Weekly Roundup (Mar 24-29)
Hey Anchorage 👋
I drove through my first real puddle of the year yesterday, which can only mean we’re officially in breakup season. The snow is melting, roads are messy, and for the first time in a while it actually feels good to stand in the sun for a few minutes.
This week also marks a small shift for The Anchorage Local. I’m launching a Community Directory for Anchorage, a place for recurring events like trivia, karaoke, and open mics. Those will start living there so the weekly roundup can stay focused on what’s new each week.
Here’s what’s happening around town 👇
⭐ Top Picks of the Week
😂 B4uDie Comedy Festival — Multiple Venues (Mar 26–Apr 5)
The B4uDie Comedy Festival returns with shows across Anchorage and beyond, bringing together top touring comedians alongside local talent. Expect a packed lineup of standup, showcases, and late-night sets happening at venues around the city. Full show lineup.
🎬 “Shaped by Land” Film Screening — Anchorage Museum (Wed, 6:30PM)
This documentary follows one of Greenland’s only Inuit ski guides as he works toward a more sustainable, community-centered approach to ski tourism. The film offers a powerful look at identity, place, and connection to the land. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Tickets
🎤 An Evening with Kevin Smith — Discovery Theatre (Thu–Fri, 7:30PM)
Filmmaker and comedian Kevin Smith, known for Clerks and the Jay and Silent Bob films, comes to Anchorage for a live Q&A-style show. Expect stories from his career, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of off-the-cuff humor from one of comedy’s most recognizable voices. Tickets
🐰 Easter at the Orchard — Boyer’s Orchard (Sun, 3PM)
Celebrate the start of spring at Boyer’s Orchard with an afternoon of family-friendly activities, vendors, and seasonal treats. Expect a puppet theater, Easter egg hunt, and hands-on crafts like ornament making. Tickets are $10 per child or $30 for families.
📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)
🔄 All Week
B4uDie Comedy Festival — Multiple Venues (Mar 26 - Apr 5)
📆 Tue-Thu
Bunker Biking Buddies — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Tue, 10:30AM)
Storytime — Alaska Zoo (Wed, 10:30AM)
Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 6PM)
Ladies Bar Flies — Double Shovel (Wed, 6PM)
“Shaped by Land” Film Screening — Anchorage Museum (Wed, 6:30PM)
Alaska Fight Championship — Sullivan Arena (Wed, 7:30PM)
Sip & Speak: A Spoken Word & Poetry Open Mic — Williwaw Social (Thu, 7PM)
Symphony of Wines — Hotel Captain Cook (Thu, 7PM)
An Evening with Kevin Smith — Discovery Theatre (Thu, 7:30PM)
🎉 This Weekend
An Evening with Kevin Smith — Discovery Theatre (Fri, 7:30PM)
Grease — Mad Myrna's (Fri-Sat, 7PM)
Disco Burlesque Show — Broken Blender (Fri-Sat, 8PM)
With Love and a Major Organ — Cyrano's Theatre (Fri-Sun)
Food Truck Carnival — Spenard Food Truck Carnival (Sat, 11AM)
Bunker Biking Buddies — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Sat-Tue, 10:30AM)
Pedrito Martinez Group — Discovery Theatre (Sat, 7:30PM)
Aida Featuring Anchorage Opera — Atwood Concert Hall (Sat, 7:30PM)
Wolverines Hockey Game — Sullivan Arena (Sat, 7:30PM)
Scared Scriptless Comedy — The Nave (Sat, 8PM)
Easter at the Orchard — Boyer's Orchard (Sun, 3PM)
Paint Night with Emcgee Art — Double Shovel (Sun, 4PM)
Poker Night — Broken Blender (Sun, 6:30PM)
🚗 Worth the Trip
Palmer Annual Auction — Alaska State Fairgrounds (Sat, 6PM)
Mat-Su Sentinel IceBreaker — Mta Events Center (Sat, 7PM)
Poppy Lane Anniversary Event — Poppy Lane (Sat)
🧭 Community Directory (New)
Looking for something to do every week, not just this week?
I’m launching an Anchorage Community Directory with recurring events like trivia nights, open mics, dance classes, and other local groups. I’ll add more to it as I discover groups around Anchorage.
If there’s a community you love, reply and let me know. I’d love to add it.
👉 Browse the directory: [here]
🎶 Live Music + Dance
The Whisper Campaign — Crimson (Wed, 6:30PM) · Live Music
Mel Mitchell & Friends — Palmer Alehouse (Thu, 6PM) · Live Music
Country Dance Night — Koot's (Wed, 8PM) · DJ
DJ Lele Beats — Van's Dive Bar (Thu, 9PM) · DJ
EDM Patio Party — Double Shovel (Fri, 6PM) · DJ
The Vintage Retro — 907 Alehouse (Fri, 7PM) · Live Music
Ghostland Observatory — Bear Tooth (Fri, 8PM) · Live Music
Decepticide EP Release Party — Koot's (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Hwy 9 with Meat Pie — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Good Company — Alyeska Resort (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Robotz & Dreamcat — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Comfortably Dumb — Arctic Valley (Sat, 12PM) · Live Music
Stompin' Yeti — Arctic Valley (Sat, 3:30PM) · Live Music
Ghostland Observatory — Bear Tooth (Sat, 8PM) · Live Music
Schaefer Mueller — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Sat, 8PM) · Live Music
Everything but net / Weathermore / Red Marker Resistance — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music
Thrift Shop Dance Party — Williwaw Social (Sat, 9:30PM) · DJ
Agents of Karma — Humpy's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Reggaeton vs Dembow — Pink Cadillac (Sat, 11PM) · DJ
Jams for Fams: Bunny Hop — Bear Tooth (Sun, 1PM) · DJ
Farrago Five — Arctic Valley (Sun, 3PM) · Live Music
That’s the week, Anchorage
Breakup season has arrived. Puddles, sun, and a reminder that we’re slowly making our way out of winter. Not the prettiest time of year, but we’ll take it.
If you spot something I should include, hit reply and let me know.
— Klynt
Publisher, The Anchorage Local