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49th Annual Citywide Cleanup and free dump day
It's that time of year — when Anchorage starts looking … not exactly its most picturesque. Help spruce up the place alongside hundreds of volunteers. Groups can register online and arrange for the number of garbage bags needed with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Individuals are also invited to go to any Anchorage or Eagle River Fred Meyer stores' customer service counters to pick up cleanup bags (two per person). The Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services will offer free dump days this Saturday and again on Saturday, May 6, at the Anchorage Regional Landfill in Eagle River, as well as at the Girdwood Transfer Station. The cleanup bags can be dropped off free at the Anchorage Regional Transfer Facility, 1111 E. 56th Ave., Monday-Friday. Monday-May 6. Free. (907-677-7103, citywidecleanup.org)
'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Perseverance Theatre will present Christopher Sergel's play based on the classic novel by Harper Lee. The story is told from the perspective of young Scout, who watches her lawyer father Atticus Finch defend a black man accused of a horrible crime. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W. Sixth Ave. $49.25-$54.75. (alaskapac.centertix.net)
There will also be a "Perseverance Book Club," where you can join members of Perseverance Theatre as they delve into Harper Lee's novel. They'll also be giving away tickets to the stage production. 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St. Free. (907-317-3417, shirleymae@gci.net)
May the 4th be with you
Celebrate National Star Wars Day with crafts, photo opportunities, light saber making and family-friendly activities. All ages welcome and costumes encouraged. 4 p.m. Thursday, The Mall at Sears, 600 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Free. Search for ("May the 4th Be With You" to find the event on Facebook.)
Bubbly Mermaid secret room comedy show
Wine and dine with local comedians in this intimate comedy show. Your tickets gets you off-menu appetizers and plenty of laughs. Alcohol can be purchased at the show and all proceeds go toward buying a soundboard and lighting system for the AK Comics Community. There are two showtimes, one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. with 20 seats per show. Local comics featured will be Rudy Ascott, Matthew Burgoon, Mike Casagranda, Chris Coleman, Ben Farleigh, Kyle Farrell, Matt Jardin and John Norris. 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday, The Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar. 417 D St. $30. (Search for "Bubbly Mermaid Secret Room Comedy Show" on Facebook.)
Fresh beats electronic dance party
Join Koot's for an electronic dance music party with STR8HOUSE headlining. Local DJs Dig Sista and DJ Victamone help keep the beats fresh and the party going. 10 p.m. Saturday, Koot's, 2435 Spenard Road. $10. (koots.com/event-calendar)