the AFTER PARTY
Come to NZ for the Comstock After Party, featuring GVMMY, Kat Steih and the Ferals, and Bibomba. This is an all-ages show. Free and open to high-school age teens, friends and families and community members.
Recognition Night
Join us for Recognition Night to honor our outstanding leaders and graduating youth!
Pride Prom
Riot Youth presents Celestial: Pride Prom 2024 on Saturday, May 11th from 7-10 PM. Come celebrate prom in a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens. Dress in what makes you comfortable - formal or not. Or come dressed to express the Celestial theme!
Expression: A Master Class Acting Workshop with A Broadway Star
Join Morgan to work on acting skills, monologue, technique, song, poetry, scene study and confidence during this day-long workshop. FREE and open to any high-school age teens.
Dimensions
Come to NZ during the day time for this morning workshop hosted by CultureVerse and Neutral Zone. Join us for a workshop exploring technology, game design and art.
Rhymes & Reasons
Mark your calendars for May 1st and bring your music, Poetry, and friends to this epic open stage with live music, free food and fun with our Artist in Residence @kiyoshimusic ! All are welcome and encouraged to participate - no experience necessary.
Potential Art Show
Neutral Zone presents the 41st annual art show - Potential! Potential is a Washtenaw County juried teen art competition hosted by the Neutral Zone. The event is free and open to the public.
Artist application deadline: Friday, April 5th at 8PM. Submit for a chance for cash awards!
Green Flag Red Flag
Safehouse Center Teen Voice and Neutral Zone present Green Flag, Red Flag. Come join us for a resource fair of interactive activities, food and education in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Ann Arbor Asian American Youth Summit at Skyline
Join us at Skyline High School for the Ann Arbor Asian American Youth Summit
Riot Youth Speak Out
Join us for a Riot Youth Speak Out event this Saturday, April 6th from 2-5 PM. Connect with NZ teens as we honor Nex Benedict’s legacy and advocate for justice with LGBTQIA+ youth.
Battle of the Bands 2024
It's coming!!! The 2024 Battle of the Bands
We've got amazing bands going head to head for the title of Band Champions. There will be guest judges from the local music scene, as well as cool prizes - you don't want to miss this event! It's totally free, and there will be free food - mark your calendars
Voting Access Forum
Youth from The League of Women Voters and the Washtenanw County Youth Commission host the Voting Access Forum to share news on the lower voting age, an opportunity to register to vote, and to celebrate
DEADLINE: Youth Voter Engagement Poster Contest
Are you interested in voting/civic engagement? If so, this poster contest is for you! Click for details
Winter Masquerade Ball
Join us for drag performances, music, and fun at our twinkling winter ball! There will be free food, fun, and friends. Featuring Artist-in-Residence Kevin Mardirosian. Free and open to all high-school aged teens
Winter Break
Neutral Zone will be closed for Winter Break 2023 from December 25- January 5th. We will see you back for programs January 8th. Happy holiday season and New Year!
Holi-RAVE
Join us in the B-Side venue for the Holi-RAVE and get ready to groove. DJs , MCs welcome! Friday, December 15th from 5-9 PM. No admission charge. All high-school aged teens welcome.
Corpse Bride Movie Night
Spooky movie night at NZ! Join the Theater program on Tuesday, October 31st to watch Corpse Bride, play games and have food and drinks. All free and open to any high-school age teen.
HOUSE OF HORROR
Join us for House of Horrors — a teen-led art & music show on Saturday, Oct 28th
See the works of featured artists from multiple area high schools, a full lineup of teen musicians (rap, rock, DJs, drum battle, etc.) and a maze to explore.
Riot Youth Movie Night
Movie night with Riot Youth! Join Riot Youth, our LGBTQIA+ program on Friday, October 20th, to hang out and watch the Addams Family movie. All free and open to any high-school age teen.
CANCELED: Walking Poetry Workshop Ypsi
Come to NZ for a poetry workshop exploring downtown with fellow youth poets. Meet up and finish at Black Stone Bookstore in downtown Ypsi. FREE for all high-school aged teens.
25th Anniverary Street Party
GET READY. Neutral Zone is turning 25 and we’re hosting a blow-out bash STREET PARTY on October 7th, 2023 4-11PM
Alumni Reunion at the 25th Anniversary
Hey alumni! We are hosting a special, exclusive tent party just for our alumni teens from 3-4 PM to kick off our 25th Anniversary Street Party on October 7th, 2013. ALL FREE. Click for information and to RSVP!
Open Mic & Beat Listening Session
Hear your tracks on our venue-quality speakers and subs! Calling all talented teens, come on down and perform your music, spoken piece or other performance at our open mic
Walking Poetry Workshop - Ann Arbor
Come to NZ for a poetry workshop exploring downtown with fellow youth poets. Meet up and finish at Neutral Zone. FREE for all high-school aged teens.
Movie & Silent Disco
NZ’s Young People of Color present a movie and silent disco! 4:30-7PM
Asian-American Youth Arts Festival
Submit your original art and be featured in the Ann Arbor Asian-American Youth Arts Festival at Neutral Zone!
NZ Fall Kick-off
It’s time to come back to NZ! Join us Wednesday, August 30 from 4-6 PM to come see friends, connect with NZ staff and check out this year’s programs. Games, music and refreshments! Free and open to any high-school age teen.
NZ Summer Reunion
Come on back to NZ for a last hurrah for summer! Join our Summer Reunion Weds, August 16th from 4-6 PM. FREE food, music and games. Open to all teens who attended summer programs - or just wish they did!
Youth for Youth Benefit Concert
Join us Friday, July 14th 7-9 PM for a benefit concert for reproductive justice! Youth for Youth is in partnership with DAYUM and Planned Parenthood.
First Day of Summer Programs
Friday, May 26th is the last day of weekly programs for the school year. But don’t go away, drop-in will keep going until June 9th!
School's Out Cookout! Last Day of Drop-In
Celebrate the last day of Drop-in with a School’s Out Cookout! Welcome all teens along with friends and family members for free food and a chance to celebrate our graduating seniors. Free admission, no RSVP required
Pride Prom
Join us for an Enchanted Forest Pride Prom on Saturday, June 3 from 7-10 PM.