Fun events around Anchorage this week: A whole lot of live music

Master gardener plant sale — Find great perennials from master gardeners, some of which are not available anywhere else. There are also house plants, classes and an “ask a master gardener” table. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, in the Alaska Botanical Gardens Parking lot (alaskamastergardeners.org; 4515 Campbell Airstrip Road).

Bethlehem Shalom concert at Akela Space — Bethlehem Shalom describes her new work as edging into the territory of psychedelic dream pop. Check it out at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Akela Space. Cover is by donation. Bring a mask (320 W. Sixth Ave. 132F; See Facebook for details)

Blackwater Railroad Company — One of Alaska’s most danceable folk-rock bands will be whipping up the crowd at Palmer Alehouse 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. (320 E Dahlia Ave. in Palmer; See Facebook for details)

Taste of Spenard — Spenard businesses will serve up signature bites, brews and merchandise at this event for all ages. There will be live music, food trucks, farmers market booths and other vendors. noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, in the Koot’s parking lot. (2435 Spenard Road.; See Facebook for details)

Alaska crafts — If you’re looking for an indoor activity, check out Alaska handmade crafts in the comfort of the Midtown Mall. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (600 E. Northern Lights Blvd.; See Facebook for details)

Acoustic and experimental sounds at the SEED lab — Songwriter Gregg Oakley will perform a set of new instrumental songs which evoke wide expansive landscape. Soundscape specialist David Betchkal will give an experiential demonstration of an active sound field. The evening will also feature Halyn Betchkal, an acoustician, wilderness ranger and musician who lives and works in Cantwell. Part of the exhibition “Listen Up: Northern Soundscapes.” Arrive at the SEED Lab at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, prepared to listen. $5, registration is limited. (111 W. Sixth Ave.; anchoragemuseum.org)

The Super Serious, No Fun .5K Run — Tackle a grueling course that begins and ends Midnight Sun Brewing Co. and takes you around an entire city block. Conserve your energy with rest stops along the way and chat with Rage City Roller Derby skaters, then enjoy a beverage at a post-run celebration and prize raffle. 6 p.m. race registration and bib pickup; 6:30 p.m. race start; 7:30 p.m. awards ceremony, Wednesday, Aug. 18. $15-25. (Register at myalaskatix.com; 8111 Dimond Hook Dr.)