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10 things to do in Anchorage this weekend.Live After Five 5:30 p.m.Thursday; F Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues This week’s featured performers for Live After Five are Denali Cooks, long a summertime favorite.This summer the free concert has moved from Town Square Park to F Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues for a block-party style gathering.Hot Club of Nunaka 7 p.m.Thursday; Balto Seppala Park, 3360 Wisconsin St.The Anchorage Concert Association presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series with Hot Club of Nunaka performing for the opening free concert of the summer.Sada Baby 7 p.m.Thursday; Club Nyt Lyt, 221 E.Fifth Ave.Detroit rapper Sada Baby hits the Anchorage stage, bringing with him a wealth of rhymes, including the hit “Bloxk Party.” General admission tickets are around $55.Slam’n Salm’n Derby 7 a.m.Friday; The Bait Shack, 212 W.Whitney Road Anchorage’s largest salmon derby kicks off this weekend, running through June 20.Derby operating hours will be from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m.over three weekends.An awards ceremony will be held on June 21 at Kings Landing at 2 p.m.Proceeds from this year’s derby will support Alaska nonprofit organizations.Purchase a ticket at The Bait Shack to participate.Spenard Jazz Fest Friday through Sunday; Various Anchorage locations The Spenard Jazz Fest wraps up with a full second weekend of concerts, workshops and gatherings.Friday’s schedule includes music at both the Anchorage Museum and the Paradise Club at Bernie’s Bungalow.On Saturday, attendees can check out Music on the Lawn at the Anchorage Museum as well as performances at Organic Oasis, Refuge Coffee and the Paradise Club.On Sunday, the venue shifts to The Nave for a full day of music.Check the Jazz Fest site for full ticketing information.Alaska Run for Women 8:30 a.m.Saturday; UAA campus near Cuddy Quad, 3400 Seawolf Drive This annual event is one of the biggest of the summer in Anchorage, both raising money for and awareness of breast cancer and women’s health.Hundreds of women participate with many of them forming teams representing workplaces or organizations.Registration is available online.While there is no registration fee, a $25 donation is recommended.3 Barons Renaissance Fair Noon to 8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday; 801 Pine St.Anchorage’s biggest Renaissance fair features live combat at the Field of Honor, stage performances and roaming entertainers, circus acts, juggling, music and much more.The first weekend is pirate-themed.Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and younger with discounts available for seniors and military.The People’s Pride 1-4 p.m.Saturday; Umoja CoWorking, 3001 Porcupine Drive The People’s Pride is a free community celebration that includes local vendors, live performances, drag, spoken word, music, food and more.Vaniversary 3 p.m.Saturday; Van’s Dive Bar, 1027 E.Fifth Ave.Van’s celebrates its eighth anniversary with an annual free show featuring 28 Alaska bands.This year’s lineup includes favorites like Wash Your Hands, Rut, The River Livers, The Nameless, Lightning Will, Dude Mountain and many more.Thriving Together, Alaska 2-5 p.m.Sunday; Lidia Selkregg Chalet in Russian Jack Springs Park, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane This National Cancer Survivors Day celebration is a collaboration between Let Every Woman Know; WomenLISTEN, a local support group for women in Alaska dealing with any type of cancer; the American Cancer Society; the Anchorage Young Cancer Coalition; and Us Too, a support group for men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer.First Friday Anchorage Museum: Featuring Rapid Space Shorts, 625 C St., free admission from 6-9 p.m.Wildbirch Hotel: Featuring AnnMarie Henderson and Romney Dodd, 239 W.Fourth Ave., 6-8 p.m.Sevigny Studio: Featuring Anchorage Tattoo and Fine Arts artist Arielo Taylor, aka Bisco.Live music with Jessie Meybin, 312 G St., 6-9 p.m.Studio Gallery: Featuring artist Claire Faulkner, 420 G St., 5-9 p.m.Stephan Fine Arts: Featuring Robert Clayton and Emily Camacho, 939 W.Fifth Ave., 5:30-10 p.m.IGCA: Featuring Susan Johnson, Myesha Callahan Freet and the UAA Painting Student Exhibition, 427 D St., 5-8 p.m.Bivy: The opening of “Little Brat,” an exhibition with works by Aleksandra Mir, Jane Terzis, Stephen Gray and Lisa Gray, 406 G St., 5-9 p.m.AK Art Collective: Featuring Carlos Pereira, 521 W.Third Ave., 5 p.m.Teeny Tiny: Featuring Laurette Rose and Cori Giacomazzi, 704 W.Fourth Avenue, 4-8 p.m.