Best Events & Activities In Los Angeles This Week - September 19

Get your social calendars ready Los Angeles, there's a lot to do this week. Rooftop Cinema Club screenings are back, showing audience favorite films atop the iconic Montalbán Theatre, including Finding Neverland on Monday. A food and wine pairing event at FIG & OLIVE will have you feeling both full and fancy, while a performance of Jean Ganet's The Maids will leave you feeling slightly uncomfortable and perhaps looking over your shoulder. With the Emmys wrapped up, the FIDM Museum is a great place to visit and see over 100 TV costumes in their Art of Television Costume Design exhibit. The return of the ever-popular Galbani Feast of San Gennaro will celebrate all things Italian, while a giant block party in Culver City will help celebrate the city's big 100th birthday. A fiery flamenco performance from some of L.A.'s best flamenco dancers is a guaranteed hot way to end the week.

Rooftop Cinema Club Screening: Finding Neverland
The Montalbán Theatre
1615 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.rooftopcinemaclub.com

Rooftop Cinema Club takes outdoor movie watching to the next level, with fresh eats, cool cocktails, and an unparalleled Hollywood view. Tonight's screening of Finding Neverland is about a Scottish writer and the relationship he forms with a family who ultimately inspires him to write the classic play, Peter Pan. Before the film, take in an unforgettable sunset while you enjoy organic, heirloom, and local ingredient-focused food from Farmers Belly, or good old fashioned movie snacks from the concessions kiosk. Wireless headphones, a comfy blanket, and fancy deck chair are provided, and no outside food or drink are allowed.

Wine Pairing Event
FIG & OLIVE
8490 Melrose Pl.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-9100
www.figandolive.com

Tonight, French Riviera-inspired FIG & OLIVE is hosting an exclusive wine pairing event featuring a five course prix-fixe dinner curated by Executive Chef Wilfrid Hocquet. Various hors d'oeuvres paired with sparkling rose start out the evening, and are followed by three delicious dishes expertly paired with wine. A Hamachi Crudo will be served alongside chardonnay, a prime rib eye with burnt leeks will be accompanied by a cabernet sauvignon, and a selection of cheese, marcona almonds, toasted bread, and fresh figs will go great with a red blend. We are also right in the middle of fig season (August-October), making it the perfect time to visit the restaurant making them famous in L.A.

The Maids
A Noise Within
3352 E Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 356-3100
www.anoisewithin.org

A Noise Within's 25th Anniversary Season is in full-swing, as they open the second production of the season this week with The Maids. Solange and Claire are two housemaids who get a bit out of control with their roleplaying. While their mistress, Madame, is away, the two act out the murder of Madame, taking turns portraying both sides of the power divide. Loosely based on the 1933 brutal murder of an employer and her daughter, Jean Ganet's play was revolutionary when it was first produced in 1947, and remains powerful today. Tonight's engagement of The Maids includes a symposium at 6pm. It will be given by playwright, and CSUN Assistant Professor of Theatre, Hillary Miller.

Visit the Art of Television Costume Design Exhibit
FIDM Museum
919 S Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(800) 624-1200
www.fidmmuseum.org

It's been a decade since the Art of Television Costume Design exhibition began at the FIDM Museum, celebrating outstanding TV costuming throughout the years. The museum is currently showing costumes from 2015 and 2016, including Primetime Emmy Award nominees in Costume Design. The costumes are set up on eight platforms, featuring the work of designers from 23 shows. An impressive 100+ costumes are on display, spanning almost every genre. With the Emmy season wrapping up Sunday, it's the perfect time to check out costumes from both those who won, and those who were honored to be nominated. The exhibit is on display through October 15.

Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro
1651 N Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.feastofla.org

Mangia! Mangia! It's the first day of the 15th annual Feast of San Gennaro, where Angelenos and tourists alike flock to Hollywood to fill their bellies and celebrate all the great things Italian culture has to offer. In addition to amazing food, entertainment, live music, and street performers will be at the celebration, running today from 5pm - midnight. Today will feature bocce ball with The Grandsons of Italy, a genealogy and cultural booth, BINGO games, and music on the Galbani Main Stage; however lots more is in store over the three day celebration, including a Kid's Korner Saturday and Sunday with petting zoo, pony rides, and more. The Feast runs through Sunday, and is just $5 (kids under 12 are free).

'Block Party of the Century'
Downtown Culver City
Intersection of Culver and Washington Blvds & Duquesne Ave
(310) 202-6060
www.downtownculvercity.com

Downtown Culver City may be a hotspot for the younger crowd, but this year the area turns 100. The hip yet historic downtown is celebrating with year-long festivities, kicking off today with a parade and neighborhood-wide block party. A cappella singers, indie rock musicians, poets, comedians, and artists of all types will entertain as they compete for the coveted people's choice "Culver Cup" award, and a $1000 grand prize. Face painting, chalk art, and many more activities are in store for kids of all ages, and a "Taste of Culver City" ticketed event will demonstrate just how much of a dining destination Culver City is by offering bites and treats from some of the city's culinary stars.

Forever Flamenco
Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-1525
www.FountainTheatre.com

As the week winds down, it also heats up, as Forever Flamenco returns for a fiery night of dance. Tonight's Multiplicalo por Dos ("Multiple by Two") features dancers Lakshmi"La Chimi" Basile and Vanessa Albalos; singer Jesus Montoya; guitarist José Tanaka; bassist Jeff Basile; and special guest artist Bruno Serrano. With pieces that exude passion, intimacy, and pure athleticism, the artists always leave it all out on the dance floor. The company will also be experimenting with adding colors to the simple yet complete flamenco format, creating an even more unique experience for your Sunday evening.