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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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August 24–30 2025

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Blueberry Arts Festival Art Exhibit

Monday, August 4, 20259:00 amFriday, August 29, 20255:00 pm
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

The 50th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Art Exhibit is an open call exhibit welcoming any artist in any medium of any age! There are categories for winning fabulous prizes and fame and glory for ages 6 to 60!!! For more information about the Open Call exhibit contact Cassia at programs@ketchikanarts.org or give us a call at 907-225-2211!!!!

Magsayawan Ketchikan Dance & Music Classes

Sunday, August 24, 2025
11:00 am1:00 pm
TBA!!!

Traditional Filipino Dance & Music Classes!!! Details are being firmed up but contact Czarina for more information!!!

Open Mic!

Sunday, August 24, 2025
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

A fabulous night will be had by all!

Dave, Hannah, and Chazz during Music on the Dock

Monday, August 25, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Berth 2 if its not raining, Berth 3 shelter if it is!

Always noon to 1pm, its a great opportunity to take your lunch outside, and hear great music performed by awesome local musicians!

Music on the Dock is a program of the City of Ketchikan administered by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.

Creme Brulee performs during Music on the Dock

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Berth 2 if its not raining, Berth 3 shelter if it is!

Always noon to 1pm, its a great opportunity to take your lunch outside, and hear great music performed by awesome local musicians!

Music on the Dock is a program of the City of Ketchikan administered by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.

Rainy Day Quilters Meeting!

Tuesday, August 26, 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!

Open Mic - hosted by Rick Llyod

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
6:00 pm9:00 pm
Hole in the Wall

Karaoke at the Totem Bar

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
8:00 pm10:00 pm
Totem Bar

Magsayawan Ketchikan Dance & Music Classes

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
1:00 pm2:30 pm
TBA!!!

Traditional Filipino Dance & Music Classes!!! Details are being firmed up but contact Czarina for more information!!!

The Ukelele Group

Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 28, 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.

Queer Social Hour

Thursday, August 28, 2025
5:00 pm6:00 pm
Alaska Legends

Connect, unwind, and enjoy good company. Sip on a variety of drinks, including refreshing non-alcoholic mixed drinks. Whether you’re here to make new friends or simply enjoy a laid-back evening, everyone is welcome!

BOOMbal Dance Hall Micro Dance!

Thursday, August 28, 2025
5:45 pm6:15 pm
#5 Creek Street

While BOOMbal Dancehall classes are on hiatus -

Micro-dances are ON in August!

Short after-work practice sessions for experienced* BOOMbal dancers - (no class will be offered until the fall)

Location:
Star Gallery
#5 Creek Street

Thursday, August 21 5:45 - 6:15 pm

* You should have some beginner basics—a couple classes under your belt—to attend and be able to navigate the gallery.

If you are a new dancer, stay tuned for classes in the fall!

Attend solo, or with your friends, or with a partner. Easy-going, fun environment.

Live Music at the Eagles Nest

Thursday, August 28, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
Eagle's Nest

Magsayawan Ketchikan performs during Music on the Dock

Friday, August 29, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Berth 2 if its not raining, Berth 3 shelter if it is!

Always noon to 1pm, its a great opportunity to take your lunch outside, and hear great music performed by awesome local musicians!

Music on the Dock is a program of the City of Ketchikan administered by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.

Archieologic Performs!!!

Friday, August 29, 2025
9:30 pm11:59 pm
Arctic Bar

Apertifs & Appetizers - Andiamo Fundraiser

Saturday, August 30, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
Alaska King Crab Company - 76 Front Street

An awesome way to support an awesome organization!


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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