Arts and Entertainment

What’s happening this week: Yoga in the museum, a kids’ Christmas disco and a holiday bazaar

Yoga in the Gallery

Practice yoga in the midst of some of the most fabulous art Alaska has to offer at the Anchorage Museum's new Art of the North galleries. This 50-minute class is open to all levels of expertise and is a guided class focusing on mindfulness, meditation, breathing and moving postures of both yang-style vinyasa and yin yoga. Bring a mat; limited extra mats available. $18; members receive a 10-percent discount. 12:10-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. (anchoragemuseum.org)

Baby Loves Disco: Holiday Pajama Jam

Why shouldn't kids have their own dance party? DJ Spencer Lee has teamed up with Williwaw for another holiday-themed family friendly dance party. The jam is recommended for kids 10 and under and will feature a mix of '70s, '80s and '90s music as well as today's hits. DJs Spencer Lee and Victamore will prepare the soundtrack; all you need to do is get in your pajamas and dancing shoes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $12.50/each for family four-pack, $15 individual; free for non-walking babies. 11 a,m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W. 27th Ave. (beartooththeatre.net)

Pearl Harbor Day Dinner

Party like it's Dec. 6, 1941, at the Wings of Freedom Hangar. This night of dancing, fun and fundraising will have a vintage Hawaiian theme. The event will mix live entertainment and historical education about the attack on Pearl Harbor, subsequent Alaska invasion and the Aleutian Campaign. $50-$90 for individual tickets; $350 for table of eight. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Wings of Freedom Hangar, 2400 E. Fifth Ave. (brownpapertickets.com)

The Biggest Damned Hat: Tales From Alaska's Territorial Lawyers and Judges

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Alaska's history is full of colorful characters, including prospectors, settlers, heroes and criminals. Right alongside them were judges and lawyers working to establish the rule of law in the territory, and later, the state. Alaska Justice Forum editor Pam Craven shares stories from her new book "The Biggest Damned Hat." Free. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St. (facebook.com/tundravision)

Anchorage International Film Festival

AIFF's closing weekend continues with screenings of animation, feature films, documentaries and short films from international and local filmmakers. Screenings include "Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise," "Tribal Justice" and Martini Matinee at Bear Tooth Theatrepub featuring eight short films. Friday-Sunday, various locations. Check website for details. (anchoragefilmfestival.org)

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Moose Hide Tanning and Sewing in the Dene Way

Learn about traditional moose hide tanning and sewing from Dena'ina Athabascan Alaska Native artist Joel Isaak and Ahtna Athabascan and Paiute Alaska Native artist Melissa Shaginoff. The duo will explain the materials and techniques used to tan and sew moose hide. Included with admission. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15; artist presentations at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. (anchoragemuseum.org)

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Mr. Hogget and Mrs. Abigail Windsor cordially invite you to attend the midnight wedding of Jewel Opal Hogget to Robert Quinton Windsor. This fundraiser for the Birchwood Community Patrol will feature a dinner service at 5:30 p.m, followed by a theatre performance at 6:15 p.m. $35 for adults; $20 for children 10 and under. 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center, 22424 N Birchwood Lp, Chugiak. (chugiakseniorcenter@mtaonline.net)

6th Annual Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar

One of the largest holiday bazaars in Anchorage, Wonderfully Made features arts, crafts and gifts made locally by artists all across the state. More than 100 vendors will showcase their work. Come to finish your gift shopping and stay for the concession stand and gourmet coffee from the Mission Espresso Bar. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Cornerstone Church, 10431 Brayton Dr. (facebook.com/WonderfullyMadeChristmasBazaar)

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