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2016 Home & Outdoor Living Expo, Friday, March 11- Sunday, March 13. A weekend-long home show. $6 general admission, children free; more information www.seabia.com.

In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play, Friday, March 11-April 3, Perseverance Theatre. The play takes place at the dawn of the age of electricity. The perfect gentleman and inventor, Dr. Givings has created a device to treat “hysteria” in his patients by inducing “paroxysms.” This attracts the attention of his wife. A modern comedy of manners.

Man of La Mancha, March 11-20, Juneau-Douglas High School. Juneau Lyric Opera will perform the story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. Against all odds, Quixote and his trusty squire Sancho take to the road in a quest to chivalry, and seek out the good and innocent in a world filled with darkness and despair. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. except Sundays, which begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 students and seniors.

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap shooting year-round. Loaner shotguns are available. Details: 789-9844.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.

Weekly ukulele jam, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prospector Hotel, TK McGuire’s Lounge. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: www.juneaujambusters.com

Duplicate bridge, 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6174.

International Dance Workshop, 1:30 pm. Filipino Community Hall. California dance instructor Lee Otterholt will introduce some of his favorite international dances. No previous experience or partner necessary. Pay as you can.

Second Sunday Family Movie Afternoon, 3 p.m., Douglas Library.

Symphony Showcase, 3 p.m., Aldersgate United Church.

Where to Invade Next, 4:30 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. Filmmaker Michael Moore visits various countries to examine how Europeans view work, education, health care, sex, equality and other issues. Through his travels, we discover just how different America is from the rest of the world. For more information, go to http://goldtownnick.com.

Archery shooting with the Juneau Archery Club, 6 p.m., 5670 Montana Creek Road. Bow rentals are available, suitable for ages 6 and older. Details: www.juneauarchery.com.

“New Beginnings” NA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, conference room.

Sing Your Stress Away Karaoke, 9 p.m., Suite 907. For those 21 and up. Details: suite907.com.

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