South LA County & Long Beach: Labor Day Weekend Picks | August 29–31, 2025

by Maiyah Jimenez

Ready to turn your end-of-August into an unforgettable weekend? From vibrant concerts in South L.A. to artful adventures in Long Beach, here’s your curated guide to Labor Day weekend happenings. Sprinkle in a visit-worthy lineup, date-by-date breakdown, and insider tips—so all that’s left is grabbing tickets and making memories. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay looped in on the latest local happenings!

August 29, Friday

Hollywood Bowl – Cyndi Lauper: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Farewell Tour

Location: Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles)
Time: 8:00 PM; Gate Time 6:00 PM
Tickets: Available online; note this is the farewell leg so expect high demand
Why go: 80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper brings her legendary energy to a spectacular outdoor venue

August 30, Saturday

Hollywood Bowl – Cyndi Lauper (continued)

Location: Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles)
Time: 8:00 PM; Gate Time 6:00 PM (part two of the farewell tour)
Tickets: Still available but likely limited—act fast

Greek Theatre – Mac DeMarco

Location: Greek Theatre (Los Angeles Hills)
Time: 7:30 PM; Gate Time 6:00 PM
Tickets: On sale; indie-pop darling Mac DeMarco offering chill, earthy vibes

August 31, Sunday

Long Beach Museum of Art – “Garden of Eve” by Angie Crabtree

Location: Long Beach Museum of Art
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: Museum admission applies—immersive mural and street-art crossover from a Long Beach native

Long Beach – “Opa!” Greek Flavor Fest

Location: 5761 E. Colorado Street, Long Beach
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets: $5 admission (local vendor/entry details to check on city site)
Why go: A full afternoon and evening of Greek food, music, and community flavor—perfect for winding down the weekend

Whether you're vibing with Cyndi’s farewell energy, soaking in Long Beach’s art scene, or dancing through Greek flavor, you’ve got a perfect weekend spread. Make sure to grab tickets now for high-demand events like Cyndi Lauper. And if you’re all about local culture, “Opa!” Greek fest and Crabtree’s art exhibit are uniquely Long Beach.

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