Denali Arts Council hosts the Alaska B4UDIE Comedy Tour on April 3rd and 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. On Thursday; Jessie James Best hosts comedians Alex Morris, Alfred Konuwa, Lou Pharis. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the jokes start at 7. On Friday; comedian Mary Santora takes the stage. Doors open at 8:30pm, and the comedy begins at 9. Learn more about the comedians and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts a second show with the Alaska B4UDIE Comedy Tour on Friday, April 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. With comedian Mary Santora. Doors open at 8:30pm, and the jokes start at 9. Learn more about the comedians and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts Arctic Entries on Saturday, April 5th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Seven storytellers tell their story on the theme of All in the Family: Stories of Taking Root, Branching Out, and Breaking Free. The musical guest is Jimmy Sandy. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts The Risan Project at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, April 10th. The evening begins with a screening of Northward, a short documentary on Todd Anders Johnson’s band, Salem, touring and backcountry snowboarding in Alaska. This is followed by the expedition-based climate change documentary Cresta Alta, chronicling a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. Followed by a discussion and Q&A. The night concludes with a live concert by Salem, blending alt-rock, world, hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul. Doors open at 6:30pm and the shows begin at 7. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council and Friends of the Talkeetna Library host Lightwire Theater, presenting a puppeteering and storytelling workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, April 19th from 10:30 to 11:30am. They will first show off their puppets, demonstrate how they work and answer questions. They will then lead families into creating their own puppets using everyday household items. Open to all ages. More information at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts a puppet show with Lightwire Theater – presenting an electroluminescent theatrical retelling of the Tortoise and Hare for the whole family. This final performance of the Denali Arts Council’s Performing Arts Season is at Su Valley Jr/Sr High School on Saturday, April 19th. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show begins at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

On Friday and Saturday, April 25th and 26th, the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar will once again become the 1950s nightclub, 'The Copa Denali' for the Dudes and Divas' Doo Wop show. There will be balcony seating upstairs and limited tables available downstairs. The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets available at www.denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts Alaska's own comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, May 1st. Doors open at 6:30pm and jokes start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org

Denali Arts Council hosts Steve Durr's art opening and book signing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 3rd from 3 to 6pm. At 4pm, Steve will read selected portions from his book; Ptarmigan Song. All are welcome.

Local students with the afterschool program, Su Valley Band Lab, will be showcasing their new found skills with support from the band Wasteland Hop at Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, May 9th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the showcase starts at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

Wasteland Hop will be perform at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 10th. Out of Fort Collins, Colorado, Wasteland Hop plays a soulful and unique blend of folk, rock, and hip-hop. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council's Music Academy presents a Mother's Day Concert with the Rhythm and Red Shoe Ensemble, Desperate Measures and the Community Choir on Sunday, May 11th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 3:30pm, and the concert begins at 4pm.

Denali Arts Council hosts this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 17th. This lineup of films captures the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 7pm. More information and tickets online at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The series starts May 23rd and the band is Nothin' But Trouble.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is Leo Ash Blues Band.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The musician this week is Ukulele Russ.