Weekly What To Do: Clowns Come Cool Me Down

 The IT Art Gallery
August 31 - September 3 
Gallery1988

7308 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, California, CA 90046

 

Salute your worst fears with an art show devoted to the new IT horror movie. How many scary clown pieces can they make...and will their be at least one made of velvet.

Throwback Thursday Knightriders
Thursday, August 31 
NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd.
One Day Only!
$12

This looks like an insane weird one to laugh at with friends...somehow directed by the recently late father of zombies George Romero.

KNIGHTRIDERS stunt coordinator Gary Davis and actress-stuntwoman Jennifer Elizabeth will participate in a Q&A after the August 31 screening at the NoHo.

Cinecon 53
August 31 - September 4
Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

For more than half a century Cinephiles have gathered over Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the movies at the annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival. Cinecon is where archivists, authors, collectors and film fans come together for five days of classic film screenings, special programs, celebrity guests, and the best movie memorabilia show in the nation. Cinecon is dedicated to showcasing unusual films that are rarely given public screenings

Metro Art Presents: L.A. Opera at Union Station

Thursday, August 31 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Union Station Ticketing Hall
Free

For one night only, the station's historic ticketing hall will be transformed into the south of Spain featuring select scenes from one of the world’s most beloved operas. The LA Opera’s production of Carmen opens September 9 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, a block away from Civic Center/Grand Park Station.

"Matsuri" the Festival

Thursday, August 31 @5-9pm

The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles

Free Admission

"Enjoy live music, free food & drinks, kimono dressing & photo session etc.  Don't miss the special performance by guitarist Toshi Yanagi of "Jimmy Kimmel Live"!
This is the main event of "Japan Week on the Miracle Mile & Beyond" celebrating JFLA's re-opening.  Everyone is welcome!  Stop by and see us at our newly renovated center! "

LA Fleet Week
Sept 1-4
Port of Los Angeles
Free 

LA Fleet Week is a free public event celebrating our U.S. armed forces at our
nation’s #1 port, the Port of Los Angeles. A new Labor Day tradition in Los Angeles, the
event welcomes active military ships and personnel to the LA Waterfront, and features
public ship tours, military equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, educational
activities and more.




John Williams: Maestro of the Movies

Sept 1-3

Hollywood Bowl

2301 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068 

$$

 

Continuing a beloved Bowl tradition, legendary composer John Williams returns to conduct many of his greatest moments of movie music magic. David Newman kicks off the evening with more of the best in film music. A selection of clips will be featured on the big screen.

 

L.A. County Fair 2017

Sept 1-24 , CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays

LA County Fair

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, California 91768

$

The LA County Fair is one of the largest fetivals that the city of LA contends with with so many activities it's hard to pick what to do. Check the full schedule for what you might like to do.

 

 

 

626 Night Market

Sept 1 - 3 2017 (Labor Day Weekend)*

Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007

$3 Fridays & Sundays. $5 Saturdays. Tickets available at the gates.
Children ages 6 and under free. Free parking. Admission and most vendors are cash only.

 

626 Night Market is back! Presenting LET'S PLAY Summer 2017, our 6th season kicks off in Arcadia with hundreds of food, merchandise, arts, crafts, and entertainment options for one of the biggest food festivals of the year.

The Taste
Sept 1-3
Multiple locations
$$$

From every corner of L.A. — Boyle Heights to Beverly Hills, NoHo to Venice — L.A.'s buzziest restaurants big and small are coming together for five food events over Labor Day weekend. Enjoy unbelievable food, wine seminars, cooking demos, great spirits and good company.

Temple Screenings
Starts Sept 1
Ahrya Fine Arts
$12

Synopsis:
Three American tourists follow a mysterious map deep into the jungles of Japan searching for an ancient temple. When spirits entrap them, their adventure quickly becomes a horrific nightmare.










Spirited Away in 35mm - Midnight
Sept 1&15

Landmark's Nuart Theatre

11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90025

$

 

In 35mm! Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award-winning masterpiece plays only on September 1 & 15 at midnight in Japanese with English subtitles!

 

Gateway 2017

September 1 – September 4

Strategicon Conventions

5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90045

$tarts at $15 

This Labor Day Weekend at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, September 1-4, 2017, take four days out of your busy schedule to play your favorite games and discover new ones with your 1,999 of your friends at Gateway, presented by Strategicon Conventions!

 

Long Beach Comic Con

Sep 2-3

Long Beach Convention Center

300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802 

$$

 

Long Beach Comic Con is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop cultures. The Long Beach Comic Con packs in two days of movie screenings, panels, an action packed exhibit floor with artists, retailers, live experiences, meet & greets, celebrity signings and more.

DAPPER DAY + LACMA Celebrate Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage

Sat, September 2, 12 pm

LACMA

 

Chagall + General Admission:
Free | Members
$25 | Adults, Seniors (65+) & Students with valid ID
Free | Children (17 and under)

Latin Sounds outdoor performance, DJ, dancing, and picnicking:
Free | Open to the public

 

DAPPER DAY + LACMA returns! Step out in style at LACMA on Saturday, September 2, as we celebrate the spectacular new exhibition Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage. It's a day and night full of art, fashion, film, music, and dancing. From vintage-inspired classics to chic, contemporary looks, you're invited to bring your own style to the party.

Last Chinatown Summer Night
Saturday, Sept 2, 5pm-midnight
943 – 951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90012 (Central and West Plazas)
Free

Part food event, part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights presents an exciting hot spot for Angelenos this summer. Taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks; sample the neighborhood’s wares; watch Chinese chefs perform cooking demonstrations; experience large-scale, outdoor video projections; take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities presented by local organizations and museums; sip on craft brews and dance in Central Plaza with 89.9 KCRW’s DJ’s!


ANIME IMPULSE "The Grand Line" Anime Pirate Themed Pool Party
Saturday, Sept 2, 3 PM - 9 PM

Simi Valley Aquatics

1263 Simi Town Center Way H4, Simi Valley, California 93065

$17.26 and up

 

ANIME IMPULSE proudly hosts “The Grand Line” an anime pirate themed pool party filled with fun, laughter, and of course water! Come out for amazing photos with a themed pool, jump in for a nice relaxing dip and party it up with the best music around! 2 indoor pool + party lounge event, this is a SUPER LIMITED ticketed event! Do you have what it takes to find the One Piece and be the Pirate King/Queen?

 

Labor Day Sale at Game Realms

September 2 – September 4

Game Realms

137 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, California 91502

 

 Select New Games will have various discounts!
All Used Games will be 15% off!
All T-shirts, Novelty Items & Books will be 15 % off!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Theatre's 92nd Birthday Celebration

Sun, September 3, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Alex Theatre
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203
Free

Countdown to 100 with us and celebrate the Alex Theatre’s 92nd birthday! Festivities will be held in the Alex Theatre forecourt and will include music, specialty cocktails, food, an auction and much more! Event is free and open to the public.