Everyone enjoys an extended weekend. Just knowing that you don’t have to clock in for the usual nine to five and are able to get an extra little shut-eye makes everyone jump for joy. But let’s be real, an extended weekend only means that there’s another night out on the town. Here at nocheLatina we’ve taken the liberty to supply you all with our choice events for Labor Day weekend. There’s plenty going on, so pick and choose what you think will fit your itinerary best.

NEW YORK

Event: Salsa Congress
Venue: The Hilton New York
Date: Aug. 27-31

The Weekend is action packed at The Hilton New York for Labor Day as they host the 8th Annual NY Salsa Congress Dance and Music Festival. With dance workshops, artist showcases and the 2nd annual NY Salsa Congress Dance Championship, there’s no reason not to stop by.

Event: LQ Fridays feat. live performance by Angel y Khriz
Venue: LQ
Date: Friday, August 29

This Labor Day weekend it might be smart to stop by LQ for LQ Fridays, as they turn up the entertainment for the weekend with a live performance by Angel Y Khriz alongside residents DJ Spin-One and Niche.

Event: Mardi Gras On the Hudson
Venue: Paddle Wheel Queen
Date: Aug 31

This Sunday Mardi Gras on the Hudson features music by none other than DJs Abrupt, Kasanova, E.M. and Locorious. Nothing like good music while cruising on a boat this weekend.

Event: Summer Climax
Venue: Sambuca Nightclub
Date: Sunday, August 31

As Summer Climax comes to an end at Sambuca, one of the last events before the season is over features a live performance by De La Ghetto alongside resident DJs Kutcase, Flow and Defy. Be sure to take advantage of the reduced admission this night.

Event: Annual FCUK the Hampton and Shore Party
Venue: Touch
Date: Sunday, August 31

There’s no better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend than to say FCUK to the Hamptons and the Shore. Touch once again hosts their annual FCUK party with music provided by the one and only DJ Kast One. Ladies, sign up on the list and get in free until one.

Event: Goodbye Summer
Venue: Pacha
Date: Sunday, August 31

Hot 97s Kast One, DJ Spanky and DJ Precise help Pacha bid farewell to everyone’s favorite season. Ladies, this night you won’t have to worry about a cover.

Event: Toño Rosario
Venue: El Morocco
Date: Sunday, August 31

There’s nothing like watching one of your favorite artists perform. Live performances by Alex Sensation and Toño Rosario isn’t a bad way to spend one of your Labor Day weekend nights.

Event: Labor Day Sunday Extravaganza
Venue: Branch
Date: Sunday August 31

If a variety of music is what you’re looking for then you might have to stop by Branch as a slew of DJ’s including DJ C-Lo, Cre-8 and Casper provides what everyone needs to move on the dance floor.

MIAMI

Event: Noches de Fabrika
Venue: La Covacha
Date: Saturday, August 30

La Covacha hosts their weekly Saturday Noche de Fabrika, but don’t be surprised if they bring out a surprise here and there for this Labor Day weekend.

Event: Boris and Patrick M Marathon Set
Venue: Space Nightclub
Date: Saturday, August 30

Seeing is how there is no work on Monday, you have absolutely no excuse to stay up until four in the afternoon with Boris and Patrick M for and after-hours marathon set.

Event: Roger Sanchez
Venue: Mansion
Date: Saturday, August 30

Thanks to Stealth records Miami has seen such big-name DJ talent as Martijn Ten Velden and Laidback Luke. This weekend the founder of Stealth, house legend Roger Sanchez, will be stepping up to the turntables at Mansion.

Event: Saturdays at Bongos Café
Venue: Bongos Café
Date: Saturday, August 30

One of the best latin nightclubs in the city, Bongos hosts some of the best salsa dance parties. Live music starts at 10PM, so remember to bring comfortable shoes because there’s not ending when the music will stop.

LOS ANGELES

Event: Humanitaire “Battle of the DJs”
Venue: Avalon Hollywood
Date: Friday, August 29th

Watch 5 up and coming local DJs battle it out for one big eco-friendly prize and vote for the winner. The entire event is powered Bio-Diesel generators, compliments of GPG. Headlined by La Riots and Steve Aoki.

Event: End of Summer
Venue: Rumba Room
Date: Sunday, August 31

DJs Joe Matric, Rick Rock, Terremoto and MC Hazze kick off Rumba Room’s end of summer party by providing all the hip-hop, lating and raggaeton music you can handle.

Event: The 5th Annual Labor Day Pool Party
Venue: The W Hotel
Date: Monday, Sept. 1st

The best way to spend Labor Day is poolside, and what better pool than the W Hotel’s. The 5th Annual Labor Day pool party takes place in the hotel’s backyard.

CHICAGO

Event: Labor of Love Party
Venue: Crobar
Date: Sunday, August 31

Calling it their official ‘End of the Summer’ party, Crobar invites all to enjoy that extra day-off by dancing to the sound provided by Dj Hector Hot Mix.