Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in September
- Ellie Ruel
- Sep 3
- 5 min read
September's First Friday will feature poetry readings, visual art exhibits, and a free boreal forest talk at the Alaska State Museum
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Christine M Kleinhenz
Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier St.
4 - 7 p.m.
Opening of "Silver Salmon Cycle — from egg until spawn" by Christine M Kleinhenz. Exhibit is about silver salmon and their cycle.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition / JAHC: Wall of Remembrance
350 Whittier St.
4 - 7 p.m.
An event to commemorate Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, honoring lives lost and uplifting survivors. Community members are invited to add names and messages to the Wall of Remembrance at the JAHC as a tribute to those lost to suicide.
Exhibit up through the month.
Coppa: MK MacNaughton
917 Glacier Ave, #102
Thursday, Sept. 4, 9 -11 a.m.
MK MacNaughton shares new work from her August 2025 Residency in Snaefellsnes, Iceland. MacNaughton will be available on Thursday for coffee and questions. Work will remain up for 3 months- Sept-Nov.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Jonas Lamb- original poetry reading, Sarah McNair-Grove and friends- classical music; woodwind ensemble
114 W. 4th St.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Local artists perform as part of the City Museum's summer exhibition, Wild Joys: Creating Community through the Performing Arts. Admission is free.
Performance line-up includes:
• Original poetry reading from Jonas Lamb
• Music by Sarah McNair-Grove and friends- classical music; woodwind ensemble
First Friday opening only.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Open House - Explore the Universe
1415 Glacier Ave.
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A presentation of short movies about astronomy and space exploration on the 30-ft. planetarium dome. Suitable for all ages. Astronomy questions welcome.
First Friday opening only.
Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum: Corinna Cook
395 Whittier St.
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Essayist Corinna Cook will give a free talk entitled “The Human Imagination Beneath the Boreal Forest" in connection with Boreal Forest Stories, a collaborative art and science exhibition currently at the Alaska State Museum. Cook is the author of Leavetakings, a lyric essay collection about northern sorrows and friendships, a former Fulbright Fellow, and a 2018 Alaska Literary Award recipient.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books: Jim Duncan, Author
2 Merchants Wharf 2, Marine Way 119 B
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Author and former legislator Jim Duncan will hold a signing event for his book, ''Making Sausage From Illinois Farm to a 45-Year Career in Public Service in Alaska'."
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute: Mark Dundore - Devil’s Club Essential Oil and Skincare Products, Renee Tl'aagunk Culp - Southeast Alaska Style Jewelry, Jes L'xook Kinville-James - Beaded Earrings
105 Heritage Way
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The First Friday Native Artist Market will feature demonstrating artist Gunashaa Lisa Fisher, a weaver who plans to start a Ravenstail-styled apron this year. The demonstration will take place in the Walter Soboleff building lobby.
The following artists are also featured in this month’s First Friday Event: Mark Dundore, owner of “Southeast Devil’s Club” will be displaying his pure steam-distilled devil's club essential oil and handcrafted skincare products; Renee Tl'aagunk Culp, owner of “Sugar Bear Alaskan Treasures,” will be presenting her Southeast Alaska-style jewelry including trade beads, abalone, mother of pearl with copper and silver; Jes L'xook Kinville-James will be exhibiting her beaded earrings, including some made with handmade cabochons. She also makes regalia, but it has so far only been commission-based.
Also free admission to the Nathan Jackson Gallery and Exhibit and Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus.
First Friday opening only.
Harbor Mountain Brewing: Hollis Kitchin, Watercolor Artist
165 Shattuck Way
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Harbor Mountain Brewing will feature local watercolor artist Hollis Kitchin and a mix of her recent and past works. "Through the Fog" celebrates her love of the rain, mist, and fog that blankets Juneau throughout the year.
Exhibit up through the month.
Aan Hít Village House: Pop-up Artist Tables
219 S. Franklin St.
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Browse vendor tables by artists Jayne Dangeli, Ranelle Hinchman, Chelsea Miller, Rochelle Smallwood, Darlene McKinley, and Krystle Dewitt-Narino.
First Friday opening only.
JAMHI Health & Wellness Inc. & Juneau Reentry Coalition: JAMHI Lookback Mini-Doc Project Premiere
134 N. Franklin St.
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Debut public screening of the JAMHI Lookback Project mini-documentaries, highlighting the history and lasting impact of JAMHI and those who built it. Created by a dozen local filmmakers, these films will be shown alongside artwork by JAMHI and Juneau Reentry Coalition clients and staff.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Tina Halvorsen, Multimedia Artist
175 S. Franklin St.
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Multimedia artist Tina Halvorson is the featured artist for the month of September at the Juneau Artists Gallery. Her new show will feature a woodburned mixed media mermaid and octopus, as well as jellyfish from upcycled materials
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Tiny Post Office Poetry Jam - Tripp J Crouse + Other Poets
145 S Franklin St.
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Featured poetry readings from Tripp J Crouse and selected other local poets. Crouse's work has appeared in Yellow Medicine Review, Suburban Witchcraft, beestung, Mystic Owl, Red String, Genre Punk, and more. They also co-edited Plancestors, an all-Indigenous issue of plant poetry published by Alocasia, and is the author of the chapbook "For Every Dead Buffalo." The author will also have copies of their work available for purchase and signing. Mail services do not operate during special events.
First Friday opening only.
Devil’s Club Brewing: Harper Joy Gunn
100 N. Franklin St.
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Harper Joy Gunn is an artist, musician, and designer from Seattle who now resides on Áak’w Ḵwáan Aaní. She is a self-taught artist who draws inspiration from nature and tattoo artistry using acrylics, digital, and printmaking. Her work explores iconography and elevating everyday objects and sights into a place of appreciation.
Exhibit up through the month.
Spice Cafe & Gallery: MK McNaughton, Alaska Wooden Toys LLC, Neil Slotnick, Matt Robus, Bo Anderson, & Neil Steininger
116 N. Franklin St.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spice Cafe & Gallery will feature local artists MK McNaughton, Alaska Wooden Toys LLC, Neil Slotnick, Matt Robus, Bo Anderson, and Neil Steininger.
Exhibit up through the month.
The Bear’s Lair: Gabrille Lopez - Knitted Goods with Felted Designs and Kelsey Hoke - Painter
175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 109
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Kelsey Hoke will be sharing ten of her brand new acrylic originals of Juneau places in brilliant color and style, and Gabrille Lopez will be sharing her hand-knit goods with Juneau-themed felted designs. Event will also feature live music by Travis Croteau and snacks.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Makerspace: First Friday Social Dance Party
3915 N. Douglas Hwy.
7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The First Friday Social Dance Party is 7-10:30 p.m. at Juneau Makerspace. All styles, all levels, and all ages welcome. No experience or partners needed. Family friendly with on-site childcare. Doors open at 7 p.m. Balboa swing lesson 7:30 PM - 8 PM. Fusion contra 8:30-9 p.m. All styles dancing until 10:30 p.m.
First Friday opening only.
