Game Jam Kickoff
Calling all artists, programmers, musicians, and storytellers. Join us for NZ’s 2nd game jam of the year - join a team and make a video game in just 4 weeks!
B-Side Concert: The Special Guests
The B-Side Presents The Special Guests on Saturday, January 24th, featuring South 7 and Esh Schaden.
Little Shop of Horrors Performance
NZ's "The Royal Players” Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors!". Join us for our very own production of this wild horror/ sci-fi musical mashup. RSVP for tickets
Little Shop of Horrors Performance
NZ's "The Royal Players” Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors!". Join us for our very own production of this wild horror/ sci-fi musical mashup. RSVP for tickets
Little Shop of Horrors Performance
NZ's "The Royal Players” Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors!". Join us for our very own production of this wild horror/ sci-fi musical mashup. RSVP for tickets
Winter Zine Submission Deadline
Unbound is seeking submissions for our Winter Zine. Join us in-person Wednesdays at 4:30 at the Neutral Zone as we wrok on our 3rd multimedia zine of teen art and writing. Accepting any form of artwork.
Game Jam Finale
Come to the Game Jam Finale where the video game teams will gather to show off their creations and celebrate.
Consent Unbound Winter Party
Join Consent Matterz and Unbound for cookie decorating, cozy consent crafts and pure poetry! Free and open to all high school age teens.
Battle of the Voices
The Neutral Zone B-Side Presents Battle of the Voices! Do you or someone you know think they have what it takes it win the battle? The competition is open to all high school aged solo singers, rappers, and more.
Potential Art Submission Deadline
Calling all artists! Submit your art for Potential. the 43rd annual juried teen art exhibition for Washtenaw County. Art submission deadline is February 12th. Questions? Contact Trevor Stone, trevor@neutral-zone.org
Battle of the Bands
The Neutral Zone B-Side Presents Battle of the Bands! Teen bands of all genres welcome. Come battle it out to see who comes out on top and secures the grand prize
Potential Art Show Opening Reception
Calling all artists! Submit your art for Potential. the 43rd annual juried teen art exhibition for Washtenaw County. Art submission deadline is February 12th. Questions? Contact Trevor Stone, trevor@neutral-zone.org
Soul Synthesis: Nonstop Show WORKSHOP
Neutral Zone, Formula 734, and We Are Culture Creators present South Synthesis. Calling all youth hip hop artists, join us for this workshop to create and produce a spring hip hop show on Monday, January 19th 12-4 PM. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Nya@neutral-zone.org
BSide Concert: South 7 feat. Holy Cannoli & Broken Compass
Neutral Zone B-Side presents all-ages concert: South 7 featuring Holy Cannoli & Broken Compass. Saturday, January 10th, 7:30 PM. $5 for teens, $10 adults.
CONCERT: the Verb, Vol. 3
Save the Date for The Verb concert in the B-side featuring Melo, Lasse, Ssavvy and Big Planet!
CONCERT: Alumni Show
Save the date for this NZ Alumni Show! Recent Neutral Zone alumni coming home from college for winter break will be playing at the B-Side: Mass Dispute, Reckless Manner, Staircase Joke, and Leech.
Stay tuned - details and ticket info will be posted soon.
Poetry Open Mic
Join for a poetry open mic hosted by Unbound - NZ’s poetry program. Free. All high-school age teens welcome to perform. Friends and family come cheer them on!
B-SIDE CONCERT: LST WITH MELO & PRXCC
The B-Side Presents: LST with MELO and PRXCC. Doors open at 7:00, show at 7:30. Tickets at the door are $5 for teens, $10 for adults. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
OFFSITE: Exercise & Carbs at the YMCA
Join us for a fun fitness collab between the Y and Neutral Zone! Join us at the YMCA, 400 W Washington St. We’ll break a sweat with a variety of mini workouts to keep us moving — then cool down with some pizza and good vibes.
Auditions - Little Shop of Horrors Day 3
Come try out for Little Shop of Horrors at NZ! Auditions are Mon, Nov 10 - Tues, Nov 12, from 2:30-6:00 PM. Please prepare a song to sing a song of your choice A Cappella and be ready to do movement and script reading.
Auditions - Little Shop of Horrors Day 2
Come try out for Little Shop of Horrors at NZ! Auditions are Mon, Nov 10 - Tues, Nov 12, from 2:30-6:00 PM. Please prepare a song to sing a song of your choice A Cappella and be ready to do movement and script reading.
