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TODAY

The Los Angeles Cinema Club will have a free screening of entries in the Summer Video Contest for members of the Video Workshop at 7:30 p.m. in the social hall of the Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 842-3820.

THURSDAY

Tracer, a classic rock cover band, will perform music of the 1970s and ‘80s from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the Lunchtime Concert Series co-sponsored by the city of Glendale and the Downtown Glendale Merchants Assn. at 101 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Entry is free. For more information, call (818) 548-4098.

Murray, a world champion Las Vegas magician, will perform for the Burbank Summer Reading Club at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. He received the 2006 Most Original Magician in February, titling him a world champion magician, from the International Magicians Society in New York.

Downtown Burbank Swingin’ Sounds from Downtown free dance concert beginning with dance lessons by Francisco and Stacey Martinez at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. featuring Swing Kings in the AMC Walkway, San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5180.

FRIDAY

Arpine Shakhbandaryan will be displaying her latest work at Urartu Coffee from 7 to 9 p.m. at 119 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. The exhibition will end in November. For more information, call (818) 242-9666.

Theatre Nova, in is sixth season of its critically acclaimed outdoor Summer Theatre Project, is presenting the comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You,” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday in front of the Doctors’ House in Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. The play is directed by Kathy Pearson. Admission is $10, free for children under 12. For reservations, call (818) 807-6251. The play is about the zany antics of the Sycamore family as they confront their stuffy and wealthy prospective in-laws.

Foothill Summer Theatre presents “Grease, the Musical” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at La Cañada High School Auditorium, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Tickets are $15 to $25. For reservations, call (818) 957-5561.

SATURDAY

The Alex Film Society will screen “The Music Man” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. There will be a display of original Music Man props and wardrobe in the theater lobby at both shows. Admission is $9.50; $8 for groups of 15 or more; children 12 and under, seniors 65 and older; $7 for Alex Film Society members at the box office with current membership identification. For more information, call (818) 754-8250.

SUNDAY

Cutting Loose Hair Salon will have an open reception for artist Susanne Krausse from 5 to 10 p.m. at 3648 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. The exhibition will be from Aug. 2 to 23 at Gourmet a go go, 2263 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For more information, call (818) 957-7855.

MONDAY

Cutting Loose Hair Salon will have an open reception for artist Susanne Krausse from 1 to 9 p.m. at 3648 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. The exhibition will be from Aug. 2 to 23 at Gourmet a go go, 2263 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For more information, call (818) 957-7855.

AUG. 5

Wax Poetic Gallery will have a multimedia show featuring photographer, director and cinematographer Margaret Malandruccolo titled “The Many Faces of Women” until Sept. 28 at the gallery, 3208 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. An opening reception is from 8 to 11 p.m. today.

ON GOING

SATURDAY

Jax Bar & Grill has live entertainment every night of the week. Hours are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays. Jax is at 339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call 500-1604.

Barnes & Noble Writers Group meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 245 Glendale Ave., Glendale. Members critique each other’s writing projects. For more information, call Juanita Portillo at (818) 244-0875.

ON STAGE

“Happy Days: A Family Musical! returns to the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. The high flyin’, sock-hoppin’ musical, based on the hit Paramount Pictures’ television series, is directed by series creator, Garry Marshall, and features original music and lyrics by Paul Williams.

It is recommended for ages 8 and older. Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 13.

Tickets are $30 to $35 and can be reserved by calling (818) 955-8101.

The Third Stage Company’s critically acclaimed production of “Oklahomo!,” has been extended through Aug. 12. It is written and directed by Justin Tanner and is back in a newly revised and re-written version.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the theater, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Tickets are $20 ($5 discount for students, seniors and 4-A union members. For reservations, call (818) 842-4755.