{"id":451157,"date":"2026-09-02T15:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/451157\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:12:15","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-los-angeles-and-southern-california-this-weekend-and-beyond-sept-2-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/451157\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in Los Angeles and Southern California this weekend and beyond: Sept. 2-9"},"content":{"rendered":"

How is it already Labor Day weekend? I\u2019m not sure where the summer went, but looking at my camera roll, it was mostly spent at the Hollywood Bowl, at the beach and in the longest movies I could find (thank you, Christopher Nolan, for all the air conditioning).<\/p>\n

I hope your summer was filled with fun explorations, whether they were close to home or further afield. The fall is filling up fast \u2014 we have tons to look forward to here, with new museum openings, big movies coming out and some great theater coming our way, too. Plus, the Dodgers are looking strong as baseball season closes in on the playoffs, and you have a few more chances to catch the Sparks in action.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on LAist, you can learn about the history of the Yamaava’ casino<\/a>, check out the new Melrose restaurant Pawn Shop<\/a> and get your questions about the predicted upcoming El Ni\u00f1o season<\/a> answered.<\/p>\n

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Zia McCabe of The Dandy Warhols performs at The Regency Ballroom on October 08, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Licorice Pizza<\/a> has your music picks this week \u2014 and attention, BTS Army, the city has officially named this week \u201cBTS Week\u201d as the K-Pop band takes over SoFi for four nights.<\/p>\n

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The Armored League<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. \u00a0
Ukrainian Cultural Center
4315 Melrose Ave., East Hollywood
COST: FROM $76; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Do you wish Medieval Times was more \u2026 interactive? Does your favorite museum have a great collection of armored knights? The Armored League might be for you. Already a hit in New York, the \u201cfull-contact armored combat organization\u201d stages battles before your eyes, using real steel armor, swords and axes. It\u2019s for real, and you can check it out Friday night as the tournament comes to L.A. for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce More, With Feeling\u201d: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Musical Episode singalong<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
Three Clubs\u00a0
1123 Vine St., Hollywood
COST: $25; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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We all know the musical episode of Buffy is the best there ever was. Wear your best Buffy, Angel or Willow costume and walk through the fire straight to Three Clubs for this live musical theater parody reenactment.<\/p>\n

Rebel Jazz Fest<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1 Windward Ave., Venice
COST: FREE; MORE INFO<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The L.A. Jazz Fest may have been a bust, but the Rebel Jazz Fest is celebrating its fifth year in Venice and is picking up where the city left off. Windward Plaza is where the jams are at, curated by the Nonsemble collective. The day also includes DJs, roller skating, vinyl sales and more.<\/p>\n

Echoes of Our Ancestors II: Heroes and Saints<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m.
The Greek\u00a0
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
COST: FROM $100; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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For the second year running, Echoes of Our Ancestors will celebrate Armenian Heritage with a live concert at the Greek. Featuring headliner Serj Tankian of System of a Down, the night honors Armenian culture and history with award-winning musicians and performers, taking the audience through 7,000 years of Armenian history.<\/p>\n

Newport Dunes Labor Day\u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday to Monday, Sept. 4 to Sept. 7
101 N. Bayside Drive, Newport Beach\u00a0
COST: FREE; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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Take a staycation at Newport\u2019s Newport Dunes marina, where there will be all kinds of fun, family-friendly activities all weekend long. The weekend features free live music, movies on the beach, an inflatable water park, water sports, food trucks and more.<\/p>\n

Shitty Movie Club screening: Megalopolis\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Club Fais Do Do\u00a0
5257 West Adams Blvd., West Adams\u00a0
COST: FREE\/$10 suggested donation; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum in Megalopolis.<\/p>\n

Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s Megalopolis is maybe not the acclaimed director\u2019s most revered film (ahem<\/a>), but it is the perfect pick for the very on-the-nose-named Shitty Movie Club. Only in L.A., folks. Luckily for us, Cinema Saloon is screening this labor of love (Coppola sold his winery to finance it) at Club Fais Do Do, which has a 100-year-old ballroom. Plus, it\u2019s free with RSVP, and there will be movie bingo, \u201cweird clips\u201d and chef-driven concessions.<\/p>\n

Lord of the Rings trilogy in 35mm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to late
Los Angeles Theatre\u00a0
615 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.\u00a0
COST: FROM $17; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s still pretty hot out, so spending all nine hours of the Lord of the Rings trilogy in the sweet, sweet air conditioning of the historic Los Angeles Theatre sounds like a good way to spend your Labor Day Sunday. Secret Movie Club is screening the complete trilogy \u2014 all three films on 35mm film prints \u2014 at the theater, which opened in 1931 and premiered Chaplin’s City Lights. Fellowship of the Ring kicks things off at 10 a.m., followed by Two Towers at 2 p.m. and Return of the King at 6 p.m., with hour-long intermissions to explore the space, stretch your legs and grab a snack. There\u2019s also an after-hours party at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Charlatans UK, Dandy Warhols and Mercury Rev\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3 and 4
Santa Ana Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana\u00a0(Sept. 3)
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood (Sept. 4)
COST: FROM $46; MORE INFO<\/a> (Hollywood); MORE INFO<\/a> (Santa Ana)<\/p>\n

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Tim Burgess from The Charlatans performs at Victorious Festival 2023 at Southsea Common on August 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England. <\/p>\n

Be still, my Brit-pop-loving heart. Charlatans UK headline a triple bill with the Dandy Warhols (rewatch Dig!<\/a> and thank me later) and Mercury Rev at the Santa Ana Observatory on Thursday and the Palladium in Hollywood on Friday. Charlatans UK\u2019s latest album We Are Love \u2014 their 14th \u2014 came out last year. If you\u2019re heading to the Hollywood show, it\u2019s also a great opportunity to check out the new Vinyl Room<\/a> that just opened for a cocktail before or after.<\/p>\n

Dolly Parton Tribute Skate Night<\/p>\n

Sunday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Moonlight Rollerway
5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale
COST: $23, skate rental $8; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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We couldn\u2019t let the week go by without a pick for the best Dolly Parton tribute of the weekend. Strap on your skates and some sparkles and get ready to roll away the pain to Dolly\u2019s tunes at the Midnight Rollerway. It\u2019s the perfect way to honor the legend.<\/p>\n

L.A. Mayoral Environmental Forum<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
L.A. Trade Technical-College
400 W. Washington Blvd., South L.A.
COST: FREE with RSVP; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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Join environmental justice, environmental, climate, labor, public health, and community organizations from across Los Angeles for a nonpartisan mayoral forum focused on the key issues shaping the future of our city. This forum will bring mayoral candidates together to discuss environmental justice, climate, affordability, and the everyday challenges facing Los Angeles communities. And LAist’s own Erin Stone<\/a> will moderate the event! <\/p>\n