Labor Day 2012 Guide: The Best Events In Your City This Weekend
Ah Labor Day, swan song of summer. At some point – we’re not sure when – Labor Day weekend shifted from a leisurely celebration of the contributions of workers to a perfect storm of parties, music festivals, BBQs, outdoor dining, outdoor movies, beach days, art fairs, street fairs, and general “IT’S MY LAST CHANCE TO DO [X] THING THIS SUMMER AHHHH” sentiments. We understand it can be overwhelming to decide where to show up in your all-white outfit on Labor Day weekend, which is why we’ve made it real simple for you. If you only do one thing in your city this weekend – be it New York, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Francisco – make it one of these things. Say goodbye to summer properly and ring in the fall with a real desmadre.
NEW YORK | MIAMI | CHICAGO | LOS ANGELES | SAN FRANCISCO
New York
Electric Zoo
Friday, August 31st to Sunday, September 2nd at Randall's Island ParkNew York's Electronic Music Festival!
Latin Labor Day!
Saturday, September 1st to Sunday, September 2nd at White BoxGet your art & music fix at Latin Labor Day, a weekend Art Festival celebrating Latino Art Workers that is part of White Box's Beach Box Summer...
Brazilian Day Street Fair
Sunday, September 2nd at 4:00pm at New York City Street FairThe 28th Annual Brazilian Day Festival will take place on 6th Avenue, from 42nd to 56th St. & on 46th St. from Madison to 7th Ave.
Playero Beach Party
Sunday, September 2nd 4:00pm to 1:00am at Caracas Arepa BarCelebrate this Labor Day with Playero Beach Party at Caracas Arepa Bar featuring Geko Jones.
Miami
Labor Day Weekend Jam
Sunday, September 2nd at 7:00pm at The StageCome celebrate Labor Day Weekend Jam at The Stage with Araka, Mixed Culture & Bento Box.
Jennifer Lopez & Enrique Iglesias
Friday, August 31st at 7:00pm at American Airlines ArenaOkay, so they're a bit of a cheesy guilty pleasure. But Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez are more than just superstars, they are some of the most...
Palo! Cuban Pig Out
Sunday, September 2nd at 4:00pm at PAXA Cuban pork feast so good, it'll make you want to call your abuela.
Elastic Bond + Hola Hi
Saturday, September 1st at 11:00pm at PAXElastic Bond will perform with special guests Special Guests Hola*Hi at PAX on September 1st.
Chicago
Fiesta Boricua feat. Calle 13
Sunday, September 2nd from 12:00pm to 9:00pm at Paseo BoricuaFiesta Boricua presents its 19th Edition, featuring live performances from Puertorriqueños de la Isla and local Chicago Artists, as well as Honored...
North Coast Music Festival
Friday, August 31st to Sunday, September 2nd at Union ParkSummer's Last Stand.
Jerry Gonzalez
Saturday, September 22nd at 7:00pm at Mayne StageA rare Chicago performance by one of Latin Jazz’s most innovative artists of our time. One of the leading figures in the world of Latin jazz,...
Chicago’s Lakefront Beaches
Thursday, May 31st to Monday, September 3rd atYour summer tan swan song...
Los Angeles
Win Guitar and tix to Enanitos Verdes @ House of Blues Anaheim!
Saturday, September 1st at 7:00pm at House of Blues AnaheimLooking to end up “Borracho y Loco?” A night with Los Enanitos Verdes might do the trick. The Latin rock mainstay return to The Fillmore with...
Bodega’s Three-Year Anniversary feat. Uproot Andy
Sunday, September 2nd at 5:00pm at Senor FishHappy birthday Bodega! The sunday afternoon/evening latin dance party turns three! Residents Cee Brown, Melaaza, Panamami and Jessica Grande will...
Ovarian Psycos 2nd Year Anniversary
Friday, August 31st at 10:00pm at The VortexAll-female bicycle group Ovarian Psycos celebrates its two-year anniversary with a party at The Vortex. The party, also the official afterparty for...
The Taste: Field to Fork
Saturday, September 1st from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Paramount PicturesLos Angeles Times' Taste present An afternoon made for true foodies and home cooks with chefs Ray García & Gustavo Arellano at Paramount Studios.
San Francisco
GeoMagnetic Presents Labor-Dance 2
Sunday, September 2nd 2:00pm to 2:00am at Treasure IslandGeomagnetic Records presents Labor-Dance 2, an 8-stage Summer Massive Labor Day Fest at the Treasure Island Event Venue.
Liquits + Play & Movil Project
Sunday, September 2nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Yerba Buena GardensDon't miss Celebrate Mexico Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival featuring Liquits and Play & Movil Project straight from D.F.!
Welcome To Dub Mission – Anniversary Party!
Sunday, September 2nd 9:00pm to 2:00am at Elbo RoomDub, Dubstep, Reggae & Dancehall House Dub Mission is celebrating it's 16th Anniversary with DJ Sep, Ludichris & Vinnie Esparza.
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