Comedy
Hot and cold running humor
The Hilarious Anonymous comedy show proved so popular in its first two incarnations that it's moved to a new and much bigger location at Heart of the City in the middle of the Sunshine Plaza. There is "much more seating space, a bigger stage and a legit sound system," said performer and co-organizer Brett Rawalt. The show starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and will feature the returning talents of Rawalt, John Miller and Anji Stubbs. The Maddox Debate will appear as the guest musical act. Admission is $5, restricted to ages 16 or older.
Music, etc.
Polar elevations
The bluegrass stylings of Todd Grebe and Cold Country will emanate from an unexpected venue on Friday night … the main elevator at the Anchorage Museum. It's part of a bunch of things taking place at the museum as part of their Polar Nights lineup on Feb. 5. The same evening will include the opening of exhibits by multimedia man Nicholas Galanin and photographer Michael Conti. Muse restaurant will conduct the Battle of the Breweries with samplings of flights from three local brewers for $5 a go. At the "Living Alaska" exhibit, there'll be a conversation about art in the 49th state, to which all are welcome. All of the above takes place between 6 and 9 p.m., when admission is free. Earlier on Friday, from 12:15-1 p.m., musicians performing in the Alaska Airlines Winter Classics concert series will perform in the atrium.
Art
Tropical visions
No Honolulu vacation in store this winter? Get a whiff of Hawaiian delights at a group show featuring island-inspired artwork. As part of the First Friday tour on Feb. 5, Stephan Fine Arts in the Hotel Captain Cook will display work by Lynn Brautigam Boots, Renee Haag, Mark McDermott, Dorothy Thompson, Betty Atkinson and John Gurney Jr. There'll be mai tais and pupus for guests, a drawing for some of the art and Hawaiian music to sway to. Wear your floral shirt and flip-flops.