Weekly Roundup (Mar 10-15)

Hey Anchorage 👋

Last weekend was a perfect snapshot of Anchorage with freshly fallen snow and an absolutely packed downtown. I wouldn't have it any other way. I made it to the Iditarod Ceremonial Start for the fourth time and it’s such a great way to celebrate Alaska’s dog sled heritage. The Running of the Reindeer delivered as always. I popped into AnnMarie’s Art Studio on Friday to see Robert Bundy’s debut and was thoroughly impressed.

This week the city starts preparing for St. Patrick’s Day. Expect Irish themed comedy, community movie nights, snowboard action up at Hilltop, the return of the Spenard Food Truck Carnival, and plenty more. The opening day of the Food Truck Carnival always feels like the unofficial start of “Alaskan spring.”

Here’s what’s happening around town 👇

⭐ Top Picks of the Week

🛷 Movie Night: Togo — Fairview Recreation Center (Fri, 6:50PM)
The Fairview Recreation Center hosts a community movie night featuring Togo, the true story of the sled dog teams who carried lifesaving medicine to Nome during the 1925 Serum Run. Bring a pillow or blanket, grab a spot on the floor, and settle in for an Alaska story on the big screen.

🎭 ComedySportz — Williwaw Social (Sat, 7PM)
Two teams of improvisers face off in a fast-paced comedy match where the audience helps decide the winner. This special Irish-themed show brings the laughs with shamrocks, accents, and plenty of crowd participation. Expect quick wit, unexpected moments, and a night of interactive comedy.

🏂 Methodology Snowboard Event — Hilltop Ski Area (Sat)
Hilltop hosts the Methodology Snowboard Event, where riders combine speed and style in a banked slalom competition. After racing the course, competitors can throw their best “method” trick to shave time off their run. Open to all ages and skill levels, with snowboard prizes and a raffle during awards.

🌮 Food Truck Carnival — Spenard Food Truck Carnival (Sat, 11AM)
The Spenard Food Truck Carnival kicks off its 14th season with a lineup of Anchorage food trucks serving everything from savory street food to sweet treats. It’s the opening day of the 2026 season and a great excuse to gather friends, grab lunch, and welcome the start of “Alaskan spring.”

📍 Events Around Town (Non-music)

🔄 All Week

  • Zoo Lights — Alaska Zoo (Tues-Sun)

  • Alaska Native Artist Market — Alaska Airlines Center (Wed-Sat)

📆 Tue-Thu

  • Arctic Entries Season 16 — Atwood Concert Hall (Tue, 7PM)

  • Trivia Night — Koot’s / Humpy’s / Bear Tooth / Dave & Buster’s (Tue)

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

  • Family Snowshoe Hike — Campbell Creek Science Ctr. (Wed, 12PM)

  • Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 6PM)

🎉 This Weekend

  • Movie Night: Togo — Fairview Recreation Center (Fri, 6:50PM)

  • Clue: The Movie — Atwood Concert Hall (Fri, 7:30PM)

  • Scream Queens Burlesque — Broken Blender (Fri, 8PM)

  • Scared Scriptless Comedy — 49th St. Brewing (Fri, 8PM)

  • Marvel: Alaska's Female Aviator — Anchorage Community Theatre (Fri-Sun)

  • St. Patrick's Day - Alaska Way — 49th St. Brewing (Fri-Sun)

  • Wolverine Hockey Game — Sullivan Arena (Fri-Sun)

  • Shamrock Shuffle 5K — Bear Tooth (Sat, 9:30AM)

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

  • Heartburn Chili Cook Off — House of Harley-Davidson (Sat, 12PM)

  • ComedySportz — Williwaw Social (Sat, 7PM)

  • Frambwahaha Comedy Show — Turnagain Brewing (Sat, 7PM)

  • Burlesque Variety Show — Broken Blender (Sat, 8PM)

  • Coffee Cocktail Menu Takeover — Anchorage Distillery (Sat)

  • Methodology Snowboard Event — Hilltop Ski Area (Sat)

  • Lucky's St Patricks Bar Crawl — Downtown (Sat)

  • Oscars Watch Party — Bear Tooth (Sun, 3PM)

  • Poker Night — Broken Blender (Sun, 6:30PM)

🚗 Worth the Trip

  • Aurora Realms: LGBTQ+ Gamer Convention — 350 E Dahlia Ave, Palmer (Sat, 11AM)

  • March Market — Ken's Garden Center (Sat)

🎶 Live Music + Dance

  • The Whisper Campaign — Crimson (Wed, 6:30PM) · Live Music

  • Country Dance Night — Koot's (Wed, 8PM) · DJ

  • Karaoke Night — Van's Dive Bar (Wed, 9PM)

  • Karaoke Night — Flattop Pizza (Thu, 8PM)

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

  • Andrea Childers — 49th St. Brewing (Fri, 6PM) · Live Music

  • Yachtly Crew — 907 Alehouse (Fri, 7:30PM)

  • Zhu: In the Wild — Williwaw Social (Fri, 8PM) · Live Music

  • The Getting Strangers — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music

  • Good Company — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music

  • 70's Party w/ Vintage Retro — Koot's (Fri, 10:30PM) · Live Music

  • Lisa Maloney — 49th St. Brewing (Sat, 6PM) · Live Music

  • Spenard Song Circle — The Nave (Sat, 7PM) · Live Music

  • Rogues and Wenches — Humpy's (Sat, 8PM) · Live Music

  • Spenard Boiler Room — Koot's (Sat, 9PM) · DJ

  • Turbo Hell / The Ouija BeeGees / Dreamcat — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music

  • St. Practice Dance Party — Williwaw Social (Sat, 10PM) · DJ

  • Andrea Childers — 49th St. Brewing (Sun, 6PM) · Live Music

  • Open Mic — Van's Dive Bar (Sun, 8PM) · Live Music

That’s the week, Anchorage

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, expect plenty of green around town this weekend. Whether you’re heading out for comedy, catching some snowboard action at Hilltop, or grabbing lunch at the Food Truck Carnival, there’s plenty happening.

If you spot something I should know about, hit reply and let me know.

— Klynt
Publisher, The Anchorage Local

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