Colonial Classic Horse Show
Dates: Aug 27-30; 7:30am - 9pm
Colonial Classic Local Champions’ Final
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Dates: Aug 27-30; 7:30am - 9pm
Colonial Classic Local Champions’ Final
Exhibit: Daily, 10am-4pm; June 11 - November 1, 2026
Montpelier is honored to present, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The exhibit explores an unexpected, very personal story and an encounter with ancestral memory. As a descendant of African people enslaved at Montpelier, she hopes that you will see and feel some of what she saw and felt as she journeyed to discover the meaning of the words of her grandmother, Emma Harrison, “My father always said that we have a home over there.” Through her photography, she honors her enslaved great-grandfather, William Harrison, and “diasporic Africans, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.”
Exhibit Open Daily, 11:30 am - 7pm, through November 26, 2026
The first joint acquisition of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (the two share a building) is Sir Isaac Julien’s fascinating moving image installation, which blends period reenactments across five screens to give the viewer insight into the life, accomplishments, activism, and brilliance of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Exhibition: July 27 - September 5, 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed | Public Reception: Aug 1 @2-4pm
Sculpture NOW 2026 is an annual, non-thematic exhibition of new works by members of the Washington Sculptors Group. This juried group shows features artworks completed within the last two years. The Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts, and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators.
Exhibition: July 27 - September 5, 2026
Mon-Sat: 10am - 4pm | Public Reception: Aug 1 @2-4pm
Designing through the Geometry comprises two series, Jupiter Background in Black and Time, by Argentinian artist Maria Santiago. Time is invisible. The Past-Present-Future is one with constant movement: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Time transforms into small movements or changes. Time is magic. The artist focuses on color and time, where everything is always moving and everything changes. However, the background is completely quiet, and the shapes are only inside the circle as time passes. This mixed-media show focuses on what it means to explore texture and bright colors against geometric shapes.
Performances: Sep 12 & 13 @8pm
Sara Bareilles starts her fall 2026 The Good Grief Tour to promote her seventh album, Good Grief, released August 28, 2026. Sara Beth Bareilles is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress known for piano-driven pop-soul and strong, expressive vocals. She has sold over 15 million singles and 3 million albums in the U.S., won two Grammys, and received multiple major nominations, including four Emmy and three Tony nods.
Exhibit: Sep 4 - Oct 11, 2026
Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Sep 18, 7pm-9pm
For more than 45 years, Montpelier Arts Center has provided the residents of Prince George’s County and surrounding areas with opportunities to learn from some of the leading artists in the field. Join us in celebrating our instructors’ works of art that have inspired so many.
Members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place on the Millennium Stage to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire. Each musician plays a solo part and the interaction among them creates an astonishing range of sounds and emotions.
Step into an evening of glamour, nostalgia, and unforgettable music as Kayla René brings the spirit of the 1990s to life in a stylish concert experience unlike any other. Featuring powerhouse vocals, dynamic storytelling, and the electrifying energy of The Live Band Experience. Relive the songs that filled the airwaves, ruled the dance floors, and became the soundtrack of a generation. From sultry R&B grooves and pop classics to soaring ballads, Kayla René delivers an evening of music, memories, and star-quality entertainment.
The night will also feature a special live performance of her debut original project/ep, “Phoenix,” showcasing the artistry and versatility that have made Kayla René one of the region’s most captivating vocalists.
With Descendents, The Chats
Since emerging from the streets of Fullerton CA in the late ‘70s, Social Distortion have become the unquestioned standard bearers for punk bands. Beginning with their classic 1983 debut album Mommy’s Little Monster and stretching through 2011’s Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, the band, led by Mike Ness, continues to reinvent itself while remaining true to its punk rock roots.
Kick off our 2026-2027 First Fridays Listening Room season with a mesmerizing performance by world-renowned percussionist Tom Teasley and virtuosic Chinese dulcimer (Yangqin) player Chao Tian. This improvisational duo bridges thousands of miles and centuries of tradition, creating a seamless dialogue between East and West.
Performances: Sep 4-19; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
Sunday, September 13 is a mask-required matinee.
Join the Rudes for A Very Special Plantagenet Christmas – hosted by that premier dysfunctional family of the 12th century. Henry II of England has reprieved his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine from prison to join their scheming sons to decide who will succeed him. Joining them is Phillip II, the young King of France, to discuss whether his sister will marry one of the sons or remain Henry’s mistress. Alliances shift, betrayals abound, and no one leaves unscathed in this wickedly funny and fiercely intelligent battle for love, power, and the English crown.
Session 10 am - 2 pm: June 6, 14 & 20; July 4, 12 & 18; Aug 1, 9 & 15; Sep 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Dates: Sept 5 & 6
Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers.
Home grown from the musical melting pot of South Louisiana, New Orleans-based Minos The Saint combines a gumbo of accordion, cello, and vibrant horn arrangements for a truly unique musical experience.
