
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Bay Cities – 1517 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
There isn’t a sandwich more synonymous with they city of Los Angeles than The Godmother at Bay Cities. That said, whether it’s a caprese or a turkey pastrami, this Italian deli is loaded with excellent sandwiches, and you need to try all of them.
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ASAP Phorage- 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey 90293
If you start thinking about ASAP Phorage’s washugyu beef pho the moment your plane begins its descent into LAX, we have that in common. But the real secret at this tiny Vietnamese shop in the back of a convenience store in Playa del Rey are the banh mi sandwiches.
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Wax Paper – 2902 Knox Ave., Los Angeles 90039
Plain and simple, you won’t find a better top-to-bottom sandwich menu in LA than the one at Wax Paper. Located inside a shipping container next to the LA River in Frogtown, this tiny shop is nothing more than a counter and a side patio, but when the sandwiches taste this incredible, you don’t need any bells and whistles.
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Philippe The Original- 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles 90012
Open since 1908, Philippe is one of the oldest restaurants in the entire city and – as its name implies – is the home of the original French dip sandwich (though the folks at Cole’s would beg to differ). Add the house mustard that sits on every table and you’ve got one of the most iconic sandwiches in LA.
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The Oaks Gourmet Market- 1915 N. Bronson Ave., Los Angeles
Situated amongst the screeching improv actors and Scientology centers of Franklin Village, Oaks Gourmet is one of our favorite spots for a quick lunch in Hollywood. While this order-at-the-counter market/cafe is best known for their burger, their sandwiches are almost as good.
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Gjusta- 320 Sunset Ave., Venice 90291
Let’s cut to the chase – this Venice bakery is a chaotic mob scene nearly every day of the week, and if they had Xanax on their menu, we’d order it. Whether it’s the bialy egg breakfast sandwich, the tuna conserva, or the porchetta melt, these are easily our favorite sandwiches in Venice, and Gjusta is an essential pit stop after a day at the beach.
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Larchmont Wine and Cheese- 223 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles 90004
When you first walk into Larchmont Wine and Cheese, you’ll wonder why you’re standing in the middle of a fancy wine shop. Don’t worry – you’re here for the tiny sandwich counter in the back.
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Jackson Market and Deli- 4065 Jackson Ave., Culver City 90232
Culver City is full of neighborhood restaurants, but nothing quite matches the atmosphere of Jackson Market. This grocery and deli is located on an entirely residential street, and if you didn’t look closely you’d probably assume it was just another house on the block.
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John’s Garden- 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu 90265
It’s easy to assume the Pier is the center of all things Malibu, but one trip over to the Country Mart will prove you wrong. Lines get long during peak weekend hours, but if you’re looking for some post-hike nourishment, John’s is where you go.
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Wexler’s Deli- 616 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
Wexler’s Deli started as a tiny stall in Grand Central Market and has since expanded to include locations in Santa Monica, DTLA, Century City, and Palm Springs. Regardless of which location you end up at, know you’re going to be getting tremendous Jewish deli-style sandwiches.