Events

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

An events schedule for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday
City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

City to distribute free cloth face coverings

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides the masks.

City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host distance delivered classes on a variety of subjects, including fermented foods. Kimchi is a Korean dish made of salted and fermented vegetables. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

Extension service to offer free, virtual classes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a week of free distance delivered classes the week of Aug. 10. Extension service agents and… Continue reading

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host distance delivered classes on a variety of subjects, including fermented foods. Kimchi is a Korean dish made of salted and fermented vegetables. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)
The bear known as Nicky will be the subject of a free Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center Friday. (Coretesy Photo | Nick Jans)

Your weekend guide: Famous bears, movie screenings and a bunch of music

Here’s what’s happening this week.

The bear known as Nicky will be the subject of a free Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center Friday. (Coretesy Photo | Nick Jans)
Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

February First Friday fun.

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more
Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more

Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more
Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips

Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips

Here’s what’s happening.

Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips
Eldred Rock Lighthouse is pictured on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Your weekend guide: Lighthouse history, board game convention, homeless help and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Eldred Rock Lighthouse is pictured on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Your weekend guide: Women will march again, they’re bugging out at the Gold Town Theater and more

Your weekend guide: Women will march again, they’re bugging out at the Gold Town Theater and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: Women will march again, they’re bugging out at the Gold Town Theater and more
Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more

Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more

Calendar of events in Juneau.

Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more
Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census recruiting happening Tuesday.

Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday
Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more

Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more
Beaver Builders at the Mendenhall Minis series Jan. 11

Beaver Builders at the Mendenhall Minis series Jan. 11

Open and free to the public.

Beaver Builders at the Mendenhall Minis series Jan. 11
Get ready to dip into the new year

Get ready to dip into the new year

Time for the annual polar plunge.

Get ready to dip into the new year
Moms Demand Action to hold Sandy Hook vigil

Moms Demand Action to hold Sandy Hook vigil

It’s the seventh anniversary of Sandy Hook.

Moms Demand Action to hold Sandy Hook vigil
Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy, music, cookies to appear at holiday open house

There will be more than 15,000 cookies and 100 pounds of fudge.

Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Your weekend guide: a tourism talk, a robotics tournament and live music and art

Your weekend guide: a tourism talk, a robotics tournament and live music and art

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: a tourism talk, a robotics tournament and live music and art
A city employee uses an all-terrain vehicle to plow Franklin Street sidewalks in this March 2017 photo. Sunday, there will be a Kid’s Day hosted by the Downtown Business Association downtown. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Kid’s Day is Sunday downtown

Sunday is Kid’s Day downtown.

A city employee uses an all-terrain vehicle to plow Franklin Street sidewalks in this March 2017 photo. Sunday, there will be a Kid’s Day hosted by the Downtown Business Association downtown. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaskla Seafood Company owner Richard Hand, left, and Jeff Isturis prepare turkeys in November 2016 for the annual Salvational Army Thanksgiving dinner at Hangar on the Wharf. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Salvation Army to serve community Thanksgiving dinner today

All are welcome to free community dinner.

Alaskla Seafood Company owner Richard Hand, left, and Jeff Isturis prepare turkeys in November 2016 for the annual Salvational Army Thanksgiving dinner at Hangar on the Wharf. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more

Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more