Attend an LGBTQ+ teen book club. Enjoy snacks and conversation about queer and trans representation (or lack thereof) in Young Adult books and suggest titles to read throughout the year.
Step into the dystopian world of The Realm, where words have powerful meaning and young heroes are faced with pivotal choices in creating or unmaking their reality. This dramatic play is developed and performed entirely by the teen members of BackStory Theatre's Youth Leadership Program and teen cast members. Age 8 and up. Purchase in…
See the "dramedy" that is an ode to the real-life courtship of Playwright Qui Nguyen’s parents. Forced to leave their country during the height of the Vietnam War, two refugees find themselves at the same relocation camp in Arkansas. Contains consistent profanity, sexual dialogue and sexuality, and some simulated drug use. Age 16 and up.
Find inspiration in the stars, planets, and galaxies. Students will start with pencil sketches and move onto painting and oil pastels to create a preliminary image that will then be recreated using wax and pigment through the medium of Encaustics. Ages 12-16. Supplies are included.
See the re-imagining of Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy. Age 14 and up. Contains scenes of violence. $30 and up.
Hear New York City psychotherapist and author Hilary Jacobs Hendel talk about her new book that introduces a new tool for the public to help work with emotions called the Change Triangle. This event is for anyone interested in psychology, mental health, and personal growth. This event is free and best suited for age 16…
Join in a teen-led conversation with artist Jordan Casteel in conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze. Registration is required through the website listed.
Take over the museum at a uniquely teen night with free snacks, entertainment, and activities. For ages 13-18.
Attend a job fair with around 40 businesses offering internship, job, and volunteer opportunities in all different career fields. There will be on-site interviews so participants should come dressed to impress and bring a resume. Ages 15-21.
Ring in the new year with laughter starring Steve Simeone who has a positive, family-friendly approach to comedy. The show is rated PG-13. Age 18 and under must be with a parent/legal guardian.
Be part of an interactive, outdoor theater experience of the old west. Ride a real steam train complete with robbing, gunfights, outlaws, clues, and mystery. Age 16 and up.
Venture through museum exhibits, get hands-on with entertaining activities, and win giveaways. Chill with friends and eat free snacks after hours. Ages 13–18.
Learn the art of fly fishing. There is one classroom session and an outdoor classroom and field trip. Ladies age 16 and up.
See the story loosely based on Puccini's opera, La Boheme. Rent School Edition follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists, struggling to survive under the shadow of HIV/AIDS, and the personal conflicts that coming of age present. Rated PG-13.
See the StageDoor Theatre production about a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter in a mythical town of Almost, Maine. The show features the Senior Company (9th-12th grade). Rated PG.
See the act described as "Larry David in a dragon suit performing jaw-dropping magic tricks." All ages, under 15 must be accompanied by a parent.
Watch as an incredible boy begins a life-altering journey with the discovery of a dead dog.
Learn the art of Batik using wax and pigment to create a banner full of prayer flags. Each flag will have a different meaning and design. Ages 11-16.
Find out what it's like to be an elf working in Macy's Santaland, in this comic one-man show based on the memoir by David Sedaris. Age 16 and up.
Attend the Denver stop of an immersive storytelling tour. Expect a night of high school drama full of stories, selfie confessionals, viral gratitude, and multimedia adventures that celebrate the everyday heroes transforming America's high schools.
Learn the latest strategies in brainstorming and develop your abilities to outline a project concept and present it for feedback to help you make informed design decisions. Learn techniques to help you communicate a concept, create low-fidelity wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and to work within a team. For middle school girls entering grades 6-9. Registration…
Work in teams to select an app idea, develop a prototype, and present the final product to the class. Learn techniques to help you communicate a concept, create low-fidelity wireframes, user flows, and prototypes as a team. Registration required. For middle school girls, grades 6-8.
Get plenty scared in the Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze, After Dark Maze, and a haunted hayride. Recommended for age 13 and up.
Do a half-day camp or sign up for all three to try a new activity each day: gymnastics on Wednesday; ninja on Thursday; cheerleading on Friday. Register for activity #351000-03 to -05. Ages 5-12.
