Today, Oct. 17
Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers or $12 just to hear the speaker. This week’s focus will be on United Way.
The Native & The Nerd Alaskan Comedy Tour, 7 p.m., Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave. Comedians Mary Yaffee and Marc Price are doing a comedy tour through Alaska. Local comedian Dan Fink will also be featured. General admission costs $25 and VIP seatings costs $35. Tickets are available online through eventbrite.com.
Blue Ticket: Ferries/Fairies Out of Alaska, 7:30-9:30 p.m., McPhetres Hall, 325 Gold St. Based on actual events in Juneau’s history, Mo Longworth’s play takes place in 1962, during a period when police and vigilantes “disappeared” anyone undesirable — including homosexuals — via a midnight knock and a one-way blue ferry tickets to Seattle. Suggested for Mature Audiences. This is a pay-as-you-can preview. The play runs through Nov. 3 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-20; Oct. 24-27 and Nov. 1 and 2. There is a 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 matinee. Tickets cost between $5 and $24.
Friday, Oct. 18
Alaska Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, 9-11:30 a.m., Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. The breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, fruit, coffee, tea, orange juice and milk. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children. Advance tickets cost $13 and children 6 and younger are free. Proceeds will support Juneau’s Senior Nutrition Program. Tickets are available at the senior center or by calling 463-6153.
(Courtesy Photo | Unsplash)
Third annual Class of 2035 Photo Shoot, 10 a.m., Mayor Bill Overstreet Park, Egan Drive and West Ninth Street. Participants will meet at the whale statue.
Evening at Egan, 7 p.m., UAS Egan Library, 11120 Glacier Highway. This free and public lecture is titled “Sumatra to SE AK: What the Journey of a Migratory Seabird Can Teach Us.” Sanjay Pyare will speak about his sabbatical experience chasing the migratory seabird Aleutian tern from Alaska to Indonesia. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Sanjay Pyare teaches environmental science courses at University of Alaska Southeast and is the coordinator of the geography Bachelor of Science program. He will give an Evening at Egan lecture about migratory birds. (Courtesy Photo | University of Alaska Southeast)
Saturday, Oct. 19
Juneau Health Fair and Blood Tests, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nugget Mall, 8745 Glacier Highway. Blood tests, flu shots, screenings and more will be available at this event. Flu shots and immunizations may be free depending on insurance plans. Blood test price varies depending on the test. For more information call 723-5100.
Bra Drive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Bustin’ Out Boutique, 234 Front St. People are invited to earn entries into a drawing. Donations will go to stop human trafficking. People can donate gently used bras or cash.
Mask-making workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 395 Whittier St. Masks can be worn to the Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum’s Mask-erade event or be made for Halloween fun. Wearable artist Kathleen Harper will lead the workshop. Masks cost $5.
2019 Annual Firefighters Haunted House, 5:30-9 p.m., Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. This is a fundraiser. Admission costs $5 or $10 for multiple visits.
Mask-erade, 8-11 p.m., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 395 Whittier St. This event is a fundraiser for Friends of the Alaska State Library Archives and Museum and features live music, a no-host bar, donated masks made by nine Alaskan artists and a mas auction. Admission costs $35. The event is for those 21 and older.
Juneau Symphony Passion & Longing, 8 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, 1639 Glacier Ave. This is the Juneau Symphony’s season-opening concert. Artistic director candidate Christopher Koch will lead the program that features soprano Jennifer Forni and young artist winner Alexander Yu. Tickets at juneausymphony.org, Hearthside Books and the JACC. Tickets cost $15-$38. There will be a preconcert conversation an hour before the performance.
The Heels Have Eyes 3, 8-11:45 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This is the annual Halloween Drag Show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission costs $13.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Juneau Symphony Passion & Longing, 3 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, 1639 Glacier Ave. This is the Juneau Symphony’s season-opening concert. Artistic director candidate Christopher Koch will lead the program that features soprano Jennifer Forni and young artist winner Alexander Yu. Tickets at juneausymphony.org, Hearthside Books and the JACC. Tickets cost $15-$38. There will be a preconcert conversation an hour before the performance.
Taste of Promise, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapel by the Lake, 11024 Auke Lake Way. This is Family Promise of Juneau’s third annual cook-off and silent auction. There is a suggested $10 donation.
