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Jun 14 – Jun 20, 2026

This Week in Alaska

75 events happening this week across the Last Frontier. 20 free.

Tuesday: 5Today: 10Thursday: 10Friday: 32Saturday: 41

Tuesday

June 16
5 events

Today

June 17
10 events
Beatles VS Rolling Stones Musical Showdown
Tickets
Arts & GalleryToday

Beatles VS Rolling Stones Musical Showdown

2 Great Bands Battle for Alaska Supremacy

Discovery Theatre
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Dirty Cello: Music with Musk Ox Concert Series
Concerts & Live MusicToday

Dirty Cello: Music with Musk Ox Concert Series

- Come enjoy Dirty Cello's lively music while surrounded by grazing musk oxen and Matsu mountains! Dirty Cello is a

Southcentral
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Stories from the Archives: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Moments
CommunityToday

Stories from the Archives: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Moments

- Discover Alaska is offered in cooperation with the UAF Rasmuson Library faculty and staff. Fawn Carter, Archivist, wil

Interior
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Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys
CommunityToday

Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys

- Alaska Dogs Gone Wild flyball club is hosting its 20th annual Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys! Flyball is a fast-pace

Southcentral
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Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown
Concerts & Live MusicToday

Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown

- Beatles vs The Stones Musical Showdown is a world famous "Battle of the Bands." Two of the world's most

Southcentral
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Park Play Day at the Chena Lake Rec Area
Family & KidsToday

Park Play Day at the Chena Lake Rec Area

- Meet Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec for free summer play days in pa

Interior
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Medieval Fun
Family & KidsToday

Medieval Fun

- Bring the whole family for an evening of medieval themed fun. Enjoy costumed characters, a castle bounce house, archer

Southcentral
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Jazz Jam
Arts & GalleryToday

Jazz Jam

Open jazz jam. Free entry. Bring your instrument and join Juneau's jazz musicians onstage at The Crystal Saloon!crystals

Crystal Saloon·8 AM
Free
Walk to the Library
Arts & GalleryToday

Walk to the Library

Join us for a fun and easy group walk with a break in the middle to socialize, fuel up with free snacks and water, and b

Auke Lake Trail to UAS Egan Library·10 AM
Free
Summer Lunch Block Party
Food & DrinkToday

Summer Lunch Block Party

To kick of the summer lunch program, we will host a bike safety course, helmet giveaway, bike repair and/or swap, and a

Shepherd of the Valley·12 PM
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Thursday

June 18
10 events
Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys
CommunityToday

Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys

- Alaska Dogs Gone Wild flyball club is hosting its 20th annual Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys! Flyball is a fast-pace

Southcentral
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Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown
Concerts & Live MusicToday

Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown

- Beatles vs The Stones Musical Showdown is a world famous "Battle of the Bands." Two of the world's most

Southcentral
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Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon
Tickets
Sports & RacingTomorrow

Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon

Kincaid Park
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Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter
Family & KidsTomorrow

Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter

- Come to AWCC and get crafty for Kobuk! Get an up-close and personal experience with Kobuk the Black Bear this summer!

Southcentral
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Changing Lives Through Cookbooks
CommunityTomorrow

Changing Lives Through Cookbooks

- We're cookin' up something fun! Join us June 18-20 for a chance to support two fine Fairbanks non-profits! C

Interior
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25th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic  by Doyon Foundation
Outdoor & AdventureTomorrow

25th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic by Doyon Foundation

- More than just a golf tournament, the Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic is a celebration of leadership, education,

Interior
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Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours
CommunityTomorrow

Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours

- Visitors are welcome to join guided walking tours of Poker Flat Research Range to learn about the science that happens

Interior
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Campfire Stories: Tales of Resilience
Family & KidsTomorrow

Campfire Stories: Tales of Resilience

Join Alaskan Brewing and Family Promise of Juneau for a brewer-led Camp Fuel RTD tasting, bites by Smokehouse Catering,

