What's Happening in Alaska
Anchorage
Saturday December 20th
Alaska Botanical Gardens – The Longest Winter Night 4:30p-8:30p
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts – The Nutcracker by Anchorage Ballet 1p-3p & 6p-8p
Alaska Native Heritage Center – ATTHIA Christmas Party 3p-6p
Alaska Zoo – Zoo Lights 5p-8p
APU Grant Hall – TBA Theatre: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 7p-9p
Anchorage Moose Lodge – The Glacier Hoppers Band 8p-12a
Anchorage Social Dance Club – Dance Lessons & Social Dance 8p-11p
Arctic Rec Center – 907 Pro Wrestling: Silver & Gold 6p-6p
Awaken Church – Reindeer Day 1p-3p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: It's A Wonderful Life 1p-3p
Bernie’s Bungalow Lounge – Conyo Holic: A Celebration of Filipino Culture 9p-2a
Billiard Palace – Mar Brown and the Blues Crew 9p-1a
Blarney Stone – Live Music 9p-12a
Broken Blender – Sweet Cheeks Cabaret: The Holiday Show: 'Twas the Night Before Stripmas 7:30p-10p
Broken Blender – Karaoke w/ DJ Charms 8p-12a
The Carousel Lounge – Danger Money Band 9p-1a
Castle O’Malley – Christmas Party w/ Live Music 6p-9p
Cyrano’s Theatre Company – Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" 7p-8:45p
Dimond Center Mall – Holiday Stage: Band of Brother5, Last Frontier Pipes & Drums, BOC Grace Life Ministry, & Flow Zone 10:45a-7:45p
Flattop Pizza & Pool – DJ JRock 9p-12a
Gumbo House – Piano Bar Saturdays w/ MJ Riemann 6p-9p
Humpy’s – PowerPlay Live 9:30p-1a
Kincaid Park – NSAA 2025 Solstice Tree Tour 4p-8p
Koot’s – Naughty Lil Christmas Party 9p-3a
Koot’s – Velvet La La 10:30p-3a
Loussac Library – Screening of Ocean with David Attenborough 3p-5p
Mad Myrna’s – Mad Myrna's Diva Variety Show 9p-11:30p
Midnight Sun Theatre – Stagecraft Classed - Swashbuckling: Single Sword 12p-3p
Midtown Mall – Alaskan Crafted Holiday Market & Santa Photos 10a-5p
Oriental Garden – Weekly Karaoke Contest 9p-1:30a
Pink Cadillac – Country Night with DJ Rico 8p-2a
Pink Cadillac – La Casa de Ice Rage 11p-3a
Time Out Lounge – Blast From The Past 9p-2:30a
The Ulu Factory – Free Downtown Holiday Lights Tour 2p-5:30p
Van’s Dive Bar – The Lightning Will 9p-1a
Wellspring Fellowship – Festival of Lights 3p-5p
Wendy Williamson Auditorium - Pulse Dance Company: Snow White and the Seven Vikings 7p-8:30p
Williwaw Social – A Very Reggae Christmas w/ H3 7p-10:30p
Williwaw Social – A Stranger Things 80's Dance Party w/ Joe Brady 10p-1a
Sunday December 21st
Alaska Airlines Center – Anchorage Concert Chorus: Family Holiday Pops 4p-6:30p
Alaska Zoo – Christmas For the Animals 10a-8p
Alaska Zoo – Zoo Lights 5p-8p
Anchorage Social Dance Club – Country Dance Nights: Line Dancing & Swing 6:30p-10p
Asian Cultural Center – Dragon & Lion Dance Training 3p-5p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: It's A Wonderful Life 1p-3p
Billiard Palace – Sunday Blues Jam w/ Rebel Blues Band 6p-10p
The Carousel Lounge – Sunday Karaoke 9p-2a
Cyrano’s Theatre Company – Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" 3p-4:45p
Flattop Pizza & Pool – Holiday Run & White Elephant Gift Exchange 12:30p-3p
Hilltop Ski Area – Winter Solstice Celebration 12p-5p
Koot’s – Comedy Open Mic 8:30p-10p
Koot’s – Koots Karaoke 10p-2a
Mad Myrna’s – Karaoke 9p-12a
Midtown Mall – Alaskan Crafted Holiday Market & Santa Photos 12p-5p
The Nave Spenard – Improv Basics Workshop 3p-5p
Pioneer Bar – Industry Night w/ Joe Brady 10p-2a
Rage City Vintage – Spenard Songwriter’s Solstice Showcase 6p-9p
