Burbank, CA

Events in Burbank

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JUL30
Theater

StarKid’s Tomb Quest: A New Musical Comedy

StarKid’s Tomb Quest: A New Musical Comedy runs for multiple weeks and blends friendship and fantasy with the chaos of a role-playing quest that no one fully remembers how to play anymore. Set on the night of a friend’s funeral, the group returns to finish their unfinished campaign, with romantic tension, old grudges, and a lot of improvisation pushing them toward trouble before the first die is even cast.

The Colony Theatre Company
AUG1
Family

Children's Saturday Storytime

Bring the kids for a fun Saturday storytime in the Children’s Department. It’s geared toward children ages 3 and up, and everyone is welcome to join in for stories that help spark a love of reading.

Burbank Town Center
AUG1
Music

Candlelight: Tribute to Maná

Enjoy a candlelit tribute concert featuring the music of Maná, performed by a string quartet at a special live, multi-sensory Candlelight experience. The performance lasts about 60 minutes, with doors opening 45 minutes before the show. Seating is assigned by zone on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no entry once the concert starts. The event is for ages 8 and up, with anyone under 16 needing an adult to accompany them.

Los Angeles Equestrian Center
AUG1
Music

Ronstadt Revival

Enjoy a live tribute show to the legendary Linda Ronstadt with Ronstadt Revival, featuring the Ft. Cali Country All-Stars. This performance brings a full 7-piece band and focuses on bringing the authentic, real, raw live sound of Ronstadt’s catalog, with favorites spanning her early days through later hits. Come sing along to classics like You’re No Good, Blue Bayou, When Will I Be Loved, and more, plus stories from her remarkable music career.

Starlight Bowl
AUG1
Comedy

THREE COMICS

Catch a special night of comedy tapings at The Nitecap. Aaron Mliner, Franklin Yi, and Jon Shefsky will each perform filmed sets in front of a live audience, creating new material that can be used for social media, streaming, and future releases. Doors open at 7:30 PM. This is an 18+ event, photography or recording devices aren’t allowed once the show begins, and all sales are final with no refunds.

The Nitecap
AUG2
Art & Culture

Burbank International Film Festival

The Burbank International Film Festival is back for a week of movie screenings spanning every genre, plus Q&As with celebrities and industry pros. Expect red carpet receptions, audience awards, and panel discussions, with the festivities culminating in a Closing Night Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

AMC Burbank 16
AUG2
Music

Burbank Bluegrass Jam at George Izay Park

Bring your instrument or just come listen for a laid-back outdoor bluegrass jam. This all-ages, all-skill-level meetup runs in the afternoon, and it’s a friendly place to jump in, swap tunes, and enjoy some classic bluegrass together. Free to attend, with parking available nearby.

George Izay Park
AUG3
Workshops & Classes

Metal Camp

Turn up their summer with Metal Camp, a performance-focused rock and roll experience for students who already have some playing background. Camp runs Monday through Friday with rehearsals and practice time each day, plus games and activities to build skills and band chemistry. On Friday at show time, campers perform what they’ve been working on throughout the week. Drop-off is at 9:00 AM and pick-up is promptly at 3:00 PM, with showtime listed for 1:30 PM. Students must bring their own hearing protection and a nut-free lunch, plus a labeled water bottle.

School of Rock
AUG7
Health & Wellness

Box & Dance - Burbank

Join Fitness Expert Dan Tison for weekly Box and Dance, a fun, senior-friendly class that combines a boxing-inspired workout with music-and-movement dancing. You’ll start with a warm, conditioning-focused boxing session designed to help burn calories, strengthen your upper body, and improve hip mobility. Then enjoy 30 minutes of dancing to rock-and-roll hits from the 60s through the 90s. The class wraps up with a 20-minute cool-down, stretching, and a short nutrition Q&A. All skill levels are welcome, and routines can be adjusted based on your physical capabilities.

Joslyn Adult Center
AUG8
Family

Children's Saturday Storytime

Bring your kids to the Children’s Department for Saturday Storytime. It’s a fun way to get young readers excited about books and the joy of reading. Storytime is aimed at kids ages 3 and up, and everyone is welcome to join.

Burbank Town Center
AUG8
Music

The Fab Four

Enjoy a high-energy Beatles tribute with The Fab Four. This Emmy Award-winning group performs note-for-note favorites, bringing songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” and “Hey Jude” to life with detailed costumes and authentic stage performances. Come ready for a great night of classic Beatles music at Starlight Bowl.

Starlight Bowl
AUG9
Music

Burbank Bluegrass Jam at George Izay Park

Bring your instrument (or just come listen) to an outdoor, all-ages bluegrass jam at George Izay Park. It’s a friendly meetup near the Joslyn Adult Center, happening on a regular Sunday schedule, and players of all skill levels are welcome. Parking is available nearby, and the jam is scheduled for the afternoon window listed for this date. Check in at the green checkmark when you arrive.

George Izay Park
AUG9
Family

Color Me Calm: Family Edition

Enjoy a calming, creative coloring session for kids and adults together. This family-friendly program focuses on mindfulness and self-expression while you color and unwind in a relaxing community setting. All supplies are provided, and the event takes place in the Community Room.

