This Week in Anchorage & Southcentral — May 18 to May 24
Southcentral Alaska stays busy this week (May 18–24) with 9 events across Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. Here's what's happening.
Highlights
Memorial Day Weekend — Hope Social Club & Cousin Curtiss ⭐
Saturday, May 23 · 19:00
Creekbend Cafe & The Acres, Hope · Live Music
A Memorial Day Weekend classic — Hope Social Club AND Cousin Curtiss! From foot-stomping grooves to soulful harmonies, the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend under the midni...
More Events This Week
Alzheimer’s Association 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference
Tuesday, May 19 · 08:00 – 14:30 · Venue TBA
Presented by Senior Helpers. Power of Connection - Purpose, Partners, Progress - May 19-20, 2026
2026 Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair
Wednesday, May 20 · 13:00 – 16:00 · Venue TBA
Each 8 x10' booth will have pipe & drape, a 42" skirted table, 2 director chairs and a company nameplate.
Kodiak Crab Fest
Friday, May 22 · All Day · Downtown Kodiak, Kodiak · Free
Kodiak Island's signature festival, first held in 1958 to celebrate the end of crabbing season. Features a parade, bless
Sweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents Vaudeville Vibes
Friday, May 22 · The Broken Blender, Anchorage
Wild and bewitching burlesque. Feel the vibe and dress the part.
Aggressive RIT-Rescuing Our Own
Friday, May 22 · 18:00 – 17:00 · Venue TBA
Get ready to dive into the world of aggressive RIT techniques with our hands-on workshop - it's all about rescuing ou...
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
Saturday, May 23 · All Day · Homer Spit, Homer · $10 daily, $75 season
Fish for prizes all summer in the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World.
Homer Farmers Market
Saturday, May 23 · Homer Farmers Market, Homer · Free
Weekly farmers market on the Homer Spit with local produce, seafood, arts, crafts, and prepared foods. Runs every Saturday from late May through September.
Manitowoc, WI - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Big Apple
Saturday, May 23 · 20:00 – 22:00 · Venue TBA
"The Shortest Fight of them All!" Little People Flying Fists Match Trash Can Slams Cheese Graters Slap Ladder Dives...
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