Cost: $25 general admission; $15 industry and student tickets; $40 festival pass; $30 tickets to the closing night marathon performance and awards party

Organizer: Collaboraction

What to expect: More than 200 artists will perform 10-20 short stage performances, visual art and music during this month-long festival.

Why to go: Along with theater performances, this year will include DJ sets and live music from Jon Langford, Leroy Bach, Eric Zeigenhagen and more. The event is BYOB.