With Xaviersobased, Prettifun, and DJ Moon
Ken Carson, whose real name is Kenyatta Lee Bettis Frazier Jr., is an Atlanta-based rapper and record producer who has made a name for himself in the underground rap scene. His style combines pixelated beats, twitchy flows, and unfiltered songwriting. Carson first gained recognition for his releases on SoundCloud and collaborations with fellow Atlanta rapper Destroy Lonely. In 2019, he signed with Carti's Opium label and released his debut album, Project X, in 2021.
Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It's been their mission to bring the studio recordings of "The Mighty Zep" to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history!
Come enjoy an evening of smooth harmonies and timeless soul with a concert performed by The Softones. Known for their rich vocals, classic sound, and feel-good energy, The Softones create a warm, engaging atmosphere that instantly connects with audiences. Their performance blends rhythm, nostalgia, and musical excellence, making it perfect for longtime fans of soul and R&B as well as new listeners discovering their sound for the first time. Relax and let the music take you somewhere special as The Softones deliver a concert experience that’s uplifting, memorable, and full of heart.
The internationally acclaimed Eric Byrd Trio brings an evening of dynamic, straight‑ahead jazz that blends swing, bebop, gospel, and blues with unmistakable soul. Drawing from their celebrated album Echoes of Arrival, the trio offers music that reflects journey, resilience, and artistic growth. This performance promises an engaging musical conversation that honors jazz tradition while embracing fresh, contemporary expression.
Exhibition: Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2026 | Opening Reception: Sep 12, 5 pm - 8 pm | Artist & Curator Talk: Oct 17, 2 pm - 4 pm
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Closed Sun
The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History serves as a foundational opening to our Icons of the DMV season, exploring the intersection of technical mastery and communal legacy. This exhibition traces the evolution of a collective dedicated to the precision of craft and the preservation of artistic traditions that have shaped the regional landscape for decades.
Exhibition: Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2026 | Opening Reception: Sep 12, 5 pm - 8 pm | Artist Talk: Oct 17. 2 pm - 4 pm
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Closed Sun
For 25 years, the Washington Glass School has been the place for artists to come together, learn, experiment, and explore new possibilities in glass and mixed media. This anniversary exhibition brings together founders, resident artists, instructors, and alumni whose work spans sculpture, installation, public art, and architectural glass. We celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists connected through a shared studio and a commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, and community.
With Nourished by Time
Performances: Sep 8 & 9
Sexistential is the most ecstatic record that generational pop icon Robyn has ever made, the sound of one of contemporary music’s most influential artists coming home. After the club music meditations of 2018’s Honey, the album features nine, deeply playful pop songs that tie back to her era-defining Body Talk trilogy, designed to feel “like a spaceship coming through the atmosphere at a really high speed and crash landing,” she says. “That’s how I felt, like I’d had all these experiences searching too far out into space, and now I’m crashing back into myself.”
Robyn has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to amplifying and uplifting organizations working throughout the US to support LGBTQ+ youth, reproductive health, and sexual healthcare.
Dates: Sep 9 @11am, Sep 10 @ 1pm, Sep 11 @5pm, Sep 14 @3pm, Sep 15 @5pm
Live music. Comedy. Art. Connection. Experience it all at NextNOW Fest! Register for free now to receive priority access to the full 2026 lineup and schedule. You’ll also receive daily reminders throughout the festival week that will make your experience easy and convenient. Festival events will take place Wed, Sep 9-Tue, Sep 15 with festival nights taking place at The Clarice on Thu, Sep 10 and Fri, Sep 11. The full festival lineup and schedule will be announced in Summer 2026.
Dates: Sep 9 & 23
Join us on the lawn at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for our 2026 Fall Concert Series featuring a variety of bands throughout the season! Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy an evening of live music, fresh air, and community fun with family and friends.
Exhibit: Sep 10 - Dec 28, 2026 | Public Reception: Sep 13 @ 2 pm - 5 pm
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm.
Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress.
Through mixed media and paintings, this exhibition explores diasporic identity as a layered frequency—remixing ancestral symbolism, dance music culture, and personal memory into vibrant expressions of hybridity and belonging.
Series Dates: Mar 12, Mar 26, Jul 9, Jul 23, Sep 10, Sep 24
Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum for conversations on how different groups of people bravely participated in the Civil War and events leading up to it. Each presentation will focus on a specific group of people and will offer deeper insights into nationally significant events and highlight locals who participated in them. These virtual lectures are free, but registration is required.
In the decade leading up to American independence, white women took on crucial roles in a series of boycotts, petitions, and protests that allowed them to assert themselves as political actors as never before. The lecture examines the struggle to define white women’s place in politics, voting, and public leadership. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register, call the museum.
