Datebook

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THURSDAY

The Joslyn Adult Center will host a big-band night for people 55 and older at 7 p.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Clyde Reasinger and his 17-piece band will perform. Admission is $6, $5 with a Burbank Senior Activity Card. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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FRIDAY

Valley Porcelain Artists meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. A demonstration on fall leaves and Indian corn will be presented by Dixie Giering, a teacher, muralist and tile artist. Her pieces have been installed at Cal Poly Pomona, the San Gabriel Country Club and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail Carol Grese at grese@sbcglobal.net.

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The Joslyn Adult Center will host a Western Weavers’ Square Dance at 7 p.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Dances will continue every second and fourth Friday of the month. Admission is $6, $5 with a Senior Activity Card. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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“No Way To Treat A Lady” by Douglas J. Cohen continues at The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through May 17. Tickets range from $37 to $42 with student, senior and group discounts available. For reservations, call (818) 558-7000, Ext. 15 or visit www.colonytheatre.org.

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SATURDAY

Burbank on Parade, with the theme “Burbank on Parade Goes Hollywood,” begins at 11 a.m. down Olive Avenue from Keystone to Lomita streets. The parade entries will consist of decorated floats, local high school and marching bands from across the country, dignitaries, equestrian, celebrities and Burbank organizations including the Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn. and The Road Kings Car Club. Entry forms, sponsor, volunteer and donation information is now available at www.burbankon parade.com.

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The Burbank Historical Society presents “The History of the California Missions” with guest speaker Debbie McIntosh, lecturer for Forest Lawn Museum, at 2 p.m. at the Gordon R. Howard Museum, 1015 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. McIntosh will show slides telling the story of the 21 Franciscan Missions established by Father Junipero Serra. Admission is free and free parking is available at 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday For more information, call (818) 841-6333 or visit Burbankhistoricalsoc.com.