Buena Vista Branch Library
AUG15
Health & Wellness

Naughty IRL: Los Angeles

Naughty Girl Fitness is bringing its judgment-free, high-energy dance workout back for an in-person Naughty IRL session in Burbank. Expect a supportive vibe where you can shake off inhibitions and get moving through warmup, a main workout, and a cooldown guided by instructor Janelle Ginestra. This event is open to all fitness levels, and doors open at 10:15 AM with check-in encouraged up to 15 minutes early.

Mihran K. Studios
AUG15
Family

Children's Saturday Storytime

Bring the kids to the Children’s Department for Saturday Storytime, a fun reading session where everyone can get excited about books. This storytime is geared toward kids ages 3 and up, and all are welcome to attend.

Burbank Town Center
AUG17
Workshops & Classes

Pop Legends Camp

Turn up the summer with Pop Legends Camp at School of Rock Burbank. Campers will dive into and rehearse songs made famous by pop legends like Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Each day includes rehearsals, practice time, and music games and activities, plus instrument-focused sectionals. On Friday, campers will showcase what they’ve worked on with a live performance for friends and family. Drop-off is at 9:00 AM and pick-up is at 3:00 PM, with show time at 1:30 PM. Students should bring nut-free lunch and a labeled water bottle, and must bring their own hearing protection.

School of Rock
AUG21
Comedy

Weekly Standup Comedy at The Nitecap

Catch weekly standup comedy at The Nitecap, a small, cozy club that’s all about big-name punchlines and an always-funny lineup. The page notes the venue hosts a variety of shows throughout the week, with weekend and some weekday performances.

The Nitecap
AUG21
Theater

Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Musical

Edgar Allan Poe hosts a dinner whodunit with his spectral companion Lenore and a gathering of celebrated authors, each guarding a secret.

Garry Marshall Theatre
AUG21
Health & Wellness

Box & Dance - Burbank

Join fitness expert Dan Tison for Box and Dance, a fun, senior-friendly workout that combines a boxing-inspired routine with dancing set to rock-and-roll music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even the 90s. The session includes a cool-down, stretch, and a nutrition Q&A after the workouts, and routines can be modified for different skill and mobility levels.

Joslyn Adult Center
AUG22
Family

Children's Saturday Storytime

Bring the kids to Saturday Storytime in the Children's Department, featuring a fun reading session geared toward children ages 3 and up. It’s a great way to spark excitement about books and get everyone into the love of reading.

Burbank Town Center
AUG22
Festivals

Aries Presents: NO FUGAZI — LA’s Curated Micro-Festival Experience

Aries Presents NO FUGAZI is a curated micro-festival experience that takes over Steel Bird Studios for one night. Expect live music performances, a live Aries Apparel fashion showcase, dance battles, immersive rooms, and interactive photo and 360 slow-motion moments designed to be captured. There will also be live art stations and an all-night atmosphere that blends indoor and outdoor energy with no clear separation between activities.

Steel Bird Studios
AUG22
Music

Yachtley Crew

Yachtley Crew brings their seven-piece SoCal “soft rock” sound to Starlight Bowl for an evening with Ft. Fifi & The Valley Cats. Come for the band’s nautical, captain-inspired energy and a lineup built around smooth yacht rock covers and original style performances.

Starlight Bowl
AUG22
Music

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Enjoy a candlelit tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. This 60-minute concert features a string quartet performing fan-favorite songs like “Everywhere,” “Gypsy,” “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “Landslide.” Doors open 45 minutes before the show, and there’s no entry once it starts. Seating is assigned by first-come, first-served within each zone. Event is ADA compliant, and it’s for ages 8 and up (those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Los Angeles Equestrian Center
AUG28
Art & Culture

¡ORDENA! Burbank

Join an interactive street-festival style performance at Magnolia Park where the menu is made of dancing dishes. Heidi Duckler Dance will bring together dance, theater, live music, and audience participation for a playful, bite-sized series of choreographed encounters. Performance sets run during the festival evening, starting at 6:15 PM and again at 7:15 PM, all as part of a late-night neighborhood vibe with food trucks, shopping, and music in the park.

Playclothes
AUG28
Music

Candlelight: The Lord of The Rings

Experience the magic of a Candlelight concert at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, where the Lord of the Rings comes to life with a beautiful, candlelit musical atmosphere. There are two showtimes on this night, and doors open 45 minutes before the start, with late entry not permitted. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by zone. The event is ADA accessible, and tickets are for ages 8 and up, with minors under 16 needing an adult present.

Los Angeles Equestrian Center
AUG29
Theater

Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families

Enjoy a free, family-friendly performance in the park-style setting with The Actors' Gang bringing an accessible take on Shakespeare. This show features their 50-minute adaptation of Two Gentlemen of Verona, with pop culture references, music, dance, and familiar characters. Bring a blanket to sit on, plus sun protection, snacks, and water.

Buena Vista Branch Library
AUG30
Theater

Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families

Enjoy a free family-friendly outdoor performance by The Actors' Gang, featuring a playful adaptation of Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show brings together pop culture references, familiar characters, music, dance, and Shakespeare’s language, with a mix of fun and life lessons. Plan to bring a blanket to sit on, plus sun protection, snacks, and water.

Buena Vista Branch Library

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