This is a developing list.
MONDAY, DEC. 8
Grateful Dogs of Juneau Annual Pet Food Drive December
9:30 am – 5:30 pm at Juneau Animal Rescue, PETCO during business hours
A holiday dog and cat pet food drive (December 8 -14) to benefit Southeast Alaska Food Bank, local food pantries and regional pet welfare organizations. Look for donation drop off boxes at JAR and PETCO. No tickets required
Contact: gd-info@gratefuldogsofjuneau.org, (907)586-3849
Art Build & Bid Fundraiser: Silent Auction and Craft Workshops
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Juneau Makerspace
Juneau for Palestine will have a silent auction, as well as several tables to work on different crafts! Crafts will be friendly for both kids and adults; including ornament making, mini sculptures, poppies, zines, bookmarks, and more! Money raised will go to a family in Gaza to support with food and shelter costs. No advance tickets; entry fee will be by donation. Suggested donation of $15/kid and $30/adult.
Contact: maizard14@gmail.com
Monday Board Game Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Devil’s Club Downstairs
Platypus Gaming wants to share their passion and extensive board game collection with you! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or looking to learn a new game, come join the fun! Your own games are also welcome, bring a chess board, your Magic cards, you name it! Free & All Ages
Visit: devilsclubbrewing.com/events, contact: beer@devilsclubbrewing.com
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Music with Tom Locher
11:45 am – 12:30 pm at The Juneau Senior Center
Come enjoy a free senior lunch and listen to some lovely piano music, provided by the incredible Tom Locher!
Visit: https://www.ccsak.org/, contact: Stephanie Duscher, 907-463-6179, JSCOutreach@ccsak.org
Beginning and Advanced ESL Classes
Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Pk Lp, Juneau
Beginning class: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Advanced class: 6:30 – 7:30
Both classes are completely free.
Visit: tlcalaska.org/english-language-learning-citizenship, contact: 907-586-5718
Art for Self Care — December Embroidery/Beaded Ornaments
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at 418 Harris St, #315, Juneau
These are groups designed to promote self care using a variety of art activities. For adults to help relieve anxiety, depression and stress especially during the winter months or anyone just wanting to add new art forms to their life. Please RSVP: Shawn Hatt Cohen, 907-321-5414 via text
Visit: facebook.com/kidzcounseling
Rent! Screening hosted by Tongass Tenants Alliance
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Gold Town Theater, 171 Shattuck Way #109, Juneau
Join the Tongass Tenants Alliance’s first ever event: a free community screening of Rent! Come for a free movie night, stay to learn more about how we can work together to advocate for affordable housing in Juneau. No tickets required, this is a free event!
Visit: facebook.com/share/1J51oNXaAy/, contact: Salim Houck – salim@akpirg.org, or dm us on instagram @tongasstenantsalliance
$2 Trivia Tuesday
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Devil’s Club Downstairs
Test your wits and compete for cash! $2 cash buy-ins per person funds the cash prizes awarded to the first, second, and second-to-last place teams (of up to 6). Please bring cash!
Visit devilsclubbrewing.com/events, contact: beer@devilsclubbrewing.com
Jazz Jam
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Crystal Saloon, 218 Front St, Juneau
Open jazz jam. Free entry. Bring your instrument and join Juneau’s jazz musicians onstage at The Crystal Saloon!
Visit: crystalsaloon.com, contact: David Elrod, david@crystalsaloon.com
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
Senior Chair Yoga
11:00 am – 11:30 am at Juneau Senior Center
Relax and enjoy a session of low-impact yoga, led by our lovely volunteer instructors each Wednesday at the Senior Center! Free to anyone 60 and above! All skill levels are welcome! Stick around after for a free* senior lunch beginning at 11:45! *Suggested donation $5.
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/JuneauSeniorCenter, contact: JSCOutreach@ccsak.org
Juneau Nordic Ski Club Season Kick-off
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Alaska Brewing Co tasting room
Join us for our annual ski season kick-off meeting and potluck! All ages, everyone welcome. Bring a dish to share (and your plate and utensils), renew your membership, buy/sell used skis, get expert advice on ski sizing, order our new swag, find out how to volunteer, door prizes, snow guessing contest winners, and so much more!
Visit: https://jnski.org/notices/ski-season-kick-off/ Contact: info@jnski.org
Art-based Mental Health Group: Creative Growth
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at NAMI Juneau, 8711 Teal St suite 200, Juneau,
This group is for adults looking to support their mental health with creative expression in a welcoming group. No art experience needed, all activities are simple. This peer-led group is available for FREE to adults in Juneau. Drop-ins welcome.
Visit: namijuneau.org/support-groups
Thursday Night Dance Social
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Chapel by the Lake, 11024 Auke Lake Way, Juneau
Join us for the Juneau Social Dance series, a volunteer-hosted gathering dedicated to fostering a passion for dance within the community. This is a progressive series focused on one dance style per month. Cover Charge: $10.
Visit: bit.ly/JuneauDance
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
Photos from Antarctica & the Stories behind the Scene
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at UAS Egan lecture hall room 112
Juneau Audubon Society presents the photo series by Sean Neilson. Free & open to the public.
Visit: www.juneau-audubon-society.org, contact: programs@juneau-audubon-society.org
Stand Up Open Mic
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Devil’s Club Downstairs
2nd Thursday Stand Up Open Mic brought to you by Southeast Events. Come flex your stand up muscles with a 5 minute set or enjoy local comics! Free & all Ages, but adult content.
Visit: devilsclubbrewing.com/events, contact: beer@devilsclubbrewing.com
Open Mic at the Alaskan!
9:00 pm – 11:59 pm at Alaskan Hotel & Bar
Head over to the Alaskan Hotel & Bar every Thursday at 9pm. Bring an instrument, an act, or spoken words and share your talents with the Juneau downtown community!
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/alaskan.bar, contact: Email Claire at claire@thealaskanhotel.com
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Friday Noon Organ Concerts
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm State Office Building 8th Floor Lobby, Willoughby Street
Enjoy free concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ on Fridays at Noon at the State Office Building, 8th floor lobby. Organists include Allan MacKinnon, TJ Duffy, and Laurie Clough. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Visit: foslam.org/events, contact: Ellen.Carrlee@alaska.gov, 907-465-2396
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 events in 2025
6:00pm at the Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier ave,
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
MULTI-DAY & RECURRING EVENTS
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
McPhetres Hall, 325 Gold St, Juneau
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 11: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 12: 7:30 pm – 9:00 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 are pay-as-you-want.
Visit: www.theateralaska.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.
