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The Design Chapter of the Southern California section of the American Ceramic Society is having its “President’s Show” at the Burbank Creative Arts Center, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. An artists’ reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. July 11. A “Past Presidents Exhibit” will be displayed in a designated area. During the reception, past president members will award a prize for their favorite work. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (818) 238-5397.

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Glendale Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m., following social hour at 6:30 p.m., at the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. The group meets every second Wednesday of each month and the meetings are free to members. The fee for nonmembers is $5. For more information, call (888) 337-8458 or visit www.glendalequiltguild.org.

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Keith Barany Entertainment will present Club 44, four touring pro comedians: Keith Barany, Lisa Pedace, Eric Hunter and Rich Brown, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Romancing the Bean, 150 S. San Fernando Blvd, Burbank. Free parking is available behind the building after 4 p.m. A $5 donation will benefit animal rescue at the CATherine Fund. For more information, call (818) 524-2326 or visit www.PG-Comedy.com.

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Downtown Burbank presents free Swing And Sway Dance Band Concerts outdoors beginning at 6 p.m. on the AMC Walkway with free dance lessons by Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio, followed by a performance from the band High Street at 7 p.m. For more information, call (818) 238-5180 or visit www.downtown- burbank.org. For more information about The Dance Family studio visit www.thedancefamily.com. For more information about High Street visit www.highstband.com.

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Burbank Comedian and magician Al Lampkin will present an evening of comedy and magic suitable for the whole family beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Tickets are $20, $17 seniors and students; $12 for children under 12. For reservations, call (626) 256-3809 or visit www.sierramadreplay house.com.

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The “Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show” will hold a two-day event through Saturday at the Burbank Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank. Celebrity guests scheduled to attend the show, meet fans and sign autographs are: Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Paula Abdul; Tori Spelling from “Trick” and “Beverly Hills 90210;” Dean McDermott from “Open Range;” Val Kilmer from “Batman Forever;” and others. Friday the show will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 daily and children, under the age of 14, are admitted free with an adult. For more information, call Ray or Sharon Courts (818) 683-4203, e-mail hcs@atlantic.net or visit www.hollywoodcollector show.com.

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Gangbusters presents “Hamlet” at the Little Victory Theatre, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 17. Tickets are $25, or $20 in advance. Call (818) 841-5422.