AROUND TOWN

TODAY

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, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. The author will give a talk with slides about the region’s most unusual places. For more information, call (818) 238-5600.

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

THURSDAY

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, 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. Meet Juliet Blackwell, Margaret Grace, Sophie Littlefield and Ann Parker for a little mystery talk. For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

FRIDAY

The Board of Education of the Burbank Unified School District is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Sept. 18 from qualified, interested community members to fill five expired terms of office on the School Facilities Oversight Committee. Applications are available at 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. The committee provides recommendations to the Board of Education regarding appropriation and expenditure of funds for construction, modernization and/or renovation of district facilities. For more information, call (818) 729-4422 or visit www.burbankusd.org.

The Baseball Reliquary presents exhibitions highlighting the storied rivalry between the Dodgers and the Giants and the 20th anniversary of the 1989 World Series earthquake from through Oct. 2 at the Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Library hours for the exhibitions are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (626) 791-7647.

SATURDAY

The Magnolia Park Partnership will host Be-Boppin’ in the Park from 3 to 9 p.m. on Magnolia Boulevard between Hollywood Way and California in Burbank. In addition to more than 200 vintage automobiles on display, there will be continuous entertainment at the main stage including the sounds of the Hot Rod Trio and Lil’ Elmo & the Cosmos. For more information, call (818) 238-5180 of visit www.magnoliapark burbank.org.

  The Video Symphony will host an open house and career exhibition at 10 a.m. at the Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. The event will consist of presentations on film and video editing, graphics and audio techniques. For more information, call (818) 557-7200.

Emerald Knights Comics and Games will present the authors and director of “Transformers Animated” from 2 to 3 p.m. at 4116 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. For more information, contact Jim Sorenson at (631) 796-5204.

SUNDAY

Dark Delicacies will host a book signing with author/artist Gris Grimly at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Grimly will be signing his new book, “Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Death and Dementia” and selling T-shirts and other items. For more information, call (818) 556-6660 or visit www.darkdel.com.

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, 1301 W. Olive Ave., 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.

TUESDAY

The Burbank Public Library presents Coffee and Conversation featuring author Shilpa Agarwal who will discuss and sign her award-winning debut novel, “Haunting Bombay,” at 7 p.m. at the Burbank Central Library auditorium, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5600.

AUG. 26

The Sierra Club Group will have its monthly meeting from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at CitiBank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The speaker will present a program about the Black Hills. For more information, visit www.angeles.sierraclub. org/verdugo.

The Los Angeles Cinema Club will present a showing of members’ “how to” videos at 7:30 p.m. at the Social Hall of the Little White Chapel, 1711 Avon St., Burbank. For more information, contact Walt Gilmore at (818) 842-3820 or visit www.lacinemaclub.com.

The Colony Theatre Company previews “Visiting Mr. Green” by Jeff Braon and directed by David Rose at 8 p.m. at the Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. The bittersweet comedy is a story about parents and children, lifelong secrets and finding friendships in unlikely places. The previews run though through Aug. 28. The play opens at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 and runs on select dates through Sept. 27. Tickets prices are between $37 and $42. For more information, call (818) 558-7000 or visit www.colonytheatre.org.

AUG. 27

The Friends of Chandler Bikeway will host stargazing with the Sidewalk Astronomers from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Chandler Boulevard and Lima Street in Burbank. They will be viewing the Moon and Jupiter. For more information, call (818) 238-5378.

AUG. 29

The Red Chair School of Performing Arts will have its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Chair School, 4111 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. The event will mark the school’s fourth anniversary. Free class demonstrations will be offered, including ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, acting, voice and yoga. For more information, call (818) 842-5500, or go to www.theredchairschool. com.

Advanced Living Chiropractic will celebrate the addition of Nichole Borell from noon to 4 p.m. at Advanced Living Chiropractic, 1124 N. Hollywood Way, Suite A, Burbank. The event will include free consultations and backpack checks, door prizes and refreshments. For more information, call (818) 841-8393.

Today is the last day for early discounted registration for the Red Chair School of Performing Arts Fall classes that begin Sept. 8. Call (818) 842-5500.

John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Assn. presents Alumni Pop Show II “Legacy,” an alumni performance honoring the career of choir teacher Mary Rago, at 7 p.m. at John Burroughs High School Auditorium, 1920 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. The evening will include genres of music such as pop, rock, gospel and classical opera as well as solo performances, a cappella groups, duets, full choirs and the Alumni Dance Ensemble. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students. For tickets, call (818) 558-4777, Ext. 67104.

AUG. 30

Barnes & Noble will celebrate up-and-coming writers in the science fiction and fantasy genres with the release of the 25th anniversary edition of L. Ron Hubbard’s “Writers of the Future” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 558-1383.