What's going on in Anchorage this week: Breakdancers, fat tire bikes, holiday lights

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Breakdancers, basketball freestylers, BMX flatlanders and Cyr wheel artists will present their amped-up take on a day at the circus, accompanied by live music from Gene Peterson. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W. Sixth Ave. $13-$29. (907-272-7546, akjt.org)

Rice pounding festival

The Japan Alaska Association will host rice pounding demonstrations, mochi sampling, hanetsuki tournaments and more at this winter celebration of Japanese culture. 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Asian Alaskan Culture Center at Northwood Elementary School, 4807 Northwood Drive. Free. (akjaa.org)

Anchorage International Film Festival

Check out some of the best features, documentaries, animation, shorts and, of course, the Made In Alaska category at one of Alaska's best film festivals. 7 p.m. Friday continuing daily through Dec. 11 at Bear Tooth Theatrepub and other venues. Tickets to individual showings are $8, festival passes are $120 (includes entry into screenings, workshops, panels and all events). You can find the schedule, a list of selections and teasers at anchoragefilmfestival.org/2016.

Fat Bike demo day

Ever been interested in riding a fat-tire bike? Try out the demo fleet at Westchester Lagoon at this event hosted by The Bicycle Shop and Paramount Cycles. Refreshments, music and mechanics will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Must provide a valid ID to test the bikes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Westchester Lagoon, 1824 W. 15th Ave. Free. (907-272-5219, bikeshopak@hotmail.com)

Nordic Christmas Brunch

Enjoy a traditional family-style Scandinavian Christmas brunch, including pickled herring, meatballs, rutabagas, cured ham, a number of homemade sausages, lefse, cardamom bread and dessert. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Viking Hall. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood St. (907-349-1613, sofnalaska.com)

Bright up the Night at the Alaska State Fair grounds

One select days from Dec. 2-25, the Alaska fair grounds turns into a dazzling winter display. The topiaries, as well as many of the fair buildings, are being transformed with white and colored lights. The display is a drive-thru event, where drivers should enter through the fair's Green Gate and exit through the Red Gate. Alaska State Fair grounds, 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer. Free. (907-746-7153, see alaskastatefair.org/site/bright-up-the-night for dates and details)

The Many Faces and Voices of Muslims at UAA

Muslim students studying a variety of disciplines at UAA come together to discuss their life and convictions. Students include Sajid Raza (graduate student in civil engineering), Salman Jama (anthropology), Bin Shabaan Jones (elementary education), Nasteha Abdi (accounting), Rabia Hatch (legal studies). Acting as moderator is Gregory Shoiab Jones, Muslim chaplain for the Muslim Student Organization at UAA. Everyone is invited to attend. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Friday, UAA Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Drive. Free. (907-986-4782, uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events)