TAC Events
WEEKLY MEETINGS
TAC holds open meetings every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. during the school year. At these meetings, lead by our executive board, we hang out and plan events 'by teens for teens' centered around art. Have an idea for an artsy event you want to see in your community? Drop by! It is free to attend, volunteer at an event, or just come by to meet some friends. No formal sign up required!
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Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto Children's Theatre
Lucie Stern @ 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
(Between the Boy Scouts & Children's Library)
We hope to see you there!
2025-2026 Event Schedule
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
OPEN TO TEENS AGE 13 - HIGH SCHOOL
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SPOOKY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
OCTOBER 18 FROM 6-9PM | PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE (1305 Middlefield)
Looking for an eerie and sinister way of spending your night? Join TAC for a spine-tingling candelit concert, featuring teen bands from around the Bay Area. Are you a band that wants to perform? Sign Up: tinyurl.com/tac-band-signup
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CLOTHING & ART SWAP + OPEN MIC - FALL & SPRING EVENTS!
NOVEMBER 19 & MARCH 20 FROM 5-8PM | LUCIE STERN BALLROOM (1305 Middlefield)
Clean out your closet and your art supply drawers and come make some swaps, all while enjoying Open Mic Performances by local teens! Check back for the performance sign-up link.
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DIY VALENTINE'S DANCE
FEBRUARY 13 FROM 6-9PM | BRYANT STREET COMMUNITY CENTER (445 Bryant Street)
We're hosting our first dance in years! Come through to celebrate Valentine's Day & Friday the 13th at the new downtown Palo Alto Teen Center. And in keeping with TAC's creative spirit, we'll hold a Best D.I.Y-Dressed Contest!
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LUMINESCENCE TEEN FILM FESTIVAL
APRIL 11 FROM 7-9PM | PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE (1305 Middlefield)
Open to submissions from teens age 12-18, Luminescence is a by-teens-for-teens film festival highlighting and celebrating teen filmmakers from the greater SF Bay Area! Join us for screenings of selected films and announcements of the Festival's Award Winners! Check back for submission entry form and deadlines.
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D.I.Y. SELF-CARE NIGHT
MAY 16 FROM 6-9PM | PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE (1305 Middlefield)
Stop by for a bit of self T.L.C. in the middle of the busiest month of the school year! Come through for relaxing vibes and leave with your own DIY face masks, lip scrubs and more! Have a D.I.Y. ritual you want to share at the event? Email us - teenartscouncil@gmail.com or just come to a meeting!
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PRIDE MONTH KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
MAY 31 FROM 7-9PM | PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE (1305 Middlefield)
Come throuuuughhhh ~ get your face painted, watch local queer performers turn it out, and let's all celebrate queer joy through the arts! Check back for artist signup link and deadlines.
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WAVEFEST TEEN MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL
JUNE 5 FROM 12 -4PM | MITCHELL PARK AMPHITHEATRE (600 East Meadow)
Kick off the summer with us! WaveFest is an annual Music & Art Festival celebrating our local teen artists and craft makers. This teens-only block party is held every year on the first day of summer vacation in the Mitchell Park Bowl and features an artists' alley, local teen bands, and a variety of crafting stations where you can make your own art! Check back for submission forms forms and deadlines for teen performers and artist booths.
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Teen Artist in Residence Workshops
October 28, November 25, February 24, March 31, April 28
Learn More: https://www.teenartscouncil.org/teen-arts-residency-program
