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13-14 Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers

Comedian Steve Martin pairs up with the Steep Canyon Rangers for this combination bluegrass and comedy entertainment event. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. myalaskacenter.com

15 On the Wings of Eagles

Guest speaker Leslie Fried, Alaska Jewish Museum curator, tells the story of Operation Magic Carpet and the Alaska pilots who flew refugees over enemy territory to safety in Israel. This event is part of the Cook Inlet Historical Society's monthly lecture series. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 7:30 p.m. anchoragemuseum.org

17-18 Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium

This event is a showcase for Alaskan artists and crafters to display and sell their products during the holiday season. Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. anchoragemarkets.com

20-24 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout

This college basketball event includes both a women's tournament, on Tuesday, and men's, running from Wednesday through Saturday. Sullivan Arena, various times, goseawolves.com

23 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hosted by AT&T Alaska and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, this annual event includes musical guests, free hot cocoa and cookies, a costumed character parade, and a meet-and-greet with Santa at 6:30 p.m. Town Square Park, 5:30 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org

23-25 The Nutcracker Ballet

Featuring the Cincinatti Ballet as well as local dancers and musicians, this collaborative event is a community tradition for more than 20 years. Marching toy soldiers, waltzing snowflakes, mischievous mice and Tchaikovsky's enormously popular score are quintessential hallmarks of the holidays. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. alaskapac.centertix.net

FAIRBANKS

7-10 Athabascan Fiddlers Festival

The 30th Annual Athabascan Fiddlers Festival is an annual gathering of Native musicians for a musical celebration. Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks. Contact: 907-388-5651, or find The Athabascan Fiddlers Association on facebook.com

9-11 Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace

This annual marketplace is a one-stop Christmas shopping extravaganza for Fairbanks and the surrounding areas. Shop hand-made soaps, beaded earrings, imported wool sweaters, and more. Last year the show had more than 175 vendors. Free parking. Carlson Center, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. fairbanksevents.com

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