Gather to celebrate the former life of the historic gem of downtown Anchorage. There will be music and eulogies mourning our beloved 4th Avenue Theatre as it wastes away on permanent life support. Flowers, instruments, signs, and props are encouraged.
Live music by Michael Howard, Seth Boyer, Steven Bacon, Kory Quinn, and more.

Noon on Sunday, July 10 http://ow.ly/i/kTJjK

Consider yourself an Alaskan? Test your knowledge of downtown Anchorage with a free scavenger hunt July 10 at noon. Join Anchorage NAACP Youth Council and Alaska Sierra Club with your team as you collect points by taking photos to win prizes. We’re partnering up this summer through a variety of events to explore, enjoy and protect our community while celebrating Anchorage’s diversity!

Sunday, July 10, 12-3pm PM
Sierra Club Alaska Chapter
750 W 2nd Ave, Ste 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 http://ow.ly/i/kNF3z

Volunteer for the GREAT ALASKA MARINE DEBRIS SORTING PROJECT for the OCEANS. Be part of the most ambitious marine debris recycling project ever attempted. Sorting will take place indoors from 9am to 5pm in the North Star Terminal at the Port of Anchorage. Volunteers receive lunch a T-shirt and can take up to 6 buoys home if they choose for repurposing. Bring work gloves and comfortable shoes.

Gulf of Alaska Keeper (GoAK) and Parley for the Oceans are working together to sort 2000 cubic years of marine debris collected on Montague and Naked Islands in Prince William Sound starting on July 16.

For more information or to volunteer, contact 907-360-9235 or mdesort@gmail.com.

July 16-26 http://ow.ly/i/kNJ4d

Celebrate food and community at the Anchorage Museum. Enjoy music, food trucks, play lawn games and/or shop for unique gifts from local businesses that specialize in in products reflecting Alaska’s summer bounty. Chef Brad Harris of Muse restaurant utilizes the power of the sun in a solar kitchen to prepare a hot a delicious meal. FREE.

July 22, 3-9pm
Anchorage Museum http://ow.ly/i/kNEnL

Alaska Baseball League Champion Anchorage Bucs host the Mat-Su Miners on Sat. July 2nd, at 7pm. Enjoy watching a highly competitive Baseball game at Mulcahy Stadium sponsored by Anchorage’s new Pizza Studio. Many great prizes to be offered. Have fun at the Game! Visit the Bucs “Home Plate” at anchoragebucs.com for all your Bucs news. Go Bucs! http://ow.ly/i/kNCRJ

Celebrate the 4th of July on the museum lawn. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the holiday and enjoy the sun with Muse’s barbecue specialties. Menu includes buttermilk fried chicken with caramelized onion pan gravy, hamburgers, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, organic green salad, and pecan pie. $22 adults, $14 children.

July 4, Noon
Anchorage Museum http://ow.ly/i/kNzFs

Calling all artists, musicians, hippies, people that like dressing like hippies, and fun lovers! Head to the Girdwood Forest Fair this weekend for live music, craft booths, and great food.

July 1,2,3 http://ow.ly/i/kNxGi

Live music outside…what could be better on a summer evening?! Head over to Town Square for Live After Five. It’s a great gathering place for you and your friends. Every Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Today, the High Lonesome Sound will be taking the stage! http://ow.ly/i/kNwVR

Like to shop local? Shop for locally grown, fresh vegetables, locally caught fish & seafood, locally cooked & baked food, locally made arts & crafts, local musicians playing lively music at the happiest market in town.

Saturday at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Begich Middle School http://ow.ly/i/kLxE2

Head over to the coolest warehouse in Ship Creek for First Friday. All ages welcome!

Friday, July 1, 6-7:30pm
Anchorage Community Works
349 E Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 http://ow.ly/i/kLw0N