Events calendar.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
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ANCHORAGE

1 Iditarod Race Start

This annual race is essentially a reconstruction of the freight route to Nome and commemorates the part that sled dogs played in the settlement of Alaska. The race starts in downtown Anchorage. Fourth Avenue, 10 a.m. iditarod.com

8 Empty Bowl

This is the annual spring fund raiser for Bean's Cafe, a not-for-profit organization with the mission to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless. Purchasing a ticket allows the attendee to selection one locally made and donated bowl to take home, as well as enjoy soup and cornbread. Egan Civic and Convention Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beanscafe.org

12 Anchorage Museum Gala

The theme for this year's annual event is "Repurpose, Reuse, Reinvent." The evening includes performances, artistic experiences, fine dining, and auctions of art, travel packages, and other items. Dress is black tie, but following the theme, recycled and vintage fashion are encouraged. Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 6 p.m. anchoragemuseum.org

15-22 ASAA March Madness Alaska

This is the Alaska state basketball championships hosted by ASAA (Alaska School Activities Association). Sullivan Arena, games at various times. See website for schedule, asaa.org

19 Alaska's Baby and Toddler Expo

This is a free educational and entertaining expo geared towards new parents and families with small children and is an opportunity to speak with health care professionals and buy toys, clothes, furniture, and more. Egan Civic and Convention Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. alaskaparent.com

29 Anchorage Symphony-Electric Nights

This performance features Tracy Silverman on electric violin for Embrace: Concerto for Electric Violin. This energetic piece is described by composer Kenji Bunch as "an interactive performance work." Audiences will hear a second ASO premiere at this concert--its first performance of Schumann's towering Symphony No. 4. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. anchoragesymphony.org

BETHEL

21-23 Cama-i Dance Festival

This annual dance festival welcomes peoples from around the world to share culture and a love of dance. Participation in the dance is through invitation only, and the majority of the dances are from Alaska Native villages, though international dance groups are invited Every year. The event also includes Heart of the Drum, a celebration of all the Cama-i participants that remembers those who have passed during the year. Bethel High School, various times, bethelarts.com

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