I've taken several classes with Julie. I love that there's something so fun and full of variety…read moreright here in the heart of Spenard! She also does off site paintings throughout Anchorage and Eagle River. I enjoy the various crafts and projects available. There is literally something for everyone at Julie's studio. Classes available that I haven't done are furniture upcycle, wooden layered paintings, large resin projects, etc.

Julie is a great teacher. Her projects are beautiful and fun to create. I look forward to see…read morewhat new projects she crates to do.

This coffee house is located on the corner of 6th Ave, next to House of Gumbo…read more Wild Starr offers a wide variety of espresso, espresso products and accessories. The only two workers, are also the owners. Kind, welcoming, hard working. The Cafe part of the space was warm and cozy and decorated lovely for the Christmas holiday. They had a Christmas movie playing to further set the mood. We were visiting to try out Wild Starr's famous charcuterie bar. We were able to order a board/box online and pick it up in store on Christmas Eve. As Anchorage gets more and more charcuterie businesses, the costs of boards just seem to increase. Here, you can get very quality charcuterie at affordable prices. They even give you the option to add onto your board. You're welcome! Wild Starr's space is very large. Outside of the main cafe area, is a party room that is heavily used for creative events and parties and is available to rent. I can't wait to return!

I love the vibes at this spot. Very calm and welcoming. I had an Alaska latte and turkey croissant…read moresandwich. The gal working was very nice and helpful. The food and coffee were really tasty and came with quite a bit of accoutrements (love the spreads for the sandwich). I will definitely stop back in sometime to try more on the menu and check out the shop section more!

A beautiful place to have all events that is so tranquil and convenient. Thank you for the time…read morefor our event.

Cute banquet room perfect for small gatherings. It's well hidden in an odd location... I had no…read moreidea this place existed! I had a conference here this past weekend and even though it was right off A street, everyone got lost trying to find it. Google maps is apparently a big fat liar and sends you on a wild goose chase... But I digress. The Megan Room is a cute location for parties of about a hundred. It even has a nice patio. It is perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, conferences and would even be suitable for small weddings since it has the patio and a small industrial kitchen. There is ample parking as well. This is a nice addition to the largely underserved banquet facility space in town.

Come for the axe throwing, return for the outstanding customer services. First, this is an…read moreincredibly fun experience I recommend to everyone. Not only are there axes but there are all sorts of fun things to throw including ninja stars and knives. The employees were amazing, offering to help us improve our skills or give us space to make our own mistakes. Drinks and snacks were just a bonus on an already wonderful experience. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience and I will be back!

I love this place. Went for first time in Valentines Day. The employees are amazing and so kind…read more Make sure you make reservations this place is hopping. I especially loved Kevin

The Alaska Center for Performing Arts is an Anchorage downtown gem ! It was part of the Project…read more80's effort to create a world class performing arts venue in Anchorage. I attended a performance put on by Arctic entries. It was wonderful . The Alaska Center for the performing arts is beautifully designed. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. They made sure that all guests were comfortable and had everything they needed. The acoustics in the theater are outstanding. The seating is comfortable and offers great views from every angle , making it very easy to fully enjoy the performance . As I said earlier the show was spectacular featuring talented local residents who clearly put their hearts and souls into their seven minutes they had on stage to share their story . The atmosphere was warm, and the audience was certainly engaged from the start to finish. I highly recommend the Alaska Center for the performing arts to anyone looking for a memorable and high-quality cultural experience. Whether you're a local Alaskan or a visitor to Anchorage, this venue offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy world class performances and a stunning setting.

As a Valentines Gift to my parents we went to opening night to SIX - The Musical. The broadway show…read moreis based in the Tudor era and the performers are singing original songs inspired by pop artists. Knowing nothing about the musical, I gathered it is based the following, "From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse - remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!" It was a very interesting, fast pace, audience participation and entertaining musical. It is nice to see a Broadway performance in Anchorage. Tickets ranged from $49 and up. Seats near the stage were over $150 while we opted for the Mezzanine seats @ $49. As you can see from the Mezzanie picture, we had wonderful seats. Overall: 4 stars for the Musical, the friendly staff, comfortable seats. The theater itself is beautifully decorated. Only CON is CenterTix doesn't have a Military Discount for all shows. It only has "special" dates for different associations. They say they do, but couldn't find any.

Such a great date night/ friends date or really any occasion place! We called last minute for two…read morepeople and they were able to fit us in! We did the Tomb room and the staff was great, the decor was great and the layout of the Escape room was awesome! I'm a sucker for the Egyptian era so I was even more excited but anyone would enjoy it, not too easy but not too hard and the hour flies by! HIGHLY recommend this place!

So fun! The hints were helpful when we needed them, and the ambiance really immerses you in the…read moreexperience!! 10/10 will go again. Great employees in character too (:

Fantastic place to buy Alaska native art and support local artisans. They only accept cash, but…read morethere's an ATM on the hospital grounds. Keep in mind the craft shop has odd hours, but it's worth the effort!

Great place prices and gives back to the Native Community. The artwork and the craftsmanship is…read moreamazing. Great place to find additions to your art collection.

I had kind of forgot about our little gem of a theater Cyrano's!…read more To be completely honest the last time I went to a play here was when it was still downtown. I feel terrible I've neglected our wonderful little art house. The theater itself is so perfect and intimate, you feel absolutely immersed in the action when you're there. The volunteer staff is as friendly as could be, and amazingly helpful. The concession stand features LOCAL soda brewer Beach Tribe Sodas by Mike Jipping as well as Alaska made chocolates. They also have complimentary bottled water for patrons. The ticket prices are very reasonable. *pro tip- call them directly to purchase your tickets and skip the "booking fee" center ticks charges.

This is a terrific local theater with well curated shows and delightful acting. The theater is…read morequite small and probably sits somewhere in the vicinity of 75-100 people. This means there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I was introduced to Cyranos in December of 2022 when I came for The Twelfth Night. The ability of actors and actresses to perform Shakespeare is, to my understanding, the measuring stick of truly superb acting. And the performers were excellent. They applied well thought out subtext and demonstrated an excellent command of the original language. I was hooked and could not wait to return for more plays. Since then, I have returned for two additional plays: The Book Club and First Day, the Musical. In addition to great acting and singing, the stage designs show an attention to detail and lots of forethought. Each time, I feel like I am walking into a brand new setting. Add the excellent lighting and sound folks back stage, and it's a truly amazing experience. Every performance I have viewed also comes with a new and exciting art gallery on display. The artwork is always intriguing. Additionally, they have a box office with coffee, tea, locally made soda, and a few snacks. I highly recommend this theater. They are doing an excellent job. I will caution you on one thing: parking. It is sort of a nightmare. This is not the place to try and show up at the last minute. Come early and expect there to be some Tetris involved in finding a spot. In winter with large snowfall, the road where many park becomes even more difficult to navigate.