Jessica McQueen

Get out this Labor Day weekend, Angelenos. Catch the Made in L.A. 2012 exhibition before it closes, watch live bands at Broad Fest, or grab a bite at L.A. Times' The Taste. Read on for details and more Saturday happenings.

Summer is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of reasons to get out tonight. The Aero Theatre pays tribute to Barry Sullivan with a screening of 1949's "The Great Gatsby," "daytime disco" duo Poolside play at The Echo, UCB Theatre has a fun night of comedy lined up, and Cinefamily presents the West Coast premiere of rock documentary "The Rise and Fall of the Clash."

There's plenty to do in L.A. tonight. Sample food and desserts in Downtown Long Beach, laugh at the Little Modern Theater's animation and stand-up comedy show, check out the band Tashaki Miyaki at the Echo, or catch a film tribute to Ray Bradbury.

Instagrammers will have some competition this weekend. The LA Mobile Arts Festival 2012, which features a display of mobile phone art, workshops, and interactive installations, will be held at Santa Monica Art Studios for an entire week beginning Saturday.

There's plenty to do in L.A. tonight. Celebrate Julia Child's 100th birthday with a cocktail party, taste some island brews at the Surly Goat, or watch a Belgian film while eating Belgian waffles. Learn some crafts at Space 15 Twenty, attend a book signing and discussion at Skylight Books, or enjoy happy hour in downtown Culver City. Read on for details.

A lot has changed for Knott's Berry Farm over the years. What began as a humble berry stand is now the sprawling home of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, roller coasters, and a line of jellies, jams, and preserves. Take a look at these vintage photos of the park of the past, when attractions such as a seal pool and mascots Boysen Bear-y and Girlsen Bear-y existed.

Summer is in full swing in L.A. Feast at Santa Monica's food truck lot, view the French film "A Burning Hot Summer," or see Mike Andrews in concert. Read on for details and more events.

Get out today, L.A. Eat tacos at Mariachi Plaza or go to a luau at the Egyptian Theatre. Dance in the streets of Long Beach to local music, and laugh with UCB and Spaceland.

While many of us are spending a night out on the town or sitting on the couch this weekend, over a thousand Angelenos will be scrambling to make a complete film within 2 days as part of the 48 Hour Film Project.

Kick August off the right way with a night out in L.A. View a live performance art piece at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, tell a true tale at the L.A. Moth StorySLAM, taste some island-brewed beer, or learn the basics of sewing. Read on for details and more fun things to do.