With Lngshot
Jay Park, whose Korean name is Park Jae-beom, is a South Korea–based American singer, rapper, dancer, and entrepreneur. He is widely recognized for hits such as "MOMMAE", "All I Wanna Do", and "GANADARA", songs that generated viral dance challenges across social media platforms. Park is regarded as a highly influential figure in both hip-hop and mainstream popular music, and he is frequently credited with helping raise the international profile of Korean hip-hop artists.
Exhibit: Sep 11 - Nov 1, 2026
Open daily, 10 am-5 pm | Artist Reception: Sep 18, 7 pm-9 pm
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition that highlights Latinx and Hispanic artists in the DMV area. Unearthing Foundations examines how our personal and cultural past influences what comes next, even if we can’t see it. The artists featured in this exhibition explore how place, family, rituals, and nature are layers in a timeline, and ask us to reflect on what we hold on to or discard. This exhibit is curated by Rebecca Perez, a Washington, D.C.-based mixed-media artist and founder of Tendrils journal.
Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Eric Jerardi brings his soul-soaked blend of blues and rock to the Kennedy Center. With fiery guitar work, a commanding voice, and songs rooted in grit, groove, and honest storytelling, Jerardi delivers a powerful live performance that honors the blues while pushing it forward.
Performances: Sep 4-19; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
Sunday, September 13 is a mask-required matinee.
Join the Rudes for A Very Special Plantagenet Christmas – hosted by that premier dysfunctional family of the 12th century. Henry II of England has reprieved his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine from prison to join their scheming sons to decide who will succeed him. Joining them is Phillip II, the young King of France, to discuss whether his sister will marry one of the sons or remain Henry’s mistress. Alliances shift, betrayals abound, and no one leaves unscathed in this wickedly funny and fiercely intelligent battle for love, power, and the English crown.
Performances: Sep 11 & 12 @8 pm
Get ready for a night of wildly unpredictable comedy as Becky Robinson brings The Beasts In Me Tour to the DC metro area. Originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles, Becky has skyrocketed from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act, captivating audiences with her high-energy performances and unforgettable characters. With millions of views across social media, her bold, over-the-top style has earned her a devoted following—and plenty of laughs along the way.
Performances: Sep 11-27 | Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don Mckellar
Director: Alex Campbell
Producer: Scott Howe & Maureen Rogers
When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not so bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Exhibit: Sep 12-Nov 1, 2026
Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Sep 18, 7pm-9pm
Dandelion Black Women Artists is a collective of nine Black women artists that create abstract and figurative work. This exhibition will feature collaborative pieces, collages, and mixed media that address the theme of rebuttal. The artworks respond to current events while drawing from the personal and historical experiences each artist carries through lived experiences.
Series: Aug 22 - Sep 26; various dates and locations.
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Guided & self-guided museum tours
Exhibition openhings
Scavenger hunts
Hands-on workshops
Community portrait gallery
Cooking demos
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Giveaways (while supplies last!)
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at the College Park Aviation Museum!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities may include:
Helicopter fly-in (weather permitting)
Rosie Revere aviation story and craft
Test your skills with Ozobot robotic coding
Explore Lakeland’s history and legacy with Reclaiming our Space: The Story of Lakeland
Be a curator at the Community Collections Wall
Victor Vas and The Blue Fiddles blend the raw energy of rock and blues with the storytelling lyricism of Americana. Victor’s solo song building—which live-loops guitars, fiddle, bass, and keys—delivers a sound unique to his pioneering genre: Texas Rock Fiddle.
Multi-platinum rock band The FIXX, legendary vocalist Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, and renowned producer/performer Peter Asher (of Peter & Gordon) are teaming up for a special U.S. tour in September 2026.
Join Creative Entertainment III at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for LUTHER RE-LIVES!
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Join the Riversdale Historic House & Museum for a Kitchen Guild cooking demonstration over the open hearth exploring the Underground Railroad through foodways and history.
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The celebración will include an art exhibition and public reception displaying the works of artist Catherine Rupan Mapp; the unveiling of the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month poster by a local high school student artist; live music; dancing; arts and craft activities for children; and light refreshments. All ages; Tickets: FREE (no reservations needed)
Join us for a workshop presentation of Red Sky Over Halifax, a new musical written by BCPA Executive Director Christopher Dwyer. This performance represents an invaluable part of the new play development process — be among the first to see the show take shape and be part of the creative process that helps bring this new musical to life!
Set against the countdown to the 1917 Halifax Explosion, this powerful new work explores love, memory, maritime history, and Indigenous resilience in the face of colonial expansion. Featuring music by Mi’Kmaq artist Emma Stevens and UK sea shanty phenomenon The Longest Johns, Red Sky Over Halifax is an epic theatrical journey.
