Wolfside
Dance-friendly electronic pop outfit Wolfside is coming to Anchorage. Named one of the "top five artists you should know in 2016" by veryvinyl.net, the band will play Williwaw with Turquoise Boy opening. 9 p.m. Saturday, Williwaw, 609 F St. $15 advance. $20 day of. (williwawsocial.com)
Chocolate tasting
Enjoy the delicate chocolate creations of Chef Vern's UAA culinary arts students and student apprentices. All creations are made by the advanced students. Parking is free for this event. 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, UAA Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Drive. Free. (907-786-4782, uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events)
'Propped' Momentum Dance + beer tasting
Get a sneak peek of Momentum Dance Collective's upcoming season while participating in a beer tasting from Midnight Sun Brewery. Momentum's season nine performance will use dance improvisation and numerous props (hence the title). Wine will also be available. The entry price includes four beer tastings and the dance performance. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Church of Love, 3502 Spenard Road. $25. (momentumdance.org)
The Modern Savage anniversary show
The Modern Savage will be celebrating five years of making music with a special anniversary show. Performing live, the band will be videotaping the show for a new music video. Guest artist DJ Alex the Lion will also be performing. 8 p.m. Friday, Williwaw, 609 F St. $10. (etix.com; search for The Modern Savage)
Candlelight Vigil
Covenant House Alaska will hold a candlelight vigil to show support for the thousands of youth experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. It will be chilly and dark so dress accordingly. Covenant House will be collecting new and used outerwear for those in need. Covenant House will provide the candle and selected members of the community will speak about hope. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Town Square Park. Free. (jleystra@covenanthouseak.org)