Thursday, Sept. 19
Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers or $12 just to hear the speaker. This week, there will be a school board candidates’ forum.
Pay-as-you-can preview: “Devilfish,” 7:30 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas. This is a preview of Perseverance Theatre’s season-opening play.
Friday, Sept. 20
University of Alaska Southeast Evening at Egan, 7 p.m., UAS Egan Library, 11120 Glacier Highway. The speaker will be David Noon, and the title of his free and public lecture is “The Gothic Executive: Images of Presidential Violence in American Popular Culture, From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump.”
Juneau Piano Series, 7 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St. The series that spotlights lesser-known piano compositions is back. The first performance will be by Jon Hays and Nic Temple, who will accompany each other during performances of selections by Beethoven and Grieg. Tickets can be purchased through Jahc.org and cost $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and $5 for students and youth.
Kyle Farley-Robinson, left, Jon Hays, center, and Alexander Tutunov play “Romance And Waltz For Six Hands Piano” by Sergei Rachmaninoff during the Juneau Piano Series in this January 2019 photo. Hays will be part of the series’ second season’s first concert. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Men’s Fashion Show, 8 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This fashion show presented by 4th Coast Outfitters is intended to become an annual event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admissions costs $13 and includes a free drink. Tickets are being pre-sold at 4th Coast Outfitters.
“Devilfish,” 7:30 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas. This is Perseverance Theatre’s season-opening play. It runs Sept. 20-Oct. 12, Thursday-Sunday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is a 2 p.m. performance Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets are available online at ptalaska.org or by calling 463-8497.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Smokey Bear Birthday Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, 6000 Glacier Spur Road. This is a belated birthday for Smokey Bear, who turned 75 on Aug. 9. It coincides with the annual Fall Fun Fest. Smokey will make the rounds and share birthday cake. There will be Smokey-themed arts and crafts , an exhibit about the history of Smokey, and fire safety activities.
Sixth Annual Electric Vehicle Round Up, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., District Heating Parking Lot, 300 Egan Drive. This event is hosted by Juneau Electric Vehicle Association. Electric vehicle owners are encouraged to share and display their vehicles and combustion-engine vehicle owners are encouraged to learn about electric vehicles.
Con Brio Presents: Music of Women Performed by Women, 7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St. The concert will feature women performing music written by women. The concerts will highlight works for voice, flute, oboe, violin, piano and string quartet. Admission is pay as you can.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Treadwell Mine Office Ribbon Cutting, 2-4 p.m., near Sandy Beach and Savikko Park. The ribbon cutting represents the culmination of the Treadwell Society’s ongoing rehabilitation project.
Con Brio Presents: Music of Women Performed by Women, 3 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St. The concert will feature women performing music written by women. The concerts will highlight works for voice, flute, oboe, violin, piano and string quartet. Admission is pay as you can.
An Evening with Ray Troll, 5-7 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier St. Artist Ray Troll will demonstrate how he draws on dark paper with pigment-rich crayons using 3-D glasses. Participants will create Troll-style work. The event will include a no-host beer and wine bar. Hors d’oeuvres and art materials will be provided. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased at jahc.org, Hearthside Books, at the JACC and at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum.
Artist Ray Troll, seen in this May 2019 photo standing under the jaws of a dinosaur that’s part of the “Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline” exhibit, will be present for an event at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)
Monday, Sept. 23
No nonrecurring events listed.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline, 7-8 p.m., Alaska State Museum, 395 Whittier St. Paleontologist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, will give a talk on “Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline,” an exhibit he co-curated with Ketchikan artist Ray Troll. There will be a book and map signing beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
No nonrecurring events listed.
Weekly Ukulele Jam, Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, visit the Juneau Jambusters Ukulele Facebook page.
The Widowed Persons Brunch, noon, first Sunday of each month, Westmark Baranof Hotel, 127 N. Franklin St. All widows and widowers are invited to this social event. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424.
International Folk Dancers, Sundays, 6-8 p.m., studio at The Alaska Club downtown. For more information, call Bruce at 723-9999.
Music on the Fly, Sundays, 7-8 p.m. Juneau International Airport, 1873 Shell Simmons Dr. Live music in baggage claim area as you meet or leave on Alaska Airlines No. 66 or 67.
Mount Juneau Cribbage Club, 5:45 p.m., Mondays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details, call Wayne 789-9295.
Tlingit Language Learners Group, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., large conference room of Downtown Juneau Public Library. Tlingit language learners is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience.
Juneau’s Cancer Survivor Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3225 Hospital Drive. The support group meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 796-2273.
Women Living Sober, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive. For more information call Dawn at 209-8373.
Low Vision Support Group, 1 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Linda Newman is the support group’s facilitator. For questions, call her at 209-7555 or call the Southeast Alaska Independent Living office at 586-4920.
Juneau Six-Game Peggers, 5:45 p..m., Wednesdays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details call Tom 209-1102.
Old Time Music Jam, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Alaskan Hotel and Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. There is a weekly jam session open to everyone no matter their level of experience.
GRLZ, 9 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This is a fem-only open stage that welcomes art, poetry, music, comedy, burlesque and more.
Open Mic with Teri Tibbet or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m.-midnight, Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. The free open mic is for ages 21 and older.
Tango Dancing, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Channel Dance Studio, 2686 Channel Vista Drive. Tango every Thursday. The event is free. For more information, call 586-1213.
AbbyOke Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9107 Mendenhall Mall Road. Free karaoke. For more information, call 789-0501.
Widowed Persons Support Group, 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Fireweed Place,415 Willoughby Ave. All widows and widowers are invited to join this meeting in the parlor room. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424 or Sandy at 209-2307. Reamining 2019 meeting dates are Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
KTOO Board of Directors, 5- 6-p.m., KTOO Conference Room, 360 Egan Drive. The KTOO board meets on the first Thursday of every month except August and December. Meetings are open to the public, and members are welcome to attend.
Thursday Night Jazz, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Narrows Bar, 148 S. Franklin St. There is live music Thursdays at the Narrows Bar.
PFLAG LGBTQ Potluck, 6-8 p.m., second Friday of the month, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9161 Cinema Drive. This is a family-friendly event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come and share a favorite dish.
Kimball Theatre Organ Concert, Fridays, noon-1 p.m., State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Ave.
Free Karaoke, Friday and Saturdays, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Sandbar & Grill, 2525 Industrial Blvd.
Saturday Staying Alive Al Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 740 W. 10th St. The group offers support, strength and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Saturday Carving Sessions, 1 p.m., Saturdays, Gajaa Hit, Sealaska Heritage Institute is offering carving practice at Gajaa Hit on Willoughby Avenue for participants 18 and older with a maximum of 12 participants at a time. People can apply for the free classes through https://bit.ly/2G5Udr7.
Sm’algyax Language Learners Group, Saturdays, noon-1 p.m., conference room of the Edward K. Thomas Building, 9097 Glacier Highway. All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.
