This calendar is updated daily with notices of upcoming local events provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and other contributors. Submissions for events can be sent to editor@juneauempire.com. They should include the date, time, location, short summary of the event, a website and/or social media page for the event if applicable, if an admission fee is required, and a contact for people to obtain more information. Submissions are not guaranteed of inclusion and may be edited for length or content. The calendar is also published in the print editions of the Juneau Empire, and submissions for those should be received by 9 a.m. Monday for Wednesday’s paper and 9 a.m. Thursday for Saturday’s paper.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Bitcoin Beach BBQ, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Auke Rec, Eagle Shelter
Beach fire with Bitcoin Alaska Conference speakers to learn about bitcoin. For more event information visit www.bitcoinalaska.org or contact info@bitcoinalaska.org.
Coffee Tea and Chat for Patients & Family,10 – 11 a.m. Bartlett Hospital Cafeteria
Story style conversation to connect the community with Bartlett Regional Hospital to improve care. For event information visit www.bartletthospital.org or contact Rhonda Ward at 907-796-8918
Juneau Fastpitch Alumni Game, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Adair Kennedy Field
Softball Alumni Game, open to any Juneau graduate that played softball in High School. For more information contact lexierazor@gmail.com.
Bitcoin Karaoke, July 2, 7 p.m. – July 3, 12 a.m. Squirez Rest
Bitcoiners from around the world enjoying karaoke. Part of Bitcoin Alaska Conference. For more event information visit www.bitcoinalaska.org or contact info@bitcoinalaska.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Senior Center 3rd of July Celebration 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Juneau Senior Center
Event includes senior lunch, summer desserts, and a fun fourth of July game with prizes. For more information, visit the Juneau Senior Center Facebook page, or contact Stephanie Duscher at JSCOutreach@ccsak.org or 907-463-6179
TOPS Club, Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) 5 – 6:15 p.m. Juneau Public Health Center
Purpose is the help and support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Meets weekly on Thursday. First meeting is free. For more information visit www.tops.org or contact Elizabeth at 907-321-4049.
Independence Day Concert 7 – 8 p.m. Sealaska Heritage Institute
The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band presents a pre-firework concert conducted by TJ Hovest. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the ground and enjoy some great band music while waiting for the fireworks. For more information visit www.juneaucommunityband.org or contact Sarah McNair-Grove at juneaucommunityband@gmail.com.
Pre-Fireworks Contra Dance 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. St. Ann’s Parish Hall 430 5th Street
Contra dancing to live music. No partner needed. Music from “Full Circle” and calling by Odette Edgar and Friends. Beginner lessons at 7:30 p.m. and dancing from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Free event, suggested donation. For more information visit bit.ly/JuneauContraDanceAK or contact Daniel at 907-209-0991.
Open Mic at the Alaskan, July 3, 9 p.m.– July 4, 12:30 a.m. , The Alaskan Hotel & Bar.
Every Thursday. Bring an instrument, an act, or spoken words. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/alaskan.bar or contact Claire at claire@thealaskahotel.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Friday Noon Organ Concert, noon–1 p.m., State Office Building, 8th floor lobby.
Free weekly concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ. For more information contact Ellen Carrlee at 907-465-2396.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Master Gardeners Garden Tour 2025 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11 Gardens in Twin Lakes, Downtown, and Douglas areas
This event in an annual summer celebration of Juneau gardens and gardeners. A fundraiser for SEAK Master Gardeners Association to finance their educational programs and support of community gardens. Tickets are $20. For more information visit www.seak-mastergardeners.org/tour-highlights or contact Jacqueline Fowler at wildirisorganic@gmail.com.
Queer Care Yoga 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rainforest Yoga 171 Shattuck Way # 202
Summer A.H. Christiansen will be guiding Queer Care, a trauma-informed experience for self-identified Queer & Trans folks looking to find community and connection. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome to Queer Care. For more information Auke Bay Yoga at 907-723-8188.
