Best Of LA: Week Of September 22
It might not look like the quintessential autumn when you look out your window, but fall in Los Angeles brings with it a variety of exciting and entertaining options for your week. Take a tour of the world-famous Gamble House in Pasadena or watch a feast for your eyes from mastermind Baz Luhrmann or millennium-old feats from China. Ready for a drink? Don't miss LA Beer Week or Sip LBC, the inaugural Long Beach Wine, Beer, and Spirits Week. Don't miss the chance to celebrate Italian heritage at the 13th annual San Gennaro Festival in Hollywood.
Monday, September 22
AxS Festival
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA 90013
www.machineproject.com/gamblehouse
This year's AxS Festival features a wide variety of fascinating art features throughout the city of Pasadena, including the re-imagined Pasadena landmark, The Gamble House, designed by Machine Project, an LA-based arts collective. The history of this architectural icon will be revealed through experimental tours, nap concerts, a tableau vivant, puppets, dance, videos, and more. Daily performances and tours will be offered during the festival through October 5.
Tuesday, September 23
Sip LBC: Cutthroat Cocktail Bartender Competition
Hotel Maya
700 Queensway Bay
Long Beach, CA 90802
siplbc.com
www.siplbc.com
The inaugural Long Beach Wine, Beer & Spirits Week features an entire week's lineup of fun, interactive, and exciting events for the lovers of adult beverages taking place at over 25 restaurants, hotels, and bars. The Cutthroat Cocktail Bartender Competition takes place tonight at the Hotel Maya's outdoor Esplanade with contestants from Bo-Beau Rooftap Bar, The Federal Bar, EJ Malloy's, and Rocks Cocktail Lounge; Chef Rahm Fama, host of the Food Network's Meat & Potatoes will serve as emcee. Bartenders will battle it out for title and cash prize as they whip through three cocktail challenges and various sabotages.
Wednesday, September 24
"Marjorie Prime"
Mark Taper Forum
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-2772
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
Directed by Obie Award-winning Les Walters, this engaging world-premiere of Jordan Harrison's "Marjorie Prime" opens this week at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum. Staring Tony Award nominated Lois Smith, the play centers on Marjorie, an elderly woman with failing memory as she is visited by her family at an assisted living facility, where she struggles with life and loss in her present and past life.
Thursday, September 25
Celebrate LA Beer Week
Various Locations
www.labeerweek.com
Celebrate LA Beer Week with a friend at various locations throughout Los Angeles. Events ranging from tastings to unique brews, outdoor beer festivals, and more will be featured throughout the week including a few of our top picks. Head to Plan Check Kitchen + Bar where they are featuring a San Diego Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits tap takeover, or visit Mohawk Bend near Echo Park to discover their showcase of LA County Brewer's Guild craft beers.
Friday, September 26
The Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro
1651 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(818) 508-0082
www.feastofla.com
Celebrate the 13th Annual Galbani Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro this weekend for three full days of music, food, wine, rides, and games for the whole family. The street festival, inspired by the 80 year old New York tradition, celebrates Italian culture and cuisine and will feature celebrity guests, cooking demonstrations, a "Gravy-Sauce" competition, cheese carving/building contest, and many surprises.
Saturday, September 27
"Cirque Peking"
Valley Performing Arts Center
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-8800
www.valleyperformingartscenter.org
The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China touring troupe takes its roots from over 3,000 years of Chinese acrobatics, theater, dance, and music. You'll marvel at the flexibility, strength, and agility of the group as they perform mind-boggling feats using beautiful choreography, tables, chairs, ladders, poles, and brute strength to exhibit a variety of unique and memorable acts. One night only.
Sunday, September 28
"For the Record: Baz"
DBA West Hollywood
7969 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(855) 367-7969
www.ForTheRecordLive.com
The hit "For the Record" series is now featuring a two-month limited engagement featuring the work and aristry of Baz Luhrmann's critically-acclaimed films. With elevated and expanded scenes brought to life from "Romeo + Juliet," "Strictly Ballroom," "Moulin Rouge," and his most recent, "The Great Gatsby," this over the top mash-up will feature your favorite songs, a stellar rotating cast, and the promise of an exceptional feast for the eyes. Through November 23.
