Dahday’s Picks for Best Labor Day Weekend Live Events
August 30, 2017
You may not go to the beach or cook on the grill the entire weekend, right? So if you are looking for a fantastic live event to enjoy, here are some ideas.
New York City | New Jersey | Philadelphia
August 31-September 3: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. | Buy Tickets
Aaron Judge and his fellow Bronx Bombers sit atop the AL Wild Card standings, but the team’s eyes are on the division lead, where the rival Red Sox stand in first place. Every game is hugely important and should produce lots of drama and excitement. The Yankees will throw C.C. Sabathia on Thursday night, newly acquired Sonny Gray on Friday night, Masahiro Tanaka on Saturday night and Luis Severino (vs. Boston ace Chris Sale) on Sunday night. Any of these games will be worth every penny.
August 31-September 3: 50th Annual Carnival 2017 at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11238 | Buy Tickets
A Brooklyn institution, all island nations represented in the borough celebrate Caribbean culture, music and love throughout the weekend. The week’s festivities includes Coca Tea Unda Di Stars on Thursday night, a Brass Fest and steel drum bands on Friday and Saturday night and the signature Sunday night concert featuring Mighty Sparrow and David Rudder. Here is a taste of what is to come in Brooklyn:
August 31-September 4: U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing, N.Y. | Free Price Quote
The marquee event in tennis starts gaining steam this Labor Day Weekend. Big names like Rafael Nadal among many others will be in action over in Queens.
Saturday,September 2 at 6pm: The 2nd Annual Freestyle Funhouse at Ford Ampitheatre at Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. | Buy Tickets
Sunday, September 3 at 6pm: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico with special guest Luis Damon at Ford Ampitheatre at Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. | Buy TicketsTake the D, F, N or Q train over to Coney Island for old school music fun! If you an 80s kid, Saturday night’s freestyle funhouse will be up your alley. TKA, Judy Torres, George Lamond, Sa-fire and the rest will take you back in time. If you are a classic salsa fan, enjoy Puerto Rico’s El Gran Combo on Sunday night.
Friday, September 1 at 8pm: Gabriel Iglesias at Borgata Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. | Free Price Quote
The “fluffy” one will draw tons of laughs down in A.C. as part of his 2017 world tour.
Saturday,September 2 at 10pm: Migos at Premier Nightclub, Atlantic City, N.J. | Buy Tickets
Sunday, September 3 at 4pm: Trey Songz and DJ Camilo Harrah’s Pool Party at Harrah’s Atlantic City, NJ | Buy Tickets,
Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3 at 12 noon: Budweiser Made In America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA | Buy Tickets
Philly’s biggest concert of the year. J. Cole, the Migos and Solange lead the show Saturday night. Jay-Z, the Chainsmokers and 21 Savage headline on Sunday night. As usual, this weekend’s show has an interesting, eclectic slate of local, national and international artists. And, of course, there will be thousands upon thousands of people on The Parkway. A must see.
Sunday, September 3 at 9pm: Meek Mill at NOTO, Philadelphia, PA | Buy Tickets
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