Coming soon: Pulse Dance Company’s ‘carnival,’ blues artist Chris Smither and a ‘miscast’ night at Myrna’s

Chris Smither — Whistling Swan Productions is bringing this blues, acoustic and folk artist to Alaska for two shows. His most recent of 17 albums, “Call Me Lucky,” was released in 2018. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, Sydney Laurence Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave. and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 3, Vagabond Blues, 642 S. Alaska St. (centertix.com)

‘Lysistrata’ — This bawdy Greek comedy was written by the ancient playwright Aristophanes and first staged in 411 B.C. It is the comic account of one woman, Lysistrata, and her mission to end the Peloponnesian War. She convinces the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands as a means of forcing the men to negotiate for peace. The play contains adult themes, references and language and may not be suitable for kids. $9.99-$19.99. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 1-2, 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, UAA Fine Arts Building, 3700 Alumni Drive (artsuaa.com)

Pulse Dance Company in Concert — Pulse Dance Company presents its new work “Caravan” by Anchorage choreographer Stephanie Wonchala. The show immerses audiences in a world that’s part carnival, part parade. Dancers “invite audiences into a madhouse of expressive possibilities.” $22-$28. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 1-2, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, Earl Brown Auditorium (formerly APU Grant Hall Theatre), 4101 University Drive (PulseDanceCompany@gmail.com)

Flowmotion — World-funk band Flowmotion “transitions from downright booty-shaking funk to fist-pumping rock” in concerts that encourage the audience to get to the dance floor. $10. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, March 1-2, Sitzmark Bar & Grill, 100 Olympic Circle (sdrescher@alyeskaresort.com)

Mardi Gras Petravaganza — 10 animal rescue and adoption agencies come together for a Mardi Gras-themed event. Join the “Pup n Cuppa” for an afternoon tea and masquerade ball. There will be handmade paw keychains, treat boxes and dog treats. Every $10 from tickets will be donated to the participating organizations. $5-$25. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m. Sunday, March 3, O’Malley Castle Market, 1520 O’Malley Road (eventbrite.com)

Celtic Rendezvous — Celtic Rendezvous is an annual show full of a variety of levels of dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Alaska. There will be a silent auction before the performance. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, 3211 Providence Drive (irishdanceak.com)

Miscast! Cabaret — Featured soloists, actors, a band and director bring together songs from popular performances such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Jesus Christ Superstar” in this “miscast” event. The actors from Mad Myrna’s get a chance to play the dream roles they never had a chance to perform. Opt-in to VIP for access to a pre-show reception with the singers and band, complimentary cocktails, appetizers and treats, priority seating and a swag bag. $15-$30. 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 3, Mad Myrna’s, 530 E. Fifth Ave. (brownpapertickets.com)