Burbank Arts

“Chroma Frost” Art Exhibit at The Colony Theatre
2025-11-04 - 2025-12-31 | The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
Art Exhibit at the Colony Theatre Gallery

Die Heart: The Troubies Return to the Colony Theatre
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-21 | The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY
Presents, back by popular demand!
DIE HEART
Musical Direction by Ryan Whyman
Directed, Choreographed and Adapted by Matt Walker
Yippee-Ki-Ya, (you know the rest)
This holiday season, the Troubies leave no stone unturned and no glass un-shot – as they blow the roof off the Colony Theatre and hold the audience hostage with the classic Christmas film Die Hard combined with the music of Heart – in Troubadour Theater’s production of DIE HEART! Don’t spend the holidays “Alone,” run barefoot to the Colony Theatre and see the Troubies “Kick it Out,” but remember, don’t be late-comers or we’ll go “Crazy on You!” Hans Gruber and his “Bara-crewda” will be gunning for laughs in Burbank as they take on that tempestuous “Magic Man,” John McClane in this can’t-miss Troubie extravaganza!

Ragtime: The Musical presented by Conundrum Theatre Co
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-14 | 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90038, United States
At the dawn of the twenty first century, everything is changing… and anything is possible.
Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together. A stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring Black Harlem musician are united by their courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom, and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.
With timely themes and a Tony-winning score as diverse as the melting pot of America itself, “Ragtime” sheds light on our complicated past and and asks us to dream of a better future.
“Ragtime” is rated PG. The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique 2025
2025-12-07 - 2025-12-18 | Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center 1100 W Clark Ave Burbank, CA 91506, 1100 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA, 91506, United States
Celebrate the season with creativity and community at our Holiday Art & Craft Boutique!
Join us and shop for unique, handmade treasures! You’ll find pottery, jewelry, paintings, ornaments, holiday decorations, cozy knitwear, clothing, and so much more.
Looking for that perfect gift? Our students, instructors, and Fine Arts Federation members have created one-of-a-kind pieces made with love and creativity.
Stop by during boutique hours and celebrate the season with us!
Boutique hours:
Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm. Mon – Thurs 9 am – 8 pm
Friday 9 am – 7 pm. Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
1100 W Clark Ave Burbank, CA 91506
818.238.5397 | cacmail@burbankca.gov

Downtown Burbank Cultural Market - Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | San Fernando Blvd and Palm Ave, San Fernando Blvd & Palm Ave, Burbank, CA
Featuring several local vendors with an array of food, crafts, fashion! The Downtwon Burbank Cultural Market is located at the AMC 16 Theater Walk Way 125 E. Palm Avenue in the city of Burbank. There is plenty of free parking as well as metered parking along the street.
There are a few available spots for vendors that would like to apply to participate, if interested you can apply at https://hyenoor.org/vendors-apply

Weekly Standup Comedy at The Nitecap
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Nitecap, 2200 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA, Burbank, CA, 91506, United States
BIG NAMES. INTIMATE VENUE. ALWAYS FUNNY.
The biggest and brightest comedians in the coolest new club in the city
Check out their calendar for regular updates. The Nitecap features a variety of shows on weekends and some weekdays
https://www.nitecap.la/calendar

Winter Arts Festival (Jackalope)
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14
Featuring 170+ local, hand-selected artisans, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including visual art and photography, original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, food, and much more.
Location: San Fernando Blvd and surrounding streets in Downtown Burbank [From Magnolia to Angeleno]
Use 200 N. San Fernando Blvd for navigation to a mid point of the festival
Details: This location is open to all ages and is handicap accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.

Urban Press Winery - Weekly Live Music
2025-12-14 | Urban Press Winery, 316 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
Great live entertainment Thursday Through Sunday at Urban Press Winery in downtown Burbank.
And yes, they have wine 🙂
Located in the heart of downtown Burbank, when you step inside Urban Press you will feel like you have been transported to a bustling tasting room in Italy. From our beautiful dining room to our sun-soaked patio, a visit to Urban Press is guaranteed to be the perfect venue for any event on your calendar. Whether it be a romantic date night or a fun girl’s night out, we have a little something for everyone.
Live in the Brick Room…
The Best in Live Entertainment Thursday Through Sunday!
$25 minimum spend per person. (Plus $10 cover charge Fri, Sat, & Sun.)
https://www.urbanpresswinery.com/live-in-the-brickroom

Backstory: Death Takes a Holiday / Meet Joe Black at the Victory Theatre
2025-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victory Theatre Center, 3324 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
“It’s December, which means BackStory is BACK and this time we’re celebrating TEN YEARS of this show! Hosted by the fabulous Carl Weintraub, the theme is inspired by Death Take a Holiday and its remake, Meet Joe Black.
Mark your calendars because you won’t wanna miss this one! We’ll see you at 7:30 on Sunday, December 14, at the historic Victory Theatre!”
Using the title of a classic stage play or movie as inspiration, storytellers and poets write poems and stories to be read aloud. Writers may pen a personal story inspired by the themes of the play. They may write in the voice of a character from the play and tell his or her back story. Or they may simply riff on the words in the title. Whatever the writer’s approach, BACKSTORY has consistently been a fascinating and eclectic night of theatre.
In Person Tickets – https://ci.ovationtix.com/35020/store/donations/57058
Zoom Tickets – https://ci.ovationtix.com/35020/store/donations/57059