Time Out Lounge – Open Jam with Blast From The Past 8:30p-1a
Van’s Dive Bar – Open Mic Night 8p-11p
VFW Post 1685 – Open Mic & Jam 4:30p-8:30p
Writer’s Block Bookstore & Café – Brunch Music with Lincoln Maffe 12p-2p
Writer’s Block Bookstore & Café – Django Jam 2p-5p
Writer’s Block Bookstore & Café – Traditional Irish Music Jam 6p-8p
Monday December 22nd
Alaska Zoo – Zoo Lights 5p-8p
Anchorage Social Dance Club – Learn to Square Dance 7p-9p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: Elf 1p-3p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 3:45p-5:30p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 6:45p-8:30p
The Blue Fox – Open Mic Night 8p-12a
Broken Blender – Karaoke with Mike Lajoie 7p-11p
Fire Island Bakery @ K Street Market – Weekly Jazz Jam 6:30p-9:30p
Koot’s – The Monday Mic w/ Boobs 9p-12a
Midtown Mall – Alaskan Crafted Holiday Market & Santa Photos 10a-5p
St. John United Methodist Church – Christmas Celebration in Song 7p-9p
Tuesday December 23rd
49th State Brewing Company – Black Barrel & The Bad Men LIVE Recording 7p-9p
Alaska Zoo – Zoo Lights 5p-8p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: Elf 1p-3p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 3:45p-5:30p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 6:45p-8:30p
Billiard Palace – Tuesday Jazz Jam 7p-10p
The Carousel Lounge – AK Rockstar Karaoke 8p-2a
Dimond Center Mall – Holiday Stage: Band of Brother5 4p-9p
Echo Church – Christmas Eve Nativity Play & Carols 6:30p-8p
Koot’s – The Eternal Cowboys 9p-12a
Midtown Mall – Alaskan Crafted Holiday Market & Santa Photos 10a-5p
Mountain View Library – Senior Poetry 2p-3:30p
Organic Oasis - Irish Music and Dancing 6p-8p
Pink Cadillac – All Ages Buckarooos Night 7p-11p
Refuge Coffee Collaboration – The Nights Before Christmas 6:30p-7:30p
Van’s Dive Bar – Open Jam Night 7p-11p
Wednesday December 24th
907 Alehouse – Tyrone Palmer & Friends 7p-10p
Alaska Zoo – Community Storytime 10:30a-11a
Alaska Zoo – Zoo Lights 5p-8p
Anchorage Social Dance Club – International Folk Dancing 6:30p-8p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: Elf 12p-2p
Bear Tooth Theatrepub – Christmas Movie Showing: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2:45p-4:30p
The Carousel Lounge – AK Rockstar Karaoke 8p-2a
First Congregational Church of Anchorage – Chancel Choir Practice 6:30p-7:30p
Gumbo House – Michael Faubion and Dave Dickonson 6p-8p
Koot’s – Country Night Christmas Eve Rendezvous 8p-12a
Koot’s – Koots Karaoke 10p-2a
Mad Myrna’s – Karaoke 9p-12a
Midtown Mall – Alaskan Crafted Holiday Market & Santa Photos 10a-5p
Pink Cadillac – Line Dance Wednesdays 7p-12a
Pioneer Bar – The Eternal Cowboys 10p-12a
St.Mary’s Episcopal Church – Family Christmas Pageant 4p-6p
Van’s Dive Bar – Karaoke Wednesdays 9p-12a
Williwaw Social – Island Vibe Wednesday with DJ Militant 7p-11p
Williwaw Social – Lavender Lounge in the Speakeasy 6p-10p
Bethel
12/19 Kuik Café – Free Christmas Movie Nights: The Grinch 6p-8p
12/20 Kuik Café – Free Christmas Movie Nights: Polar Express 6p-8p
12/22 Kuskokwim Consortium Library – Movie & Craft Night: The Polar Express 4p-7p
Big Lake
12/20 Big Lake Lions Club – Annual Christmas Light Parade 7p-9p
12/20 Susitna Brewing – Jerry Wessling Live 6p-9p
12/21 Susitna Brewing – Open Mic Night 6p-9p
Chugiak
12/19 Bridge of Hope Church – SCCATA Christmas Potluck 6:30p-10p
12/20 Mirror Lake Middle School - Sharks Santa Skate 2p-5p