5364 Commercial Blvd (Alaskan Brewing Tasting Room)·6 AM
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Open Mic
Arts & GalleryTomorrow

Open Mic

Open Mic At the Crystal Saloon. All performers are welcome.Website: https://www.crystalsaloon.com/eventsContact:David El

Crystal Saloon·8 AM
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Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Pewaukee, WI
Tickets
Concerts & Live MusicTomorrow

Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Pewaukee, WI

Amazon Prime comedian ZANE LAMPREY • Brewfinity Brewing • Pewaukee, WI

Southcentral·7 PM
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Friday

June 19
32 events
Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys
CommunityToday

Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys

- Alaska Dogs Gone Wild flyball club is hosting its 20th annual Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys! Flyball is a fast-pace

Southcentral
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Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown
Concerts & Live MusicToday

Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown

- Beatles vs The Stones Musical Showdown is a world famous "Battle of the Bands." Two of the world's most

Southcentral
See event
Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon
Tickets
Sports & RacingTomorrow

Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon

Kincaid Park
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Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter
Family & KidsTomorrow

Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter

- Come to AWCC and get crafty for Kobuk! Get an up-close and personal experience with Kobuk the Black Bear this summer!

Southcentral
See event
Changing Lives Through Cookbooks
CommunityTomorrow

Changing Lives Through Cookbooks

- We're cookin' up something fun! Join us June 18-20 for a chance to support two fine Fairbanks non-profits! C

Interior
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25th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic  by Doyon Foundation
Outdoor & AdventureTomorrow

25th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic by Doyon Foundation

- More than just a golf tournament, the Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic is a celebration of leadership, education,

Interior
See event
Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours
CommunityTomorrow

Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours

- Visitors are welcome to join guided walking tours of Poker Flat Research Range to learn about the science that happens

Interior
See event
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival

Intimate solstice music festival in charming Seldovia village.

Seldovia Arts Council·12 PM
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Chugach Fest
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Chugach Fest

- Enjoy summer solstice with music in the mountains at Arctic Valley. It doesn’t get much better than this. Chuga

Southcentral
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Matthew Odell
Arts & GalleryFriday

Matthew Odell

Matthew Odell

Juneau Arts & Culture Center
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Juneteenth Holiday
Arts & GalleryFriday

Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the end to slavery in the United States and has long been a celebration of African-American free

Juneau
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North Words Writers Symposium
Friday

North Words Writers Symposium

Eagles Hall
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Juneteenth Celebration Anchorage
Friday

Juneteenth Celebration Anchorage

Delaney Park Strip
Free
Mat-Su Juneteenth Communitywide Celebration
FestivalsFriday

Mat-Su Juneteenth Communitywide Celebration

- A Juneteenth Celebration in Palmer, featuring the Emancipation Proclamation, inspiring stories, history, and music.

Southcentral
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Field Sketching 101 at Eklutna Lake |  Outdoor Art
CommunityFriday

Field Sketching 101 at Eklutna Lake | Outdoor Art

- All materials included. All levels welcome. Registration required. Learn how to bring creativity outdoors with Field S

Southcentral
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TCC Emerging Leaders Youth Summit
Family & KidsFriday

TCC Emerging Leaders Youth Summit

- Young leaders are invited to join us for three days of connection, learning, and growth at the Emerging Leader’

Interior
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Music & More: Red Hackle Pipe Band and Dancers
Family & KidsFriday

Music & More: Red Hackle Pipe Band and Dancers

- The June Music & More performance series at First United Methodist Church will feature two vastly different progra

Interior
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Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs Mat-Su Miners
Family & KidsFriday

Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs Mat-Su Miners

- Take advantage of long summer daylight in Alaska with baseball at Mulcahy. The Anchorage Glacier Pilots play the Mat-S

Southcentral
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Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration
Family & KidsFriday

Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration

- Join a communitywide celebration with guest speakers, entertainment, education, and many ways to learn our history. Ju

Southcentral
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Sweet Cheeks Cabaret: Tasselmania!
Arts & GalleryFriday

Sweet Cheeks Cabaret: Tasselmania!

