What’s happening

What's happening

EVENTS

Juneau Public Market, noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nove. 28 and 29, Centennial Hall & JACC. Details: JuneauPublicMarket.com

 

Native Artist Market, 11am – 5 p.m., Friday-Sunday, Nov. 28, 320 W Willoughby Ave. A three-day Alaska Native Weekend Market.

 

Douglas Christmas Tree Lighting, Friday, Nov. 27, 6:30–7 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion. Details: 364-2243

 

Barn Dance, 7:30–11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 5th and Gold downtown. The traditional Thanksgiving Friday Barn Dance will feature live music by Full Circle string band. Tom Paul will teach and call contra and square dances. No experience or partners are necessary. $8 adults, $7 AFF and JIF, $5 seniors and students, free for JVs and Americorps. Affiliated with Juneau International Folkdancers. Details: juneaucontras.org

 

Santa & Elves Skate, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, Treadwell Arena. Details: douglas4thofjuly.com

 

Tlingit Language and Arts Program, 1–4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, Zach Gordon Youth Center. The Zach Gordon Youth Center is hosting a Tlingit Language and Arts Program on Saturdays for 5 weeks in November and December. The program is sponsored by the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, and taught by Paul Marks and other Tlingit elders. Free and open to any and all who are interested. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Register by calling the Zach Gordon Youth Center at 586-2635.

 

 

 

THEATER

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 6, Perseverance Theatre. Sweeney Todd, a Tony-award-winning musical, tells the story of Benjamin Barker, a London-based barber armed with a sharp, straight razor, who teams up with a local pie-maker.

 

 

FILM

SNOvember Film Series, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, Gold Town Nickelodeon. The SNOvember Film Series celebrates the coming winter season by showcasing the year’s best ski and snowboard films. All of the proceeds go towards building a cabin and trail at Cropley Lake through the Eaglecrest Foundation. Tickets $10 at the door. Details: goldtownnick.com

 

Climate Action Film Series: “Merchants of Doubt”, 4:30 pm, Sunday, Nov. 29, and 7 pm, Monday. Nov. 30, Gold Town Theatre, 171 Shattuck Way. “An enthralling film. As fascinating as it is horrifying”- L.A. Times. Sponsored by Alaska Climate Action Network. Details: www.alaskaclimateaction.org or 586-5843.

 

 

MUSIC & DANCE

SALT After Dark, 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, SALT. DJ Manu. dancing, appetizers and drinks. 21 and up.

 

Open mic with Teri Tibbett, 9 p.m., Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar. 21+, free. Details: www.thealaskanhotel.com

 

Live Music: Manic 3, 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill. Free. Details: 789-0501.

 

Live Music: RumbleFish, 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, Alaskan Hotel & Bar. Free. Details: www.thealaskanhotel.com

 

Live Music: Susu and the Prophets, 10 p.m., Satirday, Nov. 28, Alaskan Hotel & Bar. Free. Details: www.thealaskanhotel.com

 

 

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Tlingit Language Learners Group, 6–7 p.m., Mondays, Downtown Juneau Public Library. Free and open to everyone. Details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234626046736815/

 

 

SOUTHEAST HIGHLIGHTS

26th Winter Arts Faire Weekend in Ketchikan, opens at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Cape Fox Lodge and the Ted Ferry Civic Center. Details, page 10.

 

Festival of Lights and Community Tree Lighting in Petersburg. 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, Trading Union. Details, page 10

 

Annual Christmas Bazaar in Sitka, Saturday Nov. 28, Sweatland Hall on Sheldon Jackson Campus. Details, page 10

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