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EVENTS
WedJul1

Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
• 3:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

Terminator Salvation (PG-13)
• 6, 8:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Marine Invertebrates Discovery Labs
• 1-3 p.m., Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

Horseshoe Tourney
• Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., throw at 7 p.m., Down East Saloon

Yellow Cabin
• 9 p.m., Down East Saloon

Lukin Live & Free Pool
• 10 p.m., Kharacters

Twisted Karaoke & Michael Jackson celebration party  with dress up/dance contests and cash prizes
• The Alibi

ThurJul2
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
• 3:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

Terminator Salvation (PG-13)
• 6:00, 8:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Free pool
• All day,  Down East Saloon

Milo’s Open Mic
• 7:30 p.m., Down East Saloon

Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show
• 10 p.m., Kharacters
 
Blind draw darts and midnite dance party
• 7 p.m., The Alibi
 
Steak Nite
• Duggans Waterfront Pub

FriJul3

Up (PG)
• 4:15 p.m. matinee, 6:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Drag Me to Hell (PG-13)
• 8:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

‘Kids’ Day’ fundraiser
Eighth-grade Washington D.C. field trip fundraiser offers pony rides, face painting, cotton candy, snow cones, toy clearance and more
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Timeless Toys

Marine Invertebrates Discovery Labs
• 1-3 p.m., Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

‘Remember Mars:’ Mars Cove volunteers and Exxon Crude exhibit opening reception
• Artists’ talk, 6 p.m., Reception, 5-7 p.m., Pratt Museum

Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association ‘Park & Swap’
• 6-9 p.m., Cottonwood Horse Park (1.5 mi. East End Rd.)

Invisible Ink
• 8:15 p.m., Pier One Theatre
 
‘Safety Lab’
• 10 p.m., Down East Saloon, $5 cover

Tuff-E-Nuff
• 10 p.m., Duggans Waterfront Pub

Pushki Hag
• 10 p.m., Kharacters
 
DJ Construct
• The Alibi

Matt Yaki Trio
• 10 p.m., Fusion at Wasibi’s

Pratt Museum Historic Harbor Walking Tours
• 3 p.m., Wheelhouse next to Salty Dawg

SatJul4

(See activities calendar on B-5)

Up (PG)
• 4:15 p.m. matinee, 6:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Drag Me to Hell (PG-13)
• 8:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

Homer Farmers Market
• 10 a.m.-3p.m., located on Ocean Drive

Marine Invertebrates Discovery Labs
• 1-3 p.m., Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

American Legion/Auxiliary BBQ and Kids Carnival  
• 12-4 p.m., American Legion, Mile 2.5 East End Rd.

Invisible Ink
• 8:15 p.m., Pier One Theatre

Big Bottom
•10 p.m., Duggans Waterfront Pub

Mo’ Mo’ Blues
• 10 p.m., Kharacters

Annual Fourth of July pig roast featuring Safety Lab
• Food: 3 p.m., Music: 10 p.m., Down East Saloon
 
Live Music
• The Alibi
 
Live Music
• 10 p.m., Wasabi’s

Pratt Museum Historic Harbor Walking Tours
• 3 p.m., Wheelhouse next to Salty Dawg

SunJul5


Up (PG)
• 4:15 p.m. matinee, 6:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Drag Me to Hell (PG-13)
• 8:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

Plankton Discovery Labs
• 1-3 p.m., Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

Pushki Hag
• 9 p.m., Down East Saloon

Free pool
• All day, Down East Saloon



 MonJul6

Up (PG)
• 4:15 p.m. matinee, 6:30 p.m., Homer Theatre

Drag Me to Hell (PG-13)
• 8:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

TueJul7

Up (PG)
• 4:15 p.m. matinee, 6:30 p.m., Homer Theatre
Drag Me to Hell (PG-13)
• 8:45 p.m., Homer Theatre

Tommy Rocker
• 10 p.m., Duggans Waterfront Pub

Craft Night with Eve & Music by Milo Matthews
• 10 p.m., Kharacters


Coming soon

Women on Target, women’s shotgun shooting clinic
• July 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25, preregistration required. Call Monty or Frankie Sowers at 235-8277.

See the “night life” of the Katmai brown bears, viewed through the Pratt’s live BearCam, every Wednesday starting July 8 through 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pratt Museum. The bears are very active in the evenings, so the Pratt is staying open late on Wednesdays in July for special viewing.

Ongoing

Emblem Bingo: The Homer Emblem Club hosts a bingo night every Wednesday from 6-9:30 p.m. to help support their scholarship program. Appetizers and snacks available. Must be 18 to play. Call Susan Arseneau at 235-0122 with questions.

‘Park and Swap’ The Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association is sponsoring a ‘Park & Swap’ at the Cottonwood Horse Park (1.5 mi. East End Rd.) Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 per space to sell household items. Call park host, Sue, for more information at 907-440-4992.

Summer Youth Dance workshops beginning May 26, ages 6 and up, beginning and experienced levels, 235-3961


Storybook Hour with Ms. Jolee
Music, books, game, crafts and more for children ages 2 and up
• Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., Homer Public Library

Infant Lap-sit with Ms. Jolee
Ages 2 months to 2 years.
• Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Homer Public Library

Knitting Circle
• Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Homer Public Library

Homer Dog Trainers’ Puppy Kindergarten
• Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 3804 Heath St., 235-8053

Fish Feedings
• Every Tuesday and Friday, 4 p.m., Pratt Museum

The Object at Hand: Unique Objects from collections in Storage
• Every Monday and Friday, 3-4 p.m., Pratt Museum

Forest Ecology Trail Walks
• Thursdays at 6 p.m., meet behind the Pratt

Wynn Nature Center Trails
• Open year round, guided walks daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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