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SATURDAY, JULY 26
“The Planets: Music by Gustav Holst” at Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier ave, 7-8 p.m.
Travel through our Solar System while listening to “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, a 1917 classical composition. Each movement is named after a planet in the solar system and reflects its astrological character, as described by Holst. Reserve a spot: mariedrakeplanetarium.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Sundays with the Juneau Symphony, 1-2 p.m. Weekly on KRNN.
Sundays with the Juneau Symphony is the place for your local connection to classical music. Each week features episodes with new performances, musician interviews, and an ongoing spotlight (https://www.juneauempire.com/spotlight/) on the local music scene. Free. juneausymphony.org Contact Charlotte Truitt 907-586-4676 or info@juneausymphony.org.
International Folk Dance, 4 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Alaska Club Downtown, 641 W. Willoughby Ave.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels. Program is a mix of teaching and requests of dances from around the world. No partners are required. Every Sunday. Free. Contact Bruce Botelho at 907-723-9999 or brucembotelho@gmail.com.
MONDAY, JULY 28
Senior Sing Along with Jacque, 11 a.m.-noon.
Stop into the Senior Center each Monday at 11 am for a piano sing-along with Jacque. Free senior lunch afterward, starting at 11:45 a.m. $5 suggested donation. Contact: JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.
Introduction to Climbing Clinic, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Rock Dump Indoor Climbing Gym, 1310 Eastaugh Way.
Learn the fundamentals of climbing movement and technique. Whether you’re just starting or want to sharpen skills, this weekly session is the perfect way to build confidence on the wall. $40 for non-members, $20 for members. The cost of instruction covers rentals and day pass fees. Pay at the front desk. Contact: maeve@rockdump.com.
Juneau Makerspace Open Studio, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Juneau Makerspace, 3915 N Douglas Hwy.
Tour the facilities, get new member orientations, and work on your own projects, including ceramics, woodworking, sewing, painting, print making, electronics, cooking, and much more. Open to all skill levels for no fee every Monday evening. Join as a member for 24-hour access. For more information, visit juneaumakerspace.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury Support Group, 12 p.m., 8711 Teal St.
Open space for people with a traumatic and/or acquired brain injury to come together on a monthly basis. For more information, visit www.sailinc.org/brain-injury-supports/ or contact Kimberly Sumner at ksumner@sailinc.org or 888-487-0961.
Jazz Jam, 8-11 p.m., Crystal Saloon.
Open jazz jam. Free entry. Bring your instrument and join Juneau’s jazz musicians onstage at The Crystal Saloon.
Art for Self Care, 5:30-7 p.m., 418 Harris St #315, Articorp Building
These are groups designed to promote self care using a variety of art activities. For adults to help relieve anxiety, depression and stress especially during the winter months.
Urban Sketchers Meetup, 5:30-7:30pm, Downtown Library Large Meeting Room
Urban Sketching is the practice of on-location drawing and storytelling. Meet ups are a chance to get together with other artists and share your work. We will draw the area around the downtown library.
Beginning and Advanced ESL Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library
Beginning ESL classes offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Advanced ESL classes offered from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Both classes are completely free.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Senior Chair Yoga, 11-11:30 a.m., Juneau Senior Center.
Low-impact yoga, led by volunteer instructors each Wednesday. Free to anyone 60 and above. Suggested donation $5. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/JuneauSeniorCenter or contact JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.5
Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury Support Group, 12 p.m., 8711 Teal St. Juneau
Open space for people with a traumatic and/or acquired brain injury to come together on a monthly basis. For more information visit www.sailinc.org/brain-injury-supports/ or contact Kimberly Sumner at ksumner@sailinc.org 888-487-0961
