Events calendar.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
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ANCHORAGE

2-23 Christmas in Spenard

Presented by Mr. Whitekeys, Christmas in Spenard is two hours of Alaskan musical comedy; a live band; stunning singers and dancers; a high-definition, multi-media presentation; and "approximately three minutes of sentimental holiday fluff." Tap Root, Monday through Thursday nights, 6:45 p.m. myalaskacenter.com

5-14 Anchorage International Film Festival

This is a provocative showcase of some of the best independent film and video from around the world. And after thirteen fun-filled years, the Festival is gearing up for its biggest, most well-orchestrated event ever. Various locations and times. anchoragefilmfestival.org

6 AMCC's Rocking 20th Anniversary Bash

The Alaska Marine Conservation Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary with stories from AMCC members, current and former board members, and staff, followed by live music by local bands. Snow Goose Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. akmarine.org

6 Artist Bazaar

Explore more than fifty Alaska Native artists' tables with art from throughout the state. Artists have a wide variety of beading, baskets, ornaments, jewelry, carvings, and more. Alaska Native Heritage Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. alaskanative.net

20 Christmas Village

Not quite last minute, this one-stop shopping opportunity for Christmas gifts is certainly cutting it close. The show includes Alaskan-made and imported gifts. Dena'ina Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. anchoragemarkets.com

31 Fire & Ice New Year's Celebration

This is a fun, family friendly and free event in Town Square. Enjoy live music, street performers, food, fireworks, and more. Anchorage Town Square, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org

EAGLE RIVER

20 Annual Solstice Lantern Walk

This traditional candle-lit procession celebrates winter solstice. Participants bring finger foods or desserts to share and can bring or borrow a lantern. There will be a bonfire and heated yurt to warm up. Children can register for classes that will take place December 13 and 20 to make lanterns for the walk. Eagle River Nature Center, walk is at 6 p.m. ernc.org

FAIRBANKS

21 Winter Solstice Celebration

The celebration features fireworks that can't be seen in the summertime, musical and artistic events downtown, and shopping for made in Alaska items, while viewing holiday decorations and light posts enamored with charming, lit-up snowflakes. Downtown Fairbanks, various times, downtownfairbanks.com

GIRDWOOD

6 Ski Patrol Auction

Ten (un)willing patrollers from Alyeska's...