Raincounty Flyfishers meeting, Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain High School Library. It will soon be time to fish for Dolly Varden, and they feed on sculpins. Those wanting to learn how to tie a fly that imitates sculpins are invited to attend the next Raincountry Flyfishers. Luke Brockman will demonstrate how to tie the highly effective Sculpzilla. Those wanting to tie a Sculpzilla should bring a tying vise and tools to tie a fly to take home. Others are welcome to attend to observe those tying, and to chat with other fly fisherman. Materials to tie a Scupzilla will be provided at no charge. The meeting is free to the public, and all are welcome.
Miniature Bookbinding, Wednesday, March 28, 6-9 p.m., Color Wheel Arts. 14 years old to adult. $119. Call 209-7173 to register.
Queer Film Festival: “To A More Perfect Union,” Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. Join us for SEAGLA’s annual Queer Film Fest. Proceeds go to support 2018 Juneau Pride: $10 suggested donation per film. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Alaska Design Forum Lecture Series: Skylar Tibbits, Wednesday, March 28, 6-7 p.m., 360 North KTOO. Skylar Tibbits, MIT self-assembly lab designer. Admission $15 general, $5 with student ID. For more info, visit alaskadesignforum.org.
Juneau Histories, March 29, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., March 30, 7:30 p.m. and March 31, 2 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center. A work in the Undesirable Elements series conceived by Ping Chong. Written and directed by Ryan Conarro and Frank Henry Kaash Katasse, in collaboration with the performers: Ernestine Hayes, Khinkaduneek Paul Marks, Lillian Petershoare, Marcelo Quinto, and Walter A. Soboleff, Jr. See our preview on page 5.
“Up Rivers,” Thursday, March 29, 7-8:30 p.m., UAS Egan Room 112. Join us for the Juneau premier of this documentary about two watersheds and how the communities that depend on them are facing the mining boom in British Columbia.
Cyrano de Bergerac, until April 15. For more information on show times and dates, visit ptalaska.org.
Queer Film Festival: “Torch Song Trilogy,” Friday, March 30, 9 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. Film Fest GAY-la (beer and wine available). Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Join us for SEAGLA’s annual Queer Film Fest. Proceeds go to support 2018 Juneau Pride: $10 suggested donation per film. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Reel Spring Fever, Friday, March 30, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Rockwell. An evening celebrating fly fishing women. From 5:30-7 p.m., there will be a basic skills round-robin for women. At 7 p.m. films featuring badass female anglers will be open to all. For ticket information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2058776037671397/
Mixed Media Collage, Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m.-noon, Color Wheel Arts. 14 years old to adult. $119. Call 209- 7173 to register.
The Canvas Pottery Sale, Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. through Sunday, April 1, 4 p.m., Canvas Community Art Studio.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.- noon, Thunder Mountain High School. Zach Gordon Youth Center is sponsoring this event with over 7,000 candy-filled eggs and free gifts. Bring a bag or basket to collect your eggs and dress appropriately for the weather. $5 registration fee. Three age groups: infant to four; five to seven; eight to 10. Preregister at the Zach Gordon Youth Center March 5 until March 30. You may also register day of the event from 9-9:30 a.m. in the TMHS Commons Area. A drawing will be held at each specific age group area at 9:50 a.m. just prior to the hunt. To be entered in the the drawing you must pre-register by March 30. The hunter must be present to win. The hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m.
APK Juneau Cabaret lecture concert, Saturday, March 31, 2-3:30 p.m., APK Building.
Alumni and Friends Annual Spring Banquet and Auction, Saturday, March 31, 6-9 p.m., UAS Egan Library. This is a student Scholarship Fundraiser. No-host bar and silent auction at 6 p.m. Dinner by Abby’s Kitchen at 7 p.m. Live and dessert auction at 8 p.m. $40 for Alumni & Friends members; $50 general public; $350 for a table of eight. For tickets contact: 796-6569 or uas.alumni@alaska.edu.
