Hot Picks: A new space for artists, the running of the musk ox and an international music festival

art&exhibits
Elevation 314 Grand Opening
Elevation 314 is a new space for artists and art classes on International Airport Road. They'll have a grand opening on — appropriately enough — First Friday. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Elevation 314, 314 E. International Airport Road. (Search "Elevation 314" on Facebook)

sports&outdoors
Running of the musk oxen
You may have heard about the annual Running of the Reindeer. Since 2002, the Musk Ox Farm has held a Running with the Bulls as well. Basically, a series of fun runs that are musk ox adjacent. You can go to check it out or take part in the running — it's $15 for children and $35 for adults. Included will be live music, snacks, a T-shirt and door prizes. Bib pickup starts at 11 a.m. Sunday. Kids' fun run is at 1 p.m. with other races starting after. The Musk Ox Farm, 12850 E. Archie Road. Register at muskoxfarm.org.

art&exhibits
Map Exhibit: Explore Alaska's Arctic Waters
Join Audubon Alaska to celebrate the release of "Ecological Atlas of the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas," a comprehensive atlas featuring more than 100 maps of Arctic marine mammals, seabirds, sea ice, subsistence and more. View a selection of maps, learn about conservation work in the Arctic and find out how you can advocate for the local environmental protections. Free. 6-8 p.m. Friday, 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W. Third Ave. (907-276-7034, egustafson@audubon.org)

fairs&festivals
Anchorage International Music Festival
The Anchorage International Music Festival celebrates different cultures within Alaska. The concert will feature local performers as well as a featured guest singer Victor Shatetsky. There will also be kids activities, a bouncy house and food from all around the world provided by local restaurants. This is a free event that's open to the public. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E. 40th Ave. (anchorageinternationalfestival.com)