Here's what's happening for First Friday in May
- Ellie Ruel
- 2 hours ago
- 5 min read
May's First Friday will feature stories from Filipino elders, whimsical pottery displays, and visual arts displays
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Tambayan at Kwentuhan - Stories from Juneau's Filipino Elders
4-7 p.m.
350 Whittier St.
Every Filipino household carries a wealth of stories. “Tambayan at Kwentuhan” invites you to the dining table where we'll share our community's stories. Featuring oral histories from Juneau's Filipino elders, this media collective — Mana — tells a rich community history through portraits, words, and physical belongings. Tambayan at Kwentuhan is produced by Shayne Nuesca, Joshua Albeza Branstetter, Tasha Elizarde, Pearl-Grace Pantaleone, and Amiel Salvador of Mana.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Dizzy Hooligan - An Exhibition by Kiyana Fonua
4-7 p.m.
101 Egan Drive
Dizzy Hooligan is the former name of a three-night Kava gathering in Anchorage — created between a women's Kava club (Kalapu Ifo) and several Uncle Kava clubs (Kalapu 24/7, Kalapu Young Tigers, Kalapu Fiu, Kalapu Ugly & Kalapu Irie Rootz). This exhibit is a recollection of those nights. Tangata Moana (People of the Sea) communities, Indigenous and more — coming together to tell stories (Talanoa), perform (Hiva, Siva & Ta'olunga) and share Kava under the midnight sun. Dizzy Hooligan shares the overlap between documentation and reminiscing & between the original way and the newfound way.
Exhibit up through the month.
Alaska State Museum: 𝘿𝙊𝙍𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙔 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙍𝘼𝙑𝙀𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙎 𝙁𝙐𝙇𝙇 𝘾𝙄𝙍𝘾𝙇𝙀
5-7 p.m.
395 Whittier St.
This exhibit showcases Dorothy Grant’s 40-year career in haute couture, from traditional regalia to contemporary fashion and her critical role in bringing Indigenous fashion to the world stage. The exhibit opening will feature an introduction by Rosita Kaaháni Worl, followed by a performance by the Yées Ku.oo Dance Group.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Community Bands: Spring Winds - Chamber Music for Wind Instruments
7-8:30 p.m.
400 W. 11th St.
Juneau Community Bands will present a chamber music concert by members of Taku Winds, Juneau’s premier wind ensemble. Small ensembles of horns, clarinets, saxophones, and mixed wind instruments composed of local wind musicians.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Summer Exhibition Opening Reception - Critter Trek
4:30-7 p.m.
114 W. 4th St.
Critter Trek features works of art depicting five animal species who make Juneau their home for different portions of their lives. Visitors can view artwork of salmon, terns, bald eagles, black bears, and humpback whales while learning how each species moves through the Juneau area. All of the artwork in this exhibition is from the city museum's collection, and some pieces are being exhibited for the first time.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe
5:30-7 p.m.
1016 Glacier Ave.
Explore planetarium offerings and bring your astronomy questions, displays on the 30-foot dome will be open to audience input. Suitable for all ages. Use a chair or lie on the floor on a yoga mat.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books & Toys: Corinna Cook, Author
4:30-7 p.m.
2 Marine Way 119, Ste. B
Author Corinna Cook will celebrate her latest book release, ''Permafrost Is an Archive: and Other Inheritances from the Alaska-Yukon Borderlands (In Place)."
First Friday opening only.
Annie Kaill’s: Phil Paramore, Woodworker & Colleen Goldrich, Jewelry Artist
4:30-7:30 p.m.
124 Seward St.
Annie Kaill's will feature local woodworker Phil Paramore of Great Land Wood Works and local jewelry artist Colleen Goldrich of Moondance Alaska.
Paramore will display hand-crafted wood items; including cigar box guitars, jewelry stands, cutting boards, benches, stools and more. Goldrich, the owner of Annie Kaill's and artist behind Moondance Alaska, is back for another show filled with earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Local musician Caleb Horney Music will play live music on Paramore's cigar box guitars.
First Friday opening only.
Made in Alaska Program: Made in Alaska Market
3:30-7:30 p.m.
