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Arts Calendar

Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

To have your event added to The Arts and Culture Calendar contact

info@KetchikanArts.org 

907-225-2211

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May 25–31 2025

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"Hikes of Ketchikan Through the Eye of an Artist" - a solo exhibt by Gabriele Beyer

Monday, May 5, 20259:00 amFriday, May 30, 20255:00 pm
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

Work by artist Gabriele Beyer explores impressions from local hiking trails around Ketchikan.

The Main Street Gallery is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. See the Online Main Street Gallery to see Gabriele's exhibit and to purchase online.

Open Mic!

Sunday, May 25, 2025
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

A fabulous night will be had by all!

Rainy Day Quilters Meeting!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
4:30 pm6:00 pm
Holy Name Church Parish Hall

We strive to promote cooperation and an exchange of ideas among those interested in or engaged in quilt making; to instruct members in methods and techniques and to inspire personal achievement; and to encourage and maintain high standards of design and technique in quilt making.

All levels of quilters are invited and encouraged to attend!

The Ukelele Group

Wednesday, May 28, 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!

Last Day of School

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Artists of Ketchikan Invitational - Art Work Due Date

Thursday, May 29, 2025
9:00 am5:00 pm
330 Main Street Gallery, Ketchikan, AK

If you are participating in the Ketchikan Invitational Exhibit:
Artwork must be ready to hang or display by May 29, 2025. If there are special, hanging requirements/requests please let us know as soon as possible. Please allow time at drop off to fill out a title card, which includes the exhibit copy artist, title of work, price, materials/medium and size (w x h x d) including weight.

Queer Social Hour

Thursday, May 29, 2025
5:00 pm6:00 pm
Alaska Legends Cider & Winer

DEBUT PERFORMANCE! Buoy Daze @ the Creek Street Cabaret

Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:30 pm11:30 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

So many excellent musicians all in one place at one time!!!!

$5 at the door

"We Belong Block Party" - Booth Applications

Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 am6:00 pm

There are only 16 booths available - don't delay!

Beginning/Intermediate Formline Design with David R. Boxley

Friday, May 30, 20255:00 pmSaturday, June 21, 20259:00 pm
The Artist Village, Metlakatla

Class time vary depending on day.

Scholarship available for Metlakatla Tribal Members.

This course is offered for UAS credit. For those who wish to pursue College Credit, SHI will pay the UAS $90 credit fee and provide support with submitting the UAS Registration form. Full participation is required.

All tools and supplies will be provided by SHI.
Please note that students may not take any supplies or class materials home until they have completed the course. Taking materials from class may result in a ban from future courses until the materials are returned or a fine is paid to compensate for the cost of the material.

This Formline class is offered by Sealaska Heritage Institute, and funded by the Alaska State TVEP grant with support from the University of Alaska Southeast.

To be eligible for this class, you must complete an application.

Wildlife Party Cruise! - SAIL Fundraiser for ORCA programs

Saturday, May 31, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
Allen Marine!!!

Help to support the ORCA Program and getting our whole community outside for fun activities while having a wonderful cruise and listening to Evan Porter!

Jan's Queer New Year! - Ketchikan Pride Alliance

Saturday, May 31, 20259:00 pmSunday, June 1, 20251:00 am
Arctic Bar

Join the Ketchikan Pride Alliance as they kick off Pride Month with "Jan's Queer New Year's Eve" Celebration!!!

80s themed - Midnight Countdown, Live Music by Woody's Finest Hour, Must be 21+

Blueberry Arts Festival Booth Applications - Returning Vendors!

Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:30 pm11:59 pm
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

Returning Vendors have until May 31st to submit your applications to reserve your booth space or to have preference on a new booth location.

Applications will remain open until all booths are filled - at which point we will begin a waiting list.


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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