August events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

1-2 Aerial Angels Circus and Vaudeville Shows

Part of the "New Circus/Cirque" tradition, the Aerial Angels are high-flying female circus-artists performing feats of grace, beauty and strength on the aerial hoop and aerial silk, acrobatics, fire-eating, and crack bullwhip target-taking. The 8 p.m. "Naughty No-No Show" is Vaudeville burlesque with a modern edge. Rated R, no one under 17 admitted. Located at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. For more information, phone 907-562-8858 or visit www.angelsintheair.com.

1-10 Downtown Soup Kitchen's Slam'n Salm'n Silver Derby

Tagged fish worth thousands of dollars will be released in one of Anchorage's hottest fishing streams located downtown. Proceeds go to the Downtown Soup Kitchen, which assists the community's working poor and homeless (dates tentative). 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located at Ship Creek, downtown Anchorage. For more information, phone 907-344-7780 or visit www.shipcreeksalmonderby.com.

2-3 Anchorage Garden Club's 65th Annual Flower Show

Designed to showcase the many flowers, trees, vegetables and berries grown in Southcentral Alaska. The flower show features both horticulture and flower design exhibits. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at the Alaska Botanical Garden. For more information, phone 907-770-3692 or visit www. alaskabg.org/eventsflowershow.htm.

9 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions, For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 907-562-8858 or visit www. scaredscriptless.com.

15-17 Greek Festival

Bring the family and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with authentic Greek food, pastries, music and dancing. Located at Holy Transfiguration GreekOrthodox Church, 2800 O'Malley Road. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, phone 907-344-0190 or visit www.greekak.com.

17 Big Wild Life Runs

Participants are treated to spectacular Alaska scenery along the course for each of the six featured events--the Humpy's Marathon Walk, Run For Your Life Kids' Fun Run, Humpy's Marathon, Skinny Raven Sports Half Marathon, and the Big Wild Life Runs 5K. Formerly know as Humpy's Marathon. This is Anchorage Running Club's premier event of the year. The relatively flat and fast course begins in downtown Anchorage, proceeding next to Cook Inlet on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and then on the Chester Creek...