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Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Labor Day Weekend Planner

Enjoy the Mar Vista Farmers' Market without plastic bags, a Labor Day BBQ celebration and shop for some great collectibles and antiques this Labor Day weekend.

Still have no idea what to do this Labor Day weekend? Don't panic. Mar Vista Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:

Where/When: , 225 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. Sat. Sept. 3, 12-3 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Venice Whole Foods' third anniversary (and Labor Day weekend) with delicious BBQ, and help support their garden and grant fundraiser.

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Pricing: Free.

Where/When: , 12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Sat. Sept. 3, 8 p.m.

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Why Go: Come see performances by Mothership, Facing Arrows, "D" (The Band) and Dirt Candy. Must be 21 and older to attend the nightclub.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Sat. Sept. 3 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Why Go: reDiscover promotes creativity in early childhood and elementary education while encouraging environmental responsibility. Bring your kids and teach them how to create great art from recycled materials.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Santa Monica Municipal Airport). Sun. Sept. 4, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: Take advantage of the holiday weekend to browse and maybe purchase a great new find. Antiques, collectables and crafts all on sale on the first and fourth Sunday of every month.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: , 3826 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Sun. Sept. 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Why Go: Great fresh fruits, vegetables, delicious food to eat, music, fun, crafts and all around fun. Don't forget, the market is now plastic bag free, so bring your own recycled shopping bags.

Pricing: Free.

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