The first real snow of the season made an appearance in parts of Anchorage last week. A little early-season reminder of what’s waiting around the corner.

This week, Tommy Emmanuel and DC Young Fly take the stage, Battle Zone Ursa brings a weekend of tabletop gaming, and Wild Scoops brings back two fan-favorite flavors. Plus, the USS Ted Stevens made Alaska history, and there’s a final call for Town Square Park bricks.

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🎸 Tommy Emmanuel, CGP — Discovery Theatre (Thu, 7:30 PM)
Acclaimed acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel brings his signature fingerstyle playing to Anchorage. The Grammy-winning musician has performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall and collaborated with artists including Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Billy Strings.

😂 DC Young Fly and Friends — Atwood Concert Hall (Sat, 8 PM)
Comedian and Wild ’N Out star DC Young Fly makes his Anchorage debut for one night only, joined by Navv Greene and Nod Ross. DC Young Fly is also known for The 85 South Show and the We Them Ones Tour.

🍽️ The Customer is Wrong — Bear Tooth Theatrepub (Thu, 7 PM)
Customer service horror stories take center stage in this storytelling and sketch comedy show from Midnight Summit Ensemble. Expect anonymous service-industry stories reenacted by local performers, audience-submitted dilemmas, and plenty of painfully relatable customer encounters.

🎲 Battle Zone Ursa — Dena’ina Convention Center (Fri–Sun)
Alaska’s tabletop gaming community takes over the Dena’ina Center for a weekend of miniature wargaming, tournaments, D&D, board and card games, painting and hobby classes, open play, vendors, and more.

⚓ USS Ted Stevens Commissioned in Alaska

The U.S. Navy officially commissioned the USS Ted Stevens in Whittier on Saturday. Named for longtime Alaska senator and World War II veteran Ted Stevens, the new 500-foot guided-missile destroyer was the first Navy warship to visit Whittier in 80 years.

The ship carries several Alaska touches, including Alaska flags and two onboard boats named Denali and Kodiak.

🧱 Last Call for Town Square Park Bricks
Thousands of personalized bricks removed during the Town Square Park renovation are still waiting to be reunited with their owners. More than 60% remain unclaimed, and Oct. 10 is the final day to pick them up before the Municipality determines what to do with the remaining bricks.

An online search tool can help you find your brick using the inscription or original purchaser’s name.

🍺 Ravens Ring Brewing Co. — Reopened
Ravens Ring Brewing Co. is pouring again! Stop by for a rotating selection of beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and soda in a laid-back space designed for gathering and hanging out. Keep an eye out for events and visiting food trucks, too.
📍 12150 Industry Way, Q-1
🕒 Thu–Fri • 4–8 PM
🕒 Sat–Sun • 2–8 PM
📱 @ravensringbrewingco

🍦 Wild Scoops — Returning Flavors
Two fan-favorite Wild Scoops flavors are hitting the scoop case again! Ube returns Oct. 9 in collaboration with Sweet Caro to celebrate Filipino American History Month. Ursa Major, a dairy-free scoop made with Black Cup coffee and gluten-free chocolate brownies, is back now.
📍 530 E Benson Blvd #7
📆 Ube • Returns Oct. 9
📆 Ursa Major • Available now

🎨 Fairview Neighborhood — Asphalt Art
The intersection of 12th Avenue and Hyder Street just got a colorful makeover! The new asphalt art project was created through a partnership between the Fairview Community Council and NeighborWorks Alaska, with the goal of making the intersection both more colorful and safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
📍 12th Ave & Hyder St
🌐 fairviewak.org/fairview-asphalt-art

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Whether you’re catching a show, playing some tabletop games, or grabbing a scoop of ice cream, I hope you find something fun to do this week.

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— Klynt
Publisher, The Anchorage Local

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