July events calendar.

ANCHORAGE

1 Anchorage Bucs vs. Mat-Su Miners

The Anchorage Bucs Baseball Club is dubbed "America's No. 1 summer collegiate baseball team," with players from universities throughout the country and features free clinics for youth ages seven to 13. 2 p.m. at Mulcahy Stadium. For more information, phone 561-BUCS or visit www.anchoragebucs.com.

4 Annual Anchorage July Fourth Celebration

Celebrate America's birthday in true Alaska style. Daylong activities feature a combination of patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases, a parade, picnic and family activities. Located at Delaney Park Strip from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 279-7500 or visit www.anchorage.net/768.cfm.

5 Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs. Peninsula Oilers

Showcasing some of the finest collegiate baseball players in the country, Anchorage Glacier Pilots, a member of the National Baseball Congress, has some of the best summer collegiate baseball action in Alaska and provides great summer entertainment. Mulcahy Stadium, 7 p.m. For more information, phone 274-3627 or visit www.glacierpilots.com.

5-8 The Book of Liz

The New York Times describes this work by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris as "a delightfully off-key, off-color hymn to cliches we all live by, whether we know it or not." Broadway.com called it "laugh-out-loud funny." Thursday to Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m. For more information, phone 263-ARTS or visit www.cyranos.org.

8 Hot Tuna

This acoustic concert features Jorma Kaukonen (guitar), Jack Casady (bass) and Barry Mitterhoff (mandolin). Casady and Kaukonen came to prominence in the '60s as founding members of Jefferson Airplane. Their music is rooted in blues and American roots. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. For more information, phone 263-ARTS or visit www.whistlingswan.net.

15 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. Tickets are now available at centertix.net.

18-21 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics 2007

The games display the preparedness and skill Alaska Natives needed for survival, including strength, agility and endurance. Whether an athlete, family supporter or fan, Anchorage welcomes the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics for the first time in its 46-year history. Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events will be held at the Sullivan Arena. For more information, contact the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, 257-2331 or e-mail ltanis@anchorage.net.

20 Wizards and Wings: A Science Adventure with Harry Potter and All Things Owl

Come celebrate the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows" with the Imaginarium, Bird TLC, and Title Wave Books. This special event brought to you by ConocoPhillips. Get tickets online.

Located at the Imaginarium from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 276-3179 or visit www.imaginarium.org/happening2.html.

Coming in September Improv Instructor Charna Halpern

Scared Scriptless, ClearChannel Communications and the Children's Hospital at Providence present America's premier Improv instructor, Charna Halpern. Halpern has been teaching performers how to work together for more than 20 years. Her world-famous iO theaters in Chicago and Los Angeles are the meccas of training in the art of improvisation, and they act as a recruiting stop for television shows like "Saturday Night Live," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "MADtv," supplying New York and Hollywood with writers and performers. For registration information, phone 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. Tickets for performances are available at centertix.net.

ANCHOR POINT

4 Fourth of July Celebration

A one-day, fun-filled event for the entire community. The day's activities include a parade, community potluck picnic, raft race, horseshoe tournament, beach golf, a rubber duck race, and games for the kids, including a coin hunt. A true "small-town America" way to celebrate our nation's birth for residents and visitors alike. Sponsored...