Weekly Roundup (Apr 21-26)

Hey Anchorage 👋

Winter has been struggling to let go this week. Cloudy skies, a bit stormy, and not quite ready to hand things over to spring.

There’s a lot happening around town this week. Slush Cup takes over Alyeska for Spring Carnival, Comic Con fills the Dena’ina Center, and there’s a mix of music, comedy, and events across the city. I also added a new “New In Anchorage” section below featuring a couple new spots, and I’ll be building that out each week. If you know of a new place I should include, send it my way.

Here’s what’s happening around town 👇

⭐ Top Picks of the Week

❄️ Spring Carnival Ft. Slush Cup — Alyeska Resort (Fri–Sun)
Alyeska’s Spring Carnival returns with a weekend of costumes, skiing, live music, and mountain energy. Saturday’s Slush Cup is the main event, where participants attempt to skim across an icy pond, often with memorable results. Expect a vendor village, beer garden, and Alaska-style spring chaos. More Info.

🦸 Arctic Comic Con — Dena’ina Center (Sat–Sun)
Alaska’s premier pop culture convention returns with a weekend of comics, anime, gaming, and more. Meet artists, cosplayers, and special guests, explore themed rooms, and catch panels, tournaments, and live experiences throughout the weekend. Tickets.

🎶 Rebel Music Fest — Williwaw Social (Sat, 3–10PM)
One night, two stages, and a stacked local lineup at Williwaw. Rebel Fest is an all-ages celebration of music, community, and resistance, featuring artists like Quinn Christopherson, Rosie Rush, and Pepper Kit. More than just a concert, it’s a space to show up, connect, and add your voice. Tickets.

😂 Middle Age Comeback Improv Comedy — The Nave (Fri–Sat)
Veteran improvisers return to Anchorage for two nights of fast-paced, fully improvised comedy at The Nave. Each show is completely different, with decades of experience and sharp chemistry driving the performance. Expect a mix of smart, ridiculous, and unpredictable moments throughout the night. Tickets.

📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)

Recurring events like trivia, karaoke, and open mics now live in the Community Directory. 👉 View the Community Directory

📆 Tue-Thu

  • Storytime — Alaska Zoo (Wed, 10:30AM)

  • Earth Day Block Party — Anchorage Museum (Wed, 4:30PM)

  • Food Truck Carnival — Spenard Food Truck Carnival (Thu, 11AM)

  • Green Thumb Class Series — Mann Leiser Greenhouse (Thu, 5:30PM)

  • Youth Summit Awards — Wendy Williamson Auditorium (Thu, 6PM)

  • Grease — Mad Myrna's (Thu, 7PM)

🎉 This Weekend

  • Beyond the Beige Fundraiser — Wildbirch Hotel (Fri, 5PM)

  • Tick, Tick... Boom! Musical — UAA Fine Arts Building (Fri-Sat)

  • Grease — Mad Myrna's (Fri-Sat)

  • Happy Trails Burlesque — Koot's (Fri-Sat)

  • Revenge of the Nerd Burlesque — Broken Blender (Fri-Sat)

  • Middle Age Comeback Improv Comedy — The Nave (Fri-Sat)

  • Ruthless! — Anchorage Community Theatre (Fri-Sun)

  • Spring Mega Sale — Anchorage Senior Activity Center (Sat, 10AM)

  • The Singing Zoologist — Discovery Theatre (Sat, 2PM)

  • Cozy and Chic Gala — The Lakefront Anchorage (Sat, 6PM)

  • Jazz Ensemble — UAA Mainstage Theatre (Sat, 7:30PM)

  • Ron Feingold Comedy — Koot's (Sat, 8PM)

  • Arctic Comic Con — Dena'ina Center (Sat-Sun)

  • A Joyful Finale Orchestra Concert — Atwood Concert Hall (Sat-Sun)

  • A Pixelated Symphony Concert — UAA Recital Hall (Sun, 4PM)

🚗 Worth the Trip

  • Kite Festival — Seward Waterfront Park (Fri-Sat)

  • Spring Carnival Ft. Slush Cup — Alyeska Resort (Fri-Sun)

  • Ladies' Moonlight Gala — Government Peak Chalet (Sat, 7PM)

✨ New In Anchorage

✍️ East Eden — Now Open
A new stationery and lifestyle shop bringing thoughtfully curated pieces to Anchorage, including standout brands from Japan, Korea, and Germany.

Notebooks, pens, and tools that make you want to slow down and create. It’s the kind of place you step into and immediately feel inspired to start something.

📍 213 E Dimond Blvd
🕒 Wed-Sat • 11AM-6:30PM
🕒 Sun • 11AM-3:30PM
💻 https://eastedenstore.com/

🌮 Burro’s Tacos & Stuff — Now Open
A new Mexican spot in South Anchorage serving up tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and more. Fresh, fast, and built your way.

Easy go-to for a quick lunch or casual dinner when you want something solid without overthinking it.

📍 11108 Old Seward Hwy
🕒 Mon–Sat • 11AM–10PM
🕒 Sun • 11AM–9PM
💻 https://burrosak.com/

🎶 Live Music + Dance

  • Comfortably Dumb — Van's Dive Bar (Thu, 9PM) · Live Music

  • Good Company — Jack Sprat (Fri, 7PM) · Live Music

  • I Like Robots — 907 Alehouse (Fri, 7:30PM) · Live Music

  • Childish Tycoon — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Fri, 8PM) · Live Music

  • Todd Grebe & Cold Country — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music

  • Justin Boot & Goddamn Ranchhand Band — Koot's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music

  • Andy Frasco & The U.N. — Alyeska Resort (Fri, 10PM) · Live Music

  • Schaefer Mueller & Neon Highway — Pink Cadillac (Fri, 10PM) · Live Music

  • The Vintage Retro — Koot's (Fri, 10:30PM) · Live Music

  • Rebel Music Fest — Williwaw Social (Sat, 3PM) · Live Music

  • Black Barrel and the Bad Men — Jack Sprat (Sat, 6PM) · Live Music

  • Cold Fusion — Koot's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music

  • Hausman — Club Nyt Lyt (Sat, 10PM) · Live Music

  • Velvet La La — Koot's (Sat, 10:30PM) · Live Music

That’s the week, Anchorage

Winter’s been hanging on a little longer than expected, but the calendar doesn’t seem to mind. Between Slush Cup in Girdwood, Comic Con downtown, and a full mix of events around the city, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it. If you check out one of the spots in the “New In Anchorage” section, let me know what you think.

If you found this helpful, share it with a friend or send it to someone you want to get out and explore Anchorage with.

— Klynt
Publisher, The Anchorage Local

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