Weekly roundup (Feb 17-22)
Hey Anchorage 👋
If last week left you love-drunk, over-chocolated, or fully over it, this week will be a nice shift back to normal life.
I made it to the Divorce Court of the Dead comedy show last weekend, and it was refreshing to laugh at relationship chaos rather than take it too seriously.
This week brings big energy: rivalry hockey at the Sully, Mardi Gras mayhem at Koot’s, improv at 49th State, and the Boat Show downtown. Whether you’re looking for loud crowds, late nights, or something different, there’s plenty to do.
Here’s what’s happening around town 👇
⭐ Top Picks of the Week
🚤 Anchorage Boat Show — Dena’ina Center (Fri–Sun)
The annual boat show returns with once-a-year specials on boats, motorhomes, and campers. Browse the latest gear, grab raffle tickets, and explore financing options on site. Expect festival food, a beer garden, and more. $10 admission. Kids 12 & under free.
😂 Scared Scriptless Comedy — 49th State Brewing (Fri, 8PM)
Anchorage’s long-running improv crew takes over the upstairs Heritage Theater for a night of fast, unscripted comedy. Come early for dinner and drinks, then settle in for a high-energy show where anything can happen. Doors at 7PM.
🏒 Governor’s Cup Hockey — Sullivan Arena (Fri–Sat)
Alaska’s biggest college hockey rivalry is back at the Sully as UAA faces off against UAF for the 30th Anniversary of the Governor’s Cup. Expect loud crowds, in-state pride, and the kind of energy that only this matchup brings.
🎭 Spenardi Gras — Koot’s (Sat, 10PM)
Spenard’s annual Mardi Gras-style blowout returns with live music, DJs, themed contests, and a packed late-night dance floor. Expect beads, photo ops, cash-prize games, and just the right amount of chaos as The Stack and Red Flags take the stage alongside DJ Blaque and DJ Lele.
📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)
📆 Tue-Thu
New Moon Snowshoe Hike — Campbell Creek Science Ctr. (Tue, 6PM)
Mardi Gras Party — 49th St. Brewing (Tue, 6:30PM)
Trivia Night — Koot’s / Humpy’s / Bear Tooth / Dave & Buster’s (Tue)
Storytime — Alaska Zoo (Wed, 10:30AM)
Skater Tots — Cuddy Park (Wed, 5:30PM)
Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 6PM)
Alaska Fight Championship — Sullivan Arena (Wed, 7:30PM)
Trivia — Williwaw Social / The Rail (Wed)
Parlor In The Round — Bear Tooth (Thu, 6:30)
Darren Carter Comedy — 49th St. Brewing (Thu, 7PM)
907 Pro Wrestling — Williwaw Social (Thu, 8PM)
🎉 This Weekend
POSTPONED
Vitamin Come(D)y w/ Last Podcast on the Left — Bear Tooth (Fri, 7PM)Jeff Webb Comedy — Koot's (Fri, 8PM)
Burlesque — Broken Blender (Fri-Sat)
The Fantasticks — Cyrano's Theatre (Fri-Sun)
Unnecessary Farce — Anchorage Community Theatre (Fri-Sun)
Kids Workshop — Lowe's (Sat, 10AM)
Family Skate — Westchester Lagoon (Sat, 1PM)
Damien Speranza Comedy — King St. Brewing (Sat, 7:30PM)
Vintage Boutique Pop Up — LVSH Studio (Sat-Sun)
Poker Night — Broken Blender (Sun, 6:30PM)
Lushes N Brushes Paint Night — Koot's (Sun, 7PM)
🚗 Worth the Trip
Ice Carving Class — Raw Market Company (Sat, 11:30AM)
Kids Fishing Derby — Palmer Elks Lodge (Sat, 12PM)
🎶 Live Music + Dance
Parkstrippers — Van's Dive Bar (Tue, 9PM) · Live Music
Country Dance Night — Koot's (Wed, 8PM) · DJ
Karaoke Night — Van's Dive Bar (Wed, 9PM)
Karaoke Night — Flattop Pizza (Thu, 8PM)
7 Duo — Van's Dive Bar (Thu, 9PM) · Live Music
Salsa Dance Festival — Alaska Dance Promotions (Thu-Sun)
Fleetwood AK — 907 Alehouse (Fri, 7:30PM) · Live Music
Hot Dish — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Casey Smith / Johnny Prizm — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
A 2010s Hip Hop Party — Williwaw Social (Fri, 10PM) · DJ
The Stack — Koot's (Fri, 10:30PM) · Live Music
Gen X / Millennial Night — Williwaw Social (Sat, 7PM) · DJ
Earhoney / Wash Your Hands — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music
KonneXion — Humpy's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Party Rock Anthems — Williwaw Social (Sat, 10PM) · DJ
The Stack — Koot's (Sat, 10:30PM) · Live Music
Open Mic — Van's Dive Bar (Sun, 8PM) · Live Music
Relleo Bachata Concert — Koot’s (Sun, 9PM) · Live Music
That’s the week, Anchorage
From hockey rivalries to Mardi Gras beads, there’s no shortage of ways to stay entertained this week.
If you spot something I missed, send it my way. This only works because you all keep me in the loop.
— The Anchorage Local