David Byrne: Who is the Sky?
Whether he’s playing an acoustic guitar on stage accompanied only by a tape machine, slow-dancing with a lamp to one of the sweetest songs of the 20th century, or disappearing into the marching band formations and dance moves of a large ensemble, David Byrne is always looking for one thing: human connection. As singer and leader of Talking Heads, Byrne wrote some of the most influential and deeply loved songs of the 1970s and 1980s—“Burning Down the House,” “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime.” Couples have been saying “I do” to the tune of “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” for decades. And as is known by anyone who’s seen Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads film Stop Making Sense or Spike Lee’s film of Byrne’s American Utopia Broadway show and tour, he brings the same level of delight and joy to his concerts that’s always been at the heart of his music. Following the release of 2025’s Who is the Sky?, Byrne and his 13-member ensemble mounted a brand-new stage production featuring highlights from his work with Talking Heads and Brian Eno, as well as songs from across his solo career. Variety called the tour “essential.” The Guardian said it will “restore your faith in humanity.” And after seeing it at the Bowl, you’ll almost certainly call it a night you’ll never forget.
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Candlelight Concerts (Lord of the Rings)
Fever Presents – Candlelight Concerts (Two shows, one night!)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
6:00PM and 8:15PM Candlelight Burbank: The Lord of the Rings
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 Equestrian Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Check out the LA Equestrian Center website for all Candlelight events coming up!
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Consensual Emu Improv Comedy – Sat August 29
Summer nights in the Valley are made for hot comedy and a cold drink. Experience Burbank’s premier five-star short-form improv troupe live at LA Connection for an entirely unscripted show packed with rapid-fire games, sharp wit, and a spontaneous musical finale made up on the spot.
Whose Line Is It? You Decide!
Bring your best suggestions and get ready for a hilarious, unpredictable night of interactive games and fast-paced comedy made entirely on the spot.
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Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families
Two Gentlebots of Verona
Presented by The Actors’ Gang
Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Burbank Public Library Community Room
The Actors’ Gang brings pop culture, familiar characters, music, and dance to Shakespeare in the Park for Families!
For over 18 years, The Actors’ Gang has performed their Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families show in Culver City’s Media Park. For the first time, they are thrilled to bring their production to Burbank Public Library! Their 50-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play “Two Gentlemen of Verona” will bring…love, laughter, and invaluable life lessons to anyone who attends. The play will include pop culture references, familiar characters, music, dance, and of course Shakespeare’s poetry.
*Please note, this performance has been moved from Lincoln Park indoors to the Buena Vista Branch Library Community Room.*
The event is at capacity.
Join the Waitlist August 29
Join the Waitlist August 30
This program is supported in part by a Community Arts Grant from the City of Burbank.
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David Byrne: Who is the Sky?
Whether he’s playing an acoustic guitar on stage accompanied only by a tape machine, slow-dancing with a lamp to one of the sweetest songs of the 20th century, or disappearing into the marching band formations and dance moves of a large ensemble, David Byrne is always looking for one thing: human connection. As singer and leader of Talking Heads, Byrne wrote some of the most influential and deeply loved songs of the 1970s and 1980s—“Burning Down the House,” “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime.” Couples have been saying “I do” to the tune of “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” for decades. And as is known by anyone who’s seen Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads film Stop Making Sense or Spike Lee’s film of Byrne’s American Utopia Broadway show and tour, he brings the same level of delight and joy to his concerts that’s always been at the heart of his music. Following the release of 2025’s Who is the Sky?, Byrne and his 13-member ensemble mounted a brand-new stage production featuring highlights from his work with Talking Heads and Brian Eno, as well as songs from across his solo career. Variety called the tour “essential.” The Guardian said it will “restore your faith in humanity.” And after seeing it at the Bowl, you’ll almost certainly call it a night you’ll never forget.
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ACBC Salon Series – Children’s Concert
ACBC Salon Series – Children’s Concert
Sunday, August 30, 5pm
Join the Angel City Brass Club for an exciting hour of musical storytelling. This FREE event is perfect for children of all ages and will be fun and educational for every little maestro.
Angel City Brass Club (ACBC) is a small brass ensemble in the Los Angeles area. Its members are professional musicians and educators with extensive performance experience and advanced degrees in music. They enjoy playing music of varying styles, from classical to pop and jazz, and performing for the LA community. Experience chamber music as it was intended with the Angel City Brass Club
Join us for future free concerts in the series: Sep 20, 2026 (Through the Eras), Nov 21, 2026 (Unsung Voices) and Jan 23, 2027 (Film Music).
This program is supported in part by a Community Arts Grant from the City of Burbank.
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RESCHEDULED Starlight Bowl Presents: The Fab Four (Beatles Tribute)
New date!!! August 30
Limited tickets available
Ticket Prices – Individual $18-$23 (Cash) $20-$25 (Credit/Digital Pay -Includes $2 processing fee)
All parking $15 – CASH ONLY
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute.
The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.
Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil.
Purchase tickets online or visit the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center 1100 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
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Angel City Brass Club Presents Children’s Concert
Recipient: Burbank Community Arts Grant
Angel City Brass Club (ACBC) is a small brass ensemble in the Los Angeles area. Its members are professional musicians and educators with extensive performance experience and advanced degrees in music.
They enjoy playing music of varying styles, from classical to pop and jazz, and performing for the LA community.
Experience chamber music as it was intended with the Angel City Brass Club
First Christian Church of Burbank
221 So. 6th St, Burbank, CA 91501
Join us for five free concerts
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Smooth Summer Jazz
Our annual celebration of silky-smooth jazz returns with laidback Motown grooves and soulful sax stylings. Known for a long string of timeless hits like “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Nightshift,” and “Easy,” The Commodores are one of the most successful and enduring R&B and funk bands of the 1970s and 1980s. And, far from resting on any easy-listening laurels, this powerhouse remains a must-see live act. Co-headliner Boney James’ saxophone prowess and seductive fusion of jazz, R&B, funk, and pop has reshaped modern contemporary jazz. A four-time Grammy nominee and Soul Train Award winner, James has sold over four million albums and continues to defy genres, records, and expectations. The trifecta is perfected by legendary multi-instrumentalist, singer, and bandleader (and Prince’s go-to drummer) Sheila E., who opens the night in style. Get ready for a supremely smooth evening.
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Into the Darkness: John Carpenter’s Cathedral discussion with Co-Authors Sandy King & Sean Sobczak
Join 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 a companion heavy metal album of the same name via Sacred Bones Records.
Inspired by a vivid nightmare that filmmaker and horror legend John Carpenter could not shake, Cathedral plunges readers into a hallucinatory world of dread lurking beneath Los Angeles. The story follows a chilling chain of murders connected to an abandoned church, unfolding as a dark and cinematic vision that spans both page and sound.
Moderating the discussion is award-winning horror author, editor, and bookseller Del Howison, co-founder of the legendary Dark Delicacies bookstore. A longtime champion of the horror genre, Howison will guide the conversation as King and Sobczak discuss transforming Carpenter’s unforgettable nightmare into a graphic novel, from developing its haunting world and unforgettable characters to crafting suspense through the unique language of comics.
Whether you’re a fan of horror, graphic novels, music, or John Carpenter’s iconic work, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear from the creators behind one of the year’s most anticipated graphic novels and gain an inside look at the creative process that brought this terrifying vision to life.
Copies of John Carpenter’s Cathedral will be available for sale at a discounted price and the co-creators will sign copies after the program.
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