Waipuna
7:30 p.m. Friday; Discovery Theatre, 621 West 6th Ave.
The island vibes are immaculate with this trio’s crisp harmonies and uplifting tunes. Ukulele player David Kamakahi, subass player Kale Hannahs and guitarist Matthew Sproat have developed their sound in over a decade together. Tickets range from $48.50 to $63.25.
Moriarty
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; Jerry Harper Studio, 3700 Alumni Drive
Five actors play 40 roles as playwright Ken Ludwig delivers a story of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Irene Adler trying to best the cunning Professor Moriarty. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for seniors, students and first responders.
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STEM Day
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; UAA Conoco Phillips Science Building, 3101 Science Circle
Join UAA for fun STEM-related activities to help promote careers in science, technology, engineering and math. This free event includes interactive activities and presentations, free planetarium shows and science demonstrations.
66th Silver Tea
1-4 p.m. Saturday; American Legion Jack Henry Post 1, 840 W Fireweed Lane
The auxiliary’s biggest annual fundraiser includes silent and live auctions, along with appetizers, sweet snacks, coffee and tea. The event is open to the public and this year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland.
Echoes of Earth
7:30 p.m. Saturday; Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W 6th Ave.
This Anchorage Symphony Orchestra presentation is described as “a heartfelt tribute rich with indigenous melodies, a sonic odyssey evoking the vastness of geological time, and a celebration of nature’s beauty and joy.” Tickets range from $27.50 to $52.50.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
6-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; Anchorage Public Library, 3600 Denali St.
The sale includes books and DVDs for all ages and come from community donations and library discards. The Friday portion of the sale is for members only and Sunday is half price day.
First Friday
Anchorage Museum: New exhibit Tricksters and Sourdoughs examines how Alaskans use humor as a survival tool and coping mechanism. Inupiaq writer Laureli Ivanoff will read from her recent work “Living in Relationship with Land, Water, Plant and Animal Kin.” There will be an Anchorage Opera performance of select pieces from the 2024-25 season and a number of docent-led gallery talks. Free admission 625 C St. 6-8 p.m.
Double Shovel Cider Company: Featuring Scott Clendaniel’s newest oil paintings of apples. 502 West 58th Ave., 5-8 p.m.
Georgia Blue Gallery: Featuring Alutiiq artist Jerry Laktonen collection of masks, paddles, drums and other traditional objects. 3555 Arctic Blvd, 5-7 p.m.
Turnagain Ceramics: Featuring works from Turnagain Ceramics’ staff. 1343 G St., 6-8 p.m.
Midnight Sun Brewing: Featuring Melissa Bell’s original art and Sockeye Red IPA conditioned on coffee. 8111 Dimond Hook Drive, 5-9 p.m.
Anchorage Distillery: Featuring artist KC Crowley and Pasta La Vista. 6310 A St., 4-8 p.m.
IGCA: Featuring three new exhibits by Fairbanks artists Katie Ione Craney, Jason Lazarus, and Sara Tabbert. 427 D St., 5-8 p.m.
Sevigny Studio: Featuring a collection of stemware curated by Bettina Chastan and music by Steve Norwood. 312 G St., 6-9 p.m.
Stephan Fine Arts: Featuring new artwork by Adrienne Stohr, Debbie Deal, Denise Broussard and jewelry by Najeeby Quinn. Music by Kat Moore and Pete Nolfi. 939 W 5th Ave. 6-8:30 p.m.