Labor Day Weekend is this weekend. The holiday marks the end of summer and is a great opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. As always, there are plenty of great things happening in the Los Angeles area over the weekend. Here are some events, activities, concerts and festivals you might want to consider checking out:
Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
August 31: The Shining
September 1: The Princess Bride
Cinespia is hosting two classic movie screenings over Labor Day Weekend this year. First up on Saturday evening is “The Shining,” Stanley Kubrick’s chilling take on the timeless Stephen King horror novel. On Sunday night, you can enjoy a more family-friendly comedy adventure with “The Princess Bride” from Rob Reiner. Learn more.
Fool in Love Festival
Hollywood Park Grounds at SoFi Stadium
Saturday, August 31
Legendary performers, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will co-headline the Fool in Love music festival taking place at the Hollywood Park grounds outside of SoFi Stadium. Santana, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Night, Al Green and Charlie Wilson are some of the other incredible acts that will be taking the stages. Learn more.
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Hollywood Bowl
August 30-31
Experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe like never before with this innovative film concert series taking place over two nights at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra as they play epic scores over scenes from the entire Marvel Infinity Saga spanning 23 movies. Learn more.
Rooftop Cinema Club
Downtown Los Angeles
August 30 – September 2
If you want a truly unique film-viewing experience, check out the Rooftop Cinema Club. They show classic movies in numerous locations throughout Downtown LA. Their Labor Day Weekend lineup is excellent. It includes films like “Scream,” “La La Land,” “The Virgin Suicides,” “Back to the Future,” and “Pretty Woman.” Learn more.
Free Shakespeare Festival
Griffith Park
August 28 – September 1
Labor Day Weekend marks the end of the annual Shakespeare Festival in Griffith Park. This will be your last chances to see this year’s production of “As You Like It.” Performances happen Wednesday through Sunday night. Learn more.