Events Calendar
Events Calendar
SEP
21
21
Equinox Marathon
Most of the Equinox Marathon’s course is on trails that climb up and over Ester Dome, making this running event a fun challenge. The marathon has a ten-hour cutoff, so those who choose to walk instead of run can complete the course as long as they maintain a steady pace. In addition, there’s a marathon relay, allowing participants to run just one-third of the course.
equinoxmarathon.org
equinoxmarathon.org
Girdwood
JUN
1-2
1-2
Fiddlehead Festival
This festival is hosted by Alyeska Resort and is a celebration of the fiddlehead fern season and summer music in the mountains; the family-oriented, outdoor event features live music, local arts and crafts booths, beer and wine garden, cooking demos, 5K Fun Run, and children’s activities. Alyeska Resort’s talented chefs host hands-on demonstrations and share techniques for cooking with fiddleheads. alyeskaresort.com
Anchorage
SEP
7
7
Champagne Pops
This elegant black-tie evening features intimate cabaret style seating, fine fare, a short live auction, and a Baton Drawing—one lucky guest will conduct the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra (ASO). All proceeds benefit the ASO. anchoragesymphony.org
SEP
7
7
VegFest
Alaska VegFest is organized by the Alaska Vegan Society and is an opportunity to learn from experts about a plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle. This event takes place at Grant Hall at Alaska Pacific University and features guest speakers Brenda Davis, Emily Boller, and Jenny Brown. alaskavegfest.com
SEP
7-8
7-8
Battle Zone Ursa
Battle Zone Ursa is a nonprofit, by players for players, tabletop miniature convention, focused on multiple aspects of miniature wargaming, tournament play, and painting, this year at the Egan Civic and Convention Center. Battle Zone Ursa’s goal is to provide the community a space and location to come together and meet and play against new people while growing their gaming community. battlezoneursa.com
SEP
7-8
7-8
Hearts like Fists
In this superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love, female nurses by day become superheroes by night, battling villainous Doctor X. It’s a romantic, exhilarating, and fight-infused comedy. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. cyranos.org
SEP
21-22
21-22
Great Alaska Quilt Show
Join the Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters for the Great Alaska Quilt Show. Large bed-sized, traditional, modern, applique, machine, and hand quilted quilts, as well as wearable quilt garments made by members, will be displayed in the ConocoPhillips Atrium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. anchoragelogcabinquilters.blogspot.com
SEP
27-29
27-29
Alaska Women’s Show
Vendors celebrate everything that makes Alaska women unique. The show features financial seminars, fashion shows, jewelry, healthcare information, and more, all at the Sullivan Arena. auroraproductions.net/women.html
SEP
28-29
28-29
Senshi Con
Senshi Con is an annual convention that caters to enthusiasts of Asian culture, animation, graphic novels, and gaming. It is Alaska’s largest event to share fandoms, make new friends, and enjoy a nearly endless array of costumes, live events, panels, and contests, as well as shop favorite artists and vendors. This year’s event is at the Hilton Anchorage. senshicon.org
FAIRBANKS
SEP
21
21
Equinox Marathon
Most of the Equinox Marathon’s course is on trails that climb up and over Ester Dome, making this running event a fun challenge. The marathon has a ten-hour cutoff, so those who choose to walk instead of run can complete the course as long as they maintain a steady pace. In addition, there’s a marathon relay, allowing participants to run just one-third of the course. equinoxmarathon.org
SEP
22
22
Potato Festival
Local chefs prepare a magnificent, seven-course meal featuring a different variety of potato in every dish. The Potato Festival takes place at the Westmark Gold Room, with doors opening at 6 p.m. festivalfairbanks.org
GIRDWOOD
SEP
14
14
Alyeska Climbathon
The Alyeska Climbathon is an endurance event where participants will walk, hike, and run up the steep North Face Trail of Mount Alyeska and ride the Tram down as many times as possible from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for women’s cancer. alyeskaresort.com
SEP
20-21
27-28
20-21
27-28
Oktoberfest at Alyeska Resort
Celebrate German traditions, the changing of the seasons, and, of course, beer. This event spans over two weekends and features authentic Bavarian fare and festivities including full polka band and other live performances. Open to all ages and free admission at Alyeska Resort. alyeskaresort.com
Petersburg
SEP
5-8
5-8
Rainforest Festival
The festival is a nonprofit event with the goal to bring participants closer to the natural world through education, exploration, and the arts while learning more about the rainforest and the ocean that surrounds it. Events include lectures, walking tours, workshops, and visiting artists and authors. akrainforestfest.org
Skagway
SEP
6-7
6-7
Klondike Road Relay
The Klondike Road Relay commences on Friday evening; it follows the trail of the Gold Rush Stampeders over the famous White Pass, through British Columbia, and into the Yukon, finishing Saturday, along the banks of the Yukon River in Whitehorse. klondikeroadrelay.com
Wasilla
SEP 20
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OCT 6
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OCT 6
Mamma Mia!
An independent hotelier in the Greek Islands is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. valleyperformingarts.org
Juneau
SEP
21
21
Capital Brewfest
Don’t miss this popular, charity fundraiser filled with fun: live music, local food vendors, and beer from across Alaska and the world. Come grab some beer samples, bust some moves, and enjoy this annual event hosted by the Juneau Rotary Club at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. traveljuneau.com 