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The Story of Disney: Panel Discussion and Book Signing (Buena Vista Branch Library)
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesThe Burbank Public Library and The Walt Disney Archives present a celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary by exploring the creation of The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, a … read more »
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Andrew & Polly Concert for Kids @ Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin us in the park next to Buena Vista Branch Library for a family-friendly and engaging live show with musical duo Andrew & Polly. Andrew & Polly are award-winning music … read more »
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Golden Screen author Jeff Yang at the Burbank Public Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesCultural critic Jeff Yang talks with documentary filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña about his new book The Golden Screen, an unprecedented history and celebration of Asian Americans on the big screen. The past decade has been a groundbreaking era for Asian-centric storytelling in Hollywood films, from the mainstream success of Crazy Rich Asians to the amazing achievements … read more »
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Fade In: Meet the Writers Guild Foundation
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesAre you working on a screenplay? Looking for ways to improve your craft and further your career? Meet the Writers Guild Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and craft of writing for the screen. The Shavelson-Webb Library is home to nearly 50,000 film and TV scripts and the Archive contains … read more »
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aja monet’s Florida Water (Book Release) at Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesBurbank Public Library proudly presents an evening with celebrated poet and activist aja monet, discussing her new collection Florida Water! Florida Water is a collection of poems that, like the cleansing waters of spiritual baths, rinse, reflect, and reveal the raw truths that lie within. In this vulnerable meditation, aja monet reflects on her migration … read more »
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Author Walter Mosley at the Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesEasy Rawlins is back! Walter Mosley is launching his book tour in Burbank with a conversation alongside fellow L.A. crime fiction writer Steph Cha. RSVP - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14147737 Meet the author … read more »
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The Making of Mary Poppins with Disney History Institute scholar Todd James Pierce
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesMAKING MARY POPPINS explores the unknown story of one of Disney's most beloved films, including the songwriters who brought it to life. For many of us of a certain age, … read more »
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An Evening with “Crown City” Author Naomi Hirahara
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin us for an evening with award-winning author Naomi Hirahara as she discusses Crown City, the final installment in her Japantown Mystery series. Hirahara will reflect on the historical research … read more »
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Author Taylor Jenkins Reid (Daisy Jones & the Six) at the Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesAs the highlight of National Library Week, the Library welcomes bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid for an afternoon of conversation on Saturday, April 25, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. at Buena Vista … read more »
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Disneyland and the Rise of Automation – Book Discussion at the Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesRoland Betancourt and Imagineer Tom Morris explore how visionary engineers adapted postwar industrial automation to create a new kind of entertainment experience for the opening of Disneyland in 1955. When … read more »
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The Impossible Factory – The Story of Lockheed Skunk Works at Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States✈️ Come honor Burbank’s proud aviation history! Author Josh Dean and former Skunk Works Director Steve Justice discuss the visionary Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and the legendary Skunk Works that revolutionized aviation with groundbreaking designs like the P-38 Lightning, U-2, and the iconic SR-71 Blackbird - each pushing the limits of speed, altitude, and imagination. Join … read more »
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Music Series: Joyce Kwon & Brandon Bae at Buena Vista Library
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States"Going Home to the Moon": Futurist Folk Songs & Stories With Joyce Kwon Singer, songwriter, and gayageum player Joyce Kwon lies flat on the ground, travels back to the moon, and embraces a cyborg present in a musical program illuminated by books that have inspired her. Long-time bandmate Brandon Bae joins on baritone guitar. RSVP … read more »
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Canvas Meditations: Queer Courage in Color
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesA meditative art-making exercise centered on self-expression, wellness, and creativity. Canvas Meditations is a creative wellness workshop series created and facilitated by Los Angeles–based artist SUPERWAXX, centered on self-expression, reflection, … read more »
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Into the Darkness: John Carpenter’s Cathedral discussion with Co-Authors Sandy King & Sean Sobczak
Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin us for a special conversation with Sandy King and Sean Sobczak, co-authors of the highly anticipated graphic novel John Carpenter's Cathedral, releasing this August on Storm King Comics alongside … read more »
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Rats by Sophie McNally Opening Reception: Thursday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery 839, The Animation Guild (Free and open to the public) Animation Background Painter and Designer Sophie McNally feels that by using rats in her art, she is able to depict human ideas and emotions without the attachment of society’s expectations. … read more » 
