





Southern California’s summer is slowly ending, but don’t worry — we still have one more holiday to squeeze out some fun before it gets cold (yes, anything under 70 degrees is chilly in SoCal). If you still need to find something to do this weekend, we’ve put together some suggestions that have something for everyone. Whether you want to enjoy some Greek food, dance to your favorite K-pop tunes, listen live to classic soul and R&B, delve into Shakespearean prose in the park, or have a refreshing cocktail by the pool, we’ve got you covered. Check out our 10 things to do on Labor Day weekend.
1‘10 Things I Hate About You’
The screenplay for “10 Things I Hate About You,” by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, turns 25 this year. The film starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles is a modernization of William Shakespeare’s comedy “The Taming of the Shrew” and is retold in a late-1990s American high school setting, but it’s as relevant as ever. To celebrate, the Autry Museum in Los Angeles will host a screening with Gil Junger, who directed the film. Along with a Q&A opportunity, Junger will share a part of his World Speaking Tour: Surviving The Creative Brain, which aims to “inspire all creatives to disregard their self-limiting beliefs, embrace and unleash their creative genius unto the world.” Folks will also be treated to music by Lunar Riptide and food truck options: Pickles & Peas, Tropic Truck, Lupita’s Tacos, FryDay, Love Bird Chicken, Rice Balls of Fire and Sure Good Soft Serve.
Where: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
When: Doors open at 6 p.m., screening at 8:30 Saturday
Tickets: General admission is $22-$27, reserved section is $27-$32, children’s general admission is $10-$15 and children’s reserved section is $15-$20. For more details, visit streetfoodcinema.com.
2The Cove at Pechanga Resort Casino
Here’s a reminder that the doses of sun will soon be a bit more sparse. So, while it spends long hours in the sky for a few more weeks, you can even out that tan or hit a pool party one last time. Rather than making the long haul to Las Vegas on a three-day weekend, you might check out The Cove at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, which will host music by DJ Leonidis. The 4.5-acre complex at the Temecula resort features four chlorine pools, three whirlpools, two twisty water slides, an improved chlorine family pool, 27 cabanas, six daybeds, a walk-up restaurant and a swim-up bar. Be sure to check the property’s website for daybed and cabana pricing and other FAQ details before heading out.
Where: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
When: Noon Saturday
Tickets: Free for hotel guests, $50 for others
3340 Night Club
If you’re looking for a place to party every night for the holiday weekend, you might consider 340 Night Club in Pomona. The LGBTQ+ club is kicking off its series of live DJs and drag shows. Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. is a performance by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queen Gia Gunn, who will also stick around for a free meet-and-greet. The dance party featuring pop and Latin music also has half price drinks before 10 p.m.
Where: 340 S. Thomas St., Pomona
When: 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. nightly through Monday
Tickets: Free for guests 21 or older before 9 p.m., $20 after
4K-Play Fest
Are you a K-pop fan looking to meet like-minded people? You can check out K-Play Fest at the Anaheim Convention Center, an event hosted by K-pop fans that will offer dance workshops to help nail down those complex choreographed moves by some of the biggest stars. For pros or those ready to show off dance moves, the Random Play Dance is an activity where songs will play, and if you know the choreography, you jump into the performance. The event will also have cover dance performers and DJs throughout the weekend and a scavenger hunt that will award fans prizes at the end of each day.
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim
When: Noon Saturday and Sunday
Tickets: $40 at kplayfest.com
5Long Beach Greek Food and Music Festival
The annual gathering is back with a full weekend of programming. Festival attendees can taste authentic Greek meat and vegetarian dishes (there will be a gyro booth), beers, coffees and desserts. Live music will be provided by the Olympians, Rena and Angelina Alexon. Onlookers can also check out a Greek dance school performance and participate in the food raffle and the opportunity raffle that will award a Dolce & Gabbana handbag for first place, two Dodgers tickets for second place and two tickets to a Kings hockey game for third place. Raffle winners will be announced Tuesday and will not need to be present.
Where: 5761 E. Colorado St., Long Beach
When: Noon daily through Monday
Tickets: $5. For details, visit lbgreekfest.org.
6Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival
You can celebrate the magic of Shakespeare under the stars at this free summer tradition. At the historic Old Zoo, the Independent Shakespeare Co. brings to life the play “As You Like It” in a smaller, more intimate setting this year. With 40 performances to choose from, each show offers something unique, thanks to preshow immersive elements. Don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket and snacks.
Where: The Old Zoo in Griffith Park, 4801 Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles
When: 7 p.m. nightly through Sunday
Tickets: Shows are free, but attendees must register in advance at iscla.com.
7Fool in Love Festival
Aimed at fans of classic soul and R&B, the inaugural fest will be on the Hollywood Park grounds next to SoFi Stadium. Headlined by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, the event will also have Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, the Isley Brothers, Charlie Wilson, Eric Burdon & the Animals, the O’Jays and the Jacksons.
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
Where: Hollywood Park, 1001 S. Stadium Drive, Inglewood
Tickets: $200-$450 at foolinlove.com
8626 Night Market
One of America’s largest Asian food markets comes to Santa Anita Park’s front Paddock Gardens with over 250 vendors offering street foods, drinks and more. With live music, artists and games, the market stays alive until midnight, making it a late-night destination for food lovers.
When: 4 p.m.-midnight nightly through Sunday
Where: Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Tickets: Passes start at $5.77 at 626nightmarket.com
9Jazz at LACMA
This continues to be one of L.A.’s free live music experiences, offering a chance to hear jazz legends in a relaxed setting. For over three decades, this series has brought performances to the museum’s plaza, where seating is available first-come, first-served. If the seats fill up, you can still enjoy the music with a picnic on the grass, though your view of the stage may be limited. Held just behind Urban Light.
When: 6 p.m. Friday evenings throughout the summer
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles-
Tickets: Free
10Zoo Friday Nights
Friday night at the L.A. Zoo offers a mix of activities, from live music to educational talks and twilight animal viewing. The carousel will be spinning, adding a touch of nostalgia to the evening, and for those 21 or older, a cash bar will be available.
When: 6-9 tonight
Where: L.A. Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for kids and $15 for zoo members. lazoo.org.


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