Auditions - Little Shop of Horrors
Come try out for Little Shop of Horrors at NZ! Auditions are Mon, Nov 10 - Tues, Nov 12, from 2:30-6:00 PM. Please prepare a song to sing a song of your choice A Cappella and be ready to do movement and script reading.
NZ Engage Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE! Join Neutral Zone teens, staff and board members for our NZ Engage fundraiser soiree Saturday, November 8th at the Neutral Zone.
Come and enjoy music, performances, and refreshments while Neutral Zone teens pitch project ideas worth investing in
The Woods Art Show
Come in to the Woods for a spooky celebration of art, music and poetry at NZ. Art show reception on October 31st with poetry at 3:30 and music starting at 6:30.
B-SIDE CONCERT: The Couch Surfing tour
B-Side Shows presents the Couch Surfing Tour on October 18th at 7:00pm, teen bands BHTM Line, ALMOST and Emnesia will be playing at the B Side at NZ 310 E wash. Adults 10$, Teens 5$, no one gets turned away due to lack of funds.
NonStop Show
CALLING ALL YOUTH HIP HOP ARTISTS IN THE AREA!
Neutral Zone, My Brothers Keeper Formula 734 and We Are Culture Creators are collaborating on a Hip Hop showcase and we’re looking for youth and adults to celebrate the creativity of the youth in our community through hip hop!
Consent Matterz Movie Night
Join Consent Matterz for a series of movie nights! Watch Twilight together with popcorn, discussion and community. Free and open to all high-school age teens. Tonight we’re watching the final one - Breaking Dawn Part 2!
Game Jam Kickoff
Join us for our first game jam of the year! This event will be a collaborative game jam where you from a team with other artists, musicians, coders, and storytellers to make a whole video game in 2 weeks.
Join the kickoff on Oct 6th at 4pm at neutral zone to learn more and form teams
Consent Matterz Movie Night
Join Consent Matterz for a series of movie nights! Watch Twilight together with popcorn, discussion and community. Free and open to all high-school age teens. Tonight we’re watching the fourth one - Breaking Dawn: Part One.
Consent Matterz Movie Night
Join Consent Matterz for a series of movie nights! Watch Twilight together with popcorn, discussion and community. Free and open to all high-school age teens. Tonight we’re watching the third one - Eclipse.
Margot Solomon, August and Bekka Madeleine Concert
The B-Side presents: Margot Solomon, august, and Bekka Madeleine concert on Saturday, Sept 20th. Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30.
Consent MatterZ Movie Night
Join Consent Matterz for a series of movie nights! Watch Twilight together with popcorn, discussion and community. Free and open to all high-school age teens. Tonight we’re watching the second one - New Moon.
Consent MatterZ Movie Night
Join Consent Matterz for a movie night! Watch Twilight with popcorn, discussion and community. Free and open to all high-school age teens.
OFFSITE - Bonfire Night
Join Youth Now Climate Action for a free Bonfire Night at Leslie Science and Nature Center.
Musical Theater Program First Meeting
Our musical theater program will have a kick-off meeting on Wednesday, August 27th to discuss club name, crew heads and announce this year’s show.
First Day of Drop-in
Welcome back! Kick off the school year with a week of welcome activities in drop in. Details coming soon!
Neutral Zone Fall Kick-OFF
Drop in and learn about what this school year looks like at Neutral Zone! Meet staff & other teens, eat some pizza, and get a taste of our fall programs! Questions? Contact Britt Barron brittany@neutral-zone.org
Concert
We have a show coming up! Wednesday August 13th at 7pm and just $5 - see you there let's rock and roll! Wednesday, August 13th at the Neutral Zone B-Side venue. Come see local teen bands Reckless Manner & Wicked Cricket.
OFFSITE: STAMPS Gallery Tour
On Thursday, July 31, from 2 - 4 pm, NZ teens will be helping to lead a tour of the U of M STAMPS gallery exhibit... for other teens! Use the sign-up form and we'll connect to make sure you have everything you need to know
Summer Program Week 6
It’s Summer Finale Week! Come for Mini Book Club and Sustainable Fashion — and Thursday we’re hosting a Summer BBQ, with families welcome to join for a summer finale show at 4:30
Summer Program Week 5
This week’s features: Mural Design, Make a Music Video, “Yes, And” Improv, and Thursday is a field trip to the Hands-On Museum
Summer Program Week 4
It’s Earth Week! Join us for an Eco-Art Showcase, Songwriting, Creature Costumes (pt. 2) and Thursday, it’s Movie Day at NZ