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN BOOK BY TERRENCE McNALLY LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN BASED ON THE DREAMWORKS MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MICHAEL DONOVAN SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 18 The Colony Theatre (Heather Provost, Producing Artistic Director) has announced a new production of Catch Me If You … read more » 
Presented by: The Road Theatre Company and BroadStage Written By Dan Caffrey Directed By Ken Sawyer Funny, unsettling, and audacious, KAIJU uses the spectacle of gigantic mythic monsters to examine power, destruction, artistic responsibility, and the fragile rituals of contemporary culture. Chaos becomes pageantry and pageantry becomes debate in a theatrical event that forces both … read more » |
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The Opening Reception is on Friday, October 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and will include music and light refreshments. Eric M. Renard is a Los Angeles based fine art photographer and one of California's leading contemporary artists. His passion for photography was ignited at Tufts University in Boston, where he studied photography under Siegfried … read more » 
Six friends gather for a night of flirtation and heated debate over love, human instinct, and romantic rivalry-until someone discovers that a dick pic has secretly been taken on one of their phones, sending the evening spiraling into a frenzied, tension-escalating whodunnit. This new comedy by Daniel Bruckner will have two staged readings with a … read more »
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Friday is for starting the weekend the lots of laughter! WHO IS PERFORMING? Lineups are posted on Instagram. The Nightcap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. This hidden gem combines the charm of an old-school speakeasy with the excitement of live stand-up comedy, often … read more » |
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"The Burbank Book Festival is a one-day celebration of books, authors, and the power of stories to bring people together. Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buena Vista Branch Library for this free, community-focused event featuring local and visiting authors, book signings, panels, vendors, and opportunities for … read more »
Six friends gather for a night of flirtation and heated debate over love, human instinct, and romantic rivalry-until someone discovers that a dick pic has secretly been taken on one of their phones, sending the evening spiraling into a frenzied, tension-escalating whodunnit. This new comedy by Daniel Bruckner will have two staged readings with a … read more »
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Every Saturday the lineups are STACKED with the funniest in the city WHO IS PERFORMING? Lineups are posted on Instagram. The Nightcap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. This hidden gem combines the charm of an old-school speakeasy with the excitement of live stand-up … read more » |
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It started with... THE HALLOWEEN IN BURBANK MAP Every year, the city of Burbank, transforms into a literal real life Halloween Town. Creatives build full sets and haunted houses in their front yards, often with live actors. This is the map that started it all and the inspiration behind FrightSpot. |
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Holiday in the Park is launching a new Art Block juried exhibition presented as part of Magnolia Park’s annual Holiday in the Park celebration in Burbank. The theme for the 2026 Art Block is “Art Locally.” Artists are encouraged to interpret “Art Locally” in whatever way feels meaningful to their work — whether that means … read more » 
Two stages; two opportunities! We’re looking for bands, musicians, and other live acts interested in performing during Holiday in the Park on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. THE MAIN STAGE Holiday in the Park’s Main Stage is the centerpiece for live music and entertainment at Magnolia Park’s annual Holiday in … read more » |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime.
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"The Mint on Card stand-up comedy show is happening this Friday, October 9th, at Blast From the Past in Burbank! It's going to be an amazing show this month, the comics are fantastic and the venue is cool, what more could you ask for? We are incredibly excited about this lineup, check out the flyer … read more » |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime.
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The City of Burbank's Parks & Recreation Department and Valley Cultural Foundation is excited to bring another movie to the park! Join us under the stars at Johnny Carson Park for a showing of Coco! Admission is free and food trucks will be on-site. Be sure to RSVP to let us know if you're coming! |
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Imagine a musical where nothing is sacred or kosher: where Moses confronts conspiracy theories that say he's all washed up, where a power-hungry King Solomon locks horns with Moses in a battle for control of Heaven's Justice Department, where they both beam down to LA in a race to save an historic synagogue, and a … read more » 
Designed as a musical journey across continents and centuries, “Old World, New World, Our World” explores how shared human experiences resonate through choral harmony. The first half of the program pairs traditional European choral music with the emerging vocal music of the Americas. The afternoon concludes with selections showcasing contemporary global choral works that reflect … read more » |
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"WHAT IS THE BLA BLA? Bla Bla Means Creative conversation. The Burbank Bla Bla is a Reader Written Publication, a place for members of the community to show off their artistic talent and tell the stories that they want to tell. There is no large editorial staff so as long as the basic rules of … read more » |
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Falsettos is the tale of a neurotic New Yorker named Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina and young son Jason to live with his lover, Whizzer. In time, Trina marries his psychiatrist, Whizzer leaves him, and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin and Whizzer reunite on the eve of Jason’s bar mitzvah, just … read more »
The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime.
