Arts and Entertainment

5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend

Anchorage Home Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive

This event features more than 100 exhibitors spanning various sectors of the industry. There will be plenty of opportunity to talk to builders, designers and other specialists within the industry. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors and military. Free entry for those 17 and under.

Celtic Spring Festival

10 a.m. Saturday; Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 E 18th Ave.

The festival has workshops, lectures and activities taught by community members who have an interest, skill or expertise in Celtic heritage. Vendors are open throughout the day. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The craft fair is free but prices for the classes vary depending on the class.

Alaska Native Book Fair

Noon-4 p.m. Friday; Cook Inlet Region Inc., 725 E. Fireweed Lane

Award-winning Alaska Native authors Velma Wallis and Lily Tuzroyluke will be featured at the 5th Annual Alaska Native Book Fair. The free event brings together published authors and aspiring writers to celebrate Indigenous storytelling. There will also be a panel including at least three Alaska Native writers who have penned memoirs.

RAM free clinic

6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive

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The Remote Area Medical free pop-up clinic is held in collaboration with Mountainview Lions Club Foundation and is first come, first served on Saturday and Sunday. The parking lot opens at midnight on Friday evening and the clinic opens six hours later. No ID is required and free dental, vision, and medical services are provided. For more information, visit the clinic’s website or Facebook page.

Aladdin

7:30 p.m. Friday; 1/7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday; Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W. Sixth Ave.

This Disney favorite is a “production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.” Featuring classic characters like Genie, Jasmine and Jafar, this musical is in its final weekend at the Atwood Concert Hall. Tickets are available at a variety of pricing tiers.

Check our online calendar for more event listings at adn.com/calendar.

Chris Bieri

Chris Bieri is the sports and entertainment editor at the Anchorage Daily News.

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