Michael Tagaban, of the Wooshkeetaan Clan, brings water to elders during a “Warming of the Hands” ceremony at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in November 2013. The ceremony opened a four-day Sharing Our Knowledge conference at Centennial Hall focusing on culture and Tlingit language. The conference starts Thursday and runs through Sunday this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Michael Tagaban, of the Wooshkeetaan Clan, brings water to elders during a “Warming of the Hands” ceremony at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in November 2013. The ceremony opened a four-day Sharing Our Knowledge conference at Centennial Hall focusing on culture and Tlingit language. The conference starts Thursday and runs through Sunday this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Weekend guide: A culture conference, cabin grand opening and Juneau drag goes to Studio 54

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Today, Sept. 26

Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers or $12 just to hear the speaker. This week’s luncheon features an explanation of propositions that will be on Oct. 1 ballots from City and Borough of Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt.

How UAS Contributes to the Best Salmon Data in the World, 7-8 p.m., UAS Egan Lecture Room 112, 11120 Glacier Highway. University of Alaska Southeast Alumni & Friends will host this presentation and conversation about the history and future of salmon in Southeast Alaska with professor of biology Dave Tallmon and UAS student researchers. This event is free.

Today, Sept. 26- Sunday, Sept. 29

Sharing Our Knowledge: A conference of Tlingit-Haida-Tsimshian Tribes and Clans, 8:30 a.m., Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave.This four-day conference will include events at KTOO, 360 Egan Drive, and Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 395 Whittier St. Each day of the conference, except Sunday, starts with a plenary session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall at 8:30 a.m. Registration can be done online at https://www.sharingourknowledge.org. This year’s theme is Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change.

Friday, Sept. 27

Friends of the Poor Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Vincent de Paul Store, 9151 Glacier Highway. The Friends of the Poor Walk is a national event that was started 11 years ago specifically to raise awareness and funds. Registration starts at 10 a.m., and people can register or donate online at sjdpjuneau.org.

Saturday, Sept. 28

The Hilda Dam Cabin at Eaglecrest Ski Area is nearly complete on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. The first city-owned cabin, that can sleep eight, will be open for rental in mid-October according to General Manager Dave Scanlan. There will be an opening for the cabin Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The Hilda Dam Cabin at Eaglecrest Ski Area is nearly complete on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. The first city-owned cabin, that can sleep eight, will be open for rental in mid-October according to General Manager Dave Scanlan. There will be an opening for the cabin Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hilda Dam Cabin Grand Opening, 9:30 a.m., Eaglecrest 3000 Fish Creek Road. Juneau Community Foundation built the cabin and is donating it to Eaglecrest to own and operate. The public is welcome to view the cabin during Discover Eaglecrest Day, which is also Saturday.

Get to Know Greg Smith, 10-11 a.m., Udder Culture, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Road. This is a meet-and-greet with Assembly candidate Greg Smith.

Gastineau Genealogical Society Meeting, 1-2:30 p.m., Family History Center, 5100 Glacier Highway. There will be a brief meeting followed by a program titled “Family in Juneau: Macaulay-Ellis-Whistler.” This month’s speaker is Amy Jo Meiners who will be sharing their family history and contributions in Alaska. Meetings are open to the public. For more info, email ggs@ggsalaska.org.

30th annual Juneau Barn Dance Season Kick Off, 7:30-11 p.m., St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 430 Fifth St. The Porcupines string band featuring Ellie Sharman, Greg Burger, Thomas Kauffman and Quinn Zahasky — will provide live Celtic, Old Time and New England dance music and Tom Paul will teach and call contra and square dances for all abilities. As always, you don’t need experience or a partner. Tickets at the door. Refreshments will be served. Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for those age 25 and under and students and free for JVs and Americorps, and other volunteers. The event is sponsored by Juneau International Folk Dancers. Call 463-3214 for more information.

Gigi Monroe Presents Studio 54, 8 and 10 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This drag show featuring local kinds and queens takes its inspiration from the infamous New York City club that had a late ’70s heyday.

Miss Guise performs at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in June 2019.Saturday there will be a pair of drag shows with a Studio. 54 theme. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File )

Miss Guise performs at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in June 2019. Saturday there will be a pair of drag shows with a Studio. 54 theme. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File )

Sunday, Sept. 29

Rotary Youth Exchange Recruitment & Info September, 4-7 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St. This event calls all interested students between 14-16 years old who are interested in being a foreign exchange student.