- Lace up your boots and leave your mercy at the door. This high stakes variety spectacle brings professional wrestling

Southcentral
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Bubbles: Paint a set of Wine Glasses
CommunityFriday

Bubbles: Paint a set of Wine Glasses

- Get artsy and sip bubbly while painting your own fab wine glasses at the Palette Paint Experience!

Southcentral
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Sweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents - Vaudeville Vibes
Tickets
Arts & GalleryFriday

Sweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents - Vaudeville Vibes

Wild and bewitching burlesque. Feel the vibe and dress the part.

The Broken Blender
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Midnight Sun Baseball Game
Family & KidsFriday

Midnight Sun Baseball Game

- The “high noon at midnight” classic is played entirely without the use of artificial light. The Midnight

Interior
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Wrangell Mountain Renaissance Faire at Kenny Lake
CommunityFriday

Wrangell Mountain Renaissance Faire at Kenny Lake

- Step into the Renfaire at Wrangell Mountain Homestead, a weekend of old world fun set in a rustic, welcoming environme

Interior
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Bachata Dance Series
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Bachata Dance Series

Come experience the romance, rhythm, and close connection of Bachata dancing! Whether you’re a complete beginner or retu

11024 Auke Lake Way·6:30 AM
Free
Karaoke At The Crystal Saloon
Arts & GalleryFriday

Karaoke At The Crystal Saloon

Karaoke on Juneau's best stage! Sing like the rockstar you are.Website: https://www.crystalsaloon.com/eventsContact:Davi

Crystal Saloon·9 AM
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Open Mic at the Alaskan!
Arts & GalleryFriday

Open Mic at the Alaskan!

Head over to the Alaskan Hotel & Bar every Thursday at 9pm.Bring an instrument, an act, or spoken words and share your t

Alaskan Hotel & Bar·9 AM
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Music on the Farm - Never Break the Chain
Tickets
Food & DrinkFriday

Music on the Farm - Never Break the Chain

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert - Enjoy the music, food, drinks, trails & views on our 80 acre 169 year old family farm.

Southcentral·5 PM
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Watercolor Class (plein air) June 19-21
FestivalsFriday

Watercolor Class (plein air) June 19-21

Vladmir Zhikhartsev, noted Alaskan Watercolorist will teach a 3 day Plein Air (outdoors)Watercolor class. This is prese

various outdoor settings around Juneau·10 AM
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The California Honeydrops — 3 Nights Under the Midnight Sun
Spotlight
Tickets
FestivalsFriday

The California Honeydrops — 3 Nights Under the Midnight Sun

Creekbend Cafe & The Acres·7 PM
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Friday Noon Organ Concerts
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Friday Noon Organ Concerts

Enjoy free concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ on Fridays at Noon at the State Office Building, 8th floor lob

State Office Building 8th Floor Lobby·12 PM
Free
Friday Night Live Music featuring David Ion with Sterling Silver Band
Featured
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Friday Night Live Music featuring David Ion with Sterling Silver Band

Carousel Lounge·9 PM
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Saturday

June 20
41 events
Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys
CommunityToday

Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys

- Alaska Dogs Gone Wild flyball club is hosting its 20th annual Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys! Flyball is a fast-pace

Southcentral
See event
Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown
Concerts & Live MusicToday

Beatles vs Rolling Stones Musical Showdown

- Beatles vs The Stones Musical Showdown is a world famous "Battle of the Bands." Two of the world's most

Southcentral
See event
Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon
Tickets
Sports & RacingTomorrow

Anchorage Mayors Marathon and Half Marathon

Kincaid Park
See event
Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter
Family & KidsTomorrow

Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter

- Come to AWCC and get crafty for Kobuk! Get an up-close and personal experience with Kobuk the Black Bear this summer!