Back by popular demand! Join us for an unforgettable Senior Art Talent Showcase, where creativity knows no bounds! This event celebrates the artistic talents of our senior community, featuring captivating performances in singing, dance, poetry, and visual arts. Whether you’re an artist or an art enthusiast, this showcase promises to be a feast for the senses and a testament to the vibrant creativity of our seniors. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and admire the incredible talents of our community!
With NAV
Credit: Garfield Larmond
Young Thug is a transformative superstar whose genre-defying sound, lyricism, and style reshaped hip-hop, fashion, and culture. Rising to prominence in 2011, he has earned three Billboard Hot 100 #1s, two consecutive Billboard 200 #1 solo albums, 30+ RIAA Gold/Platinum awards (including a Diamond for his feature on "Havana"), and numerous global honors. As founder and CEO of Young Stoner Life (YSL) Records, he’s delivered hits and acclaimed projects like JeYery and Slime Language 2. A standout live performer, he’s headlined festivals, record-setting tours, and major TV stages. In 2025 he returned prominently with Lil Baby on "Dum, Dumb, and Dumber," and with UY Scuti he reasserts his place as a leading star.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Community Day with the Riversdale Kitchen Guild. Enjoy open-hearth cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, using 19th-century techniques. Experience hands-on history, culture, and storytelling for the whole community.
Join us for a Lunch & Learn event exploring stories of resistance and freedom tied to the Underground Railroad in the Washington, D.C., region. Author Jenny Masur discusses her book Heroes of the Underground Railroad Around Washington, D.C., focusing on courage and resourcefulness in aiding freedom seekers. Includes Q&A and book signing.
Damon Foreman is a seasoned performer specializing in jazz, R&B, funk, and adult contemporary music. He has recorded seven albums as a leader, and his music has been described as smooth, sensuous, and exciting. His influences include George Benson; Wes Montgomery; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and most especially, Prince. Damon has performed at major music venues such as Warner Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Madison Square Garden, Harmony Hall, and Red Rocks in Colorado, just to name a few. He presently owns a music school/studio in Howard County, Maryland.
Join us for a delightful Guided Ceramics Workshop during Active Aging Week! This hands-on session is designed for older adults to explore their creativity and learn the art of ceramics in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the basics of pottery, from shaping clay to glazing your masterpiece. No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun. Connect with peers, express yourself artistically, and take home a beautiful, handmade piece. All materials are provided. Let’s create something wonderful together.
Performances: Sep 17 & 18 @7:30 pm
What is lost when someone disappears—a species, a culture, a language, a voice?
A World Without Them is a striking, emotional look at extinction—natural, cultural, and personal. Created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Eric Rose of Ghost River Theatre, it mixes physical theatre with visual vernacular, a storytelling style rooted in Deaf expression. Gesture replaces speech and movement carries meaning. It celebrates Deaf artistry, honors those who came before, and urges us to keep every story alive.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Master Illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, The CW’s Masters of Illusion, and POP’s Don't Blink, as he combines jaw-dropping magic from his TV appearances with music, comedy, and audience participation.
Performances: Sep 18-27, 2026; Fri/Sat: 7:30 pm; Sun: 2 pm; Saturday Matinee: Sep 19 @2pm
Join Upstage Artists for a live stage adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s iconic noir mystery, brought to life by local artists committed to bold, thoughtful storytelling.
The Maltese Falcon is a classic noir mystery that follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes entangled in a web of deception, murder, and greed after a mysterious woman hires his detective agency. When Spade's partner is killed and a priceless jeweled falcon becomes the focus of a desperate search, Spade must navigate a dangerous world of criminals, con artists, and shifting loyalties. As secrets unravel and bodies pile up, he must determine who can be trusted—and who is willing to kill for "the stuff dreams are made of."
Performances: Sep 18-20 @7:30pm; Sep 25 @3pm
Save My Black Soul is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling, African American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless
Monsieur Periné es un laboratorio musical liderado por Catalina García y Santiago Prieto Sarabia, ambos nacidos y criados en Colombia. Su propuesta única y ecléctica mezcla géneros como el pop, el jazz y el swing con sonidos latinoamericanos como la guaracha, la salsa, la cumbia y el bolero, explorando siempre nuevas formas de hablar del mundo, el amor y la libertad.
Performances: Sep 11-27 | Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don Mckellar
Director: Alex Campbell
Producer: Scott Howe & Maureen Rogers
When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not so bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Performances: Sep 18 & 19 @ 8pm
The “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour is bringing back the hits to the rooms where it all started. These not-to-miss-shows will also serve as the foundation for Killer Live, a groundbreaking new approach to live recording that continues Brooks’ tradition of capturing history in real time.
