Los Angeles Labor Day Weekend Roundup
It’s Labor Day Weekend and the time for us to relax and say farewell to the summer. We’ve got your list of all things holiday, from Labor Day specials to brunches to events and pool parties around Los Angeles. And if you’re looking for a last-minute getaway for the long weekend, check out our article 19 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles to help you decide where you want to run off to this long weekend.
Friday
Black Angus Honors Labor Day with Free Delivery and Appetizers
Black Angus, America’s favorite steakhouse, honors Labor Day weekend with free delivery and appetizers. For the holiday, there will be no delivery charge for all online orders (thru 9/11). In addition, the steakhouse is offering a free appetizer (excluding the Wagon Wheel Sampler Platter) with the purchase of a to-go Family Meal on Mondays. Mondays – Fridays (thru 9/11); Various hours and locations
Spend Labor Day in Venice Beach at Pachamama
Labor Day weekend is meant to be spent at the beach, and Chef Vick Vannucci’s fast-casual beachside restaurant Pachamama is the perfect spot to fuel up between relaxing and sunbathing. More than your average eatery, Pachamama serves a Peruvian/Japanese fusion of organic street food. Located on the Venice Beach boardwalk, Pachamama is offering a Labor Day special which includes their classic Beef & Chimichurri Sandwich with Baked Rosemary Potatoes and an Agua Fresca. $15; Friday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and Monday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm; 1425 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts Celebrates Labor Day Weekend with Special Labor Day Themed Donuts
Celebrate the long weekend with a patriotic sweet treat at Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts. Get ready to sink your teeth into their fan-favorite Buttermilk Donuts with red and blue sprinkles. Sweeten your day with Trejo’s signature Mexican Latte or an ice-cold classic Cold Brew. $3.50; Friday – Sunday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; 6785 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.462.4600
Tyra Banks Presents ModelLand in Santa Monica Place
Spend your long weekend living out your inner catwalk fantasies. Learn your angles and techniques to perfect your poses at Tyra Banks’ ModelLand. In ModelLand, professionals will teach you the secret to capturing a perfect photo “that highlights your beauty – outside and in.” And the cherry on top, the experience also includes yummy gourmet ice cream! $35+; Please refer to the schedule for hours (the experience lasts roughly 60-90 minutes); Santa Monica Pl 142, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Last Chance to Experience Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free
Tupac’s legacy is alive and well, and thriving in a new exhibit in DTLA. Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free is an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through the life of the poet, rapper, and activist. The unique installation mixes technology, contemporary art, and never before seen artifacts from Tupac’s personal archives to bring you an exclusive look into the mind of the late Shakur. Tickets/reservations required. Hurry, this installation leaves L.A. on Monday! $24.50 – $44.50, Friday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday, 12 – 8:00 pm; 944 Georgia St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (at L.A. Live, across from JW Marriott at the intersection of Georgia Street and Olympic Blvd.)
Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District Celebrates Summerween at ROW DTLA With Halloween Movies in September
Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District celebrates the end of summer with a special Halloween-inspired movie lineup. Summerween features an array of films, from spine-chilling classics to ghostly family-friendly movies. The lineup includes Psycho, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Coraline, Practical Magic, Halloween, and more! Screen the movies on a state-of-the-art LED screen while lounging in a cozy deck chair with personal headphones. The rooftop also has table games, classic cinema concessions, and a rooftop bar with beer, wine, and canned cocktails. $19.75 – $26.75; Friday – Monday, Please refer to the schedule for showtimes; 5th-floor rooftop of Building 1 at ROW DTLA – 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Labor Day Weekend Pool Parties at SkyBar
You work hard, and now you get to play harder! Skybar welcomes you to a Labor Day weekend of epic pool parties to say farewell to the summer. Each party features music from the hottest DJs, libations, and a sexy L.A. crowd. This is the Sunset Strip so take my advice and dress to impress! All parties are Free entry, but tables are encouraged. Friday – Monday, Various hours (see details below); Mondrian Los Angeles – 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.848.6025
- Friday: Future Fridays Night Swim 9:00 pm
- Saturday: Summer Lodge 1:00 pm
- Sunday: Supersecret Pool Party 1:00 pm
- Monday: Pink Paradize Labor Day Pool Party 12:00 pm
Sunday
Boy Band Brunch at the Bourbon Room Hollywood
90’s boy bands are back at the Boy Band Brunch L.A. Spend your Labor Day Weekend brunching to music from the boy bands we loved like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids On The Block, and Hanson. Bring your appetites because your ticket includes a main entrée, the It’s Gonna be MEH-mosa welcome drink or non-alcoholic beverage, and a lot of singing and dancing. $50; Sunday, Please refer to the schedule for availability (thru 10/16); Bourbon Room Hollywood: 6356 Hollywood Blvd, 2nd Floor, CA 90028
Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots Pool Party at Desert 5 Spot
Desert 5 Spot is celebrating the holiday with a special edition of their Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots event. Sunday’s event takes place on the panoramic rooftop, and includes a vibrant pool party, trading post, mechanical bull, cowboy karaoke, BBQ offerings, music from DJs The Delta Dawns and Wade Crescent, and a special performance! Yeehaw! Free entry; Sunday, 2 – 8:00 pm; tommie Hollywood – 6516 Selma Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Beach House Oceanfront Pool Party and BBQ at Hotel Shangri La
Spend your Sunday Funday at the Beach House oceanfront pool party and BBQ at Hotel Shangri La. The hotel is pulling out all the stops for this Labor Day party with an international DJ lineup, poolside stage, and VIP rooftop access. Come early and get giveaways of inflatable pool toys & bamboo hand fans. To reserve a poolside cabana, please email info@canarysm.com. Free entry with RSVP; Sunday, 1 – 8:00 pm; Hotel Shangri La – 1301 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hyperion Public Hosts MTV Spring Break Brunch
Silver Lake bar Hyperion Public is flashing back to the 90s with an MTV Spring Break Labor Day brunch. Party like it’s 1999 with old-school hits by the DJ, tasty brunch items, Sangria, Bottomless Mimosas (11:00 am – 3:00 pm), and special end of summer cocktail, the Summer Ain’t Over Yet. Various prices; Sunday, 12 – 4:00 pm; 2538 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Monday
Café Gratitude’s Vegan Ice Cream Showdown
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for VEGAN ice cream!” Cool down this Labor Day at Café Gratitude Larchmont’s First Vegan Ice Cream Showdown with local vegan ice cream shops Yoga-urt, Sunscoop, Dream Pops, and JD’s Vegan Ice Cream. Taste, judge, and vote for your favorite ice cream while sipping Oliopop root beer floats, listening to live music, posing for pix in a photo booth, winning prizes, and eating yummy vegan bites. Café Gratitude is also creating special boozy ice cream spritzes made just for the showdown! $20; Monday, 2 – 4:00 pm; 639 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.580.6383
Labor Day Deals from Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery is celebrating Labor Day with $5 off any purchase of $15, in addition to Corner Bakery E-club members receiving $5 off ANY menu item they may choose to enjoy! Guests can choose any menu item from a variety of Corner Bakery’s most popular options, such as fresh-baked Paninis, Pastas, or even Breakfast Meals. This offer is available online and in-store. Various prices; Monday; Various hours and locations
Labor Day Brunch at Gracias Madre West Hollywood
Gracias Madre West Hollywood, one of our favorite plant-based restaurants, has extended their weekend brunch for Labor Day. Brunch highlights include the Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, and Cinnamon Oat Pancakes. Pair your dish with Bottomless Mimosas or Lo-Fi Spritzes for $30/person. $17+; Monday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; 8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.978.2170
Mama Shelter’s Ladies of Labor Day Party
“Who run the world, Girls!” Mama Shelter is throwing a Ladies of Labor Day Party on their award-winning rooftop to celebrate the holiday. The party features an all-female lineup of amazing DJs ready to serenade you with sweet sounds as you dine or relax on one of L.A.’s best rooftops. Free entry but reservations are encouraged; Monday, 12 – 9:00 pm; 6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.785.6600
