Events

SWAAG and UnCommon Pizza present: Velma Lyle and The Ouija Beegees

Velma Lyle: This five member, local band is the best string/brass/rock/folk band in Bethel. Twice as good as a band with a single bell euphonium. Come out to support your local musicians. More info here: https://www.velmalyle.com

The Ouija Beegees: A rocknroll band hailing from Anchorage, Alaska. They have been knockin' on eardrums in dives, basements, and basements of dives since 2022. Blistering guitars, a booming backbeat, and dynamo vocals. Give 'em 30 minutes and they will have you feeling younger and older at the same time. More info here: https://www.theouijabeegees.com

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Concessions sales at the event
- Pizza by the slice (UnCommon Pizza)
- Beer/wine available for purchase (limit 3 per person).
*Minors must be accompanied by adults!

6:30 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Concert Starts

Past Events

Perfect Pie Sale!

Buy a Pie and support nine local organizations including SWAAG!

Parlor in the Round

Alaska's musical gameshow comes back to Bethel! Featuring previous Bethel musician, Jacques Longpre, Alaska favorite, Paul Basile (Great Elk), Alaska and Liz Longley in from Nashville, TN. Parlor is a songwriter showcase with an improv twist. After the intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, all based on written submissions from the audience (you)! 

$25 Single Ticket ($30 at the door)

$40 Family Admission ($45 at the door)

This Event has been Canceled as we did not get enough Chefs.

Taste of Bethel

Taste of Bethel. Come and celebrate diversity with food! Small plates/tastes are available for purchase. $5 goes to the chef. $1 of each ticket is donated to Bethel Food Pantry @ BCSF

Bethel Bowls

Bethel Bowls ceramic pottery sale and soup dinner. Buy a bowl, fill it with soup, and share dinner with the community. 1/2 proceeds are donated to the #bethelgives program.

Help support our local non-profit organizations and have a fun night out!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Join SWAAG, the Kuskokwim Consortium Library, and the newly resurrected Bethel Actors Guild for a rousing night of fun with the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes encouraged. Beer and wine will be for sale. Doors open at 9 p.m. This event is 21+

Tickets will be available for purchase on October 1st

Steel Salmon/Raven Auction & Dinner

All are invited! Come join community members, friends and local artists for a night of art and fun at the Cultural Center. Enjoy a delicious dinner and be a part a live auction for steel salmon or ravens hand-crafted by some of Bethel’s premier artists. Doors open at 5:45 pm, dinner starts at 6:00 pm and the live auction begins at 7:00 pm. Dinner catered by Paulette Caguioa. 

All funds raised support the Southwest Alaska Art Group (SWAAG), the local non-profit organization that organizes the Camai Dance Festival and other arts programs in the YK Delta. 

*Beer/Wine will be served by the glass. Please bring your ID for purchase. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket sales are open! 

Tales on the Tundra

Tales on the Tundra events are Bethel's take on popular storytelling events like Arctic Entries and The Moth. Seven community members will take the stage and tell a 7 minute story about their own life. Plus a Live performance from local band PNKS.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center

Tales on the Tundra events are brought to you by the Kuskokwim Consortium Library, Southwest Alaska Arts Group, and KYUK. The event is recorded and made available on YouTube and aired on KYUK after the event.

Get Your Tickets Today!

Pub Trivia Night

SWAAG is excited to kick off the first Pub Trivia night for 2024! Join us at Uncommon Pizza on Wednesday, September 18th with your team of talented trivia buffs. Trivia seasons benefit some amazing non-profits that work hard to make Bethel a wonderful place to live. What a fun way to contribute! Thanks to UnCommon Pizza for hosting each season and for generously donating back a portion of the night’s proceeds. 

Reservations are strongly encouraged and will be accepted starting 9/15 at 907-543-1307

Best in the West 2024

Are you an artist hoping to start or grow a small business? The Best in the West Artist Entrepreneur competition helps new and established arts businesses in the YK Delta region with startup/growth capital. 

2024 Applications Due by August 30th

This program is supported in part by Bethel Community Services Foundation, the Kuskokwim Campus UAF, Anchorage Community Land Trust, and the UA Center for Economic Development.

Summer Arts Camp registration is now open

Week One: JUNE 3-7 | Week Two: June 10-14

Make your child a happy camper! The 2024 camp is a collaborative effort sponsored by the SouthWest Alaska Arts Group, Lower Kuskokwim School District, Kuskokwim Campus UAF, and Association of Village Council Presidents. 

Special thanks to City of Bethel, Alaska Public Works department for delivering dumpsters each year

First Friday on May 3rd

May 3rd, 5pm-6:30pm | SWAAG Gift Shop

Join us for the next First Friday on May 3rd at the SWAAG Shop! Stop in for snacks, a hands on art activity, early Mother’s Day shopping, and welcoming “summer”.

2024 Summer Art Camp

Week One: JUNE 3-7 | Week Two: June 10-14

Save the date for the 2024 summer art camps this year in Bethel! Registration information available in May 2024. The content each week remains the same, so parents should pick one week or the other.

Cama-i Dance Festival

March 15th - 17th | Bethel High School

The three-day event begins on Friday, March 15th with doors opening at 5 p.m., ending Sunday, March 17th at 9 p.m.

Cama’i Dance Festival, has a long history of celebrating Yup’ik culture through dance, song, arts and crafts, and gathering together as a YK region. The beloved event has been a staple for the region for over 35 years.

The Jangle Bees

Saturday, Jan 27th | 7pm

SWAAG & K300 are excited to present “The Jangle Bees,” a rock band from Anchorage. After a smashing debut Bethel performance last year, we decided it was time for a repeat show! 

This event will have alcohol sales & concessions available. Bring ID for purchase. Minors should be accompanied by adults. 

Single Admit | $20

Family Admit | $40