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Veteran movie executive Gerry Rich's marketing campaigns changed movie history. Join us as he shares lessons in marketing, storytelling, and his bold ideas for breaking through the noise. At a time of significant change in the film industry, film executive Gerry Rich shares insights from his decades-long career marketing some of Hollywood’s most iconic films … read more » |
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🎃👻 HORROR FILMMAKERS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 👻🎃 Do you have a horror short film that’s 10 minutes or under? 🩸🎬 Submit your film for FREE for a chance to have it screened at our upcoming Halloween Horror Night, in collaboration with @cambriaburbank on October 30! 🎥 FREE FILM SUBMISSIONS ⏱️ Horror shorts 10 … read more »
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The October theme for BackStory is "Let the Right One In/Let Me In." A bi-monthly evening of true stories, poetry, and flights of fancy. Each BackStory begins with a title — a classic play or film — and ends somewhere unexpected. Writers use that title as a jumping-off point. They may tell a personal story … read more »
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Halloween Squares. Three Nights Only! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 at 8PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 8PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 at 8PM SEPT 21-23 - use code DRAC and take $25 off single seats. Join us for a night of FUN and GAMES as some of the most iconic figures in the Halloween scene meet up for … read more » |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime.
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Galen Wilkes returns with a variety of Historic vintage films and clips from the 1890s to the 1940s. This free screening will feature a macabre short by George Melies, the earliest surviving Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde film from 1912; 95th anniversary celebrations of the 1931 classics, Dracula and Frankenstein, plus others; and a memorial … read more »
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A beloved story comes to life through the sounds of the orchestra! Join Salit Foundation at the Burbank Public Library for a special performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, created especially for children and families. In this imaginative musical adventure, each character is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra—from the playful … read more »
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The Burbank Community Band’s annual Halloween concert is a fun-filled, family-friendly event that kicks off the fall season with Halloween tunes, a costume contest, and plenty of festive spirit. Enjoy a lively performance of Halloween-themed music, and come early for a cookie from THE CAPITAL GRILLE and specialty coffee drinks from the BUSY AND BUMBLING … read more »
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Open Mic - 3 to 5 minutes! Share any of your favorite writings: - Poetry - Short Stories - Commentary - Spoken Word - Comedy - Personal stories Come share, listen, connect and celebrate the power of words with our creative community PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at private residence in Burbank. Please … read more » |
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Helix Collective performs the most iconic music written for public broadcasting. The show features music written for Drama (Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, Dickensian), Mystery (Sherlock, Mystery!), News (Fresh Air, Morning Edition, Frontline), Kid’s Shows (Reading Rainbow, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Magic School Bus), Comedy (Monty Python’s Flying Circus), Documentaries (NOVA, Independent Lens, Lost … read more » |
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The “What a Year!” Art Exhibit Exhibition Dates: November 3, 2026 – January 19, 2027 The Colony Theatre Gallery 555 N. 3rd St. Burbank, CA 91502 Important Dates: Submission Deadline: Tuesday October 27, midnite Notifications: Thursday October 29, by 7p Hanging fee and label information due: noon on Sunday November 1st Drop off ONLY: TUESDAY … read more » |
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Fever Presents - Candlelight Concerts (Two shows, one night!) Thursday October 29, 2026 6:15PM Candlelight Burbank: Tribute to Michael Jackson 8:30PM Candlelight Burbank: Tribute to Adele Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now to discover a beautiful … read more » |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. 
Fever Presents - Candlelight Concerts (Two shows, one night!) Friday October 30, 2026 6:15PM and 8:30PM Candlelight Burbank: Halloween Classics Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now to discover a beautiful night of music at Los Angeles … read more »
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"Burbank Diamond Walk: Quaternity of Wholeness" is a site-specific, durational performance activating four symbolic locations in a single afternoon — the personal, the communal, the corporate, and the civic. The walk is built on the sacred number four: four cardinal directions, four elements, four stages of transformation, four aspects of self. Together these points form … read more »
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HALLOWEEN HORROR SHOW & COSTUME PARTY Join us for a spooktacular night of horror, film, and Halloween fun at the Halloween Horror Show Screening & Costume Party, presented in partnership with Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport! Enjoy a curated selection of horror short films followed by a special feature horror film, all screened outdoors on a … read more » |
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The Nitecap is an intimate comedy club in Burbank that features the best comedians from HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. |
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Fever Presents - Candlelight Concerts (Two shows, one night!) Sunday November 1, 2026 6:00PM Candlelight Burbank: Tribute to Bad Bunny 8:15PM Candlelight Burbank: Hip Hop on Strings Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now to discover a … read more »
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Four creative voices come together for one compelling evening of contemporary ballet. Join Pacific Ballet Theatre as Natasha Middleton, Patrick Fitzsimmons, Annya Redfern, and Danica Adams bring their distinct perspectives to the stage in Raising the Barre A moving evening of new contemporary works performed by the Pacific Ballet Theatre. Join the Pacific Ballet Theatre … read more » |