The Anchorage Weekender: NYO Games, Shred Fest and 5 extra native occasions

1. NYO Games

Thursday by way of Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Alaska Airlines CenterWatch youth in grades 7 by way of 12 compete in occasions just like the stick pull, wrist carry and excessive kick on the NYO Games, previously generally known as Native Youth Olympics. Experience Alaska Native tradition by way of competitors and performances, because the younger athletes defy gravity, ignore ache and go for the gold.

The occasion is free and open to the general public.

2. Midnight Sun Theatre’s “Tick, Tick…Boom!”

Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Jerry Harper Studio (3700 Alumni Dr.)

Take a journey into the lifetime of Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. The autobiographical musical concerning the man behind “Rent” reveals his troublesome path to get his massive break. “Tick, Tick…Boom!” guarantees 14 songs and 10 characters with three actors holding all of it down.

General admission is $35. UAA and APU college students, senior residents and first responders get in for $20.

3. Alaska Krazy Kats Cat (and canine) Rescue adoption occasion

Saturday, 1 to five p.m., PetSmart (601 Dimond Blvd.) Ask your self, are you ready to find the love of your life? If so, you would possibly think about assembly a brand new furry feline buddy this weekend. Join Alaska Krazy Kats Cat Rescue and assist out a kitty in want. If you want one thing that initiatives love greater than a cat, don’t fear, there will likely be canines, too.

4. Skinny Raven Superhero Showdown

Saturday, 2 p.m., Chuck Albrecht Softball Park (4781 Elmore Rd.)

Dawn your cape, pull down your cowl and be sure to stretch earlier than Skinny Raven’s Superhero Showdown race. There’s a 5K for the large heroes and a 1.3K for the little sidekicks. The complete household can take pleasure in video games, a climbing wall, inflatables, face portray and extra. Registered speedsters may take pleasure in a post-race barbecueto refuel and get again to preventing crime.

Registration for the Superhero 5K is $47 and $32 for the Little Hero 1.3K.

5. Threads 2026 Fashion Show

Saturday, 6 p.m., Anchorage MuseumJoin the Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild this weekend to have fun the work of handweavers and handspinners by experiencing distinctive items of labor crafted by native artisans. The Threads 2026 Fashion Show will function explanations on the supplies used and strategies and abilities required to make every garment. After the present you’ll be able to take pleasure in snacks, socialize and discover the work of visitor artist Scharine Kirchoff, who continues three generations of Ryukyu textile along with her spinning, dying and weaving.

General admission is $15.

6. Kids Day on the Alaska Zoo

Saturday, 10 a.m. to five p.m., Alaska ZooWhat’s higher than taking your younger youngsters to the zoo? Getting them in totally free. Kids 15 and under can go to the Alaska Zoo for free this Saturday, because of Global Credit Union. Alaska Olympians will likely be making an look and greeting guests on the entrance gate. There will likely be a shuttle operating between the zoo and the close by Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.

7. Arctic Valley Shred Fest

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (18800 Arctic Valley Rd.)

Strap in for this snowboard-only weekend of spring using and competitors at Shred Fest. Join Arctic Valley Ski Area and Blue and Gold Boardshop for a banked slalom, a hip jam and tons of prizes. Saturday encompasses a remaining course prep and preview, the Legends of Alaska Hand-dug Pipe Event and an Alaska Snowboarders Hall of Fame announcement. Sunday may have the banked slalom race, a quarterpipe and hip jam and a one-footed uphill race. Registration is $20 and spectators are welcome.

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