Here's what's happening for First Friday in November

November's First Friday will feature first solo art show by SAIL Advocate of the Year, bakery's official ribbon-cutting ceremony, and reflections on fall

Crystal Worl's geek print cookies are set to be available at a Redbird & Raven First Friday on Nov. 6. (Photo from Redbird & Raven)

Alaska State Museum: Shgendootan George, 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑦 - 𝑌𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑘𝑎𝑘𝑘̲𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑦𝑎́𝑎 𝐴𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑜́𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑤𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑔𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑖́

4:30-8 p.m.

395 Whittier St.

Dancing of the Robes at 5 p.m. in the APK Atrium, followed by the exhibit opening. Lecture with Shgendootan George at 7 p.m. in the APK Lecture Hall. This exhibit opening is part of the Alaska State Museum solo artist series.

First Friday opening only.

Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe

5:30-7 p.m.

1015 Glacier Ave

Join Dave to explore the universe. Sit in a chair or use yoga mats to lie on the floor. Find out what the planetarium has to offer. See the night sky, the planets, and more with a digital projector. Bring astronomy questions. For all ages.

First Friday opening only.

Alaska Robotics: Crystal Worl

4:30-8 p.m.

134 N Franklin St.

New geek 8”x8” prints by Crystal Worl featuring new Pokémon, Studio Ghibli, and characters from anime and the 90s in traditional formline. Free art cookies and live music by Juneau's newest band Swamp Johnson.

Exhibit up through the month.

Annie Kaill's: Alice Tersteeg and Jeff Wiley

4:30-7:30 p.m.

124 Seward St.

Long-time Annie Kaill's artist Alice Tersteeg is back with new original paintings featuring “Things With Wings” and releasing fresh new prints. And new to Kaill’s this year is Jeff Wiley, a treasure hunter, cowboy, mountain man, and talented lapidary jeweler.

First Friday opening only.

Juneau Woolies: Ember Giant on electric piano

4:30-7 p.m.

217 Seward St.

Hear the enchanting music of Ember Giant, a 10-year-old pianist. Ember plays by ear, composing new songs often integrating familiar melodies.

First Friday opening only.

Devil's Club Brewing Company: Colleran Art

5-9 p.m.

100 N. Franklin St.

Abstract expressionism and fluid pours. Acrylics, spray paint and resin on canvas. New original paintings.

Long Day Dreams embraces the slower tempo of the season, while dreaming of light’s return. It plays on life’s undercurrent of being present while looking ahead, and reflects the tension that exists between the two. The collection draws on familiar feelings, textures, and subjects, while exploring new techniques that pushed boundaries of single-session painting. It features everything from ocean-themed pieces incorporating local treasures, to richly textured autumn abstracts, to Forest Sentinel — an ode to Southeast’s guardian plant, devil’s club.

Exhibit up through the month.

Juneau Artists Gallery: Illustrator Alec Dye

4-6 p.m.

175 S. Franklin St.

Illustrator Alec Dye will be the November Artist of the Month at the Juneau Artists Gallery. His unique style is a practice rooted in the Urban Sketching movement. His method applies a swift decisive hand using ink and watercolor to capture the distinct personality of his subjects in real time.

Exhibit up through the month.

Juneau Douglas CIty Museum: Photographer Fu Bao Hartle

4:30-7 p.m.

114 W. 4th St.

The Juneau Douglas City Museum will feature photographer Fu Bao Hartle's exhibit "Southeast Alaska Sailing Adventures through the Lens of Fu Bao." The exhibit will highlight the beauty of Southeast Alaska and the bears and the habitat that they call home. The exhibit will run from Nov. 6, 2026, through Feb. 20, 2027. This First Friday is the opening reception.

Exhibit up through the month.

Kindred Post: Holiday Clay Paint & Ship: Christmas Ornaments with Lindsey Burnet

3:30-6 p.m.

145 S. Franklin St.

Choose from four ceramic holiday ornament designs and decorate with colorful underglazes. Painting one side is recommended; Lindsey will finish with a transparent glaze and fire the ornament after the event. Once finished, ornaments will be available for pickup at Kindred Post or can be shipped directly to someone special as a gift. Shipping costs extra and can be purchased at the event.

First Friday opening only.

Liase Studio: Tanna Peters, acrylic painter

4:30-7:30 p.m.

175 S. Franklin St.

Local artist Tanna Peters will feature original acrylic paintings in her show titled "On What Sustains." Tanna is furthering some of the ideas and style from the show she had at Alaska Robotics, which featured vibrant colors and abstracted shapes. This series embraces light and explores how it shapes moods and happiness.

Exhibit up through the month.

The Bear's Lair: Lexi Monson of Fine Art Frontier, watercolor artist

4:30-7 p.m.

175 S. Franklin St.

Lexi Monson is a watercolor artist who is inspired by all things outside. Her show will highlight her Juneau-themed postcard collection. It will also feature other original paintings, stickers, and handmade wood Christmas ornaments. Snacks and live music.

Exhibit up through the month.

The Mustard Seed: Alaska and other arts and crafts, including works by Munoz and Machetanz

4-7 p.m.

325 Gold St., Holy Trinity Church

The Mustard Seed resale shop will open extra hours for First Friday. Come by for art, silver, china, jewelry and household goods. The Mustard Seed is on the lower level of Holy Trinity Church.

First Friday opening only.

Treetop Tees: Juliana Cornett, Artist

4-7 p.m.

110 N Franklin St.

Treetop Tees will be hosting Julianna Cornett this November. She will be at the shop to chat more about her displayed work featuring marine life. Treetop Tees will screen print a custom piece she did for the shop later this month.

Exhibit up through the month.

Wicks and Stones: The Botanical Bundle Bar

5-7 p.m.

230 S. Franklin St. Ste 108

Create your own hand-tied botanical smoke bundle using a thoughtfully curated selection of herbs and botanicals.

First Friday opening only.

Redbird & Raven: Crystal Worl, ribbon-cutting ceremony

4:30-7 p.m.

611 W. Willoughby Ave.

Redbird & Raven will be selling custom sugar cookies featuring Crystal Worl's "Geek Prints." She is hosting her gallery event and selling prints at Alaskan Robotics. Redbird & Raven opened its doors in June and will have an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. before First Friday begins.

First Friday opening only.

Hearthside Books: Deacon Charles Rohrbacher

4:30-6:30 p.m.

2 Marine Way 119 B

First Friday book signing with local author.

First Friday opening only.