MUSIC/THEATER/DANCE

Auditions: “The Afterlife of the Mind” a new play by William Bivins. A comedy about neuroscience, metaphysics and sex. Noon, Nov. 7 and 8, Out North Theatre 3800 Debarr Road

Auditions: An ACT Production, directed by Kevin T. Bennett, "Heart" is a comedy about middle age and all its surprises and revelations. Runs January 8-24 at the Wildberry Theater; author, Judd Lear Silverman, will attend the opening. Roles for 16 (actorshoneymooners@gci.net, 440-0682)

Rehearsals: The Anchorage Community Concert Band will practice 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The band has a varied group of ages and talents and plays a variety of music from classical to marches. (258-7263, akband.org)

Ukulele Lessons: Beginners can learn to play ukulele for free. Bring your own uke or purchase one for $29.95. Fridays, 5-6 p.m., The Horn Doctor Music Store, 1000 Ingra St. (272-4676)

Scared Scriptless Monthly Improv Workshop: Work on skills that will help you in everything you do in life. After all, what is life but improvisation? Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m., Turnagain Community Arts Alliance building. Class size limited and registration is required. (310-1973, jason@scaredscriptless.com)

Weekend Bands: Lucky Strikes Lanes is in need of DJs during the week and live bands on weekends. (258-0348, kelly_anderson814@hotmail.com)

VISUAL ARTS, ETC.

Call for Art: The IGCA Members’ Exhibition is coming up; work due at the gallery by Sunday Nov. 29. Work must be ready to hang/display. Open media/theme. Limit one piece. (279-1116, igcaalaska.org)

Grant Writing Workshop for Artists: Includes general information and a hands on grant writing training session. 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Free. YWCA Anchorage 324 E. 5th Ave. (Caren Ailleo,644-9611 for information).

Percent for art: Requesting concept or thumbnail proposals from artists. Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, 4691 E Nelson Road (Amanda Weglin, 907.841.3194, muni.org/departments/ocpd/publicart/Pages/default.aspx).

Twined Basket Weaving: Using rattan reeds, weave a basket similar in technique to those made by the Tlingit, Haida and Aleut/Aluutiq cultures. For ages 13 yrs +., 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive. $24 -$29, $15 Material Fee. (343-6992)

Artist-in-Residence: Denali National Park and Preserve is seeking applications from visual artists for the 2010 Artist-in-Residence program. Deadline is Oct. 31. Artists will spend a 10-day period in a cabin and are required to donate one piece to the park’s collection as well as provide a public presentation for visitors at the end of the residency. (arts.alaskageographic.org, 907-683-9583)

Watercolor Classes: Taught by Pat Gillin four Tuesdays - Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 at Anchorage Seniors Activities Center. Maximum 10 students. (277-3990, patgillin@gci.net).