Attend a program for teens who want to have a better understanding of who they are, what type of impact they have on others, and how to use specific skills to navigate life mindfully, appropriately, and confidently. Ages 13-17. Space is limited and registration and initial group intake required.
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.
Hear Mark Synnott speak about his experiences making the first ascents of some of the world’s tallest, most forbidding walls, from Baffin Island to Pakistan. Learn how he is breaking scientific ground, reaching inaccessible environments in search of rare species. For families with kids in middle school and older.
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,…
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.
Take over the museum and check out frightening creatures, both dead and alive, fun activities, and freaky food, especially for teens. Costumes are welcome.
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…
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.
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.
See the re-imagining of Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy. Age 14 and up. Contains scenes of violence. $30 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.
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 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.
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…
Get plenty scared in the Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze, After Dark Maze, and a haunted hayride. Recommended for age 13 and up.
Watch as an incredible boy begins a life-altering journey with the discovery of a dead dog.
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.
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.
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.
Take over the museum at a uniquely teen night with free snacks, entertainment, and activities. For ages 13-18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participate in different activities at the library every day, during Lafayette's Screen Free Week program.
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.
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 art of fly fishing. There is one classroom session and an outdoor classroom and field trip. Ladies age 16 and up.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Audition for the production that will run in November. Ages 12-18.
See the follow up to Part 1 in which, fifteen years later, Nora’s unexpected return cuts through the subtext to confront her decisions head-on in this Tony-nominated, contemporary sequel. Age 16 and up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 part one of the performance about a woman whose life is picture-perfect, complete with a doting husband, gleeful children, and the small pleasures of her 1870s Norwegian home. But underneath her wide-eyed demeanor lies a deceit that she fears will tear her family apart. Age 16 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.
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.
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.
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.
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,…
Bring your Potterheads to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday. Activities include prizes, trivia, a tarot reader, and costume contest. The event is geared toward teens and adults. Space is limited and tickets are required.
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.
