5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend

Great Alaska Shootout

5:15/7:30 p.m. Friday, 6:15/8:30 p.m. Saturday; Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive

The UAA women’s basketball team welcomes North Dakota State, Vermont and Troy for the 41st edition of the Great Alaska Shootout. The Seawolves play Vermont at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and the winners of both semifinals play in Saturday night’s championship. Tickets are available at goseawolves.com.

The Wickhams: Christmas At Pemberley

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; Cyrano’s Theatre Building, 3800 DeBarr Road

This companion play to “Miss Bennet” features Jane Austen’s characters in a holiday sequel to “Pride and Prejudice.” Tickets are $30, or $27 for military, seniors and students.

Holiday Expo

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Dena’ina Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave.

This holiday shopping event promises to be packed with vendors, artisans, creators and plenty of interesting goods and goodies. Admission is $5, and kids under 12 are admitted free.

Ruddigore

7:30 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; UAA Recital Hall, 3700 Alumni Drive

The UAA Department of Music presents this Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Audiences can expect “melodic tunes and fast-paced ensembles presented with Monty Python-esque humor.” Tickets are $24.

Northern Aspects Film Festival

4 p.m. Saturday; Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W. 27th Ave.

The Northern Aspects Film Festival is back for a third season. The festival is a showcase for the best independent ski and ride films of Alaska. Tickets are $20.