The launch of a publication featuring contributors from Juneau and Palestine, a group chant to singing bowls, and an event featuring both belly dancing and political satire are part of First Friday for June in Juneau.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Portable Southeast Traveling Art Exhibition, 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 4-7 p.m.
“Portable Southeast” is a traveling art exhibit celebrating life on the coast, featuring 29 works by 22 artists from 10 communities across Southeast Alaska. “Portable Southeast” is currently halfway through its 2025 tour and will be on exhibit in the JACC gallery through June 28.
Exhibit up through the month.
Alaska State Museum: Curator of Collections, Steve Henrikson, speaking about the 125 Anniversary of the State Museum,
395 Whittier Street, APK Building, noon-1:30 p.m.
The Alaska State Museum celebrates its 125 anniversary June 6. Curator of Collections Steve Henrikson has collected, preserved, and interpreted objects and belongings for the State of Alaska for the last 37 years. He’ll offer insights into the 42,000-artifact collection and some personalities he’s encountered along the way.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Two performances: Daughters of the New Moon and the Empty Oil Barrel Band, 114 W. 4th St., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
The City Museum will feature two different performance groups — Daughters of the New Moon and the Empty Oil Barrel Band — in conjunction with the exhibition “Wild Joys: Creating Community through the Performing Arts.”
First Friday opening only.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe, 1415 Glacier Ave., 5:30-7 p.m.
A monthly open house opportunity to see what the planetarium has to offer.
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute: First Friday Native Artist Market, 105 Heritage Way, Walter Soboleff Building, 4:30-7 p.m.
The following artists are featured in this month’s First Friday: Leilani Knight, owner of “Leilani’s Creative Creations,” displaying her accessories made with Alaska’s natural resources; Mark (Atyátx’i Latíni) Dundore, owner of “Southeast Devilsclub,” presenting his pure steam-distilled devil’s club essential oil and handcrafted skincare products; and Hannah Davis displaying her handmade earrings fur, beaded, wire wrap, clay, wood, shells, felt and other items. Also free admission to the Nathan Jackson Gallery and Exhibit and Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books & Toys: Featuring Local Author Larri Irene Spengler, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 119 B, 4:30-6 p.m.
Larri Spengler presents her novel ”Taking Time: Sailing with My Family in Southeast Alaska.”
First Friday opening only.
Willow + Luna: Ebb and Flow Fiber Studio, 2D art from wool fibers, 117 Seward St., 4-8 p.m.
Joanna Perea of Ebb and Flow Fiber Studio creates vibrant scenes of Alaska’s diverse natural habitats using wool fibers to combine the traditional craft of wool felting with the appearance of modern fine art paintings.
First Friday opening only.
Holy Trinity Sanctuary: Singing Bowls, Chanting and Fine Art, 325 Gold St., 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Featuring Page Bridges’ space art and a guided group chant to the tones of singing bowls. Enter the church using the double doors on 4th Street. $10 suggested donation.
First Friday opening only.
Amalga Distillery: Ruby Rouser and Lee Burkhart, 134 N. Franklin St., 4:30-8 p.m.
Ruby Rouser and Lee Burkhart Spring Collection pop-up.
First Friday opening only.
Alaska Robotics Gallery: Andrea Nelson, artist, 134 N. Franklin St., 4:30-8 p.m.
Alaska Robotics presents “On the Backs of Small Animals,” a show of textile taxidermy by Haines artist Andrea Nelson. A local historical narrative is told through skins of found fabrics, objects and fur.
Exhibit up through the month.
Spice Cafe & Gallery: Tim Troll and MRV Architects, Artists. Gypsy Jazz and Irish Quartet, Live Music, 116 N. Franklin St., 4-9:00 p.m.
Showcasing the work of Anchorage based artist Tim Troll and artwork from Juneau architecture firm MRV Architects. Also live music from the Gypsy Jazz Quartet and the Irish Quartet.
Exhibit up through the month.
Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Chloey Cavanaugh, 110 N. Franklin St., 5-9 p.m.
“Ayáx̱ litseen X̱’anax̱duwataan” — The strength to speak.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: ‘To Palestine With Love, From Southeast Alaska” Launch Party, 145 S. Franklin St., 4-7 p.m.
Launch of “To Palestine, With Love: From Southeast Alaska” — a new zine created by Juneau for Palestine, with contributions from artists and writers across Southeast Alaska and Palestine. Mail services are not available during special events.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Jayne Andreen, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-7 p.m.
Jayne Andreen, JA Jules, is the featured artist for the month of June at the Juneau Artists Gallery. She uses a mix of precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, silver, goldfill and vermeil, and likes combining different colors and shapes.
Exhibit up through the month.
Picture This: Freedom for All Art Show Fundraiser, 230 S. Franklin St., Suite 110.
JPCC’s annual scholarship fundraiser — Freedom for All — at Picture This gallery.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Makerspace: First Friday Dance, 3915 N. Douglas Hwy., 7-11 p.m.
All styles, levels and ages. Waltz lesson 7:30-8; fusion contra 8:30-9; open dancing until 11. Admission $5-$20 at the door. On-site childcare. Arts and crafts for sale, face painting, and a fundraiser for Scout Troop 851.
First Friday opening only.
