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Arts Jun 22, 2017
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Action-packed movies and more on South Lake! – Courtesy photo
South Lake Business Association presents the 5th Annual Rooftop Cinema Series, a complimentary open-air movie series taking place Saturday, July 15 and Saturday, August 12. Thousands are expected to enjoy the thrilling action blockbuster Fast and Furious 6 (July 15) and the celebrated, romantic, action drama Top Gun (August 12) during Pasadena’s popular summer event.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 6 p.m. to enjoy the resident DJ and fun pre-show activities. The July 15th Fast and Furious 6 screening includes family-friendly games such as ping-pong, corn hole, Jenga, giant chess and Connect Four. Food trucks and vendors, including Rounds Premium Burgers, will also be on-site with delicious food and beverages available for purchase.
August 12 is a celebration of the award-winning romantic military film Top Gun in anticipation of the recently announced sequel. Guests can enjoy a Top Gun-themed photo-op, themed bounce houses and face painting for kids. Food vendors include: Le Petit Pomme Frites, Rounds Premium Burgers and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a reclining beach chair for a comfortable seating experience. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Rooftop Cinema Series, there is a special VIP seating area. To take advantage of this offer, guests must present a printed receipt of a same day purchase from a South Lake Avenue retailer. This promotion is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Rooftop Cinema Series offers a perfect opportunity for friends and family to enjoy a lovely summer evening at one of the San Gabriel Valley’s premier outdoor movie screening experiences!
“South Lake’s Rooftop Cinema Series is a community building experience and a fun way for event attendees to learn about the South Lake Avenue District and all it has to offer. South Lake events provide our guests with the opportunity to learn about district updates and provide the South Lake Business Association the opportunity to thank guests for being patrons of the South Lake Avenue District,” says Gina Tleel, Executive Director of the South Lake Business Association.
Fast and Furious 6
Location:
Saturday, July 15, Pasadena Towers, 55 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
Film Summary:
Featuring an all-star cast, Fast and Furious 6 tells the story of a professional criminal gang headed by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) who have retired following their successful robbery, but remain wanted fugitives. U.S. agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) offers them a full pardon and allows them to return home in lieu of them helping him take down a skilled mercenary organization led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans).
Top Gun
Location:
Saturday, August 12, Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
Film Summary:
As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be the best in the class, one daring pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) gets under competing pilot’s skin with his cocky and reckless attitude. Besides being at odds with popular student Iceman (Val Kilmer), Maverick fights for the attention of his beautiful and charming flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).
The South Lake Business Association gives special thanks to Corporate Center Pasadena, Pasadena Towers, Logix Federal Credit Union, Outlook Pasadena, Pasadena Star News and Pasadena Weekly.
The event offers complimentary movies and parking, RSVP required. For more information and to RSVP, please visit http://www.southlakeavenue.org/ or call (626) 792-1259.
