Offsite: Senior Poetry Showcase at Literati
Join Unbound at Literati for a spectacular Senior Poetry Showcase Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm. Hear from senior poets VSH and Cypress Milligan. They will be reading alongside influential poets, Ann Arbor’s Ellen Stone and Chicago’s Jessica Walsh.
18+ YOUNG ADULT Open Mic
Neutral Zone and B-Side present a special 18+ only open mic on Thursday, May 14th at 7PM. Live music, poetry and comedy welcome. Free entry.
Mosh Workshop
Ever been to a concert with a mosh pit? Come to this workshop to learn how to join, avoid or start a mosh pit. Learn the musical cues to go hard (safely) on the dance floor. With Paige Daley, PhD Pre-Candidate Ethnomusicaology, University of Michigan.
B-Side Concert: Verb 4
The B-Side Presents VERB 4. An all-ages concert with performances from Lasse, Melo, and Lazervega. Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
Recognition Night
Teens, parents, families and loved ones welcome fo our annual Youth Recognition Night. Join us for a special evening to celebrate the brilliant teens of the Neutral Zone community.
Pride Prom
You are cordially invited to a Pride Prom Masquerade Ball! Hosted by Riot Youth in collaboration with B-Side. Join us for food, craft, live music and dancing.
Free and open to all high school aged teens.
Concert: Holy Cannoli
B-Side Concert! Holy Cannoli with The Special Guests and South 7. Saturday, May 2nd. Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
Community Care Night
Join us for a Community Care Night at Neutral Zone. We will make hygiene goodie bags to commemorate the opening of our community-sustained gender affirming identity closet.
Soul Synthesis
Soul Synthesis draws on youth hip hop talent from youth across the area codes of SE Michigan for a concert at Neutral Zone on April 25th, 7-10pm. Free at Neutral Zone's B-Side Venue - 310 E Washington Street, Ann Arbor.
Art of Connection
Join us to celebrate positive mental health for young people. Enjoy a nourishing dinner, connect with one another, and create tile for a community mosaic.
Sunday Circle: NZ Alumni Edition 21+ Concert
Join us for a special, 21 & over only concert featuring regulars from the Sunday Circle series at Ziggy’s — alongside standout NZ Alumni performers. Come hear Buff1, Tru Klassick, Chavonna Bigham and Koyo Kouyate, and Community High Jazz Band - O Negative. Stay for house band Ingrid Racine, Josef Deas, Keaton Royer & Jordan Otto in a jam session open to instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees and poets.
Self Defense Workshop
Join us for a free personal safety and self defense workshop hosted by Heidi Sproull CLMSW, CST. This class will be tailored to youth and specificially LGBTQIA+ youth and the violence they face.
Seed Planting and Poetry
Poetry! Consent! Seedbombing! Join NZ programs Consent Matterz and Youth Now Climate Action for a gathering to connect with each other and write poetry and learn to make the earth more beautiful through seedbombing. Free and open to all high-school age teens and their families. Snacks provided!
OFFSITE: Fool Moon
Did you miss NZ’s Battle of the Bands or Battle of the Voices? You’re in luck, you can see the winners of both battles performing at Fool Moon on Friday, April 10th, 8-11PM at the corner of Washington and Ashley streets in downtown Ann Arbor. Neutral Zone’s own Penelope and The Special Guests are among a stellar lineup of other bands, light-filled art, street dancing and foolish mayhem!
Adam's Apple Meet & Greet and Panel Discussion
You’re invited to join us for an exclusive meet and greet, panel discussion and dinner with Adam and his mom, the director/producer behind the documentary film Adam’s Apple.
Washtenaw County Youth Commission Application Deadline
Want to work to make your county better? Join the Washtenaw County Youth Commission and let your voice be heard!
Applications are open to any and all high school aged (13-18) youth who live in Washtenaw County. Must attend once a month Sunday meetings from 2-4 pm at Neutral Zone - Stipends and transportation provided. Click for more details
Rainbow Resistance @ NZ
Rainbow Resistance, a project to support LGBTQIA+ students to come together across the area high schools.
The project will include three day-long forums to bring students together for community, artistic development and voice to shape their school experience, each GSA/QSA will create a school visibility project with support of the NZ and community artists.
Washtenaw County Youth Commission Open Meeting
Calling all teen leaders in Washtenaw County! The County Youth Commission is holding an open meeting to talk about the concerns you have and learn about what we have been working on.
Potential Art Show Opening Reception
All artist submissions are in! Welcome to Potential, the 43rd annual juried teen art exhibition for Washtenaw County. Join us for our opening reception March 14th. Enjoy refreshments, youth performances and a chance to view teen art from more than 15 schools and 60+ artists across the region.
Bus Pass Workshop
Are you astudent interested in a free and unlimited bus pass? A city bus how-to? Bonding with peers? Free coffee shop outing? Join us at the Neutral Zone on Sunday, March 8th from 2-4 PM.
Intro To Improv Workshop
Join Hear.Say Improv at Neutral Zone for a free Intro to Improv workshop. Enjoy food, fun and games as you gather to get some practice or learn new skills. No registration or experience required.
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
Honors Serves NZ
Work with honors students from UofM in a supportive environment to develop skills with a focus on reading and writing.
NEW DATE B-Side Concert: The Special Guests
The B-Side Presents The Special Guests on Saturday, February 20th, featuring South 7 and Esh Schaden. (New date!)
Poems Between Us OLLI
Teens will facilitate a poetry workshop with a classic and contemporary poem around the theme of generations. Poems will be announced at the workshop.
It will include a close reading of each poem, a writing prompt, and some feedback on work. There will then be time for a short open mic with participants to share their works.
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 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.
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.
RESCHEDULED: Game Jam Finale
The Game Jam has been rescheduled - stay tuned!
Come to the Game Jam Finale where the video game teams will gather to show off their creations and celebrate.
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.
Rainbow Resistance @ NZ
Rainbow Resistance, a project to support LGBTQIA+ students to come together across the area high schools.
The project will include three day-long forums to bring students together for community, artistic development and voice to shape their school experience, each GSA/QSA will create a school visibility project with support of the NZ and community artists.
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
CANCELED B-Side Concert: The Special Guests
The B-Side Presents The Special Guests on Saturday, January 24th, featuring South 7 and Esh Schaden.