Neustadt Jewish Arts Festival

The Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival kicks off on 10/8 at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center with Denver-raised magician and mentalist Max Davidson at 7 p.m. Davidson combines mentalism, storytelling, memory demonstrations and audience participation to create a performance that changes each night based on the people in the room.

• October 10, 8 p.m. – Jared Freid: The New York-based stand-up comedian and podcaster brings his observations about dating, relationships and modern adulthood to Denver.

• October 13, 7 p.m. – Jewish Dating Game: Modern matchmaker Linnea Sage hosts a hilarious interactive dating game show featuring audience participation and prizes. Singles and couples are welcome.

• October 20, 7 p.m. – “Maintenance Artist”: A screening of the documentary about Denver-born groundbreaking public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, the New York City Sanitation Department’s artist-in-residence.

• October 22, 8 p.m. – Avourneen: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen: The Denver-based Celtic folk band will perform music from throughout Cohens career.

• October 23-35 – KlezKolorado: A weekend-long celebration of Klezmer music, Yiddish culture, and creativity featuring live music, hands-on workshops, participatory music sessions, dancing, food, family-friendly activities, and more.

• Thursdays through Sundays in October – “Always a Boy”: Based on the memoir “Never a Girl, Always a Boy,” the play follows a young man on his trans journey through different phases of life and self-discovery. The production is presented in partnership with Ground Floor Theatre of Austin, Texas.