PRESSING EVENTS - Sept. 13-20

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

ANCHORAGE DESIGN WEEK

What makes design enduring? Influential? Inspiring? Adventurous? Innovative? Ground-breaking ideas and curious thinking can surpass creative boundaries and shape the future. Explore design ideas that take on artwork, toys, fashion, furniture, buildings, work and public spaces when Anchorage Design Week 2018 takes over the downtown’s Design District and the Anchorage Museum. See www.anchoragedesignweek.org for more details. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street)

DELISA RENIDIO: THE BAREFOOT GARDENER IN THE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

At this event, Delisa Renido discusses her new cookbook and demonstrates how to prepare delicious plant-based recipes. The Barefoot Gardener in the Kitchen Cookbook contains 132 plant-based recipes for people who want to be slim & healthy and who love to eat. With color photographs, the cookbook highlights the use of whole plant foods that support optimal health and vitality. Delisa Renido, a former RN, holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a Certified Life Coach, skilled in using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). In addition, she has been an important contributor to the Food for Life Course for Diabetes Prevention & Reversal. The event is free and begins at 1pm. (UAA Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Drive)

HOG DAYS OF SUMMER

The Rustic Goat is excited to invite you to their Turnagain/Spenard neighborhood block party, Hog Days of Summer! They will have a slow smoked whole hog BBQ, craft beer, cider, and wine provided by Odom and Double Shovel Cider Company, free coffee by Kaladi Brothers Coffee, live music by Tyson Davis from Blackwater Railroad Company, and so much more! This event is free to attend and begins at 5pm. (Rustic Goat, 2800 Turnagain Street)

PAY WHAT YOU CAN PREVIEW OF MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Much Ado About Nothing is widely considered to be Shakespeare's best comedy. This joyful play combines mistaken identities and robust merriment, with honor and court politics. Benedick and Beatrice battle their love with a merry war of wits, while Claudio and Hero’s romance is challenged by rumor and deceit. Will love triumph with two happy marriages? A memorable masterpiece! Written in 1599. This special Thursday preview is pay-what-you-can and begins at 7pm. The production runs through October 7. Visit Cyranos.org for more information and ticket prices. (Cyrano’s Theatre, 3800 Debarr Road)

BULL DURHAM (1988): 30TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION

Crash is an aging minor league ball player, brought up from another team to mature a young pitcher with maturity problems. Both of them become involved with Ann, a baseball groupie with her own perspective on the game. The movie begins at 10:30pm and tickets are $4 at BearToothTheatre.net. (Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W 27th Avenue B)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

DAY OF CARING FOOD DRIVE

No one should have to go hungry. Not today. Not in our community. The Day of Caring Food Drive is often the largest single day food drive in Anchorage. The many thousands of nutritious meals that will result from the food drive will go a long way to helping kids do better in school and keep struggling families on the pathway to financial stability. Donations will be accepted between 10am and 5pm and can be made at 2121 Spar Avenue.

HEALTHY EATING CLASSES AT FRED MEYER

Sign up for this free, guided grocery store tour that will teach you how to shop for healthy food on a budget! As we walk the aisles, Nutrition Educator Val will explain the importance and the benefits of the different food groups. You will learn how to read and understand nutrition labels, shop for seasonal produce, unit pricing, and alternatives to common processed foods. WIC participants will be guided on how to use their vouchers and where to find the WIC approved items. Limit 6 people each tour - tours are NOT limited to WIC participants only. RSVP to Valeria.Foster@anchorageak.gov and let her know if you will be bringing your children with you. The tour begins at 2pm. (Fred Meyer, 7701 Debarr Road)

WINES OF THE WORLD PAIRING DINNER

Join Challenge Alaska at Alyeska Resort's Seven Glaciers for an evening of exploration. Enjoy a specialized, 4 course dinner with wine pairing, that features 6 wines from all over the world. This delightful dinner will benefit Challenge Alaska. Challenge Alaska has been dedicated to providing sports and recreational opportunities to the disabled since 1980. Their mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities, their families and the whole community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation and education. Explore the pairing menu and come enjoy spectacular wine for a great cause. Dinner reservations info: Just want to enjoy the dinner? Dinner only reservations are available for $230, gratuity included, or make it an entire room package. Room reservations info: The Wines of the World Room Package includes wine dinners for 2, gratuity included, and a one-night stay in a Deluxe room at The Hotel Alyeska. Limited tables available so reserve your seats at Seven Glaciers by calling (907) 754-2237. If you make your room reservation online, please still call Seven Glaciers to secure your table. Doors open at 6:30pm and dinner is at 7:00pm. (Seven Glaciers, 1000 Arlberg Avenue)

