Leave Your Fears Here
7 p.m. Friday/Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; UAA Fine Arts Building, 3700 Alumni Drive
Actor James Morrison, who was raised in Anchorage, recounts his beloved son’s struggle with and ultimate recovery from brain cancer in this personally influenced one-man play. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for seniors, students and first responders. Thursday’s opening night, starting at 6:30 p.m., is a special performance to benefit the nonprofit Katie’s Handprint, which supports Alaska families affected by childhood cancer. Tickets start at $50 and run up to $500 with any funds over $30 per ticket going to Katie’s Handprint.
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Oktoberfest at 49th State Brewing
11 a.m. Saturday; 49th State Brewing, 717 W. Third Ave.
This Oktoberfest celebration features live music from Alaska Blaskapelle, a German food menu, special German-style beer releases by the stein, beer festival competitions, llamas from Last Frontier Trail Llamas and a dance party with DJ Mancat. The first 1,100 people through the gate receive a free 1-liter commemorative stein. Tickets are $5. The festival is also partnering with Skinny Raven Sports for the Oktoberfest 5K and 10K on Saturday at 11 a.m.
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Fall Harvest Festival
Noon-6 p.m. Saturday; Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm, 4334 S. Bodenburg Loop in Palmer
Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm’s Fall Fest runs for three consecutive Saturdays starting this weekend. It includes a pumpkin patch, hayrides, wagon rides, balloon art, food, live entertainment, farmland, games, prizes and more. Tickets are $10.
Blueberry Ball
Noon Saturday; Skeetawk, 3500 N. Skeetawk Circle at Hatcher Pass
This music festival will have a beer garden, food trucks, chairlift rides and more. The lineup includes Zen Trembles, Cold Country, Raised by Elephants and Loaded Rivers. Admission is a suggested donation of $30 or $35 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are admitted free.
Anchorage Pirate Fest
2 p.m. Saturday; 544 W. Fifth Ave.
The Pirate Cove market opens at 2 p.m. and is a family-friendly gathering for all with activities and challenges for kids. At 7 p.m., the 15th annual pub crawl gets underway with a group photo in Town Square Park. The pub crawl is for adults 21 and older and is free to participate in.
Dragons and Dungeons
7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday; private residence (location/directions revealed upon ticket purchase)
The kickoff for the Anchorage Festival of Music’s dragon-themed concert season will feature baroque songs and instrumental music about dragons. Special guests include Victoria Fraser, soprano, and Jonathan Salzedo, harpsichord. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for youth/students, and include a post-concert reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres.
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Judy Collins
7:30 p.m. Sunday; Discovery Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave.
Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has a career spanning six decades, from the folk revival of the early ‘60s to the influential 1967 album “Wildflowers” to Grammy-nominated records in the last decade. Tickets are $42-$76.