What's happening in Anchorage: Food trucks, ski train and all that jazz

Spenard Food Truck Carnival

Spring must be on its way — the Spenard Food Truck Carnival is back. Organizers promise a full roster of food truck lunch options and a performance from the AK Fire Circus for the opening of this weekly event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Koot's, 2435 Spenard Road. (facebook.com/events/1924964291123521/)

Two film festivals

There are a couple interesting film events happening this week.

On the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, you can check out the work that African-American cinematic pioneers created in the mid-teens to mid-1940s. While overcoming the obstacles of a pervasively white Hollywood, directors like Oscar Micheaux and William D. Foster worked in burlesque comedy, melodrama, made religious-based works and even took on surrealism. "Invisibility: African-American Film Developments 1916-1946" will show at the Kimura Gallery, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Monday-Thursday, 3700 Alumni Drive. Free. Check online at on.adn.com/2mh1x5D for a full list of film screenings.

In the Valley, the third annual Equinox Women's Film Festival is underway. The international festival showcases films by women and about women and films this year that were written, directed and produced by Alaska women, or took place in Alaska. 6-8 p.m. Friday, Glenn Massay Theater, 8295 E. College Drive, Palmer. $15. (907-373-6977, facebook.com/EquinoxFilmFestival)

Ski train

Ride the rails with a train full of fellow skiers, not to mention a blaskapelle band, for a full day of scenic and snowy fun. The train boards from 6-7 a.m. at the Anchorage Railroad Depot, stops in Curry at 11 a.m. for four hours of skiing, then heads back to Anchorage (arriving at around 8 p.m.) Meet at the train depot, 411 W. First Ave. $140. Must be a member of the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage. (907-276-7609, anchoragenordicski.com/events/ski-train)

International Food & Arts Gala

Sample international dishes while enjoying live music. The Municipality of Anchorage Sister Cities Commission will also be putting on a silent auction. 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Williwaw, 609 F St. $15-$30. (williwawsocial.com/concertsandevents-1/)

'Private Lives' at Cyrano's

A divorced couple awkwardly reunites while on separate honeymoons with their new spouses. This comedy was written in 1930 by Noel Coward, and directed by Teresa Pond. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Cyrano's Theatre Company, 411 D St. $23-$25. (cyranos.org, 907-274-2599)

“Private Lives” will be at Cyrano’s from March 10 through April 2 (Photo by Frank Flavin)

Black Sheep's Comedy Show

Black Sheep Comedy presents a showcase that includes Matt Burgoon, Matt Collins, Anji Stubbs and Rudy Ascott. VIP tickets get you preferred seating, a second entry to win prize-giveaways as well as a special dessert. 8 p.m. Friday, Hard Rock Cafe, 415 E St. $15-$20. (blacksheepcomedy.net, 907-748-1111)

The Scoop on Poop – Coprology 101

Alaska Master Naturalist Beth Baker will attempt to change the way you think about your BMs. Learn about the biology and the fascinating life of our solid waste. 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Tap Root, 3300 Spenard Road. Free. (taprootalaska.com)

All that jazz

Acclaimed singer Greta Matassa will join Norwegian-born musician and composer Yngvil Vatn Guttu for two nights of jazz. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, UAA Recital Hall, 3700 Alumni Drive. $8-$18. (on.adn.com/2mzo53E)