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Free Comic Book Day
In partnership with Bosco's, the library will offer child-friendly, all-ages comics for free. Get some comics and join in this national celebration. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, all public libraries in Anchorage and Eagle River. (907-343-2841, anchoragelibrary.org; boscos.com)
Transformed Treasures luncheon
Local creative folks have transformed secondhand goods into beautiful artwork, furniture, jewelry, picture frames and more as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army. The program for this luncheon includes live and silent auctions and video testimonies featuring those who have been helped by the Salvation Army. To attend this event, ticket purchase is required. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave. $40; purchase tickets online. (alaska.salvationarmy.org)
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24-Hour Film Royal Screening & Award Ceremony 2017
Check out what Alaska filmmakers were able to make in the span of just 24 hours at this annual competition. Audience members get to choose one of the winning teams. This is an all-ages event but all films are unrated. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Bear Tooth box office. 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W. 27th Ave. $24. (beartooththeatre.net)
[By the way: Cinco de Mayo is this Friday. Here are some parties in Anchorage]
Cajun dance party
Dance and party to the tunes of Weasel Gras, who will play Cajun two-steps, jitterbugs, waltzes, a few zydecos, and a surprise or two. The Red Chair will be serving beer, wine and snacks. The Red Chair has a fantastic dance floor and a sound system perfect for dancing. 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Red Chair Cafe, 337 E. Fourth Ave. $12. (redfoxboccia@gmail.com)
Comedy Hypnosis Show
You've probably heard stories about people clucking like chickens or other strange things under hypnosis… according to show organizers, this is your opportunities to see it for yourself in action. You can volunteer or watch your friends volunteer. Audience members must be 21 or older. Tickets $12. 6 p.m. Saturday, Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage, 415 E St. (hardrock.com/cafes/anchorage)
Bike Blessing Afterparty
Summer season is upon us and that means it's time to bless the bikes. The blessing starts at 10 a.m. at the Delaney Park Strip. Then, at 1 p.m. the House of Harley-Davidson will have a party with food, a beer garden, demonstrations, live music and opportunities to win prizes. There will also be free road-ready inspections from Harley-Davidson's service technicians. 10 a.m. Saturday, House of Harley-Davidson, 4334 Spenard Road. (harleyalaska.com)
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Arctic Entries: Season Eight
This storytelling event brings seven locals to the stage to share personal and true stories of all kinds. Each story is seven minutes long and relates to a theme. The final show of season eight of Arctic Entries follows the theme "It Takes Two." 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W. Sixth Ave. $15. (alaskapac.centertix.net)
GNBC Brew-A-Thon/National Homebrew Day
Gather with homebrewers to taste, learn and brew. The event will be an outdoors potluck with few options for seating (bringing your own camp chairs is encouraged). Brewers who want to bring their equipment and brew a batch are welcome. Free yeast will be available for people to use to inoculate beer for fermentation. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9551 Emerald St. Free. (Search for "GNBC Bew-A-Thon" on Facebook to learn more.)