Weekly Roundup (Jan 6-11)
Hey Anchorage 👋
We finally have snow to go with winter, and the calendar feels full in the best way possible around Anchorage.
This email is where I get to slow down a bit, add context, and share a few extra events that don’t always fit on social. Let’s get into it.
⭐ Top Picks of the Week
👑 Fur Rondy’s Royal Tea & Coronation — Hotel Captain Cook (Sun, 2PM)
Tea, sweet bites, winter fashion, and the crowning of the 2026 Rondy Royal Court. Dress in your best royal attire for a classic Fur Rondy afternoon.
⛸ Family Skate — Westchester Lagoon (Sat, 1PM)
A classic Anchorage winter afternoon with free skating, warming barrels, hot chocolate, music, and skating-assist seals. Bring your skates and enjoy an easy, family-friendly way to get outside together.
🎨 Lushes N Brushes Paint Night — Koot's (Sun, 7PM)
A laid-back, locally hosted paint night with an Aurora theme, step-by-step guidance, all supplies included, and a drink ticket. No experience needed.
🎭 ComedySportz Improv — Williwaw Social (Fri, 7PM)
Fast-paced, family-friendly improv where two teams compete for laughs. Everything is made up on the spot, your suggestions fuel the show, and your applause keeps score.
📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)
📆 Tue-Thu
Kid Biking Buddies — Kincaid Wax Bunker (Tue, 10:30AM)
Trivia Night — Koot’s / Humpy’s / Dave & Buster’s (Tue)
Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 6PM)
Family Sledding — Kincaid Chalet (Wed, 6PM)
Social Fat Bike Ride — Abbott Loop Park (Thu, 6PM)
Intro to Classic Skiing — Cambell Creek Center (Thu, 6PM)
Trivia — Williwaw Social (Thu, 7PM)
Comedy Open Mic — Whale's Tail (Thu, 7PM) · Comedy
🎉 This Weekend
Alaska Girlies' Book Swap — Refuge Coffee (Sat, 9AM)
Family Skate — Westchester Lagoon (Sat, 1PM)
SpenART Crawl — The Nave (Sat, 6PM)
Alaska Fight Night — Sullivan Arena (Sat, 7:30PM)
Brighter Winter Nights — Alaska Botanical Garden (Sat-Sun)
Poker Night — Broken Blender (Sun, 6:30PM)
🚗 Worth the Trip
First Responder Ski Day — Alyeska Resort (Fri)
Ladies Only Sauna and Cold Plunge — Eklutna Tailrace (Sat, 9AM)
🎶 Live Music + Dance
Island Vibe Wednesday — Williwaw Social (Wed, 7PM) · DJ
Karaoke Night — Van's Dive Bar (Wed, 9PM)
Velvet Hours — Williwaw Social (Thu, 7PM) · Live Music
Karaoke Night — Flattop Pizza (Thu, 8PM)
Amped Friends of Nika — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 6PM) · Live Music
Hope Social Club — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Rewind: 2016 Dance Party — Williwaw Social (Fri, 9:30PM) · DJ
Schaefer Mueller Band — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Sat, 8PM) · Live Music
Fleetwood AK — Humpy's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Todd Grebe — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music
Open Mic — Van's Dive Bar (Sun, 8PM) · Live Music
That’s the week, Anchorage
If you spotted something good I missed, hit reply. I read every one.
Otherwise, bundle up, enjoy the snow, and I’ll see you back here next Tuesday morning.
— The Anchorage Local