Events calendar.

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2/14/-3/9 Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes

Jihad Jones is an Arab-American actor who is offered a career-making role as an insane, hostage-holding terrorist. He tries to convince himself that this "dream role" offer to work with the most respected director in the business is not a betrayal of his integrity as an actor and his Muslim culture. This is a hilarious satire spoofing Hollywood about a serious topic: ethnic stereotyping. Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse, show begins at 3 p.m. or 7 p.m., depending on the date. cyranos.org

15 The Alaska Marine Gala

Proceeds from this "Blue Tie" event fund science education, marine research, and wildlife rescue at the Alaska SeaLife Center. The evening includes cocktails, a silent and live auction, dinner, awards, dancing, and live music. Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 6 p.m. alaskasealife.org

2/21-3/2 Fur Rondy

Come join the seventy-seven-year tradition that includes winter sports, native art and culture, and many other events that celebrate life and the frontier spirit of Alaska in downtown Anchorage. Various times and locations. furrondy.net

22 Alaska Youth Orchestra Winter Concert

The season kicks off with an extravaganza of music making: the two ensembles of the Alaska Youth Orchestras--the Youth Symphony and the Youth Philharmonic--will be joined by the Junior High Youth Symphony, both the orchestras and band. The finale of the concert will be the joining of four orchestras in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2 Finale. The concert will also include a guest appearance by the Alaska Dance Theatre. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. anchorageyouthsymphony.org

2/28 Go Red for Women Conference and Luncheon

Women gather at this luncheon to fight against heart disease in women, hearing survivor stories, learning how heart disease can affect the family unit, and how to help stop heart disease. Den'aina Civic & Convention Center, 9 a.m. anchoragegoredluncheon.ahaevents.org

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7-9 Iceworm Festival

Events at the festival include the variety show/Miss Iceworm coronation, survival suit races, blessing of the fleet, parade, shaving permits, food fair, men's basketball tournament, arts and crafts show, photo show, iceworm tail hunt, and ice cream feed. Various locations and times, cordovachamber.com

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19-23 Winterfest

This outdoor festival celebrates both winter and the Denali National park year-round community. Events include ice and snow sculpting, dog...