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Best things to do Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: August 30 - September 2
The original 'Star Trek' series took TV audiences to places where no one dared to go.
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It’s Labor Day weekend, meaning we get one whole extra day to pack full with activities – even if that activity is an extra mai tai for Mai Tai Day on August 30 or marathoning all six original Star Trek films at the Fine Arts Theatre. Make the most of that Monday off!
The long weekend is full of more strenuous activities, too, like running the Conquer the Bridge race in San Pedro, dancing your socks off at the Fool in Love fest, or strapping on your roller skates at Roll @ Santa Monica.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can learn about Orange County’s newest wildlife preserve, get a first-hand look at what is possibly the area’s weirdest and coolest cultural event — the Pageant of the Masters — and weigh in on what you think about a possible state slug and state crab.
Events
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Sat, Aug 31Fool in Love Festival
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Hollywood Park
1101 Stadium Dr., Inglewood
A better question to ask here might be: Who isn’t playing Fool in Love might be?
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Hollywood Park
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Fri, Aug 30The Beach Boys
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Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont Ave., Griffith Park
The Beach Boys and special guest host John Stamos bring summer pop classics to the Greek for a night of surfin’ safaris and California girls.
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Greek Theatre
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Sun, Sep 1Japanese Car Cruise-In
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile
Make your obsession with The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift pay off and head to the Japanese Car Cruise-In to meet fellow Toyota, Honda, and other car enthusiasts under the backdrop of Miracle Mile’s Petersen Automotive Museum.
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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Mon, Sep 2Conquer the Bridge Run/Walk
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The Bridge
511 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Join hundreds of fellow runners as you gather to make your way across the 5.3-mile course over the Vincent Thomas Bridge between San Pedro and Long Beach this Labor Day.
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The Bridge
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Sat, Aug 31Leimert Park Jazz Festival
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Baldwin Hills
Hear from jazz favorites like the Billy Childs Trio, the Justo Almario Afro-Colombian Ensemble, and the Gilbert Castellanos Quartet and see the art competition winner.
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
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Sat, Aug 31Voz y Cuerpo Vol. II
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Las Fotos Project
2210 East Cesar E Chavez Ave., Boyle Heights
Work by trans artists Alexa Vasquez, Salvador De La Torre and Amina Cruz will be on display, and there will be a performance by poet Bay Davis, beats from DJ Mizkoden, and community resources including HIV testing, free food and a raffle.
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Las Fotos Project
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Mon, Sep 2Cinecon 60 Classic Film Festival
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Writers Guild Theater
135 South Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills
For 60 years, Cinecon has brought classic films to Beverly Hills over the long weekend, and this year features crowd pleasers like 1938’s Shirley Temple film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
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Writers Guild Theater
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Outdoor Pick
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Mon, Oct 14Roll at Santa Monica
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Meet up
1324 5th St., Santa Monica
Come winter, the 5th St. space is an ice skating rink in downtown Santa Monica, but for now, it's still a summer and fall spot to roller skate during the warmer months.
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Meet up
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Sep 1‘Star Trek’ 70mm 60th Anniversary Series
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Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Original TV series cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei and Walter Koenig all star in these now-classics; many special guests are slated for Q&As at the screenings.
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Fine Arts Theatre
Dine & Drink Deals
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Mon, Sep 2Malibu Chili Cook-Off
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Cook Off
23575 Civic Center Way , Malibu
Carnival rides, a skate contest, and of course the big chili contest are all going down throughout Labor Day weekend in Malibu.
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Cook Off
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Fri, Aug 30National Mai Tai Day
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Multiple Locations
Tiki bars are all the rage lately and with August 30 being National Mai Tai Day (sure, why not?)
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Multiple Locations
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Sun, Sep 8Apple Pan x Kith Treats
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KITH Treats - Malibu
23465 Civic Center Way, Malibu -
KITH Treats - Beverly Hills
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KITH Treats - West Hollywood
8500 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Nothing is more classic than a slice of pie from West L.A. icon The Apple Pan. New school meets old school as ice cream newcomer Kith Treats and review site.
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KITH Treats - Malibu
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Sun, Sep 1Labor Day Weekend Pool Parties
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Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
11461 Sunset Blvd., West L.A.
Luxe Sunset is celebrating the upcoming Labor Day holiday with poolside parties all weekend long.
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Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
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