EVENTS CALENDAR
Compiled by Tasha Anderson
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Arctic Entries
In the spirit of “This American Life,” “The Moth,” and other urban storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories, funny, sad, and sweet. At each performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme. Local musicians perform, as well. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. arcticentries.com
24-26
NYO Games
Each year, students from more than fifty communities across the state of Alaska participate in the Native Youth Olympic and Junior Native Youth Olympic games. Contests include the Alaskan high kick, seal hop, and many more. Dena’ina Center, various times. citci.org/event-programs/nyo-games/
FAirBAnKs 12
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest annual fundraiser. Bowlers are encouraged to register online and form teams of five to six people. Teams will bowl for one hour on the day of the event. Donations are turned in and random prizes are given out to bowlers who raise $125 or more. Arctic Bowl, 10 a.m. bbbsak.org
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Summer Activity Fair
Find cool stuff for kids to do this summer at the Summer Activity Fair, which makes it easy for parents and kids to learn about all the Interior’s summer activities by bringing organizations to one convenient spot. Ask questions, get brochures, participate in hands-on activities, and sign up kids on the spot. Pioneer park, 11 a.m. explorefairbanks.com
25-26
8 X 10 Festival
This is an annual festival that features short plays, eight to twelve minutes, written by Alaskan residents. Hap Ryder Riverfront Theater, various times. fairbanksdrama.org
25-27
7-13
GirdWOOd 11-13
Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival weekend festivities include a tug-of-war, Dummy Downhill, live music, and Alyeska’s biggest event, Slush Cup. Alyeska Resort, various times. alyeskaresort.com
JUneAU 5
Travel Fair
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Alaska Folk Festival
This is the largest annual gathering of musicians from Alaska (and beyond) for a week of performances, workshops, and dances at various venues. All evening concerts are free and open to the public at Centennial Hall. Various locations and times. akfolkfest.org
PALMer 19-20
Palmer Gun Show
This event is hosted by Alaska Gun Collectors Association of Alaska; its mission is to provide, encourage, and support a direct and continuing means for the collection, trade, sale and display of firearms and other associated items of historical and current interest. No loaded guns are allowed in the show, and all federal, state, and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Palmer State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gunshowtrader.com
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Blessing of the Fleet
The annual blessing of Petersburg’s fishing fleet is sponsored by the Sons of Norway Lodge. Coffee and pastries are served after with visiting and stories about the various boats and old time fishermen and women. Open to the community and broadcast over the radio. Fisherman Memorial Park. petersburg.org
vALdeZ 18-20
Mountain Main Hill Climb
In this event, sponsored by the Valdez Snow Machine Club, participants race snowmachines uphill. The City of Valdez contributes approximately $10,000 in prices, and some sponsors provide additional funds. Thompson Pass, races start 11 a.m. valdezsnowmachineclub.com
WAsiLLA
Fairbanks Outdoor Show
This combined outdoor and gun show includes more than 180 vendors showcasing the best of hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor sports and activities, safety gear, ATVs, boats, trailers, hunting and fishing guides, and travel destinations. Admission is five dollars. There are free informational seminars all weekend long. Carlson Center; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. carlson-center.com
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summer. This annual event run by the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau is an opportunity to see what is new and is a reminder of all fabulous things there are to do with friends and family. Nugget Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. nuggetmalljuneau.com
26-27
Today’s Woman Show
Get inspired, feel refreshed, and uncover the secrets to living well, feeling healthy, and having fun. The Today’s Woman Show returns for its sixth year, jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats, and more. Besides the incredible shopping, attendees will enjoy runway fashion shows, cooking classes, fine arts and crafts, health screenings, and everything for wedding preparation. Menard Sports Center; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. dammstraightproductions.com
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Stikine River Birding Festival
Thousands of birds congregate each spring to feed on the plentiful fish known as “hooligan,” including thousands of bald eagles. The city of Wrangell hosts this festival sponsored by the US Forest Service that includes activities and seminars open to the community. Various locations and times. wrangell.com/birdingfestival
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