Weekly Roundup (Mar 17-22)
Hey Anchorage 👋
St. Patrick’s Day energy has been all over town this weekend with themed parties and green outfits. I made it over to Anchorage Distillery for their special menu takeover, which was a fun collaboration between Anchorage Distillery, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, and Wild Scoops. Seeing three local favorites come together like that was a great illustration of the supportive community here in Anchorage.
Looking ahead, the calendar keeps the springtime momentum going with markets, concerts, family activities, and a few chances to start thinking about summer adventures around Alaska. Whether you're browsing the Spring Equinox Market, catching a comedy show, or planning your next trip at the Alaska Summer Showcase, this week offers plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
Here’s what’s happening around town 👇
⭐ Top Picks of the Week
🌄 Alaska Summer Showcase — Alaska Native Heritage Center (Sat, 12PM–4PM)
Start planning summer adventures at the Alaska Summer Showcase, where travel companies from across the state gather to share trips, tours, and special show deals. Explore ideas ranging from flightseeing and glacier cruises to wilderness lodges and train journeys. There will also be chances to win travel prizes throughout the event. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
🎟 Tickets
🎶 Lindsay Lou Concert — Discovery Theatre (Fri, 7:30PM)
Singer-songwriter Lindsay Lou brings her blend of bluegrass, folk, soul, and Americana to Discovery Theatre. Known for her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, she has shared the stage with artists like Billy Strings while building a devoted following of her own. Tickets range from $52–$67.
🎟 Tickets
🛍 Spring Equinox Market — Green Connection (Sat, 12PM–5PM)
The Green Connection hosts its fourth annual Spring Equinox Market, celebrating the arrival of spring with local vendors, art, food, and plenty of plants. Wander through the greenhouse, meet local makers, and kick off market season surrounded by greenery and light.
🚴 Bunker Biking Buddies — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Sat–Tue, 10:30AM)
Bunker Biking Buddies returns to Kincaid with a free drop-in program designed for 3–5 year olds learning to ride. Kids can practice balance bike skills on fun courses while building confidence before graduating to pedals. The series runs Saturdays through Tuesdays until March 31.
📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)
🔄 All Week
Alaska Native Artist Market — Alaska Airlines Center (Wed-Sat)
📆 Tue-Thu
Trivia Night — Koot’s / Humpy’s / Bear Tooth / Dave & Buster’s (Tue)
Bunker Biking Buddies (for kids) — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Tue, 10:30AM)
Storytime — Alaska Zoo (Wed, 10:30AM)
Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 6PM)
Voices of Jazz — UAA Mainstage Theatre (Wed, 7:30PM)
Geoffrey Asmus Comedy — Koot's (Wed, 9PM)
Trivia — Williwaw Social / The Rail (Wed)
Block 41 Beautification Project Art Reveal — Cabin Fever (Thu, 2PM)
Community Craft and Movie Night — Art Louge AK (Thu, 6PM)
Parlor In The Round — Bear Tooth (Thu, 6:30PM)
907 Pro Wrestling — Williwaw Social (Thu, 8PM)
🎉 This Weekend
Alaska State Spelling Bee — Wendy Williamson Auditorium (Fri, 10AM)
Dumb History: A Comedy Show — Anchorage Museum (Fri, 6:30PM)
Vitamin Come(D)y w/ Katherine Blanford — Bear Tooth (Fri, 7PM)
Lindsay Lou Concert — Discovery Theatre (Fri, 7:30PM)
Wolverines Hockey Game — Sullivan Arena (Fri-Sat)
Marvel: Alaska's Female Aviator — Anchorage Community Theatre (Fri-Sun)
Kids Workshop — Lowe's (Sat, 10AM)
Food Truck Carnival — Spenard Food Truck Carnival (Sat, 11AM)Once Upon a Tea Party — The Nave (Sat, 11AM)
Alaska Summer Showcase — Alaska Native Heritage Center (Sat, 12PM)
Comedy Up North: Brandi Denise — Wildbirch Hotel (Sat, 7PM)
Willam Drag Show — Williwaw Social (Sat, 7PM)
Winter Orchestra Concert — Sydney Laurence Theatre (Sat, 7:30PM)
Ball in the House: A Cappella Concert — Atwood Concert Hall (Sat, 8PM)
Burlesque Show — Broken Blender (Sat, 8PM)
Eddie Ifft Comedy — Koot's (Sat, 8PM)
Spring Equinox Market — Green Connection (Sat)
Bunker Biking Buddies (for kids) — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Sat-Sun)
🚗 Worth the Trip
Shenanigans on the Slopes — Alyeska Resort (Tue)
Sip & Paint — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Thu, 6:30PM)
Masquerade Party — Tailgaters Sports Bar (Fri, 9PM)
Roller Derby — Alaska State Fairgrounds (Sat, 7PM)
Throwdown Showdown — Alyeska Resort (Sat-Sun)
🎶 Live Music + Dance
Lisa Maloney — 49th St. Brewing (Tue, 6PM) · Live Music
Whiskey Jacks — 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)
Pink Floyd Tribute Night — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Fri, 7PM) · Live Music
Blackwater Railroad Co. — Palmer Alehouse (Fri, 7PM) · Live Music
The Pit Viperz — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Fuego Night — Williwaw Social (Fri, 9PM) · DJ
Santoro — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Break Science — Alyeska Resort (Fri, 10PM) · Live Music
The Stack — Koot's (Fri, 10:30PM) · Live Music
J Stevens — Arctic Valley Ski Area (Sat, 3:30PM) · Live Music
Blackwater Railroad Co. — Palmer Alehouse (Sat, 7PM) · Live Music
Johnny Prizm & Concrete to Clouds — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Sat, 8PM) · Live Music
Robotz Album Release Party — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music
Glacier Hoppers ft. Tyrone Palmer — Humpy's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Los Anchorage — Koot's (Sat, 9:30PM) · DJ
Break Science — Alyeska Resort (Sat, 10PM) · Live Music
The Stack — Koot's (Sat, 10:30PM) · Live Music
Alicia Viani Trio — Arctic Valley Ski Area (Sun, 3:30PM) · Live Music
Open Mic — Van's Dive Bar (Sun, 8PM) · Live Music
That’s the week, Anchorage
With the Spring Equinox arriving this week, the calendar is starting to shift toward longer days and a busier season around town. Markets are popping up again, concerts are filling the theaters, and the Alaska Summer Showcase is a good reminder that adventure season is right around the corner.
If you spot something I should know about, hit reply and let me know.
— Klynt
Publisher, The Anchorage Local
P.S. Spring sponsorship spots are now open for local events and businesses. Reply if you'd like more information.