This is a calendar updated daily of upcoming local events during the coming days 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, JUNE 18
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.
Duplicate Bridge, 6 p.m., Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Ave.
Weekly event. Contact Toni at (907) 209-9809 with questions and for information about where to park and how to get into the building.
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
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Free Tai Chi classes for ages 60+, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Dr.
Free Noon Performance at the City Museum, 12-1 p.m. 114 W 4th St.
This summer the Juneau-Douglas City Museum will host a series of bi-weekly open mic hours as part of our summer exhibition Wild Joys: Creating Community Through the Performing Arts. This is a standing room only event and is free. More information at juneau.org/library/museum or contact museum.info@juneau.gov.
TOPS Club (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 5-6:15 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Hwy.
Purpose is to help and support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., group program at 5:15 p.m. First meeting is free. More information at www.tops.org.
Open Mic at the Alaskan, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Friday), The Alaskan Hotel & Bar.
Every Thursday. Bring an instrument, an act, or spoken words. Cherie Bowman will host this week. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/alaskan.bar or contact Claire at claire@thealaskahotel.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Friday Noon Organ Concerts, noon-1 p.m. State Office Building 8th Floor Lobby, Willoughby Street.
Free concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ on Fridays at noon at the State Office Building, eigth floor lobby. J. Allan MacKinnon plays May 10 – July 26. Free event. Contact 907-465-2396 or Ellen.Carrlee@alaska.gov.
2nd and 4th Friday Social Dance Shindig, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Alaska Club Downtown, 641 W. Willoughby Ave.
Drawing from a range of dance styles, Daniel and Andi will teach fundamentals of partner dancing and next-level skills that will increase your confidence on the dance floor. This month, we are teaching “Switch Dancing” – how to move fluidly between leading and following in a single dance. No experience or partner needed. Arrive early to change shoes and warm up. Alaska Club Members $7.50/non-members $15 at the front desk. Contact Daniel at (907) 209-0991.
Juneau Piano Series: Jon Hays, 7 -8:30 p.m. Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier Street.
Enjoy piano recitals by some of the top pianists throughout the year, curated by Jon Hays. These recitals are held at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on the community’s Wilhelm Schimmel piano. Ticket prices: $25 general, $20 senior, $10 student. Tickets will be available for $5 more at the door. Tickets available at jahc.org. Contact info@jahc.org or 907-586-2787.
Summer Solstice Fire Ritual, 7-8:30 p.m. Noyes Pavilion, 11220 Glacier Hwy.
Gather around the fire with Kelsey Clark & Cassandra Jostes to welcome the return of summer. Meditation, song, offerings, and intention setting. Together, we’ll give thanks for the gifts of summer and set our intentions for the months ahead. A sacred space for storytelling, life lessons, and sisterhood. Contact 907-723-8188.
Only Fools Run at Night, 9-11 p.m., Centennial Hall. 101 Egan Dr.
Do the annual Only Fools Run at Night! Benefits high school cross country team. 5k and 1-mile distances. Starts and ends at Centennial Hall. Prizes for best team and solo costumes. Costume judging at 8:15 p.m. Race starts at 9:00 p.m.
Online registration closes on the day of. Register at the door until racetime. Register online at https://www.raceentry.com/only-fools-run-at-midnight/race-information. Contact xcjuneau@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Summer Solstice Music Festival, noon-10:30 p.m., Áak’w Landing.
A fun in the sun one-day music festival to benefit Alaska Native Sisterhood & Brotherhood Camps 70. Spend the day with local music, food, and fun. Tickets available online at Eventbrite or day of at the event. Contact ans_camp_70@yahoo.com.
Free music in the afternoon with Luke and Heather, 2-5 p.m., Crystal Saloon, 218 Front St.
Catch Luke and Heather in their show “Music in the Afternoons” at The Crystal Saloon Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through June 11. They are featuring two of their projects: a jazz duo featuring piano, sultry vocals, and drums, and their project Poetry Police, showcasing original tunes in a kinetic folk-punk style. Contact heathermountcastle@gmail.com.
Free Community Yoga Class, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Auke Bay Yoga, 11798 Glacier Hwy.
Shakti flow is a vinyasa-based class set to music that will invigorate, energize, and build heat. Shakti flow includes connection to breath and theme, sun salutations, standing sequences, peak poses, and a cooldown. Contact 907-723-8188.
insomniACTS, 7-9 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd Steet.
24-hour play event. Five teams of writers, directors, and actors create original one-acts in 24 hours. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, visit juneaughostlight.com.
Solstice Party, 8-11:59 p.m., Crystal Saloon, 218 Front St.
Performances from three live bands: Middle Names from Seattle and Magical America and Fear Boner from Juneau. Followed by dance party late into the night with Donny Bru from Santa Barbara, California. Contact David Fure, middlenamesbooking@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
Disc Golf Tour of Juneau, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Treadwell, University of Alaska Southeast, and Aant’iyeik reds courses.
Three rounds, 54 holes. Register on Udisc. Pay $20 fee day of event. Start time at Treadwell Hole One. Park at Sandy Beach.
Artists of All Nations, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Artists of All Nations is a free open studio opportunity in the Main Hall at the JACC from 1 – 5 pm, usually on the last Sunday of the month. Work together on your art.
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.
International Folk Dance, 4 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Alaska Club Downtown, 641 W. Willoughby Ave.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels. Orogram 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.