PAINT NITE: HAWK FAN FOREVER

Know a Seahawks fan that would love this?! Paint this one for yourself, as a gift, or event better bring a friend to paint it with you and make some of the best memories. This event is 21+ and begins at 7pm. Tickets are available at PaintNite.com. (Slippery Salmon Bar and Grill, 115 E 3rd Avenue)

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights and has invited his best friend, Robert, along to provide the alibi. It's foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well, it's a farce, so... everything! An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. The production runs through September 23 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are available at App.Arts-People.com. (Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E 70th Avenue)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

MULDOON FARMERS MARKET

Fresh produce from local farms and gardens, locally cooked and baked foods, Alaska arts and crafts, live music. Family friendly. Accessible playground. Event parking is at the Muldoon Mall lot, just north of the park. A short, paved walkway leads directly to the market. The market will be open 9am-2pm every Saturday through September 29.( Chanshtnu Muldoon Park, 1301 Muldoon Road)

ANCHORAGE OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK

The 9th Annual Anchorage Out of the Darkness Community Walk will be held at the Albrecht Ball Fields. Check-in and day-of registration opens at 11:00 am and the opening ceremony is about 11:45 am. The walk will go on rain or shine, so please be prepared for any type of weather. The walk follows the Campbell Creek and University Lake Trails and is approximately 3 miles on both paved and unpaved paths. We do share the path with others, so please follow the path rules. The route is not technically challenging, has some elevation change, and is wheelchair friendly throughout the majority of its length; however not entirely flat. To register visit: afsp.org/anchorage. (Chuck Albrecht Softball Complex, 4781 Elmore Road)

WINGAPALOOZA

If you love chicken wings and beer, the Sullivan Arena is the place to be this Saturday. From 2-5pm enjoy all-you-can-eat wings and beers for the low price of $21.50. Tickets are available at TicketMaster.com. (Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell Street)

ANCHORAGE PIRATE PUB CRAWL

Gather with fellow pirates as we converge on downtown Anchorage for our 9th Annual Anchorage Pirate Pub Craw and fundraiser in support of the Blood Bank of Alaska. Start with a group photo at 7pm in Town Square, then get your map for the evening and start gathering your stamps to win 80,000 Alaska Airline miles. This event is free to participate. Start at any of the participating pubs at any time after 7pm, until it ends at 1am. Participating pubs are: 49th State Brewing Co,. The Avenue Bar, Humpy’s Great Alaskan Ale House, Fletchers, Whales Tail, Mad Myrna’s, McGinley's Irish Pub, Pioneer Bar, Slippery Salmon Bar & Grill, Sullivan’s Steak House, Williwaw and Gaslight Lounge To participate, pick up a map at the first pub you visit. Get a stamp. Participate in an activity or enjoy the entertainment. Buy an official APPC T-shirt. Put a donation into the Blood Bank of Alaska box. Move on to the next pub. Be safe and have a good time! (Anchorage Town Square, 544 W 5th Avenue)

THE SHOW AT ACAL

The Show at ACAL is back and better than ever for you! Come see this unique variety show that includes dance, comedy, striptease, burlesque, spoken word, erotica and more! Advance reserved seats available by texting 907-775-8419, general admission $7 at the door. 18+ with valid ID. The show begins at 7:30pm. (Alaska Center for Alternative Lifestyles, 233 E 5th Avenue)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Learn more about your digital camera and outdoor photography in this all-day intensive workshop. After a brief classroom introduction, you will head out on the trails to sharpen your skills with professional photographer Colin Tyler Bogucki. Attendees must provide their own camera gear and be prepared to hike five miles throughout the day. Registration required. The workshop fee of $75 is non-refundable, unless workshop is cancelled due to low attendance. Attendees must provide their own camera gear (SLR not smartphone camera), tripod recommended, backpack with water, food & gear, and be prepared for hiking 5 miles. The workshop begins at 9am and tickets are available at ERNC.com. (Friends of Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road)

SHAKES TALES

Kick off the fall season in a cozy Amphitheatre at the TBA Studio for this special edition of Folks Tales! Your favorite storytellers and balladeers are at it again, and this time their inspiration is from one of the greatest story tellers of all time, William Shakespeare. Learn all about the Bard and the many influences he has had on movers and shakers for over 400 years. This toe tapping good time is a perfect treat for the entire family. Only 40 tickets available for each show, so get your tickets now at www.tbatheatre.org. The show begins at 3pm. (TBA Theatre, 635 W 54th Avenue)

HUMPY'S OPEN MIC NIGHT

Voted one of the best Open Mic Nights in Alaska! The Members of their house band "Bob From Accounting" gets things going and hosts some really talented musicians and singers. Come early and sign up because slots fill fast! The performances begin at 8pm. (Humpy’s Great Alaskan Ale House, 610 W 6th Avenue)

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