This Week in Juneau & Southeast — Jun 1 to Jun 7
Southeast Alaska's vibrant communities have 19 events lined up for June 1–7 — from Juneau's downtown scene to the islands.
Highlights
Sitka Music Festival 2026
Monday, June 1 · 19:00 – 21:30
Sitka Performing Arts Center, Sitka · $25–$45 · Concerts & Live Music
World-class chamber music with Crescent Harbor views at the 55th annual festival.
More Events This Week
Sitka Salmon Slam Derby
Monday, June 1 · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Sitka
Summer-long salmon fishing derby in Sitka with prizes for king, silver, and pink salmon.
Sitka Summer Music Festival
Tuesday, June 2 · 19:30 · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Sitka · $25-60 per concert
Three weeks of world-class chamber music in beautiful Sitka, Alaska.
Celebration 2026 Sealaska Heritage
Wednesday, June 3 · Sealaska Heritage Institute, Juneau · Free
One of the largest gatherings of Alaska Native peoples. Four-day biennial celebration of Tlingit Haida and Tsimshian cultures with traditional regalia, song, dance, canoe welcome, ...
Celebration
Wednesday, June 3 · All Day · Centennial Hall, Juneau, Juneau
One of the largest gatherings of Alaska Native peoples — a four-day event celebrating Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cult
Book Launch and Poetry Reading
Wednesday, June 3 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Spice Cafe, Juneau
Book launch for local Juneau poet Mistee St. Clair and poetry reading with other Juneau poets Aleria Jensen, Jonas Lamb,
Harvesting Plants in Our SE Alaska Backyard
Wednesday, June 3 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Valley Library (and nearby trails), Juneau · Free
Join Corinne Conlon as she shared her knowledge and love of foraging. Her presentation will be followed by a short walk
Coffee Tea and Chat for Patients & Family
Wednesday, June 3 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Bartlett Hospital Cafeteria : park out back, Juneau
Story style conversations to connect the community with BRH to improve careEvent info: www.bartletthospital.orgContact:
NAMI DBT Skills Workshop
Thursday, June 4 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Juneau, Juneau · Free
1st Wednesday of the Month5:30-6:308711 Teal Street (Teal Street Center)Learn & practice dialectical behavior therapy (D
Sitka First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, June 5 · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Sitka · Free
Monthly art walk through galleries and venues in downtown Sitka with artist receptions and cultural celebrations.
Science On Tap
Friday, June 5 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Devil's Club Downstairs, Juneau · Free
Every First Thursday of the Month.In collaboration with the UAS. Science On Tap brings local scientists into the Taproom
Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival 2026
Saturday, June 6 · 19:00 – 22:00 · Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, Juneau · $20–$50
Two weeks of jazz, blues, and classical performances across Juneau venues.
First Friday @ The JACC
Saturday, June 6 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Juneau Arts & Culture Center, Juneau · Free
Join the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council for First Friday. Each month the gallery will have a new exhibit from one or m
Open House at Planetarium - First friday
Saturday, June 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · 1015 Glacier Ave, Juneau
• Join Dave to explore the universe • Drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 pm and stay as long as you would like.
Monthly First Friday Social Dance
Saturday, June 6 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Raven Yoga Shala, Juneau
Join us for the Juneau Social Dance event, a volunteer-hosted gathering dedicated to fostering a passion for dance withi
Bird Walk Juneau Audubon Society
Saturday, June 6 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Airport Dike trail, Juneau · Free
Bird walk to explore Juneau's birds.Free & open to the public.Website:juneauaudubon.orgContact:field-trips@juneau-audubo
SILENT BOOK CLUB Juneau Library Edition Event
Saturday, June 6 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Mendenhall Public Library Main Conference Room, Juneau
A calm, introvert-friendly afternoon of reading together--silently for an hour. it's BYOBook or audiobook. Not into read
Sketching at the Museum with Pat Race(guest artist)
Saturday, June 6 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Alaska State Museum, Juneau · Free
pat Race is our guest artist and will share his process and then we sketch. Bring your own materials and bring a friend.
Hollywood Pops Concert
Sunday, June 7 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Juneau Douglas High School, Juneau
This grand season finale celebrates cinema’s most unforgettable scores—from golden-age swashbuckling to modern-day heroes
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