Eagle River
12/19 Homestead Lounge – DJ AumanJoy 9p-2a
12/20 Homestead Lounge – DJ AumanJoy 9p-2a
12/20 Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center – Mac Center Holiday Skate 12:45p-2:15p
12/20 Odd Man Rush – Ugly Christmas Sweater Party w/ I Like Robots 7p-10:30p
12/21 Odd Man Rush – Pictures w/ Santa and Fire Fighters 2p-5p
Ester
12/23 The Golden Saloon – Christmas Gift Exchange 7p-10p
Fairbanks
12/19 The Basement – DJ Demers Live Stand-Up Comedy 8p-9p
12/19 Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area – 2nd Annual Community Holiday Party 4p-8p
12/19 The Cabin – Kids Night 6p-8p
12/19 The Cabin – White Elephant Party 9p-12a
12/19 Fairbanks Moose Family Center – Adult Christmas Party 7p-10p
12/19 The International Hotel & Bar – Karaoke with Angel 10p-3a
12/19 Pioneer Park Dance Hall – Jingle Bell Rock Social Dance 8:30p-11p
12/19 Warrior Zone – Karaoke 7p-11:45p
12/20 Alaska Centennial Center for Art – Velvet Skies: Solstice Reading & Costume Contest 6:30p-8:30p
12/20 Big Dipper Ice Arena – Live DJ Skate Night: Santa Skate 3:45p-5p
12/20 The Cabin – DJ Tony Taylor 9p-12a
12/20 Fairbanks Children’s Museum – Jingle Jamboree Peppermint Party 10a-6p
12/20 Fairbanks Moose Family Center – Kids Christmas Party 1p-4p
12/20 Fort Wainwright MWR PFC Gym – Skate With Santa 11a-1p
12/20 Golden Heart Plaza – Solstice Festival Fireworks 8p-9p
12/20 Griffin Park – Free Dog Sled Rides 12p-4p
12/20 Humble Roots Beer Project – SantaCon Pub Crawl 4:30p-7p
12/20 The International Hotel & Bar – Naughty or Nice Party w/ DJ Sharp 10p-3a
12/20 Ken Kunkel Community Center – Yule Celebration 6p-9p
12/20 Lat65 Brewing Co – Solstice Showcase 6:30p-10p
12/20 McGrath Road Baptist Church - Live Nativity 5p-7p
12/20 Noel Wien Public Library – Bible Story Hour 11a-12p
12/20 Pakalolo Supply Co – Stand-Up Comedy w/ DJ Demers 7p-8p
12/20 Polar Ice – Open Skate Christmas Celebration 6p-8p
12/21 Boatel - Trailer Park Gingerbread Contest 2p-4p
12/21 Fairbanks Jewish Center – Winter Solstice Chanukah Fest 4p-6p
12/21 Pakalolo Supply Co – Stand-Up Comedy w/ DJ Demers 12p-2p
12/22 The International Hotel & Bar – Drink, Wrap, Repeat: A Christmas Wrapping Party 10p-3a
12/22 Polar Ice – Open Skate: Nightmare Before Christmas 5p-7p
12/23 The Cabin – Karaoke Night at the Cabin 7p-10p
12/23 Lat65 Brewing Co – Pedals, Pints, & Poles: Light Up the Night 6p-9p
12/24 Boatel - Christmas Eve Karaoke 8p-11p
12/24 The Cabin – Christmas PJ Party 8p-10p
12/24 First United Methodist Church – 2nd Annual Community Christmas Pageant 6p
12/24 The Spur – Karaoke Night with Rocky! 8p-11p
Girdwood
12/19 Sitzmark – Live at the Sitz: The Roland Roberts Band 9p-12a
12/20 Sitzmark – Live at the Sitz: The Roland Roberts Band 9p-12a
12/24 Gerrish Public Library – Family Story Time 10:30a-11:30a
12/24 Sitzmark – Snow Film Series (Christmas Edition): The Night Before 7p-10p
Haines
12/19 Pioneer Bar – Open Mic 9p-1a
12/20 Pioneer Bar – Karaoke Night 9p-1a
12/23 Haines Chamber of Commerce – Holiday Lights Competition Award Announcements 7p-8p
Home
12/19 Homestead Restaurant – Dave Webster 6p-10p
12/19 Kharacter’s – English John 5p-7p
12/19 Kharacter’s – The Mika Day Show 10p-2a
12/19 Porcupine Theatre – Fungi Film Fest 5:30p-10p
12/20 AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse & Tavern – Piano Music by Sunrise Kilcher 6p-8p
12/20 Homestead Restaurant – Dave Webster 6p-10p
12/20 Kharacter’s – Orion Donicht 10p-2a
