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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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October 5–11 2025

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Call for Vocalists! Singing Christmas Tree 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025
3:00 pm4:30 pm
Clover Pass Community Church and Presbyterian Church

The Singing Christmas Tree began in 1981 and ran through 2015. It began again in 2024 and now, with your participation we will have another great experience in 2025! Rehearsals will be held at two locations and times:

Sundays @ Clover Pass Community Church - 3pm
Thursdays @ Presbyterian Church at 7pm

If you need extra help - come 30 minutes early on these days!

Sign up at jodi3cam@gmail.com or call 617-0707

Open Mic!

Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

A fabulous night will be had by all!

The Heists perform at the Main Street Gallery

Sunday, October 5, 2025
6:00 pm7:30 pm
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

With a deep love for all American traditional music, The Heists bring bluegrass drive, country emotion, and old time groove to their original Alaskan folk music. Known for their toe-curling country and bluegrass harmonies, The Heists are currently co-writing their first album. Erin and Andrew Heist share songs and stories from decades of experience playing the bars and backrooms of Alaska!

Pay What You Can at the door - ($10 suggested...)

"The World of Ward Cove Cannery" a solo exhibit by Cammie May

Monday, October 6, 20259:00 amFriday, October 31, 20253:00 pm
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

Artist Cammie May creates a love letter to Craig, Alaska’s Ward Cove Cannery in a nostalgic and in-depth exhibition documenting one of Craig’s historic landmarks with striking detail and whimsy.

Main Street Gallery exhibits and Artist Presentations are always free and open to the public!

Ketchikan Community Concert Band Rehearsal

Monday, October 6, 2025
7:00 pm8:30 pm
First Assembly Church of God

KCCB rehearses for the December 21st, 2025, 3pm performance in the Kayhi Auditorium!!

Ketchikan Community Chorus Rehearsal

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:30 pm8:30 pm
First United Methodist Church - 400 Main Street

Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Held at the First United Methodist Church - 400 Main Street

The Winter Concerts will be:

Sunday, December 7th, 2025, 3pm
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 7pm
First United Methodist Church

The Ukelele Group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
3:45 pm4:45 pm
Bayside Hotel Lobby

Bring your ukulele and have some fun playing with the group.
Meets on Wednesdays at 3:45pm at the Inn at Creek Street!

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, October 9, 2025
8:20 am8:35 am
KRBD Studio

Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.

Call for Vocalists! Singing Christmas Tree 2025

Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:00 pm8:30 pm
Clover Pass Community Church and Presbyterian Church

The Singing Christmas Tree began in 1981 and ran through 2015. It began again in 2024 and now, with your participation we will have another great experience in 2025! Rehearsals will be held at two locations and times:

Sundays @ Clover Pass Community Church - 3pm
Thursdays @ Presbyterian Church at 7pm

If you need extra help - come 30 minutes early on these days!

Sign up at jodi3cam@gmail.com or call 617-0707

Anak & Me DANCE - Ketchikan Kapamilya & Community Connections

Friday, October 10, 2025
9:30 am10:30 am
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

This free event is specially designed for children ages 1 to 5 and their adult caregivers. Community Connections Early Learning Program Educator and Occupational Therapist will be providing developmental information on the importance of Music and Movement for young children. Through music and movement, you'll discover how these playful activities support early childhood development and strengthen the bond between children and the important adults in their lives — all while having fun and dancing together!

Class size is limited to 15 children, so register soon!

To register:
Community Connections Early Learning Program: 907-225-7825 (Jan Jorgensen or Mikki Brown)
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition: 907-225-9355 (Alma Manabat Parker)

Let’s learn, dance, and grow together!

"Under the Sea" - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Autumn Showcase and Auction

Friday, October 10, 2025
5:30 pm8:00 pm
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Island Music: Whitewater Trio

Friday, October 10, 2025
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Holy Name Catholic Church
433 Jackson Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
US

The Whitewater Trio is comprised of clarinetist/composer Christian Ellenwood, violinist Leanne Kelso, and pianist MyungHee Chung. Collectively, they have performed in venues around the world, been heard on Public Radio, and appeared with numerous orchestras including the Chicago and Baltimore Symphonies.

During their October 6-11 residency in both Ketchikan and Metlakata, the trio will perform two concerts, visit multiple schools, and engage with the community.

PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:30 PM

Both SEASON and EVENT tickets are available!

Square Dance!!!

Friday, October 10, 2025
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

$5 at the door - All are welcome!!!

All dances are taught - Live music by The Free Radicals!!!

5th Annual FIL-AM Festival - Ketchikan Wellness Coalition

Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:30 am3:00 pm
The Plaza Mall

Celebrate the Filipino American culture with food, art, games, dancing, and community!!!! More information will be coming!

Distinguished Men & Women Dinner Auction (Craig)

Saturday, October 11, 2025
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Craig Tribal Association

Fall Dinner & Auction - First City Council on Cancer

Saturday, October 11, 2025
5:30 pm9:00 pm
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015

BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 -  Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955

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