See the play set within the context of a dispute over land claimed by two communes in the Soviet Union after World War II. The main action of the play consists of a parable that is performed to celebrate the decision in the dispute. The parable, set during a feudal insurrection in the 13th century,…
Hear Lisa Lane Filholm, a former high school teacher and mother of two teenagers, discuss and sign her book, Beyond Mama Bear: How to Survive the Balancing Act of Parenting Teenagers. Guests unable to make the event can request an autographed copy at books@tatteredcover.com.
Join acclaimed e-cigarette and vape researcher Dr. Stan Glantz, PhD, who will present an interactive discussion on the latest research and trends for parents, students, physicians, and the general community. The Surgeon General recently declared vaping as an epidemic, and current statistics show that Colorado is significantly higher than the national average for high school…
Participate in different activities at the library every day, during Lafayette's Screen Free Week program.
Attend the Denver stop of an immersive storytelling tour. Expect a night of high school drama full of stories, selfie confessionals, viral gratitude, and multimedia adventures that celebrate the everyday heroes transforming America's high schools.
Audition for the production that will run in November. Ages 12-18.
Enjoy a student choreography showcase by the Live Love Dance Company Dancers, ages 13 to 15. All proceeds benefit The Gift of Dance scholarship fund which provides dance costumes, shoes, and attire to children in need. Age 3 and up.
Enjoy a luncheon including the presentation of scholarships to youth who have overcome significant adversity. Local citizens who work on behalf of at-risk youth in Boulder County will be honored. Reservations required.
Learn about how VR works, create 360-degree photos, and code up your very own virtual world using simple JavaScript. After the workshop, take your Google Cardboard VR headset home and continue exploring the new frontier of VR. For middle school girls entering grades 6-9. Registration required.
Create large sculptures of dogs out of papier-mâché. Students will learn how to create armature, add muscles, and a furry texture all out of paper. Bring in a photo of your favorite dog to create. Ages 9-12.
Attend an event that teams up Denver Writes and BookBar for young artists ages 12 and up. Teens present artwork or stories they've been working on.
Take over the museum at this uniquely teen night. Check out frightening creatures, partake in fun activities, and enjoy freaky food. Costumes welcome. Ages 13-19.
Climb into your favorite Star Wars costume and head to the museum for live music by The Fabulous Boogienauts, Bounty Hunter Training Camp, Star Wars trivia, plus themed food and drink. Age 18 and up.
Relax in the back-to-school lounge with complimentary manicures and blow-outs, enjoy lite bites, take a photo in front of the selfie wall, preview teen fashion trends, and learn about the latest tech gear.
Join the acclaimed cinematographer and filmmaker Bob Poole for unforgettable images and stories of the majestic animals of Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, and learn how the wild places we’ve broken can be put back together. For middle and high school students.
Learn to swing dance to electro-swing music and then test your moves with ElectroSwing DJ Toby Reaper of Seigyn. Learn East Coast swing, Charleston, and solo jazz that will fit with the EDM beat backing the swing tunes. The workshop is followed by a dance party. Ages 14-18.
Attend a course that better equips teens ages 13-19 with a foundation for how to create and run their own business. The program is in collaboration with the Young Americans Center for Financial Education. Attendees will learn a wide range of business and entrepreneur concepts such as sales, advertising, branding, and marketing.
See five short plays with bookish twists performed in and around BookBar, an independent bookstore and wine bar in the Tennyson Street Arts District. See a variety of local playwrights and performers in one place. Age 16 and up.
Turn on your investigative thinking hats to learn more about drinking water and what's in it. This workshop uses a combination of a water quality dataset and an online map-making tool to investigate where a fictitious source of groundwater pollution (based on real world data) may be originating. Students will learn about water quality issues,…
Join Girls Leadership—experts in girls' social-emotional development—to discover how and why girls can benefit from getting outdoors. This free interactive presentation is geared toward middle school age girls (fifth grade and up) and their parents. The evening will reveal the power girls develop from taking risks, getting outdoors, and escaping the pressures they face. Participants…
Attend an all-ages show starring John Tole, a Denver-based comedian, writer, voice actor, philosopher, and metal head. He’s contributed to The Howard Stern Show and is a regular on The Tin Foil Hat Podcast on All Things Comedy. He also hosts his own podcast called Moving Weight Live.
Learn tips and tricks for making cookies with crispy, buttery edges that are chewy on the inside. Enjoy a taste at the end of class. Age 14 and up. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
