AROUND TOWN

SATURDAY

Coffee & Conversation with Sisters in Crime will feature a panel discussion with mystery authors at 2 p.m. at the Buena Vista Branch Library, at 300 North Buena Vista St. in Burbank. The panel theme is “Lazy Summer Mysteries” and features authors Sheila Lowe, Alice Zogg, Joan DelMonte and moderator Michael Mallory. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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The Burbank Cultural Arts Center will host a benefit concert called “Broadway Stuff Happens” at 7:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, at 542 N. Buena Vista St. in Burbank. Musicals will be performed by Donn Angelos and other guest performers. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, call (818) 566-1925.

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The Sidewalk Studio Theatre presents its first of six productions of “Charlatan” at 8 p.m. at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre, at 4150 Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake. “Charlatan” is a memoir of Sergei Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes arriving to Paris in 1909 and starting a revolution of the arts. Tickets are $20. The other five shows will be presented Sunday, and Aug. 8, 9, 22 and 23. Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m., and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call (818) 558-5702 or visit www.sstproductions.org.

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SUNDAY

The Sunday Concert Series continues with the Fab Four beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Starlight Bowl, at 1249 Lockheed View Drive in Burbank. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are only available at www.starlightbowl.com or at the Community Services Building, Park, Recreation and Community Services Building, third floor, 150 N. Third St., Burbank. A limited number of tickets might be available at the gate. Tickets are $8 and $5 children 3 to 12, seniors and disabled. Parking is $5 per car. Free shuttle service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (818) 525-3721.

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British folk rocker Damian Joyce presents hit songs from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s at 7 p.m. at an outdoor concert in Salem Lutheran Church’s upper courtyard, at 1211 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale. Suggested attendance donation is $5. Coffee and other refreshments are available for purchase during the show. For more information, call (818) 243-3193.

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MONDAY

The Joslyn Adult Center will host Monday Moonlight Line Dancing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 31 at the Joslyn Adult Center, at 1301 W. Olive Ave. in Burbank. Lessons start at 6:30 p.m. and open dancing is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 and $3 with a BSAC card. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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The Center for Health Care Rights will host a free workshop to help new Medicare beneficiaries understand the Medicare program from 10 a.m. to noon at the Buena Vista Library community room, at 300 N. Buena Vista St. in Burbank. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be offered. For more information, call (213) 383-4519, Ext. 3026 or Ext. 3016.

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Burbank Media District will host a National Night Out Block Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at 3511 W. Alameda Ave. in Burbank. Come celebrate this potluck special event with live music, “Star Wars” icons, a magic show and a local talent show. National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their local law enforcement partners. For more information, call (818) 840-8549.

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The Burbank Library presents Sounds of Summer, a free outdoor concert, featuring the music of Mariachi Los Palmeros at 6:30 p.m. at Burbank Public Library’s Northwest Branch at 3323 W. Victory Blvd. in Burbank. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. For more information, call (818) 238-5640.

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THURSDAY

The Buena Vista Library will host a book signing and discussion by Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of “Bad Moon Rising,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Library, at 300 N. Buena Vista St., in Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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FRIDAY

The Creative Arts Center Gallery will host the opening of “Different Media y un Solo Corazon (and One Solitary Heart)” a body of work presented by Angel Lopez from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center Gallery, at 1100 W. Clark Ave. in Burbank. His work includes ceramics, paintings, printmaking and drawings. His work will be on display through Aug. 27. For more information, call (818) 238-5397.

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AUG. 8

Dark Delicacies will host a signing for the DVD release of “Slices” at 6 p.m. at 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. in Burbank. The directors and actors will be there. For more information, call (818) 556-6660 or go to www.darkdel.com.

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The Joslyn Adult Center will host a representative from the Social Security Office from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. in Burbank. The representative will be available to answer questions about Social Security and Medicare. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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The Falcon Theatre previews The Troubadour Theater Company’s “Oedipus the King, Mama!” directed by Matt Walker at 8 p.m. at 4252 W. Riverside Drive in Burbank. The musical parody brings together Sophocles’ twisted tragedy, “Oedipus the King,” and the music of Elvis Presley. Previews continue through Aug. 20. Admission price is between $27.50 and $30. The play opens Aug 21. and closes Sept. 27. Ticket prices range between $32.50 and $55. For more information, call (818) 955-8101 or visit www.falcontheatre.com.

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AUG. 13

The Burbank Public Library presents Coffee and Conversation with David Rosenfelt at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 North Buena Vista St. in Burbank. The award winning author of the Andy Carpenter series of humorous mysteries will discuss and sign his latest book “New Tricks.” For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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AUG. 15

The Burbank Masonic Lodge presents its third annual charity car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 406 Irving Drive in Burbank. The event includes a display of classic cars, a barbecue and live music. Vehicle entries and vendor space are still available. For more information, call (818) 848-3750.

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The Burbank Public Library and Shakespeare at Play present a performance of “Richard III” at 7 p.m. today, and Sunday at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St. in Burbank. The play is directed by Steve Peterson. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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AUG. 16

The Garri Dance Studio will host a free dance day from 1 to 4 p.m. at Garri Dance Studio, 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. Sample dance lessons, studio tours and raffles will be available. For more information, call (818) 846-4390 or visit www.burbankdance.com.

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AUG. 19

The Burbank Public Library presents Bonnie D. Stone, author of “San Andreas Ain’t no Fault of Mine: Guide to the Antelope Valley,” at 7 p.m. at the Burbank Central Library auditorium, at 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. in Burbank. The author will give a talk with slides about the region’s most unusual places. For more information, call (818) 238-5600.

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AUG. 20

The Burbank Public Library presents Coffee and Conversation featuring “The Deadly Combination,” a panel of authors from Northern California’s Sisters in Crime to discuss cozy, paranormal, hard-boiled, and historical mysteries at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Branch Library, at 300 N. Buena Vista St. in Burbank. Meet Juliet Blackwell, Margaret Grace, Sophie Littlefield and Ann Parker for a little mystery talk. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.