Hey, I'm Jen and I'm the editor of Youth Are Awesome. I work for Youth Central and keep myself busy by also running Youth Week and Youth Central's communications, social media and marketing. I also run my own company called Double Down Communications.

Weekend Preview

Arts & Culture

The last weekend of August is one of world culture, as you can head to Mexico, Spain, Scotland or India without ever leaving the city. Friday to Sunday Expo Latino Celebrate Hispanic culture this weekend at Prince’s Island Park. Expo Latino features Latin dance, music, food and art. Advance weekend passes are $15 at Co-op…

A fusion of young culture

Arts & Culture, Awesome Youth

Celebrate youth culture on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the FUSE Young Culture Festival. This free outdoor celebration at Shaw Millennium Park includes original art, music, dance and skateboarding. There’s more than $1,000 in prizes to be won in breakdancing and skateboarding competitions (free registration between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.). The event is put on…

Weekend Preview

Arts & Culture

Saturday Hootenanny at Heritage Park Heritage Park’s the place to be this Saturday, as they are hosting a variety of activities including musical entertainment, crafts, exhibitors, dance demonstrations and more. If you’re one of the first 500 guests paying regular park admission through the park gates before 10 a.m., you can enjoy a free pancake…

Drive-in movie: Alice in Wonderland

Arts & Culture

Movies getting too expensive for your budget? Feeling nostalgic? We have a solution for you! This Wednesday, head to Deerfoot Mall for a unique drive-in movie experience. They’re showing Alice in Wonderland in the parking lot on a massive inflatable screen, and the sound comes through on your FM car radio.  Admission is free, but…