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RED

Winner of a 2010 Tony Award, this intense and exciting play is about famous American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko as he paints the biggest commission in the history of modern art. RED captures the dynamic relationship between the artist and his creation. Cyrano's, various times. cyranos.org

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Festival of Flowers

This event features live music, VIP wine tasting and wine garden, photo booth, art fair, master gardeners, garden tours, and a flower gardening sale. Town Square Park. anchoragedowntown.org

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The Barons Renaissance Fair

Taking place the first two weekends in June, this annual fair includes vendors, food, live entertainment and music, auctions, and demonstrations. Tozier Track, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. kandhgraphics.com/3B/red.html

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Book Signing: Kris Farmen

Alaskan author Kris Farmen signs copies of his new novel Turn Again, a historical murder mystery set in Alaska's Russian era. Anchorage Museum, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. anchoragemuseum.org

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Potter Marsh Discovery Day

This family-friendly event on National Get Outdoors Day features nature-related games and prizes, invertebrate sampling, birding stations along the boardwalk, captive birds from Bird TLC, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, and release of a rehabilitated wild bird. Potter Marsh Boardwalk, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. adfg.alaska.gov

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Alaska Pride Festival

This year's theme is "Our State o Pride" and events include the Pride Fest March and live entertainment on the festival stage. Delaney Park, various times. alaskapride.org

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Moose's Tooth Summer Solstice

The Moose's Tooth present Primus, rock band from California, as the guest artist for this years Solstice Party. For those twenty-one and over. Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, 6 p.m. beartooththeatre.net

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Downtown Summer Solstice Festival and Hero Games

Events include live musical performances, pro skateboarders, chainsaw art test, and the Hero Games, which are a day-long friendly competition between the police, troopers, each military branch, and the fire department, including an obstacle course, a "rescue the cat" climb, litter carry, the bucket brigade, and tricycle races. Fourth Avenue and Town Square, Noon to Midnight. anchoragedowntown.org

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Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon

The 26.2 mile marathon begins at Bartlett High School and travels through the eastern foothills and across Anchorage to the Delaney Park Strip finish line. The race is sanctioned by USA...