What's happening around town: '90s concert tour, Easter fun, urban homesteading

The I Love The 90's Tour

Is "Ice Ice Baby" your karaoke go-to? Does "Thong Song" fill you with nostalgia for the early aughts? The I Love 90's Tour might just be the arena show for you, with a lineup that includes Vanilla Ice, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, Sisqo, Kid 'N Play and Biz Markie. 8 p.m. Thursday, Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell St. $46.50-$69.50. (For ticketing and details, look for "The I Love The 90's Tour" on Facebook)

ARTic Convergence

Anchorage Symphony's newest artistic mashup includes 16 musicians performing solo, quartet and chamber works accompanied by contemporary dance, improv, indie artists, a rock band, tribal vocalists and Alaska Native dance. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sydney Laurence Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave. $24-$27 at centertix.net.

Easter

Looking for Easter fun? Here are some options for the family:

Easter Bunny at Dimond Center — The Easter Bunny will be at the Gap Kids Courtyard daily through April 15, and each child will receive a little gift. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. (907-929-7108, infodesk@dimondcenter.com, dimondcenter.com/sales/easter-fun)

Baby Loves Disco Easter Bunny Hop — There'll be an egg hunt, prize giveaways and music from DJ Spencer Lee. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Williwaw, 609 F St. $12.50-$15. (907-382-0365, yo@djspencerlee.com, djspencerlee.com)

The Bunny Photo Experience — Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall (320 W. Fifth Ave.) is hosting "traditional and unique seasonal events." One of those is the "The Bunny Photo Experience," open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny — The Easter Bunny will be taking photos with kiddos from 1-5 p.m. Friday at the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center, 22424 N. Birchwood Loop, Chugiak. Pictures are $5 and proceeds go toward the purchase of a new transportation vehicle for the center. (907-688-2676, chugiakseniorcenter@mtaonline.net)

Talk: 'Embracing Two Spirit Identity'

Founders of Aurora Pride, Jenny Miller, Will Bean and Tuigana McDermott, will discuss "Two-Spirit Identity" and its distinct meaning in Alaska Native and indigenous communities. 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, UAA Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Drive. Free. (907-786-4782, uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events)

Unearth

Family Tree Presents is celebrating their 10th anniversary by bringing up one of the first bands they ever brought up to Alaska. Unearth will headline the night at Koot's. City in Ashes and Shifter will also be performing. 8 p.m. Friday, Koot's, 2435 Spenard Road. $20-$25 at koots.com.

Super Saturated Sugar Strings and Rabbit Creek Ramblers

Join funky, alternative folk band The Super Saturated Sugar Strings and the Rabbit Creek Ramblers at Williwaw's "Spring Hootenanny." Tickets $12 in advance or $15 on the day of show. 8 p.m. Saturday, Williwaw, 609 F St. $12-$15. (For ticketing and details, look for "Super Saturated Sugar Strings & Rabbit Creek Ramblers" on Facebook)

Urban Homestead 101: Butchering and Backyard Farms

Learn about raising animals as a food source and knife techniques and maintenance. Participants should bring at least one blade to practice on for the purposes of the class. Everyone in the class will be given resources on backyard farming and butchery to take home, as well as a whetstone. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. $20. (See anchoragemuseum.org/visit/calendar for details)

Steamposium

Steampunk enthusiasts can expect two full days of panels, vendors and Gail Carriger at the third Steamposium. This is a family-friendly event with some things (like the vendor's market) open to the public. Stay for the weekend, or just stop by and see what this Steampunk thing is all about. Tickets are for sale online until Friday and at the door via cash or card. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Alaska Experience Theatre, 333 W. Fourth Ave. $20-$60. (AlaskaSteamposium.com)