Weekly Roundup (Jan 13-18)
Hey Anchorage 👋
Last week’s -20°F temperatures were a bone-chilling reminder that there’s nothing mild about winter in Alaska. Cars protested, eyelashes froze, and stepping outside required more internal strength than I’d like to admit.
This week’s roundup leans into that reality with warm rooms, live comedy, seasonal traditions, and just enough movement to keep cabin fever in check.
Bundle up, here’s what’s happening around town.
⭐ Top Picks of the Week
🎭 Best of Second City Comedy — Atwood Concert Hall (Sat, 7:30PM)
The legendary comedy group behind decades of iconic comedians returns to Anchorage with a fast-paced show featuring improv, classic sketches, and musical comedy pulled from their iconic archive and reimagined by today’s cast.
🍺 Rondy Brew IPA First Tap Party — 49th State Brewing (Thu, 5:30PM)
Celebrate the start of Fur Rondy with the first pour of Rondy Brew IPA, brewed just for the season. Enjoy live music from The 7 Duo, explore the Liquid Lab brewery, and grab cans of this limited-release hazy IPA before it’s gone.
🎩 Murder in Manhattan: A Murder Mystery — Varsity Sports Grill (Sat, 5PM)
Step into a 1920s penthouse party filled with cocktails, hearty appetizers, casino-style games, and high-society gossip. Dress in your finest black, white, and gold glam, and work the room to uncover clues behind a shocking murder.
⛸ Family Skate — Westchester Lagoon (Sat, 1PM)
Free skating at Westchester Lagoon with hot chocolate, warming barrels, music, and skating-assist seals. Youth skates and helmets are available to borrow, making this an easy, family-friendly winter outing.
📍 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)
Skater Tots — Chanshtnu Park (Wed, 5:30PM)
Yoga + Beer — Williwaw Social (Wed, 5:30PM)
Family Sledding — Kincaid Chalet (Wed, 6PM)
Trivia — Williwaw Social (Wed, 7PM)
907 Pro Wrestling — Williwaw Social (Thu, 8PM)
🎉 This Weekend
Paint Nite — Ship Creek Brewing (Fri, 6PM)
Comedy for Dirtbags — Bernie's Bungalow (Fri, 7:30PM)
Dustin Ybarra Comedy — Broken Blender (Fri-Sat, 7PM; 9:15PM)
Kids Workshop — Lowe's (Sat, 10AM)
Jason Russell Comedy — Koot's (Sat, 8PM)
Scared Scriptless Comedy — The Nave (Sat, 8PM)
Brighter Winter Nights — Alaska Botanical Garden (Sat-Sun)
Cabin Fever Brunch — Crimson (Sun, 11AM)
Poker Night — Broken Blender (Sun, 6:30PM)
🚗 Worth the Trip
Sazerac Whiskey Tasting — Odd Man Rush Brewing (Sat, 6PM)
🎶 Live Music + Dance
The Whisper Campaign — Crimson (Wed, 6:30PM) · Live Music
Island Vibe Wednesday — Williwaw Social (Wed, 7PM) · DJ
Karaoke Night — Van's Dive Bar (Wed, 9PM)
Kage Free — Palmer Ale House (Thu, 6PM) · Live Music
Karaoke Night — Flattop Pizza (Thu, 8PM)
Alex Cruver — Van's Dive Bar (Thu, 9PM) · Live Music
Millennial Mixtape Night — Williwaw Social (Fri, 6PM) · DJ
Velvet Hours — Williwaw Social (Fri, 7PM) · Live Music
I Like Robots — 907 Alehouse (Fri, 7:30PM) · Live Music
Tyson James Band — Van's Dive Bar (Fri, 9PM) · Live Music
Chill Factor — Humpy's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Frozen Hustle Party — Koot's (Fri, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Super Saturated Sugar Strings — Williwaw Social (Sat, 7PM) · Live Music
River Livers — Van's Dive Bar (Sat, 9PM) · Live Music
Rebel Blues — Humpy's (Sat, 9:30PM) · Live Music
Open Mic — Van's Dive Bar (Sun, 8PM) · Live Music
That’s the week, Anchorage
Whether you’re braving the cold downtown or keeping closer to home, I hope you find a reason to get out and enjoy it.
Winter goes faster when you’ve got something on the calendar.
— The Anchorage Local