Don’t miss the Circumpolar Music & Dance Festival Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. This FREE festival features an eclectic gathering of musicians performing musical styles from the arctic regions from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Musicians include Nanook, Pamuya and Inuit throat singers, Nukarik.

For a schedule of events, visit http://www.alaskanative.net/en/main-nav/events/world-music-festival/

Polynesian Association of Alaska, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Concert Association present the Malama Ko Aloha Cultural Exchange this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Enjoy cultural music, dancing and food. For more information, email jfredrick@anchorageconcerts.org.

The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is redefining elevator music: What was once bland, recorded background noise is now an upbeat, live concert experience. Board the museum’s oversize elevator and enjoy the local sounds of The Super Saturated Sugar Strings Friday, Oct. 4, from 6-9 p.m. Classical whimsies meet raucous folk and glockenspiel for a sweet, foot-stomping symphony. This event is free!

Armin Abdihodzic – Classical Guitarist is one of the most promising Bosnian guitarists of the coming generation. Head to the UAA Fine Arts Building Recital Hall Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and prepare to be dazzled.

$18.00 General Admission, $15.00 Students/Seniors/Military, $7.00 UAA Students

It’s time again for another open mic for the under 21 crowd. Bring your instrument, relax, and get some stage chops with a friendly audience tomorrow at Middleway Cafe from 5-7 p.m. You can sign up in advance by emailing anchoragemusiccoop@gmail.com or just show up! Under 21 folks get preference and Over 21 folks get to play afterwards.

Anchorage Music Co-op is a collective of independent musicians trying to provide new opportunities for local musicians at each level of experience.

Don’t miss out on Matt & Kim coming to the Egan Center Sept 26, brought to you by the UAA Concert Board. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance/$30 door for UAA students and $35 advance/$40 door for general public. Get your tickets before they sell out!

For ticket information, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/matt-kim-anchorage-alaska-09-26-2013/event/0F004B0CEBF56009

Head to Club Millennium Sept. 20 for Emmure. Doors at 7:30 pm. Show starts at 8:30 pm. This is an all-ages show.

Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door. Tickets go on sale at Mammoth Music and online at http://www.groovetickets.com.

The second weekend of the Autumn Classics concert series kicks off this Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Violinist Chee-Yun will perform a Brahms Violin Sonata and Le Grand Tango by Piazzolla. Violist Marcus Thompson and pianist Natasha Paremski will be featured on the Bach Sonata for Viola and Piano. Cellist Zuill Bailey and Paremski will present the Britten Cello Sonata. Tickets start at $24.50. For more information about the Autumn Classics, visit http://alaskapac.centertix.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=1191

Help support women’s education while tapping your toes to bluegrass and folk at the “Fall Into Folk” concert this Sunday, September 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Z.J. Loussac Public Library. Ginger Boatwright, Robin Hopper, Betty Harford, Mary Oudean and guests will keep you clapping and dancing! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at door. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/site/peochapterqak/