A Journey Through Film History: Book Launch at Be Kind Video
2025-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Be Kind Video, 3601 1/2 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
Monday December 15th at 6PM join us for A Journey Through Film History, book launch and signing, with legendary Film Historian Tony Slide. The book chronicles Tony’s life and career, from his 100+ books on early film, interviews with silent film stars, audio commentaries, and film appraisal work. Copies of the book will be available for purchase! The event is FREE!

Jane Austen Unscripted
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-19 | Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
Garry Marshall Theatre & Impro Theatre present
JANE AUSTEN UNSCRIPTED: A REGENCY CHRISTMAS
Tues-Fri, DEC 16-19, 8PM
SINGLE TIX $65 – $75
Single Ticketing Fee – $8
DEC 16 OPENING NIGHT TIX
Jane Austen Opening Night Cake & Champagne Reception: $75 – $95
Single Ticketing Fee – $8
Jane Austen Unscripted: A Regency Christmas
Give the gift of JANE AUSTEN! Jingle all the way to the merriest of evenings in a winter wonderland of Impro Theatre’s acclaimed Jane Austen Unscripted: A Regency Christmas. IYKYK (if you know you know) – GMT and IMPRO have a very special connection to Jane Austen. And this year, we celebrate Jane’s 250 birthday.
With no script and only audience suggestions, be swept away in the most Regency way possible. With a marvelous cast of improvisers, a brand new story in the distinct style of Austen will have you laughing and joining in the frivolity.
Jane’s 250th Birthday is Tuesday, December 16 (opening night). These tickets include cake and champagne reception!
WHERE:
GARRY MARSHALL THEATRE
4252 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91505
RUNTIME: Approximately 90 minutes plus intermission.
PARKING:
$5 (cash only) on-site, self-parking is available while available in one of our designated parking lots off of Evergreen Street behind the theatre.
On-site parking is available 60 minutes before show time. Lots are locked 30 minutes after the performance. NOTE: Lots do fill quickly.
Limited parking for ADA guests (with current placard) is available.
All parking is subject to availability. GMT respects our neighbors and does not advise nor recommend parking on Rose Street.
ABOUT IMPRO THEATRE
Based in Los Angeles, Impro Theatre and their Main Company performance ensemble have garnered national attention with their unique, acclaimed brand of improvised theatre. Impro Theatre creates completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers and literary genres. Every Impro Theatre show starts with audience suggestions, and every performance is entirely unique. In Southern California, Impro has performed sold-out shows at The Broad Stage, The Pasadena Playhouse, South Coast Repertory, North Coast Repertory, Garry Marshall Theatre, and many more. Venues around the world include the John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago, Evans Auditorium at Texas State University, The Melbourne Fringe in Australia and Theatre Adyar in Paris. Impro has received multiple Ovation Recommended honors in Los Angeles and Critics’ Picks everywhere they perform.

Tunes-Day Nights at the Colony Theatre
2025-12-16 18:00 | The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
SING. SIP. REPEAT 🎶
TCT Tunesday Nights are weekly open mic nights for anyone who’s got a song in their book or one in their heart.
Everybody is welcome, even if you’d rather just relax, listen, and have fun. Whether you’re polishing audition material, test-driving a new piece, or just need to sing with humans who get it, Tunesday Nights at TCT is the place for you. An accompanist will be provided, so bring your sheet music. Tunesday is your midweek artistic recharge.
Come be a part of the Colony community, meet new friends, collaborators, future castmates, or joyfully reunite with past ones.
Join us for some joy, laughter, and community! Launching August 26th!

The Making of Mary Poppins with Disney History Institute scholar Todd James Pierce
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Buena Vista Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
MAKING 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, Mary Poppins was one of the most memorable film experiences of our youth — this classic Disney film was the movie-going sensation of the holiday season of 1964. Filmed on the studio lot here in Burbank just a few blocks away, Mary Poppins is a part of our local history. In an illustrated talk, Disney History Institute scholar Todd James Pierce will put you in the room as Walt Disney, the Sherman brothers, P.J. Travers, and others, giving an inside view of their ideas for the development of the narrative and songs for the film. You will be there as the film is created.
Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions, Robert and Richard Sherman were struggling songwriters in Los Angeles, trying to find their voices—and their futures. In MAKING MARY POPPINS: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film [W. W. Norton & Company; November 11, 2025], Pierce traces the unlikely path that brought the Sherman brothers to Walt Disney’s attention, and how their personal history, musical genius, and emotional lives shaped the film’s unforgettable songs and surprising storyline.
From their early days writing novelty tunes to the high-stakes drama of working with P. L. Travers and Walt Disney himself, the Sherman brothers’ story is rich with behind-the-scenes intrigue, creative breakthroughs, and quiet triumphs. Their work on Mary Poppins not only launched their careers—it transformed Disney’s live-action division and influenced an entire era of musical filmmaking.
While the Shermans and their songs are at the heart of the book, there are also lively anecdotes about the casting of the movie, the innovative special effects, and the relationship between Mary Poppins and the larger Disney world. MAKING MARY POPPINS tells the fascinating story behind an iconic film. A must-read for Disney fans, film buffs, and lovers of classic musicals, this is the definitive account of how one magical nanny came to life and helped change the face of Hollywood.
The book will be available for sale and the author will host a signing after the program. A great gift for the holidays!
RSVP at https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