Performances: Sep 18 - Oct 3 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
With an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin follows a young prince’s quest for meaning. This Tony-winning, circus-inspired revival charts Pippin’s search through war, lust and power—after he removes his father, Charlemagne—before he learns true happiness lies in ordinary daily moments.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Session 10 am - 2 pm: June 6, 14 & 20; July 4, 12 & 18; Aug 1, 9 & 15; Sep 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Dates: Sep 19 & 20
Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure with a reading of Dogs in Space by Vix Southgate and Iris Deppe. Young learners will discover the brave dogs who journeyed into space and helped pave the way for human space exploration. After the story, participants can create their own adorable, paper bag dog puppets to take home. This program is recommended for children ages three to six. FREE! No registration required; includes museum admission.
Authors from the Write Women Network will join Marietta’s Farmer’s Market, where visitors will have the opportunity to chat with the authors and purchase autographed books. Readings will take place throughout the day.
Series: Aug 22 - Sep 26; various dates and locations.
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Guided & self-guided museum tours
Exhibition openhings
Scavenger hunts
Hands-on workshops
Community portrait gallery
Cooking demos
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Giveaways (while supplies last!)
Bringing you the contemporary cultures of Africa since 2018, Celebrate Africa is among the most vibrant celebrations of culture in our region. The festival acknowledges the contributions and impact of the African immigrant community on Prince George’s County and celebrates the beauty, vibrancy, and cultural relevance of the work of African artisans, craft persons, and performing artists. This year’s activities feature performances from musicians, dancers, and drummers, local businesses at the Vendor Village, and flavors from local food trucks representing the best of African cuisine from across the DMV. Join us for an unforgettable day of music, movement, and cultural pride that you will not want to miss!
Kick off the school year with creativity! Families will design custom pencil cases, sketchbooks, or backpack accessories using fabric markers, collage, and mixed media. Start the year with tools that reflect your personal style.
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is pleased to announce its 9th annual Celebrate Africa Festival on September 19, 2026 – recognized in Prince George’s County, Maryland as African Heritage Month. The festival acknowledges the contributions and impact of the African immigrant community on Prince George’s County and the greater DMV area, and celebrates the beauty, vibrancy, and cultural relevance of the work of African artisans, crafts persons, musicians, and performing artists. The festival aims to promote cultural awareness and understanding between African immigrant and other communities.
All events are FREE and suitable for all ages.
Dwayne Martin’s paintings explore the tension between uncertainty and forward motion. Through repeated faces, grids, and angular forms, he evokes systems once trusted—identity, order, and progress—now fragmented and reassembled over time. His work reflects a dynamic interplay between structure and disruption, inviting viewers to consider how meaning evolves within shifting frameworks.
Twin Cities singer-songwriter Moise brings his catalog of soul-drenched, R&B originals to the Millennium Stage for an intimate, full-set performance. Come ready to feel something.
Marc Maron is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his confessional comedy style and his landmark interview podcast, WTF with Marc Maron
With January Hunt
Liz Harris’s 12th album, Shade, gathers songs made over 15 years. Framed as rest and the coast, it examines how landscapes shape us and hold memory. Themes: loss, flaws, hiding, love. Strong ties to the Bay Area and North Coast—river mouths, storms, mist—evoke solitude and isolation. Recorded on Mount Tamalpais, in Portland, and Astoria, Harris blends voice, unease, and guitar into spacious, luminous tones—like a lighthouse casting images that veil human faults.
The Book of Mamaw is a storytelling concert of love, memory, and legacy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of stories and songs about family, memory, and the people who shape our lives.
Men At Work formed in Melbourne in 1979 and became a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum act in the early 1980s. The original group broke up by 1985. Colin Hay and Greg Ham toured as Men At Work from 1996 into the 2000s; Greg Ham died in 2012.
Colin Hay has had a 35-year solo career, writing, recording, and touring worldwide. He currently plays with Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band and, since 2019, has toured under the Men At Work name with his Los Angeles band, performing an all-Men At Work set of hits and fan favorites.
Global K-pop group aespa brings their new LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLæXITY to Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The show features a reworked production with new performances, immersive visuals, and more storytelling from members KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, and NINGNING.
The tour follows their upcoming album LEMONADE, a new chapter after hits like a top‑3 Billboard 200 debut, multiple No. 1 albums, and Billboard Women in Music 2025 “Group of the Year.” Known for standout festival sets like Coachella, aespa’s DC show promises an upgraded, high‑energy experience.
Dates: Sep 9 & 23
Join us on the lawn at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for our 2026 Fall Concert Series featuring a variety of bands throughout the season! Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy an evening of live music, fresh air, and community fun with family and friends.
Series Dates: Mar 12, Mar 26, Jul 9, Jul 23, Sep 10, Sep 24
Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum for conversations on how different groups of people bravely participated in the Civil War and events leading up to it. Each presentation will focus on a specific group of people and will offer deeper insights into nationally significant events and highlight locals who participated in them. These virtual lectures are free, but registration is required.
Performances: Sep 18-20 @7:30pm; Sep 25 @3pm
Save My Black Soul is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling, African American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless
Water Seed’s music is a fusion of funk, rock, hip hop, and jazz, which the band has coined as “Future Funk.” Their sound is characterized by tight, intricate grooves, soaring melodies, and powerful vocals—driven by relentless energy that never fails to get audiences up and dancing.
