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.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Bitcoin Alaska Conference 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Centennial Hall
Conference about Bitcoin innovation and Alaska’s energy and economic future. For event and ticketing information visit www.bitcoinalaska.org. For more information contact Wade Hoek at 501-881-8076 or info@BitcoinAlaska.org.
Saturday Staying Alive Al-Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. over Zoom
Support group for family and friends of alcoholics. For more information and to get the Zoom link, call 907-957-1990 or visit https://al-anon-ak.org.
Master Gardeners Garden Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 gardens in Twin Lakes, Downtown, and Douglas area
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.html or contact Jacqueline Fowler at wildirisorganic@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Bitcoin Alaska Conference 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Centennial Hall
Conference about Bitcoin innovation and Alaska’s energy and economic future. For event and ticketing information visit www.bitcoinalaska.org. For more information contact Wade Hoek at 501-881-8076 or info@BitcoinAlaska.org.
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 on the local music scene. Free. juneausymphony.org. Contact Charlotte Truitt 907-586-4676 or info@juneausymphony.org.
Traditional Celtic Music Session, 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. TK Maquire’s, 375 Whittier Street
Play or listen to traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments. Sessions follow the traditional etiquette for Irish music sessions. Free. For more information contact Tony Yorba at 907-209-9946 or avyorba1954@gmail.com
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 7
Senior Sing Along with Jacque, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Juneau Senior Center
Piano sing along with Jacque at the Senior Center. Every Monday. Suggested $5 donation. For more information visit the Juneau Senior Center Facebook page or contact JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.
Juneau Makerspace Open Studio, 6 – 8 p.m. Juneau Makerspace 3915 N Douglas Highway
Tour the facilities, get new member orientations, and work on personal projects including ceramics, woodworking, sewing, painting, print making electronics, cooking, and more. Open to all skill levels. No fee every Monday evening. For more information visit juneaumakerspace.org
Widows & Widowers Garden Support Group, 6 – 8 p.m. 3041 Clinton Drive
This event is for supporting widows and widowers as they navigate the garden of life as a widow or widower. A survey is required. Please call 907-723-1917. For more information, contact Diane Kyser at 907-789-3133
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Music with Tom Locher, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Juneau Senior Center
Free senior lunch and piano music provided by Tom Locher. For more event information visit www.ccsak.org/ or contact Stephanie Duscher at 907-463-6179 or JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.
Beginning and Advanced ESL Classes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mendenhall Valley Public Library
Beginning English Sign Language classes offered from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Advanced ESL classes offered from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Both classes are completely free. Call 907-586-5718 for more information.
Art for Self Care, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 418 Harris Street #315
Group 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. Please RSVP with Shawn Hatt Cohen at 907-321-5414.
Jazz Jam, 8 – 11 p.m. Crystal Saloon, 218 Front Street
Open jazz jam. Bring an instrument to join Juneau’s jazz musicians onstage. Free. For more event information contact David Elrod at david@crystalsalooon.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Senior Chair Yoga, 11-11:30 p.m. Juneau Senior Center
Session of low-impact yoga led by volunteer instructors. Every Wednesday. Free to anyone 60 or older. All skill levels welcome. Free event, suggested donation $5. For more information visit the Juneau Senior Center Facebook page or contact JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.
Dog Park Party, 5-6:30 p.m. Cope Park Dog Park
Event for LGBTQIA+ and ally dog owners and their dogs. Every second Wednesday of the month. For more information visit akseagla.org or contact Summer Christiansen at 907-942-4146.