12/20 Porcupine Theatre – 2025 Homer Christmas Extravaganza! 6p-9p
12/21 Faith Lutheran Church – Christmas Lessons and Carols 4:30p-6p
12/21 Porcupine Theatre – The Muppet Christmas Carol 1p-3p
12/22 Alice’s Champagne Palace – Open Mic Night w/ Jim Maloney & Orion Donicht 7p-10p
12/23 Justin Cole’s Down East Saloon – Taco Tuesday's with Jim Maloney 6:30p-10p
12/24 Homer Independent Baptist Church – A Christmas Carol 6p-9p
12/24 Homestead Restaurant – Ben Peters Live & $1 Oysters 6p-10p
Juneau
12/19 Alaskan Hotel and Bar – Mistletoe Jammers 8p-1a
12/19 Bandcamp Online – The Call & Molly Holly Jolly Almost Solstice Singalong 5p-7p
12/19 Devil’s Club Brewing Company – Juneau Lyric Opera: Holiday Beer Choir 6:30p-9p
12/19 Marie Drake Planetarium – The Planets w/ Music by Holst 6p-7:30p
12/19 Perseverance Theatre - Buyer & Cellar 7:30p-9:30p
12/20 Louie’s Douglas Inn – Karaoke by Alex K 7p-11p
12/20 Perseverance Theatre - Buyer & Cellar 7:30p-9:30p
12/20 Sandy Beach – Second Annual Solstice Sweater Shuffle 10a-12p
12/20 St. Ann’s Parish Hall – Juneau Contra Dance 7:30p-10:30p
12/21 Mendenhall Glacier Campground – Light the Night: Solstice Ski/Snowshoe/Walk 4p-8p
12/21 Perseverance Theatre - Buyer & Cellar 4p-6p
12/21 Treadwell Arena – Ugly Sweater Skate 6:30p-8p
12/22 The Crystal Saloon – Luke & Heather In the Afternoon 5p-7p
12/22 Marie Drake Planetarium – Relaxation Under the Stars 6p-9p
12/23 The Crystal Saloon – Jazz Jam Tuesday 8p-11p
12/24 Alaskan Hotel and Bar – Karaoke 8p-11p
12/24 The Crystal Saloon – Luke & Heather In the Afternoon 5p-7p
12/24 The Crystal Saloon – Open Mic Night 8p-11:30p
12/24 Eaglecrest Ski Area – Santa Skis Free 9a-3p
Kenai
12/19 The Duck Inn – Hot Mess 9p-1a
12/19 Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center – Free Family Movie Night: The Grinch 6p-9p
12/20 Skeets Dive Bar – Line Dance Lessons 8:30p-10p
12/24 Kenai Community Library – Preschool Storytime 10:30a-11p
Ketchikan
12/19 Sourdough Bar – “Cold Snap”: A Winter Burlesque Experience 7p-10p
12/20 First Lutheran Church – Ketchikan Chamber Orchestra: From Court to Countryside 3p-4p
12/20 Ketchikan Parks & Recreation – Breakfast With the Grinch 9:30p-11:30p
12/20 Saxman Tribal House – The Monthly Grind! 7p-9p
12/20 Sourdough Bar – “Cold Snap”: A Winter Burlesque Experience 7p-10p
12/20 Tongass Narrows – Ketchikan Boat Parade 4:30p-5:30p
12/21 The Creek Street Cabaret – Open Mic Night 6p-9p
12/21 First Methodist Church – Messiah Singalong 3p-5p
12/21 Kayhi Auditorium – Ketchikan Community Concert Band Winter Performance 3p-4:30p
12/24 Inn at Creek Street – The Ukulele Group 3:45p-4:45p
12/24 105.3 FM KRBD – After Hours: Musician Interviews & Performances 9p-11p
Kodiak
12/20 BearTown Marketplace – A Dr. Seuss Season of Giving 10a-4p
12/20 Kodiak Baptist Mission – A Living Nativity: The Story of Christmas 5:30p-7p
12/21 Kodiak Baptist Mission – A Living Nativity: The Story of Christmas 10a-12p
12/22 The Islander Bookshop – Animal Advent Storytime 10:30a-11:30a
North Pole
12/21 Cross Roads Baptist Church – Christmas Play & Cookies 11a-12p
Palmer
12/19 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/19 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Yuletide Festival 5p-10p
12/19 American Legion Post 15 – Karaoke 7p-11p
12/19 Four Corner’s Lounge – Line Dance Lessons & Dance Music by Ashley 7p-1a
12/19 Palmer Chamber of Commerce – Colony Christmas 2025 6p-7p
