Events Calendar
Art doesn't happen in isolation. It happens here.
January 2026
Open Mic Night
Date: January 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Main Stage
Cost: Free
Description: Bring your poetry, music, comedy, or whatever. 5-minute slots. Sign up starts at 6:30 PM. First come, first serve.
RegisterIntro to Screen Printing
Date: January 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Studio
Cost: $45 ($40.50 for Interested, $36 for Marching)
Description: Learn the basics of screen printing. Create and take home your own printed t-shirt or poster. All materials included.
RegisterFiction Writing Workshop
Date: January 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Newspeak Library
Cost: $30 ($27 for Interested, $24 for Marching)
Description: Bring 5 pages of your work. Get feedback from peers and a published author. Constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
RegisterLive Music: The Dissidents
Date: January 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Main Stage
Cost: $15 ($13.50 for Interested, $12 for Marching)
Description: Local punk trio. Loud, fast, angry. Exactly what you need.
Get TicketsWatercolor Painting Basics
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Studio
Cost: $50 ($45 for Interested, $40 for Marching)
Description: Never painted before? Start here. Learn basic techniques, color mixing, and composition. Take home your finished piece.
RegisterThe Business of Art
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Conference Room
Cost: $40 ($36 for Interested, $32 for Marching)
Description: Taxes, contracts, pricing your work, negotiating deals. The stuff they don't teach in art school.
RegisterIndependent Film Screening
Date: January 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Theater
Cost: $10 ($9 for Interested, $8 for Marching)
Description: Three short films from local filmmakers. Q&A with directors after the screening.
Get TicketsGallery Opening: "Rust & Renewal"
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Gallery
Cost: Free
Description: Mixed media exhibition exploring post-industrial landscapes. Meet the artists. Wine and snacks provided.
RSVPFilm Editing Workshop
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Media Lab
Cost: $60 ($54 for Interested, $48 for Marching)
Description: Intro to DaVinci Resolve. Learn cuts, transitions, color correction, and audio mixing. Bring your footage or use ours.
RegisterCreate Night
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Studio
Cost: $10 ($9 for Interested, $8 for Marching, FREE for Leaders)
Description: Open studio night. Bring your project. Work alongside other artists. All materials and equipment available.
RegisterArtist Networking Mixer
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Newspeak Lounge
Cost: Free
Description: Meet other artists. Share work. Make connections. Beer and wine available for purchase.
RSVPOne-Act Play Festival
Date: January 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Newspeak Theater
Cost: $12 ($10.80 for Interested, $9.60 for Marching)
Description: Four original one-act plays by local playwrights. Performed by local actors. Support live theater.
Get TicketsComing in February
- Feb 3: Printmaking Workshop
- Feb 7: Poetry Slam
- Feb 12: Music Production Masterclass
- Feb 14: Anti-Valentine's Day Open Mic
- Feb 18: Gallery Opening: "Fractured Identities"
- Feb 21: Indie Film Night
- Feb 25: Business of Music Panel
- Feb 28: Quarterly Artist Showcase
Event Categories
For the Curious
New to this? Start here. These events are for people dipping their toes into creative work.
- Intro to Screen Printing
- Watercolor Painting Basics
- Film Editing Fundamentals
- Beginner Guitar Workshop
- Photography 101
- Creative Writing Starter
- Drawing Basics
- Pottery Introduction
For the Serious
You're committed to your craft. These events help you level up.
- Fiction Writing Workshop
- Advanced Screenprinting Techniques
- Music Production Deep Dive
- Portfolio Development
- Film Editing Masterclass
- Publishing Your First Book
- Gallery Representation
- Recording Studio Intensive
For the Professional
You're making money. Or trying to. These events address the business side of art.
- The Business of Art
- Contract Negotiation
- Pricing Your Work
- Marketing for Artists
- Rights Management
- Tax Strategies for Creatives
- Building Your Brand
- Industry Insider Panels
Join the Revolution
Support Newspeak. Get perks. Save money. Repeat.
Interested in the Revolution
$10/month
- 2 free zines per month
- 2 free stickers per month
- 10% off events and retail
- Early access to event tickets
Marching in the Revolution
$20/month
- Everything from "Interested"
- 20% off classes and retail
- Earliest access to event tickets
- Monthly VIP event
Leaders of the Revolution
$50/month
- Everything from "Marching"
- Free t-shirt
- 1 free event per month
- Backstage/afterparty access
- 1 free "Interested" subscription for a friend