Southcentral
See event
Changing Lives Through Cookbooks
CommunityTomorrow

Changing Lives Through Cookbooks

- We're cookin' up something fun! Join us June 18-20 for a chance to support two fine Fairbanks non-profits! C

Interior
See event
Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours
CommunityTomorrow

Poker Flat Research Range Summer Walking Tours

- Visitors are welcome to join guided walking tours of Poker Flat Research Range to learn about the science that happens

Interior
See event
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival

Intimate solstice music festival in charming Seldovia village.

Seldovia Arts Council·12 PM
See event
Chugach Fest
Concerts & Live MusicFriday

Chugach Fest

- Enjoy summer solstice with music in the mountains at Arctic Valley. It doesn’t get much better than this. Chuga

Southcentral
See event
Juneteenth Holiday
Arts & GalleryFriday

Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the end to slavery in the United States and has long been a celebration of African-American free

Juneau
See event
North Words Writers Symposium
Friday

North Words Writers Symposium

Eagles Hall
See event
TCC Emerging Leaders Youth Summit
Family & KidsFriday

TCC Emerging Leaders Youth Summit

- Young leaders are invited to join us for three days of connection, learning, and growth at the Emerging Leader’

Interior
See event
Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration
Family & KidsFriday

Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration

- Join a communitywide celebration with guest speakers, entertainment, education, and many ways to learn our history. Ju

Southcentral
See event
Wrangell Mountain Renaissance Faire at Kenny Lake
CommunityFriday

Wrangell Mountain Renaissance Faire at Kenny Lake

- Step into the Renfaire at Wrangell Mountain Homestead, a weekend of old world fun set in a rustic, welcoming environme

Interior
See event
The California Honeydrops — 3 Nights Under the Midnight Sun
Spotlight
Tickets
FestivalsFriday

The California Honeydrops — 3 Nights Under the Midnight Sun

Creekbend Cafe & The Acres·7 PM
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Summer Solstice at Denali
Outdoor & AdventureSaturday

Summer Solstice at Denali

Celebrate 22 hours of daylight with hikes and ranger programs near Denali.

Interior·8 AM
Free
Midnight Sun Festival
FestivalsSaturday

Midnight Sun Festival

Nome celebrates the solstice with polar bear swims and midnight softball.

Nome City Center·10 AM
Free
Nalukataq Whaling Festival — Utqiagvik
Local Pick
Cultural & HeritageSaturday

Nalukataq Whaling Festival — Utqiagvik

Iñupiaq whaling celebration with blanket toss, traditional songs, and feasting.

Utqiagvik Community Center·10 AM
Free
Midnight Sun Festival — Fairbanks
FeaturedLocal Pick
FestivalsSaturday

Midnight Sun Festival — Fairbanks

Alaska's largest single-day event — a 12-hour street fair celebrating the solstice.

Downtown Fairbanks·12 PM
Free
Wasilla Music Festival
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Wasilla Music Festival

Live music in the Mat-Su Valley with local bands, food trucks, and mountain views.

Centennial Park·12 PM
$20 adults, $10 kids
Nalukataq - Blanket Toss Festival
Cultural & HeritageSaturday

Nalukataq - Blanket Toss Festival

Traditional Inupiat whaling celebration with the famous blanket toss in Utqiagvik.

Utqiagvik Community Center·12 PM
Free
Midnight Sun Run — Fairbanks
Sports & RacingSaturday

Midnight Sun Run — Fairbanks

Popular 10K race at 10 PM through Fairbanks under the midnight sun.