1 Sealaska Plaza
Alaskan artists, jewelers, crafters, woodworkers, bakers, brewers and more will be selling their unique Alaskan-made products downtown.
First Friday opening only.
The Pottery Jungle: Andy Engstrom, Ceramicist - THE TABLE: "Alice in Wonderland" Teapot Show
4:30-8 p.m.
223 Seward St.
Ceramacist Andy Engstrom will show his new collection of teapots inspired by "Alice in Wonderland."
Exhibit up through the month.
Harbor Mountain Brewing Co.: Juliana Cornett Art
4-9 p.m.
165 Shattuck Way
Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. will host local artist Juliana Cornett. Her show, “Anadromous,” features gouache paintings of Southeast Alaska salmonids, inspired by her love of fly fishing.
Exhibit up through the month.
SERRC: Program Spotlight and Resume Workshop
4-6 p.m.
210 Ferry Way
SERRC will be open to share information about the programs they offer for community support, along with a free resume workshop.
First Friday opening only.
Alaska Robotics Gallery: Rob Roys, Painter
4:30-8 p.m.
134 N. Franklin St.
Rob Roys is a Juneau-based painter whose work examines the figure as a site where memory, time, and internal experience accumulate and shift. Drawing from the Alaskan landscape, Alaska Native art, and sources including mythology, music, and personal memory, he explores how identity is shaped through repetition, fragmentation, and change.
Exhibit up through the month.
Changing Tides: Hollis Kitchin
4-7 p.m.
175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 203
Changing Tides will host new fabric artist Hollis Kitchin.
First Friday opening only.
Devils Club Brewing Company: Stephanie Sauve
5-9 p.m.
100 N. Franklin St.
Stephanie Sauve is a Juneau-based landscape artist whose work serves as a living record of the wild. Specializing in plein air watercolors, she creates "adventure paintings" — miniature masterpieces captured entirely in the field. Sauve weaves the setting into her art by sourcing water from whatever body she is painting.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Thyes Shaub, Jewelry Artist
4-6 p.m.
175 S. Franklin St.
Jewelry Artist Thyes Shaub is the featured artist for May at the Juneau Artists Gallery. She will have new gemstone and pearl necklace and earring designs, including Rainforest Jasper with embedded fossils. Mixed metal and abalone pieces will be featured as well.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Sharon Price
4:30-7 p.m.
145 S. Franklin St.
Local artist Sharon Price will present her "Bewitching Pottery' display, including "Witches' Brew" mugs, "Hex the Patriarchy" cups, sugar bowls, and colorful spoon rests.
First Friday opening only.
Liaise Studio: Water Ways: A Collaborative Group Exhibit
4-7 p.m.
175 S. Franklin St.
Water Ways is a collaborative group art exhibit exploring water as a means and metaphor for material dialogue. Nineteen artists from around the world working in contrasting mediums were paired across distance to co-author a single or group of finished pieces. The resulting collection explores the essential friction and harmony of shared creation while celebrating water's elemental power, complex mythology, and material reality in our ecosystems.
Exhibit up through the month.
Picture This: Marine View Mural Project Mural Reveal
4-7 p.m.
230 S. Franklin St. #110
Twelve new murals created by local Juneau artists will be revealed.
First Friday opening only.
Spice Juneau Indian Cuisine: Alaskan Wildlife Photography by Mallory Reid, Heather Kiesel, Nicole Steger, Matt Brown
4-9 p.m.
116 N. Franklin St.
Spice Juneau is featuring local photographers Mallory Reid, Nicole Steger, Heather Kiesel, and Matt Brown this spring with an exhibit on Alaskan Wildlife Photography.
Exhibit up through the month.
The Bear’s Lair: April Pintor, Painter with “Barksy”
4:30-8 p.m.
175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 109
April Pintor is sharing her dog paintings in “Barksy,” highlighting moments between dog owners and their furry friends with bold colors and designs.
Exhibit up through the month.
Treetop Tees: Try Screenprinting on the Mini Press
4-7 p.m.
110 N. Franklin St.
Treetop Tees will have a miniature screenprinting press for visitors to print their own complimentary drink koozie.
First Friday opening only.