Monday, Oct. 21
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Tuesday, Oct. 22
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Wednesday, Oct. 23
Common sense health care reforms, 5:30 p.m., KTOO Studio, 360 Egan Drive. This public presentation sponsored by the Healthy Alaskans Coalition and the Juneau League of Women Voters will feature Dr. John Geyman.
Dr. John Geyman will give a pair of health care-focused talks in Juneau this week. (Courtesy Photo | John Geyman)
Free Introduction to Empathy, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Downtown Public Library, 192 Marine Way. This is a free and public introduction to nonviolent communication ahead of a paid Center for Nonviolent Communication workshop scheduled for the weekend.
Weekly Ukulele Jam, Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, visit the Juneau Jambusters Ukulele Facebook page.
The Widowed Persons Brunch, noon, first Sunday of each month, Westmark Baranof Hotel, 127 N. Franklin St. All widows and widowers are invited to this social event. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424.
International Folk Dancers, Sundays, 6-8 p.m., studio at The Alaska Club downtown. For more information, call Bruce at 723-9999.
Music on the Fly, Sundays, 7-8 p.m. Juneau International Airport, 1873 Shell Simmons Dr. Live music in baggage claim area as you meet or leave on Alaska Airlines No. 66 or 67.
Mount Juneau Cribbage Club, 5:45 p.m., Mondays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details, call Wayne 789-9295.
Tlingit Language Learners Group, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., large conference room of Downtown Juneau Public Library. Tlingit language learners is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience.
Juneau’s Cancer Survivor Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3225 Hospital Drive. The support group meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 796-2273.
Women Living Sober, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive. For more information call Dawn at 209-8373.
Low Vision Support Group, 1 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Linda Newman is the support group’s facilitator. For questions, call her at 209-7555 or call the Southeast Alaska Independent Living office at 586-4920.
Juneau Six-Game Peggers, 5:45 p.m., Wednesdays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details call Tom 209-1102.
Old Time Music Jam, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Alaskan Hotel and Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. There is a weekly jam session open to everyone no matter their level of experience.
Mountainside Open Mic, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, the Rookery Cafe, 111 Seward St. The open mic and arts and craft night is back for its third season. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Rookery Cafe will be serving cookies, coffee & tea, snacks, kombucha and beer and wine. All ages are welcome. There will be a showcase artist at 8:30 p.m. each week to conclude the evening. Donations are accepted.
GRLZ, 9 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This is a fem-only open stage that welcomes art, poetry, music, comedy, burlesque and more.
Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers or $12 just to hear the speaker.
Open Mic with Teri Tibbet or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m.-midnight, Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. The free open mic is for ages 21 and older.
Tango Dancing, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Channel Dance Studio, 2686 Channel Vista Drive. Tango every Thursday. The event is free. For more information, call 586-1213.
AbbyOke Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9107 Mendenhall Mall Road. Free karaoke. For more information, call 789-0501.
Widowed Persons Support Group, 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Fireweed Place,415 Willoughby Ave. All widows and widowers are invited to join this meeting in the parlor room. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424 or Sandy at 209-2307.
KTOO Board of Directors, 5- 6-p.m., KTOO Conference Room, 360 Egan Drive. The KTOO board meets on the first Thursday of every month except August and December. Meetings are open to the public, and members are welcome to attend.
Thursday Night Jazz, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Narrows Bar, 148 S. Franklin St. There is live music Thursdays at the Narrows Bar.
PFLAG LGBTQ Potluck, 6-8 p.m., second Friday of the month, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9161 Cinema Drive. This is a family-friendly event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come and share a favorite dish.
Kimball Theatre Organ Concert, Fridays, noon-1 p.m., State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Ave.
Free Karaoke, Friday and Saturdays, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Sandbar & Grill, 2525 Industrial Blvd.
Saturday Staying Alive Al Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 740 W. 10th St. The group offers support, strength and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Saturday Carving Sessions, 1 p.m., Saturdays, Gajaa Hit, Sealaska Heritage Institute is offering carving practice at Gajaa Hit on Willoughby Avenue for participants 18 and older with a maximum of 12 participants at a time. People can apply for the free classes through https://bit.ly/2G5Udr7.
Sm’algyax Language Learners Group, Saturdays, noon-1 p.m., conference room of the Edward K. Thomas Building, 9097 Glacier Highway. All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.
