FILM
Documentary Premiere & Forum: The Flying University, 6:30-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 18, KTOO building. The premiere of „The Flying University,‰ a short film that takes viewers inside a literature and philosophy class at Juneau‚s Lemon Creek Correctional Center led by Sol Neely, a professor at UAS. Followed by a forum at 7 pm, moderated by documentary producer Scott Burton. Admission is free.
Sound and Motion Arts and Culture Series: Film Treasures from the State Library, 7 pm, Friday, Feb. 19, Egan Lecture Hall, UAS. A collection of films from the State Library’s historical film and video collections. Details: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sound_motion/
Free Flight Film Festival, 6:30-8:30 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 23, Goldtown Nickelodeon. Fundraiser for Trail Mix and Juneau Raptor Center. Beverages provided courtesy of Alaskan Brewery. Five short movies on free flight. Donations accepted at the door.
MUSIC
Open mic w/ Teri Tibbett, 9 pm Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 South Franklin St. 21+, free. Details: www.thealaskanhotel.com
Bluegrass Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 pm Thursday, Red Dog Saloon. Live acoustic bluegrass with Jeremy Kane and Nathan May. Every Thursday starting Feb. 4. Details: www.reddogsaloon.com
Young Dubliners, with fire on McGinnis, , 9 pm Thursday, Feb. 18, Suite 907. Rock with a Celtic influence. VIP tickets with meet and greet opportunity are available for $50 from Suite 907 only. Tickets $10 more at the door.
Motown for Our Town, 7:30-10 pm, Friday, Feb. 19, JACC Main Hall.
Adult Prom, 9 pm Friday, Feb. 19, Suite 907. Dress to impress, prizes galore, crowning of a king and queen, with a concert by Color Me Badd.
Barn Dance, 7:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 20, St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 5th and Gold Streets. Susie Kendig calling contra dances to live music by Full Circle. All dances are taught, no experience or a partner necessary. $8 adult, $7 JIF and AFF, $5 students and seniors, free to JVs and Americorps. Affiliated with Juneau International Folkdancers. Details: juneaucontras.org
Gospel Celebrations, 2 pm and 5 pm, Sunday, Feb. 21, TMHS Auditorium.
EVENTS
Day of Remembrance: The Empty Chair, 5:30-7:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 19, Mendenhall Valley Public Library. In conjunction with the satellite exhibit “The Empty Chair and World War II in Juneau,” museum staff will share stories of Juneauites impacted by the removal of Japanese-Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Woosh Kinaadeiyi Open Mic, 6:30 pm Friday, Feb. 19, GonZo, 11806 Glacier Highway. A non-competitive even open to poets and performers of all ages and all abilities. Signups to perform start at 6 pm. Details: www.facebook.com/wooshpoetry. See page 19.
Fireside Lecture: ‘Thinking Photos’ with Mark Kelley, 6:30 and 8 pm Friday, Feb. 19, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Details: www.mendenhallglacier.net or 789-0097. See page 19.
Celestial Myths: Busted, 7-8pm, Friday, Feb. 19, Marie Drake Planetarium. A look at several of the most common misunderstandings about the universe, and some celestial myth-busting. $5, under 18 free. Details: mariedrakeplanetarium.org
Coffee and Collections: Avery Skaggs, 10:30-noon, Saturday, Feb. 20, Juneau Douglas City Museum. Skaggs and his support team will talk on the topic of his art making and life as an exhibiting artist. Details: www.juneau.org/museum. See page 19
Colors of the Cosmos, 7-8 pm Saturday, Feb. 20, Marie Drake Planetaium. The sky offers us some of the most colorful displays on or above our planet. $5, under 18 free. Details: mariedrakeplanetarium.org
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around: a tale of love through the eyes of drag, 8:30-10:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 20, Rendezvous. Presented by Gigi Monroe and featuring local drag queens and kings: Raven Montgomery, Marty Weiner, Luke the Duke of Bell, Lituya Hart, Donna Sue Ma, Gingi Vitis, Robert Anthony. Introducing…. Ryder Strong, Aquarius and Nomi DeMilo. $5 at the door. 21+ only. Details: facebook.com/GigiMonroe
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Tlingit Language Learners Group, 6–7 pm Mondays, Downtown Juneau Public Library, large conference room. Interested in learning the Tlingit language? This group, run by Tlingit language learners, is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience. Details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234626046736815/ and tlingitlearners@gmail.com
English Classes, 5:30–7 pm, every Wednesday, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Riverside Dr. This group will practice speaking, reading, and writing English. Provided by The Learning Connection. All are welcome. Details: www.serrc.org/tlc
HAINES
Lynn Canal Community Players’ River Talk, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Chilkat Center lobby stage. Seven local storytellers are slated to tell their tales of resilience and adaption. With Tim Huber, Bruce Bauer, Bill Holton, Judith McDermaid and Tresham Gregg (other speackers unconfirmed). See page 11.