Free Community Health Seminar, 5-6 p.m., Pavitt Health & Fitness, 10004 Glacier Highway. The topic is managing pain with meditation and visualization techniques and the speaker is Ellen Pavitt.

Monday, Sept. 30

No non-recurring events listed.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

No non-recurring events listed.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Wildlife Wednesday, 7 p.m., UAS Egan Lecture Hall, 11120 Glacier Highway. This free, public lecture is titled “Can I keep this skull I found?” It covers picking up bones, antlers, feathers and animal parts.

First Friday, 4-8 p.m., Downtown Juneau. See the Thursday, Oct. 4, Capital City Weekly for a full listing of events.

Weekly Ukulele Jam, Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, visit the Juneau Jambusters Ukulele Facebook page.

The Widowed Persons Brunch, noon, first Sunday of each month, Westmark Baranof Hotel, 127 N. Franklin St. All widows and widowers are invited to this social event. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424.

International Folk Dancers, Sundays, 6-8 p.m., studio at The Alaska Club downtown. For more information, call Bruce at 723-9999.

Music on the Fly, Sundays, 7-8 p.m. Juneau International Airport, 1873 Shell Simmons Dr. Live music in baggage claim area as you meet or leave on Alaska Airlines No. 66 or 67.

Mount Juneau Cribbage Club, 5:45 p.m., Mondays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details, call Wayne 789-9295.

Tlingit Language Learners Group, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., large conference room of Downtown Juneau Public Library. Tlingit language learners is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience.

Juneau’s Cancer Survivor Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3225 Hospital Drive. The support group meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 796-2273.

Women Living Sober, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive. For more information call Dawn at 209-8373.

Low Vision Support Group, 1 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Linda Newman is the support group’s facilitator. For questions, call her at 209-7555 or call the Southeast Alaska Independent Living office at 586-4920.

Juneau Six-Game Peggers, 5:45 p..m., Wednesdays September through May, Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Attendees can enter through the rear cafeteria door. For more details call Tom 209-1102.

Old Time Music Jam, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Alaskan Hotel and Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. There is a weekly jam session open to everyone no matter their level of experience.

GRLZ, 9 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This is a fem-only open stage that welcomes art, poetry, music, comedy, burlesque and more.

Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers or $12 just to hear the speaker.

Open Mic with Teri Tibbet or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m.-midnight, Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 S. Franklin St. The free open mic is for ages 21 and older.

Tango Dancing, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Channel Dance Studio, 2686 Channel Vista Drive. Tango every Thursday. The event is free. For more information, call 586-1213.

AbbyOke Karaoke Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9107 Mendenhall Mall Road. Free karaoke. For more information, call 789-0501.

Widowed Persons Support Group, 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Fireweed Place,415 Willoughby Ave. All widows and widowers are invited to join this meeting in the parlor room. For information, contact Sue at 586-6424 or Sandy at 209-2307.

KTOO Board of Directors, 5- 6-p.m., KTOO Conference Room, 360 Egan Drive. The KTOO board meets on the first Thursday of every month except August and December. Meetings are open to the public, and members are welcome to attend.

Thursday Night Jazz, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Narrows Bar, 148 S. Franklin St. There is live music Thursdays at the Narrows Bar.

“Devilfish”, 7:30 p.m., Perseverance Theatre, 914 3rd St., Douglas. This is Perseverance Theatre’s season-opening play. It runs Sept. 20-Oct. 12, Thursday-Sunday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is a 2 p.m. performance Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets are available online at ptalaska.org or by calling 463-8497.

PFLAG LGBTQ Potluck, 6-8 p.m., second Friday of the month, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9161 Cinema Drive. This is a family-friendly event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come and share a favorite dish.

Kimball Theatre Organ Concert, Fridays, noon-1 p.m., State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Ave.

Free Karaoke, Friday and Saturdays, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Sandbar & Grill, 2525 Industrial Blvd.

Saturday Staying Alive Al Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 740 W. 10th St. The group offers support, strength and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Saturday Carving Sessions, 1 p.m., Saturdays, Gajaa Hit, Sealaska Heritage Institute is offering carving practice at Gajaa Hit on Willoughby Avenue for participants 18 and older with a maximum of 12 participants at a time. People can apply for the free classes through https://bit.ly/2G5Udr7.

Sm’algyax Language Learners Group, Saturdays, noon-1 p.m., conference room of the Edward K. Thomas Building, 9097 Glacier Highway. All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.

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