Girdwood Forest Fair — Enjoy three days filled with live bluegrass music, plenty of vendors and outdoor activities in the depths of the woods. No dogs, no politics and no religious orders are allowed during this event. Free. Friday-Sunday, July 5-7. Girdwood
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Ken Peltier Band — Watch the Ken Peltier Band perform in this celebration of country, American rock and blues. $15. 7 p.m. Friday, July 5, Creekbend Co., 19842 Hope Highway, Hope
Summer Bike Tour — Visit public art installations across the city and learn about the artists who have participated in the Municipality of Anchorage’s art program. The tour will be between four to eight miles long. Free. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St.
Day Party and Battle of the DJs — Spend your day playing water sports, competing in hula hoop contests and listening to a DJ battle at this family friendly event. Free. 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, Kincaid, 8701 Raspberry Road
Moon Dance Bay Wild Red Salmon Cafe — Bring your friends to the opening of this play, a story of a gold mining family told through poetry, comedy and music. Must be 21 or older. $30. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Hard Rock Cafe, 415 E St. Runs through Aug. 31.
Band of Brothers BBQ Throw-down — Ten people will compete to see who is the best at making barbecue by cooking up chicken, steak and seafood. Proceeds support the Band of Brothers men’s mentoring facility. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Menard Center, 1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla.
Alaska Flag Day Celebration — Celebrate the creation of the Alaska flag with food, lawn games and live reggae music from H3. $5-$20. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, Alaska Child and Family, 4600 Abbott Road
Beer in the Garden — Support the Alaska Botanical Garden and local breweries and distilleries at this beer garden. There will be local food vendors, live music and craft drinks. $23-$48. 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 11, Alaska Botanical Garden, 44601 Campbell Airstrip Road
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