Charity collectors Peppin (played by Natalia Spenglere) and “Salt” played by (Roblin Gray Davis) try in vain to get a donation from Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Tom Robenolt) during Theater Alaska’s production of "A Christmas Carol" on Sunday at McPhetres Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Weekend guide for Dec. 12-14

Visit Juneau Arts and Humanities Council at jahc.org for more details on this week’s happenings.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 12

Fiber Friday!

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Heads in the Clouds Collective studio, Arcticorp Bldg 418 Harris St. Rm 403

Join other fiber artists with your current craft! Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, felting, or just bring you! Free and open to the community. Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 5-7pm

Visit: @headsinthecloudscollective on Instagram

Astronomy Year in Review

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Marie Drake Planetarium, at 1015 Glacier Avenue

We will cover events in Astronomy for 2025. Bring your questions for this free show for all ages.

Visit: mariedrakeplanetarium.org to sign up

Couples Night Out – 2nd Fridays at the Alaska Club Downtown

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Alaska Club Downtown, 641 W Willoughby Ave

Looking for a fun Friday date night with your partner? Then join us Second Fridays at the Alaska Club Downtown! You and your partner will learn how to dance to a wide range of Soul, R&B, Blues, Jazz and Pop music, while learning snazzy moves and boosting your confidence. No experience needed. We will not be rotating partners.

Members: $7.50/person; non-members: $15/person at the front desk.

Visit: https://bit.ly/DateNightDance, contact: Daniel at TwoLeftFeetAK@pm.me

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SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Breakfast with Santa

8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Thunder Mountain Middle School, 3101 Diamond Pk Lp, Juneau

Come enjoy a fun morning with Santa! There are pancakes, sausage, and drinks to eat. Plus crafts, story time, and photos with the Big Guy.

$10 per ticket. This year we are also doing donation tickets. You buy a ticket and we will get it to a family in need.

Visit: https://jfsaboosterclub.square.site/, contact: lexierazor@gmail.com

Stuffed! Holiday Market

10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier Street, Juneau

More information is coming soon!

Visit: jahc.org

Second Saturday Markets at Mendenhall Mall

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mendenhall Mall, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd # 369

Call 907 713-7011 for more information

Saturday Staying Alive Al-Anon Family Group

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Zoom

Every Saturday year-round from 10:30 am -12 noon

Support, strength, and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. Group meets weekly on Zoom.

Visit https://al-anon-ak.org for the Zoom link; for more information, contact: 907-957-1990

Find Your Gold – Free Writing Workshop with Don Rearden

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Douglas Public Library Reading Room

This is an #ALASKAWRITES workshop led by author and UAA Professor Don Rearden. The workshop is free and open to adults & teens, focusing on exploring the power of writing and storytelling as a means of personal growth, mental health awareness, and problem solving. Participants will engage in a series of writing exercises and discussions, all designed to unlock creative potential. The workshop will be fun, inclusive, no previous writing experience required. Come prepared to write and discover the gold in your life.

Visit: 49writers.org

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SUNDAY, DEC. 14

Traditional Celtic Music Session

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

You are invited to play or listen to traditional celtic music played on acoustic instruments- fiddle, flute, bodhran, tenor banjo, mandolin, guitar etc. sessions follow the traditional etiquette for Irish music sessions. Sessions are held in the TK Maguires bar. Free to the public!

Contact: Tony Yorba at 907-209-9946, email at avyorba1954@gmail.com

International Folk Dance

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm at The Alaska Club Juneau Downtown, 641 W Willoughby Ave #210, Juneau

We welcome dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our program is a mix of teaching and requests of dances from around the world. No partners are required.

Every Sunday between 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

There is no charge for participation.

Visit: jifdancers.org, contact: Bruce Botelho, 907-723-9999, brucembotelho@gmail.com

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MULTI-DAY & RECURRING EVENTS

Christmas Constellations for Young Children

At Marie Drake Planetarium, at 1015 Glacier Avenue

Friday, Dec. 12 from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

When we look at the stars and play a giant game of dot-to-dot, we find amazing things from basic shapes to Santa and his sleigh. Let’s use our imaginations and search through the stars. This is a free show for preschoolers, early elementary-aged children, and their families.

Visit: mariedrakeplanetairum.org, contact: mariedrakeplanetairum@gmail.com

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

At McPhetres Hall, 325 Gold St, Juneau

Friday, Oct. 12 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday, Oct. 13 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday, Oct. 14 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Theater Alaska for A Christmas Carol – a magical story of discovery and transformation to share with the ones you love. Featuring Tom Robenolt as Ebenezer Scrooge. Directed by Theater Alaska Producing Artistic Director Flordelino Lagundino. Adapted for the stage by Arlitia Jones and Michael Evan Haney.

Tickets: Pay-as-you-want

Visit: www.theateralaska.org

Holiday Cheer

At Thunder Mountain High School, 3101 Diamond Pk Lp, Juneau

Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Celebrate the season with the Juneau Symphony, Sitka Holiday Brass and Vox Borealis. Enjoy festive favorites, holiday treats, and photos with Santa. Share the joy and wonder of the season with us!

Tickets can be purchased at Juneausymphony.org; contact: Charlotte Truitt, 907-586-4676, info@juneausymphony.org

Preschool Open Gym

Monday through Friday

9:30 am – 11:30 am at Mt Jumbo Gym, 909 4th St, Douglas

$5/child, Turf for Tots passes accepted, no charge for parents/guardians, closed on holidays

Contact: 907-586-5226

Pickleball

Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Floyd Dryden Gym

All levels welcome. Equipment provided.

For more information visit juneauparks.org, contact: parks.rec@juneau.gov or 907-586-5226

Free Tai Chi classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 23 – March 14

11:00 am – 12:00 pm St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive

Southeast Senior Services offers this Free Tai Chi program to ages 60+. Tai Chi improves strength and balance and reduces the risk of falls. Registration is required. Please call 907-463-6113 to register. This program is made possible by a grant from the AK Department of Health.

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