Events calendar.

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ALASKA

4 Independence Day

Music, food, activities and entertainment dominate as Alaskans celebrate Independence Day with festivals, parades, picnics, races and other events. Check locally for planned events.

ANCHORAGE

4 July 4th Celebration

Events include a pancake breakfast, parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the Festival on the Parkstrip. Delany Parkstrip, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. anchoragejuly4thcelebration.com

18-19 Brandi Carlile

Her music has been categorized in several genres, including pop, rock, and folk. $1 from every ticked sold is donated to the Looking Out Foundation. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. alaskapac.org

19 Red Green LIVE: Wit and Wisdom Tour

A string of sold out shows in the U.S. and Canada have led to the return of everyone's favorite lovable and wacky handyman. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. alaskapac.org

23 Clare to Clare Benefit Fashion Show

All proceeds go directly to Clare House, an emergency 24-hour shelter for women and children. Includes silent art auction and fashion show. Dena'ina Center, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. clarehousebenefit.org

26-29 Alaska Salsa Festival

Alaska Dance Promotions presents this festival, which includes workshops, performances and nightly party events. Hotel Captain Cook, various times, alaskasalsafestival.com

CORDOVA

26-28 Copper River WILD! Salmon Festival

This festival aims to celebrate salmon and promote the health and sustainability of local salmon runs. Experience art, music, road races and educational events in the heart of Prince William Sound, home to wild Copper River Salmon. copperriverwild.org

EAGLE RIVER

11-15 Bear Paw Festival

This year's theme is: It's a Jungle Out There. Activities include the Bear Paw Grand Parade, a sidewalk sale, quilt show and auction, celebrity jeopardy, classic car show and 5K race. Downtown Eagle River, various times. bearpawfestival.org

FAIRBANKS

18-21 World Eskimo Indian Olympics

The first World Eskimo Olympics was held in Fairbanks in 1961, and has since become a celebrated annual event. Games include four-man carry, ear pull, high kick and more. Carlson Center, various times, weio.org

18-22 Golden Days

The Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce presents Golden Days with a theme this year of Let the Good Times Roll. The annual festival celebrates the founding of Fairbanks. The free Kick-Off Party under the tent at Pioneer Peak starts the events on Wednesday. Downtown Fairbanks, 5 p.m. fairbankschamber.org

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