After decades of bringing laughter wherever he goes, comedian, actor, and podcaster Bobby Lee headlines his first official tour.
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “Remembering Frankie Beverly” featuring National Recording Artist Jamar Dukes and The BRENCORE ALLSTARS at the Bowie Center For the Performing Arts.
Spread the word because this concert will be truly amazing as we honor Frankie Beverly’s music. Let’s enjoy Frankie Beverly’s greatest hits such as “Happy Feelings, “That Look In Your Eyes”, “Southern Girl”, “Before I Let Go” and more. Grab some friends and tickets and let’s have a great time.
Performances: Sep 18-27, 2026; Fri/Sat: 7:30 pm; Sun: 2 pm; Saturday Matinee: Sep 19 @2pm
Join Upstage Artists for a live stage adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s iconic noir mystery, brought to life by local artists committed to bold, thoughtful storytelling.
The Maltese Falcon is a classic noir mystery that follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes entangled in a web of deception, murder, and greed after a mysterious woman hires his detective agency. When Spade's partner is killed and a priceless jeweled falcon becomes the focus of a desperate search, Spade must navigate a dangerous world of criminals, con artists, and shifting loyalties. As secrets unravel and bodies pile up, he must determine who can be trusted—and who is willing to kill for "the stuff dreams are made of."
The internationally acclaimed Eric Byrd Trio brings an evening of dynamic, straight ahead jazz that blends swing, bebop, gospel, and blues with unmistakable soul. Drawing from their celebrated album Echoes of Arrival, the trio offers music that reflects journey, resilience, and artistic growth. This performance promises an engaging musical conversation that honors jazz tradition while embracing fresh, contemporary expression.
Performances: Sep 18 - Oct 3 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
With an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin follows a young prince’s quest for meaning. This Tony-winning, circus-inspired revival charts Pippin’s search through war, lust and power—after he removes his father, Charlemagne—before he learns true happiness lies in ordinary daily moments.
Performances: Sep 11-27 | Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don Mckellar
Director: Alex Campbell
Producer: Scott Howe & Maureen Rogers
When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not so bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Marietta Historic Site & Museum!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities may include:
Tour the historic house
Visit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery
Join the discussion: “The Declaration of Independence & What It Means Today”
Listen to original poems by Diane Wilbon Parks
Shop the local Farmers Market
Explore music, family crafts, nature center artifacts, & local archaeology finds
Series: Aug 22 - Sep 26; various dates and locations.
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Guided & self-guided museum tours
Exhibition openhings
Scavenger hunts
Hands-on workshops
Community portrait gallery
Cooking demos
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Giveaways (while supplies last!)
Bring your words to life in this 90-minute creative writing and poetry workshop designed for youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up. This engaging workshop will explore a variety of poetic forms, including haikus, sonnets, and free verse. The session will close with an optional open mic. Open to all skill levels.
Bring your words to life in this 90-minute creative writing and poetry workshop designed for youth, families, and community members ages ten and up. This engaging workshop will explore a variety of poetic forms, including haikus, sonnets, and free verse. The session will close with an optional open mic. Open to all skill levels.
Learn how to locate funding beyond traditional grants, including residencies, fellowships, open calls, and public art opportunities. Participants will develop a personalized funding strategy and learn where to look year-round. Hands-on component: Build your customized funding tracker and opportunity calendar.
Join us for an afternoon of go-go as the Brencore Allstars Band honors the legacy of Chuck Brown, known as the Godfather of Soul, by performing several of his most renowned hits, including “Bustin’ Loose,” “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Run Joe,” “Playing Your Game,” and many others. If you love Chuck Brown, then this is an afternoon you can’t miss!
Formosan Groove blends jazz improvisation with the spirit of Taiwanese folk and contemporary Asian influences, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and boldly modern.
Gorillaz are coming to Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, the virtual band changed music with animated members and bold visuals. Since their 2001 debut they’ve released hit albums like Demon Days, Plastic Beach, and Song Machine, won major awards, and logged billions of streams. Their shows mix strong live music, immersive visuals, and high-tech production. See Gorillaz live in DC for their music, art, and signature hits.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying salsa concert featuring IZIS la Enfermera De La Salsa. Known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, IZIS blends classic salsa with contemporary energy to create a joyful, dance-filled experience. Her unique background as a healthcare professional inspires her belief in music as healing and connection. This vibrant performance honors culture, resilience, and community—inviting audiences of all ages to move, celebrate, and feel the rhythm of Latin pride.
All ages; Tickets (Assigned Seating): $25; Senior/Student $20
Dates: Sep 27; Oct 24 & 25; Nov 28 & 29
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages six to twelve and is FREE. No registration required.
