Temperatures are starting to fall but the number of events isn’t.
The Anchorage Weekender has seven things to do this weekend, from First Friday art and toe-tapping jazz to a neighborhood-wide garage sale and one last trip to the Alaska State Fair.
1. Anchorage Press Party
Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m., Akela Space (320 W. 6th Ave.)
The Anchorage Press is back and it’s time to party! Celebrate the first print issue of the alternative newspaper since the revival with live music, food and drinks, a silent auction and good vibes. Limited edition merch will also be for sale. Organizers ask attendees to RSVP in advance.
2. First Friday
- Akela Space (320 W. 6th Ave.): Bryce Nicolasa Foks wears many hats – she’s a graphic designer, printmaker, bassist and poet. Experience an art show from Nicolasa Foks and Friends from 5 to 9 p.m.
- The Nave (3502 Spenard Rd.): Artist Adrienne Stohr will be showing off STAGES, a collection of artwork at various creative stages from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Anchorage Museum (625 C St.): This month’s event is all about food and friendly conversation. Tables will be scattered around the lawn to mingle at, hosted by various community members and artists. Anchorage artist Duke Russell will also host a community dinner party where folks can lend a hand. Admission is free from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wildbirch Hotel (239 W. 4th Ave.): “Returning Home,” a collection of nearly 30 pieces by artist Cheryl Lyon, will be on display this month. Lyon primarily works in encaustic, layering paint and other materials on top of each other. There will be free, light refreshments from 6 to 7 p.m., but the showing runs until 8 p.m.
The full First Friday map includes more than two dozen stops.
3. Lionel Hampton tribute concert
Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., Anchorage Lutheran Church (1420 N St.)…