A Concert for Venezuela
For his last concert at the Hollywood Bowl as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil, Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic, members of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), and very special guests in a night of inspiring music dedicated to relief efforts in response to the June 24, 2026, earthquakes in northern Venezuela. All donations raised by the concert will be directed to the United Nations Development Programme relief fund to support relief efforts, and to the El Sistema CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean Fund—include the word “Sistema” in the payment reference—providing support to hundreds of El Sistema students, staff members, families, and facilities affected by the earthquakes. Concert Screen Content & Visuals Credits This performance is generously supported by the Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.
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Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind 2k26! A Prequel Production
Come join us for a night of quirky, fast-paced, and hilarious sketch comedy by our talented ensemble. We’ve written an entirely original sketch show comprised of 24 scenes, designed to make you laugh, ponder, and even shed a tear. BUT the gag is–the audience decides the order of the show! YOU are the author of your journey through Baby…and each night is different! You won’t know what’s next as our actors tackle a wide range of topics and themes in lightning-fast succession. Whether you’re a seasoned theater buff or just looking for a fun night out, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind 2k26 promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.
So grab your friends and get ready for a wild ride.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance or are $20 at the door. There are no refunds.
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Beethoven’s Fifth with Anna Handler
It only takes four notes to recognize Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony. It’s defiant, ferocious, and instantly unforgettable. Anna Handler, a former Dudamel Fellow and incoming Conductor-in-Residence, returns to the Hollywood Bowl to unleash its liberating forces, pairing one of classical music’s most legendary statements with one of Beethoven’s rarely heard gems: the Triple Concerto. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang, Principal Cello Robert deMaine, and keyboardist Joanne Pearce Martin—a triple threat that has spent a combined 71 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic—come together for the composer’s merging of symphonic and chamber music. The program opens with a short, woodwind-rich piece by Grace-Evangeline Mason, an up-and-coming composer from the UK, that represents her impression of the moon as “a flower of gold hanging in a dark sky.”
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Musical
August 21 – 29, 2026
Presented by Shipwrecked Comedy
Tickets $65-85
Edgar Allan Poe is throwing a murder mystery dinner party, and you’re invited—alongside his ghostly sidekick Lenore and a room full of famous authors, all with something to hide. But as the wine flows and the fake murders become real, guests start dropping like flies. Whodunnit? Why!? And who’s next?!!
Join literary legends from Mary Shelley and Lewis Carroll to Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde as they scramble to solve the mystery, protect their secrets, and defend their outsized egos.
Based on the hit web series, this brand-new musical serves up mystery, mayhem, and original songs in one delightfully deadly night of theatre.
Show dates and tickets:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 at 7:30PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 at 2:00PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 at 7:30PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 at 2:00PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 at 7:30PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 at 7:30PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 at 2:00PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 at 7:30PM
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Rachmaninoff & Adams
Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto is one of classical music’s greatest comeback stories. Composed after a crippling period of depression and writer’s block, the piece overflows with Rachmaninoff’s hard-won confidence, victory, and profound lyricism. Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, hailing from one of Britain’s most musical families, makes her Hollywood Bowl and LA Phil debuts as she reprises her 2024 Classic FM Live performance of the much-loved concerto. Maestra Gemma New bookends the program with John Adams’ joyfully exuberant Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, which is not only his final composition, but one of his most frequently performed and adored tours de force. “I don't know how it happened. It must have been my last spark,” he said. This performance is generously supported by The José Iturbi Foundation.
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Heidi Duckler Dance presents ¡Ordena!
Heidi Duckler Dance presents ¡Ordena!
Friday, August 28, 2026
“¡Ordena!,” an interactive food truck performance during Magnolia Park Food Truck Fridays featuring dancers and live jazz musicians who fulfill audience “orders” from a menu including dishes such as “House Salad with Tango Dressing.”
Performance Set #1: 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Performance Set #2: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM
For more information and to RSVP: https://heididuckler.org/event/ordena-burbank/
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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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 free. RSVPs are encouraged.
RSVPS August 29
RSVPS 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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