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons through four hands-on wreath-making workshops led by resident artist Melissa Burley. Each workshop draws inspiration from a different season, guiding participants in creating thoughtfully designed wreaths using cut, dried, and faux plant materials. Learn timeless techniques while crafting arrangements that honor seasonal rhythms, transitions, and moments of renewal. All supplies included in fee.
Workshop dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 1-3 pm
Sunday, June 20, 2027, 1-3 pm
Trumpeter Jake Landau, a native of southwest Virginia, has earned national acclaim for his solo and orchestral performances. Currently serving as Co-Principal Trumpet of the Lynchburg Symphony, Jake is joined by pianist Seojin Heo. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Heo is an acclaimed recitalist who has performed extensively both internationally and in the States. Both musicians are currently pursuing their Master of Music degrees at the Peabody Institute.
Exhibition: Sep 28 - Nov 7, 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed | Public Reception: Oct 11, 2 pm -4 pm
Forces of Nature presents recent works by Washington, D.C.-based artist Michele Banks, whose ink and watercolor paintings on yupo explore the invisible forces that shape our world—from microscopic atomic motion to the vast curvature of space. Drawing inspiration from physics and biology, Banks merges scientific imagery with a fluid, organic aesthetic, balancing precision with spontaneity. Through the interplay of charts, graphs, and expressive washes of ink, her work reflects on memory, connection, and what it means to exist within both natural and social systems. By bridging the rigor of science with the intuition of art, Banks brings warmth and accessibility to complex, abstract ideas.
Exhibition: Sep 28 - Nov 7, 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed | Public Reception: Oct 11, 2 pm - 4 pm
To Have & To Hold is a collaborative mixed media exhibition by husband-and-wife artists Jeff and Kristin Bohlander that explores intimacy, material memory, and the slow accumulation of lived experience. Rooted in shared time yet expressed through distinct practices, the exhibition reflects a partnership shaped by parallel inquiry, mutual influence, and the quiet negotiations of life made side by side.
Charli xcx is one of the defining artists of her generation. Seamlessly moving between the experimental and the mainstream, she has built a career marked by constant reinvention, boundary-pushing collaborations, and a singular creative vision that has shaped contemporary pop culture. A multiple BRIT and Grammy Award winner, Charli continues to redefine what modern pop can be.
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band are a live rock supergroup founded in 1989 with shifting personnel, led by former Beatles drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr.
Performances: Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm.; Sat/Sun matinees: 2 pm
Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits!
Since early May, Phoebe Bridgers has played surprise acoustic pop-ups across the country. This upcoming full-band tour is her first since Other than the series of surprise pop-up acoustic shows that have wrapped around the country over the last few weeks - beginning in Roswell, New Mexico on May 8th, continuing on to cities like Toledo OH, Mobile AL and Fargo ND, and culminating in last night’s dazzling show at Madison Square Garden - this upcoming full band tour marks the first Phoebe Bridgers shows since The Reunion Tour wrapped in early 2023. The Lost Tour’s stunning photography was created in collaboration with acclaimed fine art photographer Gregory Crewdson.
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space.
Three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams addresses America’s unrest on World’s Gone Wrong, out January 23 via Highway 20 Records. Written and recorded in spring 2025, the urgent album opens with the title track featuring Brittney Spencer — a working‑class anthem: “come on baby we gotta stay strong.”
Across nine originals, Williams urges listeners to rise above the times. She duets with Mavis Staples on Bob Marley’s “So Much Trouble In The World.” The bluesy “How Much Did You Get For Your Soul” revisits her 2020 themes; “Freedom Speaks” warns against complacency. The album closes with “We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Around,” featuring Norah Jones on piano and harmonies — a hymn of struggle and redemption.
World’s Gone Wrong is a wake‑up call and battle cry, reaffirming Williams as a vital, uncompromising American voice.
Performances: Sep 18 - Oct 3 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
With an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin follows a young prince’s quest for meaning. This Tony-winning, circus-inspired revival charts Pippin’s search through war, lust and power—after he removes his father, Charlemagne—before he learns true happiness lies in ordinary daily moments.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Dates: July 16 and Oct 10, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for a series of community conversations. We will open the floor to community members to discuss what they want to see in their community and how the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum might play a part in that future.
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Come and join us as we relax and enjoy popular movie titles at Prince George’s Stadium. Tickets are FREE; pre-registration is required.
Register based on the number of cars in your party, not the number of people.
Dates and showings:
June 12: Black Panther
July 10: Hoppers
August 28: Respect
October 16: Coco (Halloween costumes encouraged!)
Gate opens at 7 pm and movies begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm).
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Dates: Sep 27; Oct 24 & 25; Nov 28 & 29
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages six to twelve and is FREE. No registration required.
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and concluding with our present day. Intended for our youngest and soon-to-be leaders, this program will facilitate a shared understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen in 2026 and beyond.