Burbank Community Band Presents "Sounds of the Season" - Free Holiday Concert
2025-12-20 17:00 - 18:30 | First Christian Church of Burbank, 221 S. 6th St., Burbank, CA, 91501, United States
On Saturday, December 20th, the Burbank Community Band will have its annual December holiday concert “Sounds of the Season.” The Free concert will take place at First Christian Church of Burbank located at 6th Street and Angeleno Avenue at 5:00 p.m.
The concert will feature some wonderful pieces including Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”, “Fanfare for the Festival of Lights,” Vince Guaraldi’s “Charlie Brown Christmas,” and even a fun Sing-A-Long of familiar tunes of the season. Led by the Burbank Community Band’s conductor Dr. Michael Stanley.
Over the past years, the Burbank Community Band’s December holiday concerts have been fun performances, ringing in the holidays and sharing music of the season with the community.

Consensual Emu Improv at LA Comedy Connection
2025-12-20 20:00 - 21:30 | LA Comedy Connection, Magnolia Boulevard 3435, Burbank, California, 91505, United States
Consensual Emu is an award-winning Burbank-based short-form improv troupe known for quick wit, audience-driven scenes, and a completely improvised musical finale. Our shows blend comedy, creativity, and chaos into a fast-paced experience that’s always original and always live. Whose Line Is It? You Decide!
Bring a beverage of your choice for a night of Comedy, Music and the occasional Emu!
TICKETS $8 ONLINE / $10 AT THE DOOR
Our Home Theater
We perform every other Saturday at the storied LA Connection Comedy Theatre in Burbank, CA. For over 40 years, the LA Connection Theater has been one of the top destinations in Southern California for short form improv comedy. The LA Connection Theater is located at 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505.

Call for Art: "Close Encounters of the Best Kind" at the Joslyn Center
2025-12-29 | Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W Olive Ave, Burbank, 91506, United States
Submit your hottest art – 12″ tall maximum – 3D pieces welcome! The gallery is located in the bustling lobby of the Joslyn Center, right by the parking lot entrance and across from the registration desk – a space that hosts dances, concerts, classes, and more.
It’s a great spot to showcase your small but mighty creations!
https://californiacreativearts.org/application-joslyn/
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 29, midnight
Notifications: Wednesday December 31, noon
Hanging fee due: Friday January 2, 2026 midnite
Drop off ONLY: Monday January 5, 2026, 5p-6:30p
Pick-Up: Monday March 2, 2026, 5p-6:30p

Burbank International Film Festival - Now Accepting Submissions
2026-01-15
The Burbank International Film Festival continues its primary mission of fostering a diverse creative spirit and promoting up-and-coming artists in the center of the entertainment industry. Burbank possesses a rich history of movie making magic where you can dine in the same restaurant booth where Michael Mann shot “Heat” or stay in the same Hotel room where “True Romance” was filmed.
BIFF’s schedule of films comprises cinema of every genre, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. BIFF also continues to introduce new Awards categories to honor the talented craftspeople behind the scenes. The four-day festival includes 130+ film screenings; Q&A’s featuring celebrities and industry professionals; fabulous red carpet receptions; audience awards; and informative panels. BIFF culminates with the Closing Night Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony which is the highlight of the Festival. We shine a light on the unknown artists of today, helping them become the celebrated filmmakers of tomorrow.
Film Submissions and More Information – https://filmfreeway.com/BurbankInternationalFilmFestival

Submissions Wanted - "The Burbank Bla Bla" Arts & Culture Magazine
2026-01-31
“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 ethics, propriety and grammar are adhered to your work will be included.
You could say that Social Media is the new reader written format, allowing anyone to post what they want for others to see. The Bla Bla difference is in structure, organization and focus.
– The focus is on works by members of the community.
– The structure is a place that is clean, easy to read, visually pleasant and uncluttered.
– All submissions are organized and easily accessible.
Our March issue needs artists, writers, photographers, poets, filmmakers who wish to have their creativity published.
Please submit to burbankblabla@gmail.com. Thank you.
We do not shy away from diversity or uniqueness.
We do not include porn, graphic violence, disparaging language, personal grievances, politics or unethical behavior.”
