While Hurricane Earl makes it’s crawl up the East Coast this weekend, folks in other parts of the country will take this last opportunity before school starts up again to do their backyard grilling or barbecuing in a big way.
Labor Day traditionally kicks off that transition from summer into fall, whatever that means to you, aside from having to buy school clothes and supplies. And for all those who are going back to school, whether it’s to kindergarten or grad school, we wish you all the luck in pursuing your educational goals this year!
The real party, of course, is taking place in Orlando at the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion! But if you’re there in spirit, not flesh, here’s a list of great ways to end summer in your neck of the woods this weekend.
ON TV:
All times listed are Eastern.
Friday, Sept. 3
“Tavis Smiley,” 12 p.m. on PBS
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, a Senate candidate from Florida, drops by.
Saturday, Sept. 4
“Madea’s Family Reunion,” 9 p.m. on BET
Madea’s tough love brings the family together in this charming Tyler Perry film.
Sunday, Sept. 5
“My Mic Sounds Nice,” 9 p.m. on BET
Female rap stars from Salt N Pepa, Lady of Rage, Eve and more join industry insiders in an examination of the role of women in hip-hop. If you missed the first airing, catch it this time.
ONSCREEN:
“Machete,” starring Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Cheech Marin (R)
Robert Rodriquez directs this bloody revenge drama, which also features Don Johnson, Michelle Rodriquez, Robert DeNiro – and Lindsay Lohan as a pistol-packing nun.
“The American,” starring George Clooney
(R)
Clooney is a hitman with issues hiding out in Italy. What more do you need?
“Going the Distance,” starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long (R)
Barrymore and real-life boyfriend Long try to navigate a long-distance romance with plenty of laughs.
ON SHELVES:
“Heaven Sent” by Rochelle Alers. After heading down to Costa Rica to help her wrongfully incarcerated brother, Serena Morris-Vega encounters a stranger who might change her life.
“Substitute Me” by Lori Tharps. A woman tries to find herself and where she fits in by working as a nanny.
THINGS TO DO IN …
ORLANDO, FL
Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5
Tom Joyner Family Reunion
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Friday, Sept. 3
Budweiser Superfest with Jaheim, Anthony Hamilton, Kem and Raheem DeVaughn
New Orleans Arena
7 p.m.
GREENSBORO, NC
Friday, Sept. 3
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
8 p.m.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Friday, Sept. 3
Ocean Center
8 p.m.
DALLAS, TX
Sunday, Sept. 5
Budweiser Superfest: Jahiem, Kem, Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn
Superpages.com Center
7 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Sunday, Sept. 5
Robin Hood Dell East
8 p.m.