Admiralty Island Gathering: Michelle Ridgway, Saturday, March 31, 5:30-10 p.m., Juneau Yacht Club. A gathering to celebrate the memory of Michelle Ridgway and her gift of science in leading our Hawk Inlet Study. David Katzeek brings the Tlingit spiritual connection to water through story and song. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a dish. Program at 7 p.m. For more information, call 586-1972.
“She is RISEN” Drag Show, Saturday, March 31, 7-11:30 p.m., Rendezvous. Gigi Monroe Presents this uplifting drag show just in time for Easter. Win cash for the most miraculous Easter bonnet and come ready to hunt for some eggs. $11 at the door. 21 and over.
Adam Grabowski Interactive Comedy Show, Saturday, March 31, 7-8:30 p.m., UAS Rec Center. The Alaska Airlines Student Concert Series at UAS is proud to present comedian Adam Grabowski. You may have seen him on America’s Got Talent, now see him live on the Rec Center stage. This event is free and open to the community. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/UASSAB/ or contact the Student Activities Office at 907-796-6306, uas.sab@alaska.edu.
Around Southeast
Haines- Haines Avalanche Center Movie Night Fundraiser, Friday, March 30, 6-9 p.m., Fairweather SkiWorks Shop in Dalton City. Come support the Haines Avalanche Center and watch two great films: “Full Moon” (an all-women snowboarding film looking at the past, present and future of women’s snowboarding) and “As the Crow Flies” by Pirates films. There will also be a locals ski movie contest with submissions from local riders. $10 suggested donation. Beer available for purchase.
Ketchikan- First City Players presents “Sense and Sensibility,” March 30, 31, 7:30-9 p.m., Saxman Tribal House. $20 for adults,$15 for seniors, military, and youth.
Petersburg- Five Finger Lighthouse Talk and Slideshow with Fred Sharpe, Thursday, March 29, 7-8 p.m., Petersburg Public Library.
Sitka- Museum Speaker: Bob Sam, Wednesday, March 28, 7-9 p.m., Sitka National Historical Park. Sitka Historical Society’s speaker series continues with Bob Sam. For more information, call Jeff at 747-4821.
Sitka- Japanese Pianist Katsu, Wednesday, March 28, 3-4 p.m. and Thursday, March 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Pioneers Home. All are invited to hear Japanese pianist Katsu of New York perform in the main lounge.
Sitka- UAS Open House, Tuesday, April 3, 4-7 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast. Activities for high school students, parents and others interested in taking college classes include information tables; meeting faculty and advisors; demonstrations in the biology, nursing, fish tech, and welding departments; making a free, silkscreened T-shirt; food; and door prizes. For more information, call 747-7777.
Every Week
Sm’algyax Language Learner’s Group, Saturdays, 12 p.m., Edward K. Thomas Building conference room (9097 Glacier Highway). All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.
Tlingit Language Learner’s Group, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., downtown Juneau public library, large conference room. Interested in learning the Tlingit language? This group, run by Tlingit language learners, is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience. Details at facebook.com/groups/234626046736815/.
Haida Language Learner’s Group, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., Edward K. Thomas Building (9097 Glacier Highway). Open to all interested in learning Haida.
Storytime, Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Juneau Public Library; Thursdays, 11 a.m., Douglas Public Library; Fridays, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library; and on Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library, is Cuentacuentos Infantil, storytime in Spanish.
International Folk Dance, Sundays, 6 p.m., The Alaska Club (downtown). Recreational dance – first hour is instruction. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.
MakerSpace, Mondays from 6-8 p.m., 1759 Anka Street. $5. Details: juneaumakerspace.org.
Weekly Old Time Music Jam, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Alaska Hotel Bar balcony. All abilities welcome. Fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, mando, uke, harmonica, etc. Free.
Open mic w/ Teri Tibbett or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 South Franklin St. 21+, free. Details: thealaskanhotel.com.
AbbyOke Karaoke, Thursday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill.
Karaoke, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sandbar & Grill.
Organ concert, every Friday at noon T.J. Duffy or J. Allan MacKinnon will play a variety of music at the State Office Building.
Weekly Ukulele Jam, Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., T.K. Maguires Lounge inside the Prospector Hotel. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn more at juneaujambusters.com.
Music on the Fly, Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Juneau International Airport.
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