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2023 Tickets go on sale in March.Choose from LIVE performances, workshops, classes, discussions, films, and banters presented by local and worldwide artists.
Events by DatePre-Festival event:Pre-Festival event: SPIT TUNES– a fabricated chronicle of Homer's Fishy History ~ Thursday & Friday, Aug. 24 & 25 and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 1 - 3 at 7 pm.
at Land's End Resort |
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A L L T I M E S L I S T E D A R E A L A S K A T I M E ( A K D T )
Thursday & Friday, August 23 & 24, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday September 1 - 3
From McKinney and Oberstein who brought you NICE MOVES: Dances that Annoyed your Parents, comes another musical dance comedy choreographed by Rhoslyn Anderson. Don't miss this recap of the Homer Spit honoring generations of delusional misfits, and heroes presented by a diverse group of singers and dancers with a live band. In this Oberstein directed production you'll frolic back in time and discover the most important person to ever live in Homer, Alaska.
WHERE IS THIS EVENT?
Land's End Resort
Tickets are $25 and will go on sale in March
FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP
(Members: to reserve seating, please email info@alaskaworldarts.org for reservations and include the Event Title in the subject.)
WHERE IS THIS EVENT?
Land's End Resort
Tickets are $25 and will go on sale in March
FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP
(Members: to reserve seating, please email info@alaskaworldarts.org for reservations and include the Event Title in the subject.)
Thursday, September 74-6 pm
Gala at the Chamber Welcome to this gathering of art lovers celebrating the beginning of the two-week Alaska World Arts Festival. This social event is hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? Homer Chamber of Commerce, 201 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK FREE Event / No Registration Required 7-8:30
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring sensational talent! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. There’s no generation gap here, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979! WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Mariner Theatre at Homer High School, Homer, AK THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 7 PM $32 TICKETS go on sale soon. FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP (Festival Members: Please email info@alaskaworldarts.org for reservations and include the Event Title and date in the subject.) |
Friday, September 87-8:30
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring sensational talent! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. There’s no generation gap here, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979! WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Mariner Theatre at Homer High School, Homer, AK Friday, Sept. 8, 7 PM $32 TICKETS go on sale soon. FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP (Festival Members: Please email info@alaskaworldarts.org for reservations and include the Event Title and date in the subject.) |
Saturday, September 912 noon
Live-at-Lunch FREE Concert with musicians TBA WHERE IS THIS EVENT? Land's End Resort FREE Event / No Registration Required Saturday, September 9
6 pm
JAZZ-A-TAT-TAT at the PRATT This intimate fundraiser is limited to 30 audience members. It includes the magical and enticing and seductive a'cappella voices of Pipeline Vocal Project. A meet and greet with these talented performers is included as part of Jazz-a-Tat-Tat at the Pratt. In addition to the extraordinary entertainment of the evening, this event will include hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and une variété de vin, plus a 3-item auction of remarkable treasures.
WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, AK TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHSE SOON: $100 (30 Tickets available for sale) This is a fundraising event and NOT included in the Festival Membership Saturday, September 98 pm
Oldies but Goodies Event details TBA WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA TICKET DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. |
Sunday, September 1012:00 noon
Community Mural Painting Join Chicago artist Kathleen Dose Kohl in this community mural painting next to Homer Art & Frame on Lake Street in Homer. All materials supplied by Alaska World Arts Festival. FREE Event / No Registration Required Sunday, September 10
5 pm
This event is not confirmed ~ FisherPoets Gathering Celebrate commercial fishing and its community through a series of brief LIVE stories, song, art, and poetry delivered by far-flung authentic, creative voices of deckhands, skippers, cannery workers, shipwrights, young greenhorns, old-timers, strong women, and good-looking men. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA $5 suggested donation at the door. Monday, September 116 pm
CULINARY DEMONSTRATION AND TASTING Details for this cooking demonstration and tasting are forthcoming. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? Classic Cook - 378 East Pioneer Avenue Homer TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHAST SOON NOT included in the Festival Membership Tuesday, September 127 pm
MAMA MIA SING-ALONG at the HOMER THEATER Join friends and neighbors for the sing-along version of the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? Homer Theatre, 106 W Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK PURCHASE TICKET: $10 (Tickets in advance or at the door) FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP Wednesday, September 137 pm
EVENT TBA WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA TICKET DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. Thursday, September 147 pm
COMEDY IMPROV Details TBA WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA TICKET DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. |
Friday, September 157 pm
Storytelling Enjoy an evening of entertaining stories from Alaskans and beyond in support of the Homer Foundation's Pier One Theatre Gary Thomas "Live Large" Fund, KBBI Homer Public Radio, and Alaska World Arts. Presenting storytellers TBA. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Mariner Theater at Homer High School $30 Tickets will be available for purchase soon. This event is NOT included in the Festival Membership. Friday, September 159:30 pm
Stand-up Comedy with Michael Palascak Originally from Indiana, Michael Palascak began his career in Chicago and now resides in LA. He has performed on The Late Late Shows with James Corden and Stephen Colbert. He's appeared on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Conan, Comedy Central, and on Last Comic Standing. Michael's humor is sharp, clean, relatable, and charming. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA $28 Tickets will be available for purchase soon. FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP Sunday, September 17 TBA |
Saturday, September 1610 pm
Ayla Ray at the Green Can Ayla Ray is a Homer, Alaska based rock outfit mixing electronic influences with grimy guitars and troubadour lead vocals. For folks looking to tune into the imaginative depth offered up, Ayla Ray is a force to be reckoned with. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Green Can - 451 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK $10 Tickets will be available soon. FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP Wednesday, September 14 TBA |
Thursday, September 15 TBA7–8:15 pm
Event TBA WHERE IS THIS EVENT? TBA FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP Thursday, September 14 TBA |
Friday, September 16 TBAFriday, September 15 TBA12 Noon–1 pm LIVE EVENT
Live-at-Lunch FREE Concert with the Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher WHERE IS THIS EVENT? The Green Can, 451 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK FREE Event / No Registration Required Friday, September 16 TBAFriday, September 15 TBA |
Saturday, September 16 TBASaturday, September 16Saturday, September 16 |
Sunday, September 17 TBA![]() Sunday, September 17Sunday, September 10 session is a prerequesite for this workshop.
2-4 pm LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT (2nd of two sessions: September 10 & 17) Writing Workshop with Author, Playwright, Educator Gary Garrison (continued) Sunday, September 1712:00 noon
Community Mural Painting Join Chicago artist Kathleen Dose Kohl in this community mural painting next to Homer Art & Frame on Lake Street in Homer. All materials supplied by Alaska World Arts Festival. FREE Event / No Registration Required 7:45 pm LIVE EVENT
Fire Sculpture at the Dean Family Farm Participants will meet at 7:45 pm at The Dean Gallery for a special preview of the September Exhibit. Then, as the sun is setting, you'll gather at the fire ring behind the gallery to ignite a wooden fire sculpture for the evening finale. Limited seating. Reservations recommended. WHERE IS THIS EVENT? 40374 Waterman Rd, Homer, AK PURCHASE TICKET: $15 FREE WITH FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP (Members: Please email info@alaskaworldarts.org for reservations and include the Event Title in the subject.) Wednesday, September 20 |