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THURSDAY

Burbank Temporary Aid Center presents a benefit performance “Will Rogers: Confidential” at 7:30 p.m. at The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. The newspaper columnist will be poking fun at himself, exposing his own foibles and foul-ups. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds benefit the center that provides food and temporary housing for the needy. For tickets, call (818) 848-2822, Ext. 110 or visit www.TheBTAC.org.

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A Dog Named Fish production of “Fellowship!”, A Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” begins preview performances at 8 p.m. today and Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday at the Falcon Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. The show opens at 8 p.m. Saturday. Performances continue at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays through July 12. Prices are $25 for previews, $40 to $45 for opening night, $27.50 to $30 for Thursday shows, $32.50 to $35 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows. Group rates are available. For tickets and more information, call (818) 955-8101.

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FRIDAY

“Language of Life,” featuring raku pottery by Nancy Pene and abstracts by Jenik Cook, opens today through June 25 at the Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. There will be an antipasto opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (818) 238-5397.

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SATURDAY

Coffee & Conversation with Sisters in Crime will feature a panel discussion with local mystery authors at 2 p.m. in the Buena Vista Branch Library meeting room, 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. The panel theme is “Sassy Sleuths” and features authors Dorothy Howell (“Purses and Poison”), Kate Carlisle (“Homicide in Hardcover”), M.M. Gornell, and moderator Jackie Vick. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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Garri Dance Studio presents, “Summer Fun!” a dance recital featuring dancers of all levels and genres including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, hula and contemporary at 2 p.m. for dancers of ages 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. for dancers ages 5 to adult at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information and tickets, call (818) 243-2539.

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A Dog Named Fish production of “Fellowship!” A Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” opens at 8 p.m. today and closes at 4 p.m. on July 12 at Falcon Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays. Prices are $40 to $45 for opening night, $27.50 to $30 for Thursday shows, $32.50 to $35 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows. Group rates are available. For tickets and more information, call (818) 955-8101.

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ONGOING

DANCE

The Joslyn Adult Center’s Beginner’s Square Dance Class for people 55 and older meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Dress is casual. Admission is $6, $5 for a Burbank Senior Activity Card. First session is free. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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ONSTAGE

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble presents “Ten to Life” by Nic Cha Kim. Grove Theatre Center in George Izay Park, 1111 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Four twisted one-acts are featured in this production, including the story of a census agent who exposes a family’s perverse, hidden secret. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 7. Tickets are $16, $14 for students/seniors and $12 for groups of 10 or more. All Sunday matinees (except June 7) will be pay-what-you-can admission with a $1 minimum. For reservations, call the Lodestone Theatre Ensemble hotline at (323) 993-7245 or visit www.lodestonetheatre.org.

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“Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein continues through July 11 at the Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. The show is a love story and takes place in Indian Territory. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Tickets range from $23 to $26. Discounted rates available for groups of 25 or more. For reservations, call (818) 244-8481 or visit www.glendalecentretheatre. com.

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Glendale Centre Theatre presents “Sleeping Beauty,” a children’s musical based on the fairy tale, 11 a.m. each Saturday through June 27 at the theater, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Tickets are $13, $11.50 for 12 and younger, $20 for reserved seating and discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. For reservations, call (818) 244-8481 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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“Catwalk Confidential” directed by Tony Abatemarco continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 20 with a special 2 p.m. performance Sunday at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre, 4150 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. The play was written by and stars the author and former model Robyn Peterson and follows her life as she became one of the most successful models of the 1970s. Tickets are $20. For reservations, call (818) 558-5702 or purchase tickets online at SSTproductions.org.

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ART EXHIBITS

The Wax Poetic Gallery presents the art of Ronald Llanos until the end of June at 3208 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (818) 843-9469 or visit www.waxpoeticsalon.com.