Downtown Fairbanks·10 PM
$10
Cat & Mouse Album Listening Party and Vinyl Release
Arts & GallerySaturday

Cat & Mouse Album Listening Party and Vinyl Release

Taylor Dallas Vidic's debut album has been out, and now the vinyl has arrived! Come listen to the record and pick up you

Downtown Disc·4 AM
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Midnight Sun Run 10K
Family & KidsSaturday

Midnight Sun Run 10K

- It's a 10K Race under the Midnight Sun! The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner "Midnight Sun Run" is a uniquely

Interior
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Midnight Sun Festival Downtown
Tickets
FestivalsSaturday

Midnight Sun Festival Downtown

Downtown Fairbanks
Free
Summer Solstice Downtown Festival
Tickets
FestivalsSaturday

Summer Solstice Downtown Festival

Town Square Park
Free
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival

Seldovia Arts Council
See event
Nome Midnight Sun Festival
Saturday

Nome Midnight Sun Festival

Nome City Center
Free
Midnight Sun Run 10K Fairbanks
Tickets
Sports & RacingSaturday

Midnight Sun Run 10K Fairbanks

Downtown Fairbanks
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House Plant Swap at the Library
CommunitySaturday

House Plant Swap at the Library

- Come trade and pick up some new plants! Bring 1-4 healthy and pest free house plants to trade with others. House plant

Interior
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Midnight Sun Festival
Family & KidsSaturday

Midnight Sun Festival

- Twelve hours of fun under the midnight Alaskan sun brought to you by Kinross Alaska and the Downtown Association! Alas

Interior
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Midnight Sun Worship Revival
Family & KidsSaturday

Midnight Sun Worship Revival

- Join us for a powerful community gathering as we come together in one accord to worship the Lord under the Midnight Su

Interior
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Juneau Piano Series: Matthew Odell
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Juneau Piano Series: Matthew Odell

Enjoy piano recitals by some of the top pianists throughout the year, curated by Jon Hays. These recitals are held at th

Juneau Arts & Culture Center·7 AM
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Birth, Death and Life of Stars
Arts & GallerySaturday

Birth, Death and Life of Stars

Join Dave to find out how stars form, how different types of stars evolve, and what happens when they eventually use up

1015 Glacier Avenue·7 AM
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FRIDAY Contra Dance!  New time, same place!
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

FRIDAY Contra Dance! New time, same place!

Same great monthly dance, NOW ON FRIDAY! Come see your friends, make some new ones and dance to LIVE MUSIC. No partner

St. Ann's Parish Hall·7:30 AM
Free
Bird Walk with Juneau Audubon Society
Arts & GallerySaturday

Bird Walk with Juneau Audubon Society

Bird walk to enjoy our local birds.Free & Open to the public.Website:juneauaudubon.orgContact:field-trips@juneau-audubon

Dredge Lakes Trailhead·8 AM
Free
Juneau Community Pride Picnic
Food & DrinkSaturday

Juneau Community Pride Picnic

Annual Pride Picnic for LGBTQ+ community and allies.  Free event serving bbq ribs, chicken, burgers, hotdogs, and vegan

Sandy Beach·11 AM
Free
Join us at Christina & Tyler’s wedding reception! Live Music ft. Glacier Blues Band
Featured
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Join us at Christina & Tyler’s wedding reception! Live Music ft. Glacier Blues Band

Carousel Lounge·8:30 PM
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Juneteenth Cookout Celebration & Fundraiser
Food & DrinkSaturday

Juneteenth Cookout Celebration & Fundraiser

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and solidarity as we honor the anniversary of the 1865 Freedom Day.

The Buoy Deck 345 Egan Drive·1 AM
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Downtown Geology Walking Tour
Arts & GallerySaturday

Downtown Geology Walking Tour

Preregistration required– Call 907-586-3572 This tour highlights the general geology of downtown Juneau and how local ge

Juneau Douglas City Museum·1 AM
Free
Piano Series at Jensen-Olson Arboretum
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Piano Series at Jensen-Olson Arboretum

The Piano Series is heading outdoors for a free performance at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. Bring a blanket or lawn chair

Jensen-Olson Arboretum·3 AM
Free
Plucky Lady
Concerts & Live MusicSaturday

Plucky Lady

This one-woman show is a dramatization of Mary Joyce, in her late 60s, entertains patrons of the Lucky Lady bar with sto

McPhetres Hall·3:30 AM
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