Aesop Bops
2 p.m. Saturday; Discovery Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave.
Storyteller David Gonzalez reinvents classic fables for contemporary audiences, enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Accompanied by Daniel Kelly on piano, Gonzalez brings the stories to the stage with song, dance and audience participation. Tickets start at $21.50.
Beetlejuice
7:30 p.m. Thursday; 1/7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday; Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W. Sixth Ave.
Based on the classic Tim Burton film, this musical “tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.”
The production ran on Broadway from 2019 to 2023 and started touring nationally in 2022. Tickets range in price from $49 to $139.
Guns n' Hoses Charity Hockey Game
4 p.m. Saturday; Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell St.
The 24th annual edition of this game between APD and AFD will benefit The Children’s Hospital at Providence. Former Alaska Aces players will join the fun, and the intermissions will feature a demonstration by the APD SWAT and K-9 Units and a youth scrimmage. Tickets are $10.
Alabama Story
7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E. 70th Ave.
Playwright Kenneth Jones tells the story of the controversy in the South over “The Rabbits’ Wedding,” which depicts a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, military and students and $15 for children 12 and under.
First Friday
Anchorage Museum: Create funny valentines in the Art Lab or check out the Rapid Space Shorts at the Thomas Planetarium. There is also a gallery talk on Unangax̂ and Sugpiaq cultural belongings. Free admission during First Friday. 625 C St., 6-9 p.m.
Blush Boutique: The boutique is hosting an American Red Cross February First Friday Event to support California wildfire victims. 720 D St., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sara’s Gift Cache: Featuring local artist Richard Rearick, designer of this year’s Fur Rondy collectors pin. 408 W. Fourth Ave., 5-8 p.m.
Sevigny Studio: Featuring the work of Tsimshian and Haida artist, Douglas Iljuwaas Yates. Music from Solo Steve. 312 G St., 6-9 p.m.
Stephan Fine Arts: Featuring the work of Kim Marcucci, Any Johnson and Chris Owens. 939 W. Fifth Ave., 5:30-9 p.m.
Trek Store: Featuring the seventh annual Bike Art Show. 530 E. Benson Blvd., 6-9 p.m.
IGCA: Featuring the works of Charles Mason and Susan Johnson.427 D St., 5-8 p.m.
Tiny Gallery: Featuring Cori Giacomazzi of Lillith Moon. 706 W. Fourth Ave., 5-8 p.m.
Circular Boutique: Featuring Kim Jones. 320 W. Sixth Ave., 4-7 p.m.
Art By Ann Marie Young: Studio grand opening. 420 G St., 5-7 p.m.
(Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly included the Jewel Lake Jamboree. The event was canceled last week due to safety concerns and is not being held this winter.)