Earthquakes, hurricanes and Wall Street worries can’t stop the fun of summer’s last hurrah

11th Annual New York International Salsa Congress
The New York International Salsa Congress is a celebration of Latin dance, expression and cultural awareness. Each summer on Labor Day Weekend, thousands of Mambo/Salsa dancers and Latin music aficionados gather from around the world to teach, study, perform, collaborate, socialize, explore and dance.
August 31-September 56
Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue Of the Americas at 53rd Street, 3rd Floor
Check site for schedule and info.

Believer Music Issue Celebration
To celebrate this year’s Music Issue, McSweeney’s Believer magazine will host an evening of music and conversation with some of today’s most exciting contemporary composers, including Nadia Sirota, Ted Hearne and Philip White. Come for live music, lively conversation and a good cause: Proceeds benefit 826NYC, a non-profit writing lab and tutoring center for kids aged 6-18.
Wednesday, August 31, 8:30 p.m.
Public Assembly, 7 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: $10

US Open
This major tennis tournament is the final contest in the Grand Slam and the summer’s biggest sports event. During its two-week run, much work is missed and many tickets are wrangled to watch favorites and idols climb or descend the game’s highest peaks.
August 29- September 11; Check site for schedules and ticket info
USTA National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

MoMA PS1 Pop Rally Event/Closing Party
PopRally, in collaboration with DIS magazine and cinema artist Ryan Trecartin, invites you to a closing celebration for the MoMA PS1 exhibition Ryan Trecartin: Any Ever, featuring live performances.
Wednesday, August 31, 6-9 p.m.
MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave. at 46th Ave, Long Island City
Tickets: $11 in advance, $13 door

Live Music Round-Up
Bright Eyes brings it back to the Williamsburg Waterfront (8/31); The Electric Zoo Festival turns Randall’s Island into a very sweaty dance party (9/2-4).