New: Community calendar of upcoming events
This is a calendar updated daily of upcoming local events during the coming days provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and other contributors. Submissions for events can be sent to [email protected]. They should include the date, time, location, short summary of the event, a website and/or social media page for the event if applicable, if an admission fee is required, and a contact for people to obtain more information. Submissions are not guaranteed of inclusion and may be edited for length or content. The calendar is also published in the print editions of the Juneau Empire, and submissions for those should be received by 9 a.m. Monday for Wednesday’s paper and 9 a.m. Thursday for Saturday’s paper.
TUESDAY, OCT. 17
Pickleball @ the JACC, noon–2 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Virtual Low Vision Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Juneau Senior Center.
Meets the third Tuesday of each month. Share and learn about ways to adjust to vision loss. Rides are available to the meeting, but participants must arrange for their return ride home. For more information call Laura at Southeast Alaska Independent Living at (907) 586-4920.
Pickleball @ the JACC, 4–6 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Art for Self Care, 5-6:30 p.m., 418 Harris St., #315
These are groups designed to promote self care using a variety of art activities. For adults to help relieve anxiety, depression and stress especially during the winter months. For more information contact Shawn Hatt Cohen at (907) 321-5414.
Clowning Class w/Tallie Medel, 6-9 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas.
Cancer Survivors Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3225 Hospital Dr.
Encouragement and support for those newly diagnosed with cancer, currently receiving treatment and whose treatment has ended. Loved ones are also welcome. Every third Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Julie DeLong at (907) 796-2273 or [email protected].
Adult Contemporary, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18
Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury Support Group, noon–1 p.m., 8711 Teal St.
The TABI support group is an open space for people with a traumatic and/or acquired brain injury to come together on the third Wednesday of every month. Each month’s topic is different and designed to meet people where they are at. For more information visit www.sailinc.org/brain-injury-supports, or contact Kimberly Sumner at [email protected] or (888) 487-0961.
Weaving Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Adult Modern Dance, 5-6 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Connections Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., NAMI Juneau office in the Teal Street Center at 8711 Teal Street, Ste. 200.
Weekly peer support group open to any adult in Juneau who wants to talk about their own mental health. The group is designed to connect, encourage and support participants using a structured support group model. No need to register and no commitment, drop in as it fits in with your schedule.
Free Alaskan Fulldome Movies at Planetarium, 6–7:30 p.m., 1415 Glacier Ave.
In celebration of Alaska Day. 6 p.m.: “River of Bears,” 6:30 p.m.: “Kiuguyat: The Northern Lights (Iñupiat Perspective),” 7 p.m.: “A Place Like No Other.” Suitable for all ages. For more information visit https://mariedrakeplanetarium.org.
Clowning Class w/Tallie Medel, 6-9 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas.
Adult Ballet, 6-7 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Beginner Ballet, 7-7:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Pickleball at the JACC, noon-2 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Wearing Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Pickleball at the JACC, 4-6 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
TOPS Club (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 5-6:15 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Hwy.
Purpose is to help and support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., group program at 5:15 p.m. First meeting is free. More information at www.tops.org.
Family Support Group, 5-7 p.m., NAMI Juneau, Mendenhall Mall Annex, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Rd. Ste 5.
Meets the first and third Thursday of the month. This group is open to any adult in Alaska who has a loved one living with a mental health condition, regardless of diagnosis. The group is designed to connect, encourage and support participants using a structured support group model. No registration, free drop-in support group. For more information visit https://www.namijuneau.org/support-groups, or contact Meryl at (907) 463-4251 or meryl@namijuneau.
Wearing Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Friday Noon Organ Concerts, State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Ave.
Hear the historic Kimball Theatre Organ on Fridays in the 8th floor lobby. Organists J. Allan MacKinnon and T.J. Duffy will share the dates during the summer months.
Wearing Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Ladies Night, 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier St.
Ladies Age 18 and up (21 to drink). Male entertainers in a Las Vegas-style choreographed dance production. Two shows with only 100 tickets per show! Charity fundraiser and pet food drive for The Juneau Animal Shelter. Bring Cans or Bags of Quality Pet Food (High Protein-No Grain Fillers) and receive free raffle tickets for prizes. Tickets range from $35 (general admission) to $89 and are available online at https://tinyurl.com/589xp72t and, if available, at the door.
Brain Health Across the Lifespan lecture, 7–8 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Main Campus Library and Room 112.
Part of five-part Evening at Egan lecture series. Features scientific advancements and evidence-based practices, plus two Indigenous researchers sharing traditional ways to nurture the developing brain throughout life. For more information contact Sarah Niecko at [email protected]
No Script All Wit, 9 p.m., Crystal Saloon, 218 Front St.
