What it was like
Westfield Fashion Square puts movies on the mall roof every summer: bean bags on turf, the San Fernando Valley spread out past the screen, films that start when the sky finishes fading.
The series runs through late July on Saturday evenings, benefiting Hope of the Valley: every ticket is a donation to local homelessness services. The crowd is Sherman Oaks: families, couples, friend groups who found out about this through the group chat and not a search engine. The rooftop format makes the Valley feel smaller and warmer than it usually does at night.
July screenings: the 18th and 25th. Doors open at dusk, films start around 8:30pm. Bring something to sit on. The bean bags go fast.