Today, Oct. 10
Aging America Training, 2-5 p.m., Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Juneau Empire Building, 3100 Channel Drive. This is a free viewing of the Hospice Foundation of America’s program focusing on how mental health professionals, health care providers and the wider community can support the growing number of aging Americans through loss and chronic conditions requiring complex medical care. Continuing education credits are available for counselors, social workers, case managers, CNAs, marriage and family therapists, nurses, physicians and psychologists. Attendance is free but registration is required.
Queen Charlotte Goshawk Breeding Season Habitat: Fundamentals, Challenges and Conservation Planning, 7 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Egan Lecture Hall, 11120 Glacier Highway. This is a free and public lecture by Winston Smith. It is presented by Juneau Audubon Society.
Friday, Oct. 11
UAS Evening at Egan: Cultural Appropriation and Traditional Arts in a Contemporary world, 7-8:30 p.m., UAS Egan Library, 11120 Glacier Highway. This free and public lecture will feature Jacob Adams, an attorney, who has been a Sealaska Heritage Institute visiting scholar.
Raiding the Rock Vault The Show, 8 p.m., Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Drive. This event presented by Huna Totem Corporation features classic rock tunes and a rotating cast of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-level musicians. Tickets are available through jahc.org and cost between $65 and $85.
National Coming Out Day Drag Show, 8 p.m.-midnight, University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center, 12300 Mendenhall Loop Road. This is a free, all-ages show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. It will feature guest performer Spikey Van Dykey and local drag kings and drag queens.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Photoshoot, noon-5 p.m., Bustin’ Out Boutique: Lingerie and Maternity Wear, 234 Front St. Proceeds from this event will go to Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. Photoshoot slots are a suggested donation of $75 per slot or $125 for two slots. Slots are limited to book, email fireweedphotographs@gmail.com.
Juneau Symphony Taste of the Season, 5-7 p.m., Hangar on the Wharf, 2 Marine Way. The event features symphony musicians: Franz Felkl, Lindsay Clark, Guo Xia and Meghan Johnson perform a program of selected works by composers featured in our upcoming season and meet Christopher Koch, Music Director Finalist. Tickets cost $55, call 586-4676.
Violin instructor Guo Hua Xia, right, listens as violinist Lisa Eldridge and pianist Kyle Farley-Robinson practice their recital piece at Northern Light United Church in September 2018. Xia will perform in the upcoming Taste of the Season event. (Michael Penn | Juneau)
Helping Hands Benefit, 6 p.m., Moose Lodge, 8335 Airport Blvd. The event will be emceed by Wade Bryson. Comedians Glenn Ojard, Dan Fink and Crystal Barnett will perform. The entertainers for music are Indigojen, Garden of Agony, Alex K and the Unmentionables, Jocelyn Miles Downside Up, Tom Locher and Jeff Temple. Tickets are available by calling (907) 209-1275 or (907) 957-6632 and will also be available at the door.
October Barn Dance, 7:30-11 p.m., St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 430 Fifth St. The “Taku Gaels” featuring Greg McLaughlin, Lis and Leif Saya and Eric and Henry Hopkins will provide live Celtic and French Canadian dance music and Odette Edgar will teach and call contra dances for all abilities. All skill levels are welcome and a partner is not required. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 for general admission, $5 students and 25 years and younger and free for JVs, Americorps and other volunteers.
Spikey Van Dykey Returns: A Drag King Explosion, 8 and 10 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin. Headlining performer Spike Van Dykey will be joined by a cast of Juneau’s kings for two 21-and-up shows.
Sunday, Oct. 13
No nonrecurring events listed.
Monday, Oct. 14
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave. The free community event will feature President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and 2nd Vice President Jacqueline Pata as guest speakers. Guests will also enjoy dance performances and lunch provided by Smokehouse Catering.
Film Screening: “Language Healers,” noon-12:45 p.m., Alaska State Museum, 395 Whittier St. “Heenetiineyoo3eihiiho” (Language Healers) discusses the importance of indigenous languages and cultures, including segments in Alaska featuring a Yup’ik dog musher and a Tlingit carver. The film explores efforts to revive Native languages in Oklahoma and Montana, and the ways that technology supports language preservation through online talking dictionaries. This screening is free, and the Alaska State Museum will offer special Monday hours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with free admission for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
No nonrecurring events listed.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
No nonrecurring events listed.
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.
“Devilfish”, 7:30 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas. This is Perseverance Theatre’s season-opening play. It runs Sept. 20-Oct. 12, Thursday-Sunday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is a 2 p.m. performance Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets are available online at ptalaska.org or by calling 463-8497.
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.
