Spring is right around the corner and this weekend’s events anticipate warmer days. Among the highlights are the return of the Spenard Food Truck Carnival and a summer travel showcase. There will also be multiple local concerts and performances plus one of the state’s largest outdoors shows.
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Spenard Food Truck Carnival: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Koot’s parking lot, 2435 Spenard Road
The unofficial kickoff to Anchorage spring, the Spenard Food Truck Carnival returns for an 11th year. Featured trucks include Yeti Dogs, Tacos el Primo, Babycakes Cupcakes, The Smokehouse BBQ and more.
Alaska Summer Showcase: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Drive
After a three-year hiatus, the showcase returns with travel deals, meet-up opportunities with a number of travel experts and more than $25,000 in travel prizes. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Collision of Rhythm: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Junior Theater, 430 W. Seventh Ave.
The Alaska Junior Theater’s annual benefit performance features the high-energy duo Collision of Rhythm. The event also features a champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres and both online and live auctions. Tickets are $65 and include a tax deductible donation to AJT.
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Rage City Roller Derby: 7 p.m. Saturday, O’Malley Sports Center, 11111 O’Malley Centre Drive
The 3rd Annual Brewery Mashup features a battle of derby teams representing Midnight Sun Brewing and Double Shovel Cider. Of course there will be a beer and cider garden featuring beer selections from the two establishments. Tickets are $15.
Kaleidoscope 4.0: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sydney Laurence Theater, 621 W. Sixth Ave.
This show is billed as chamber music with an Anchorage Symphony Orchestra twist. The program includes selections from Schumann, Brahms, Arensky and more. Tickets start at $35.
Anchorage Civic Orchestra Winter Concert: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sydney Laurence Theater, 621 W. Sixth Ave.
The Anchorage Civic Orchestra will perform Berlioz’s “King Lear Overture,” Gliere’s Symphony No. 1 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. The program features soloists Janet Gellert, Margaret Turner and Emily Madsen. Tickets start at $23.50.
Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show: noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Menard Sports Center, 1001 S. Clapp St. in Wasilla
One of the state’s biggest outdoors shows hits the Mat-Su this weekend with vendors, boats, RVs, gear, raffles and seminars. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for military members with ID and free for kids under 12.
Check our online calendar for more event listings at adn.com/calendar.