Seattle improvisation troupe, featuring former Juneau performer Audrey Kohler. Tickets available at crystalsaloon.com. For more information visit www.crystalsaloon.com/events/no-script-all-wit or contact David Elrod at [email protected].
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Second Annual Real Talk Walk/Run, 9 a.m.-noon, Airport Trail.
Bartlett Regional Hospital hosts second annual event in support of parenthood issues such as infertility, pregnancy, infant loss, postpartum mental health and motherhood. Event starts at 9 a.m. with a toddler trot and kids half-mile followed by a one-mile walk/5k run. No registration required. T-shirts for the first 30 kids and 30 adults.
Fall Children’s Carnival, 10 a.m,-4 p.m., Aldersgate UMC, 9161 Cinema Drive.
Games for all ages, bouncy houses and food. Entry is free and includes five tickets for every child; more tickets available for purchase. For more information visit https://umcjuneau.church/fall or contact [email protected].
Pumpkin Spice Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 350 Whittier St.
Saturday Staying Alive Al-Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Kuneix Hidi Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St.
Offers support, strength and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. Group meets weekly in-person at the church and via Zoom. For information call 907-957-1990 or visit https://al-anon-ak.org.
INclued Sex Ed Workshop, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Juneau youth ages 14-19 are welcome to join Planned Parenthood and Zach Gordon Youth Center for a three-hour workshop about safer sex practices, accessing healthcare, and more. Questioning youth, friends and allies welcome. All who join will receive a $30 gift card of their choice for participating — plus, an additional $20 gift card for referring a friend. Registration and parent permission slips are required prior to the event. Registration ends on Oct. 19 at 11:30 p.m. Registration form at https://tinyurl.com/mwud4c4h. For more information contact Kelly Aicardi at [email protected] or Nicole Mortenson at [email protected].
Canning Berries & Fruit with Sarah Lewis, 1-6 p.m., Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger St.
Learn to preserve your berry and fruit harvests for the pantry shelf. Class will teach water-bath canning skills for people of all experience levels, with a focus on wild-harvested berries, Southeast-grown fruits, and creative canning recipes. Course fee $63 (includes groceries and supplies). Registration form at https://tinyurl.com/yba44dyu. For more information contact [email protected].
Wearing Our Pride, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
SAIL Banquet & Auction, 5-9 p.m., Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) annual gala with silent, dessert and live auctions. Honoring advocates of independent living in Juneau. For more information visit www.sailinc.org, or contact (800) 478-7245 or [email protected].
The SEALT Fiddlehead Restaurant Pop-Up Dinner, 5–8:30 p.m., Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave.
Fundraiser benefiting the Southeast Alaska Land Trust. For one night only relive one of Juneau’s most iconic restaurants — the Fiddlehead Restaurant and Bakery! Live music. For more information visit www.SoutheastAlaskaLandTrust.org or contact [email protected] or (907) 586-3100.
CANDIDE, 7:30-10 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé.
The Juneau Symphony joins forces with Juneau Lyric Opera in a concert performance of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta based on Voltaire’s novel. For more information visit juneausymphony.org or contact Charlotte Truitt at (907) 586-4676. Also Sunay at 3:30 p.m.
Dan Savage’s 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival, 9-10:30 p.m., Gold Town Theater
The 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival comes to Juneau for the first time with a collection of short erotic films, made by real people for real people. These films run the gamut of body sizes, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks, and fetishes — all united by a shared spirit of sex-positivity. Tickets available online at https://tinyurl.com/3m7v9urp. For more information visit www.humpfilmfest.com/2023.
SUNDAY, OCT. 22
Artists of All Nations, 1-5 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Open studios for artists.
Adult Ballet, 1-2 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Adult Jazz, 2-3 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
CANDIDE, 3:30-6 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé.
Traditional Celtic Music Session, 4-6 p.m., TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St.
Play or listen to traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments. Sessions follow the traditional etiquette for Irish music sessions. Free to the public. For more information contact Tony Yorba at (907) 209-9946 or email [email protected].
International Folk Dance, 4-5:45 p.m., The Alaska Club Juneau Downtown, 641 W. Willoughby Ave. #210.
For dancers of all ages and skill levels. Program is a mix of teaching and requests of dances from around the world. No partners are required and no charge for participation. For more information visit www.jifdancers.org, or contact Bruce Botelho at (907) 723-9999 or [email protected].
MONDAY, OCT. 23
Beginning Tap, 5-5:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Intermediate Tap, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
