Palmer visual arts events

Rural Route Films

Friday, May 24 7:30p

Out North Contemporary Art House, Anchorage

Eleven films ranging from 2-14 minutes long (appx. 90 min. total) - all works from around the world that deal with unique people and places outside the bustle of the city...

'The Perfect Family'

Wednesday, Jun 12 7:00p

Out North Contemporary Art House, Anchorage

Kathleen Turner stars as Eileen Cleary, the suburban mother and devout Catholic vying for the title of Catholic Woman of the Year...

First Friday at the Anchorage Museum

Friday, Jun 7 6:00p

Anchorage Museum, Anchorage

Meet local pilots in the “Arctic Flight: A Century of Alaska Aviation” exhibition. Enjoy free admission to the museum's galleries and live music by Rebel Blues in Muse.

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Sunday, May 26 4:30p

Anchorage Museum, Anchorage

Pink Floyd’s rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece comes to life in this full-dome music and light show that interprets this classic album through mesmerizing HD graphics...

"Awesome Light" Planetarium Show

Friday, May 31 8:00p

UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater, Anchorage

Awesome Light, a fulldome show from the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, shows discoveries from the giant telescopes of Maunakea...

Smithsonian Spotlight: Making Comics

Thursday, Jun 6 12:00p

Anchorage Museum, Anchorage

Artist Dimi Macheras (Ahtna Athabascan) is best known for comics that meld Alaska Native storytelling with action-packed modern visuals...

Fag Bug Documentary

Saturday, Jun 8 6:00p

Out North Contemporary Art House, Anchorage

On the 11th annual National Day of Silence, Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime. Her car was vandalized, left with the words "fag" and "u r gay" placed on the window and hood of her car...

Arctic Flight: A Century of Alaska Aviation

Friday, May 24 9:00a

Anchorage Museum, Anchorage

Alaska has a remarkable aviation history, from its early days of uncharted regions to its strategic role in World War II to today...

Alaska Veterans Museum Memorial Day Open House

Monday, May 27 10:00a

Veterans Museum, Anchorage

Free admission for all. One day only: Memorial Day Monday May 27th. 10AM-5PM. Movies, exhibits with free material for children.

Interior. Leather Bar.

Wednesday, Jun 12 7:00p

Out North Contemporary Art House, Anchorage

In order to avoid an X rating, 40 minutes of gay S&M footage was rumored to be cut and destroyed from the 1980 film, “Cruising...

Wild and Fun Alcohol Inks

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

Blaines Art, Anchorage

Alcohol inks are free flowing, vibrant, and just feel good color. Painting with alcohol inks will delight and amaze beginning or seasoned artists alike. Any skill level can play...

First: The Story of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Thursday, May 30 7:30p

Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 & IMAX, Anchorage

Swimmer Missy Franklin, gymnast John Orozco and other athletes talk about their life-changing experiences at the London Olympics.

"Search for Life" Planetarium Show

Friday, May 31 6:30p

UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater, Anchorage

Narrated by Harrison Ford, The Search for Life: Are We Alone? takes visitors on a fascinating journey through time and space...

Spirit of the Marathon II

Wednesday, Jun 12 7:00p

Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 & IMAX, Anchorage

Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe and others lend insight into the preparation of the Rome Marathon. Also included: deleted scenes and outtakes from the filming of the documentary.