5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend

Fur Rendezvous has arrived, representing a significant staple of Anchorage’s winter calendar. The two-weekend festival has plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for attendees of all ages. If Rondy isn’t your thing, this weekend also features several staged shows, both musical and theatrical. And for those in search of more practical activities, there’s some availability to get precious tax advice. Here’s a look at the highlights:

Fur Rendezvous

Friday-Saturday-Sunday; locations throughout Anchorage

The first weekend of Fur Rondy brings a number of traditional favorite activities, from outhouse races and the grand parade to the famous melodrama and sled dog races. While much of the activity is centered downtown, check for details on events, timing, ticketing and road closures.

[Get the full Fur Rendezvous experience with sled dog races, Running of the Reindeer and more]

Beauty and the Beast

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Steve Primis Auditorium, 16525 S. Birchwood Loop Road in Chugiak

The Chugiak Eagle River Drama Club partners with Chugiak and Eagle River high schools for this classic Disney story. There are three more performances slated for Feb. 29 to March 2. Tickets are $10 for kindergarten through eighth grade students, and $20 for adults and high school students.

IRS Face-to-Face Saturday Help

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, 949 E. 36th Ave.

The IRS will open many Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide one Saturday each month for face-to-face help for taxpayers. This month, that day is Saturday, with the Anchorage location at 949 E. 36th Ave. set to open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Live from Laurel Canyon

7:30 p.m. Saturday; Discovery Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave.

Laurel Canyon, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was the home to some of folk-rock’s most groundbreaking artists, such as Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell and the Byrds. This concert brings together modern artists to reimagine many of those songs from the late 1960s and early ‘70s. Tickets start at $47.50.

Peter and the Wolf

3 p.m. Sunday; Discovery Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave.

The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra’s family concert returns with this children’s classic. This family-friendly piece has each character in the story represented by a different instrument. Tickets are $20.