12/20 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/20 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Yuletide Festival 5p-10p
12/20 American Legion Post 15 – Karaoke 7p-11p
12/20 Fishhook Bar – The Vintage Retro 7p-11p
12/20 Glenn Massay Theatre – Mat-Su Concert Band: Winter Celebration 7:30p-9p
12/20 Hatcher Pass Lodge – Zen Trembles 4p-7p
12/20 Palmer Moose Lodge – Holiday Celebration 2p-9p
12/20 Skeetawk – Skeetawk Holiday Celebration 10a-4p
12/21 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/21 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Yuletide Festival 5p-10p
12/21 Glenn Massay Theatre – Mat-Su Concert Band: Winter Celebration 4p-6p
12/22 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/22 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Yuletide Festival 5p-10p
12/23 Four Corner’s Lounge – Industry Night with DJ Red 8p-11p
12/23 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/23 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Yuletide Festival 5p-10p
12/23 Alaska State Fairgrounds – Bright Up The Night Holiday Lights 5p-9p
12/24 Four Corner’s Lounge – West Coast Sing Wednesday 7:30p-9:30p
Seward
12/19 Seward Community Library & Museum – Storytime & Craft 12:30p-3:30p
12/20 Yukon Bar – Karaoke 9p-2a
12/21 Resurrection Bay Baptist Church – A Christmas Play for the Whole Family 6p-9p
12/24 Yukon Bar – Open Mic Night 8p-2a
12/28 The Tufted Puffin – High Tea Time 12p-2p
Sitka
12/19 Lincoln Street – Holiday Lane on Lincoln & Parade of Lights 12p-8p
12/20 Sitka Cirque – Cirque Noir: Finding Light in the Dark 8p-12a
12/20 Sitka Fine Arts Camp – Holiday Brass Concert 7:30p-9p
12/21 Harbor Mountain Brewing Co – Solstice Market at The Brewery 4p-9p
Skagway
12/20 Skagway Public Library - Holiday Story Time 10:30a-12p
12/24 FPE #25 Aerie & Auxiliary – Eagles Christmas Eve Program 7p-10p
Soldotna
12/19 The Goods – Live Music with Spit Shake 6p-8p
12/20 Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails – Luminary Walk 5p-8p
12/20 Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails – Special Lantern Walk 5p-8p
12/20 Soldotna Ice Arena – Skate With Santa 1p-3p
12/21 Soldotna Creek Park – Soldotna Solstice Firework Show 5p-6p
12/22 The Goods – Friends of Mike Morgan Song Circle 5p-7p
12/23 Soldotna Library – Toddler Story Time 10:30a-11a
12/24 The Goods – Karaoke with Eve 5p-8p
Sterling
12/20 Homebound Farm and Rescue – Homebound Christmas 1p-3p
Talkeetna
12/19 Sheldon Community Arts Center – Holiday in Whoville: An Interactive Dramatic Reading 6:30p-8p
12/20 Sheldon Community Arts Center – Holiday in Whoville: An Interactive Dramatic Reading 6:30p-8p
12/31 Fairview Inn – Gold Peak 8p-1a
Wasilla
12/19 BearPaw River Brewing – Jerry Wessling Live 6p-9p
12/19 The Mug-Shot Saloon – Jerry Wessling Band Live 10p-2a
12/19 Schwabenhof - Karaoke Night 8p-11p
12/19 Silver Fox Inn – Tripwire Live 7p-11p
12/20 AmVets Post 11 – Dawn McClain Experience 7p-9p
12/20 The Mug-Shot Saloon – Jerry Wessling Band Live 10p-2a
12/20 Museum of Transportation & Industry – Santa Days & The Polar Express 2p-7p
12/20 VFW Post 9365 – Member Veterans and Auxiliary Adult Christmas Party 6p-10p
12/21 Mat-Su Jewish Center – Giant Menorah Lighting & Fire Truck Chocolate Gelt Drop 3:30p-6p
12/24 Schwabenhof - Open Mic 7:30p-11p
12/24 Triple A’s – Root’s & Rhythm: Acoustic Nights w/ Jerry Wessling 6p-8p
Wrangell
12/20 The Nolan Center – Jake Armstrong & Ben Peterson Stand-Up 7p-9p
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