Anchorage's Spring Weekend: Sales, Carnivals, & Concerts

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to Anchorage News Today, powered by AI. Anchorage is buzzing this weekend with events for every vibe, from bargain hunts to wild costumes and big music. The Senior Activity Center at 1300 East 19th Avenue hosts their spring sale starting 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday with special deals on books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, quilts, fabrics, and crafts. Shifting to the slopes, Alaska Resort in Gurdwood throws their spring carnival and slush cups starting 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 1,000. Aralberg Avenue, expect live music, costume contests, dummy races, and the main slush cups splash at 4 p.m. Saturday pure spring fun in the snow. Folks are loving these community staples that bring everyone out. Young and old, building connections amid Alaska's short warm spell. Burlesque fans catch happy trails. The frosty season finale with Country

1:04Western Flair and guest, Batina May at Coots on Spanard Road, a.m. Friday and Saturday for $25. Comic lovers and Rebels gear up too. Arctic Comic Con hits the Denowena Center noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 600 West 7th Avenue. While Rebels Fest at Willy-Wall Social from 3 to 10 p.m., Saturday raises funds for the ACLU of Alaska with acts like Quinn, Christopherson, and Pepper. Kit $15 or 10 for under 18. Rapping strong, the Anchorage Symphony's 80th Anniversary finale unites over 250 musicians for Beethoven's 9th plus pieces by. Michael Torque and Jennifer Higden at Atwood Concert Hall 730 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday tickets from $29.50. Since, get out there and make