Today is a very important day. No, it’s not my birthday, you fake friends. That’s in May. But 1. Labor Day weekend is finally here, and 2. exactly one month from today, Steve Angello will be smack dab in the middle of Central Park.

I’m not trying to rush a three-day weekend, but October can hurry up. We Belong Here is taking over Wollman Rink for three days with Steve Angello and plenty of house favorites, and we’re giving away VIP tickets. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Action Bronson & Human Growth Hormone are taking over LPR once a month this fall, with shows in September, October, and November. Grab tickets to catch the Queens rapper at full volume with his five-piece live band.*

• The LES is getting six weekends of free outdoor performances with InGardens Free Fall Festival. More than 90 artists bring music, dance, poetry, and more to two neighborhood gardens starting tomorrow. RSVP for free.*

• New York-based R&B artist Cautious Clay just announced a six-night February residency at Blue Note, wrapping up on Valentine’s Day. Tickets just dropped.

• Who runs the world? Women’s 3v3 basketball. Unrivaled returns to Barclays this January with four clubs playing back-to-back games. Secure your seat before it sells out again.

• Plus other just announced shows from Bright Eyes, Foreigner, Flipper, UB40, Dinosaur Jr., Amorphis, Insomnium, Angèle, and more!

YOUR FREE LABOR DAY LINEUP

Labor Day weekend is here, and A LOT is happening without a ticket attached. We rounded up free museum days, birthday perks, pools, yoga, movies, and more across NYC. For the long weekend, start with these five free events:

• 9/4 - Charli xcx vs. $layyyter: a Club Pop Dance Party @ ​x

• 9/5 - Summer Closing @ The Rockaway Hotel Rooftop

• 9/6 - Islands in the Park: A Caribbean Jam @ Smorgasburg Prospect Park

• 9/7 - West Indian American Labor Day Parade @ Eastern Parkway

• 9/7 - STEAM: Labor Day Rooftop Party @ The Sultan Room Rooftop

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• NYC officially declared 9/25 Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, and tribute shows are popping up across the city all month to celebrate.

• To preface: Bryce Alakai was DJing longgg before the villa. Now, the Love Island Season 8 winner is bringing his set to Elsewhere this month. Get tickets.

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