The Official Guide to Labor Day Weekend In The City

by Samantha Hui · September 3, 2010

    We can admit it, most of you are leaving the city for Labor Day Weekend. But if you plan on staying in the city (or you want to avoid Hurricane Earl), we put together a list of our top picks for this weekend:

    Friday, September 3rd

    Girls & Boys at Webster Hall

    Details: Start your Labor Day Weekend off with Talib Kweli and Nina Sky. Where: Webster Hall When: Saturday, 10:00pm- 4:00am

    The Moscow Trend Party at Ajna Bar

    Details: Want to celebrate the weekend with a fancy dinner? Head to The Moscow Trend Party at Ajna Bar (the former Buddha Bar) Where: AJNA Bar, 25 Little W 12th St New York, NY When: Friday, 10:00pm-4:00am

    Saturday, September 4th

    Snout n Stout Pig Roast

    Details: Neighborhood pig roast in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. There's no cover but its $10-$15 per plate of food. We're guessing you won't be able to resist. Where:50 N. 3rd, Btwn Berry & Wythe, Brooklyn, NY (map) When: Saturday 6:00pm-9:00pm

    Interpol Album Release Party at Brooklyn Bowl

    Details: Check out Body Language's free performance at the Brooklyn Bowl. Where:Brooklyn Bowl When: Saturday, 11:00pm-4:00am

    Plastic Saturdays at Hiro Ballroom

    Details: Dance the night away to any kind of music you can think of. There will be two DJ's Saturday night, spinning everything from house, latin, hip hop, and rock. Where: Hiro When: Saturday, 10:30pm to 4:00am

    Electric Zoo After Party

    Details:Don't worry about the party ending when you leave Randall's Island Park. The afterparty will be at Pacha with music from Robbie Rivera, Dresden & Johnson, Taimur & Fahad, and others. Where:Pacha When: Saturday, 11:00pm-5:00am

    Sunday, September 5th

    Parked: Food Truck Fest at Governor's Island

    Details:PARKED is bringing their food truck festival to Governor's Island this year. Trucks this year include Jamaican Dutchy Truck, Rickshaw Dumpling, and Van Leeuwan Artisan Ice Cream. The free ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building. Did we mention all the food is free? Where:Battery Maritime Building Slip 7, Governor's Island, New York, NY (map) When: Sunday, 12:00pm-5:00pm

    Labor Day Party at Griffin

    Details: Head to the Meatpacking District's favorite nightclub. Music by DJ Alex Edge, Truth, Abdel Zerradi, and Magic. Where: Griffin When: Sunday, 11:00pm-4:00am

    Club Providence in Atlantic City

    Details: For those who will already be in Jersey, stay and join the party at Club Providence in Atlantic City Where:Providence AC (Inside Tropicana Hotel & Casino) When: 10:00pm-4:00am

    Official Angie Martinez Labor Day Bash

    Details: Spend Sunday night with Hot 97's best, DJ Kast One and DJ Big Ben. Where:Highline Ballroom, 431 West 16th New York, NY When: Sunday, 10:00pm-4:00am

    Electric Zoo After Party

    Details: There's two days of Electric Zoo, so obviously there's two after parties. The second after party will be at Pacha with music from Guy Gerber and a surprise headliner from the festival. Where: Pacha When: Sunday, 11:00pm-5:00am