Part 1: Thursday, August 27, 4 pm
Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 4 pm
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Credit: Wow Art Project
Enjoy a creative and relaxing “Snack-and-Paint” style workshop using our easy-to-use, Brush Pens! Instructors will lead participants in a step-by-step fashion to create bold and beautiful artworks that express their artistic flair. Costumes encouraged! Perfect for ages 6 & up.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Celebrate the season with creativity at our Holiday Craft Studio. This is a festive, all-ages workshop designed for the whole family to enjoy. The holiday-inspired art activities include wreath making, DIY holiday cards, and wooden ornament decorating. No experience needed!
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Dates: Sep 27; Oct 24 & 25; Nov 28 & 29
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages six to twelve and is FREE. No registration required.
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Session 12pm - 4pm: Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21; Dec 5 & 19
Photos: M-NCPPC
Dinosaur Park hosts FREE Open House days every first and third Saturday of the month! Enter the Fossil Site to explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered and learn about fossils!
No reservations required.
All ages are welcome.
Now available: ASL interpretation provided on site at every open house program.
Note: Weather affects programming and access.
Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons through four hands-on wreath-making workshops led by resident artist Melissa Burley. Each workshop draws inspiration from a different season, guiding participants in creating thoughtfully designed wreaths using cut, dried, and faux plant materials. Learn timeless techniques while crafting arrangements that honor seasonal rhythms, transitions, and moments of renewal. All supplies included in fee.
Workshop dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 1-3 pm
Sunday, June 20, 2027, 1-3 pm
Slow down and create with intention in our Arts Therapy Open Studio. This guided workshop invites participants to explore practices that support relaxation, reflection, and emotional well-being. Activities include mindful watercolor painting, zentangle art, and a vision board station. Perfect for ages 9 & up.
Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons through four hands-on wreath-making workshops led by resident artist Melissa Burley. Each workshop draws inspiration from a different season, guiding participants in creating thoughtfully designed wreaths using cut, dried, and faux plant materials. Learn timeless techniques while crafting arrangements that honor seasonal rhythms, transitions, and moments of renewal. All supplies included in fee.
Workshop dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 1-3 pm
Sunday, June 20, 2027, 1-3 pm
Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons through four hands-on wreath-making workshops led by resident artist Melissa Burley. Each workshop draws inspiration from a different season, guiding participants in creating thoughtfully designed wreaths using cut, dried, and faux plant materials. Learn timeless techniques while crafting arrangements that honor seasonal rhythms, transitions, and moments of renewal. All supplies included in fee.
Workshop dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1-3 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 1-3 pm
Sunday, June 20, 2027, 1-3 pm
Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities is the first-ever interactive live-action stage tour by the popular YouTube creators, Ninja Kidz TV. The high-energy performance brings fan-favorite characters like Ninja Max, Kira Kick, Leo Lightning, and Daddy Ninja out of the screen and into a multiverse adventure. Because the production features heavy audience participation, the crowd directly dictates the choices that determine how the storyline unfolds
See this new musical as it moves from page to stage. This workshop performance helps shape the play.
Creek Street is based on Dolly Arthur, one of the last residents of Ketchikan, Alaska’s Creek Street — a boardwalk community of working women in the early 1900s. Journalist Ryan Kincaid, sent to write Dolly’s obituary, becomes drawn into the life of a woman who refused to be defined by others.
Book and lyrics by William Leary; music by Stephen Geddes. Creek Street shifts between the bustling Creek Street at its peak and a nursing home where an 87-year-old Dolly still sparks. The show features 18 original songs spanning country, ragtime, and classic musical theater.
“Dolly Arthur named herself, built something from nothing, and never apologized for who she was,” says Leary. “Her story deserves to be told, and Creek Street aims to do that with care.”
Performances: Aug 18-30, 2026; Tue-Sun: 7:30 pm; Sat/Sun matinees: 2 pm
Photos by Roger Mastroianni
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
David Newbould has made his mark as a heartland roots-rocker, Americana artist, and amplified folksinger—writing songs that chart the ups and downs of an adulthood spent onstage and on the road. With five acclaimed albums and several EPs, his songs have been featured on shows such as Dawson’s Creek and Criminal Minds.
Series: Aug 22 - Sep 26; various dates and locations.
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Guided & self-guided museum tours
Exhibition openhings
Scavenger hunts
Hands-on workshops
Community portrait gallery
Cooking demos
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Giveaways (while supplies last!)
Soak up the sounds of summer as local musicians bring the museum courtyard to life! Pack a picnic, spread out on a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy great tunes and snappy beats. Rotating food trucks will be on-site with tasty bites for purchase. Sponsored in part by Riverdale Park Arts and the Field of Firsts Foundation. FREE! No registration required; includes museum admission.
Laundry World is a rock and indie cover band based in College Park, named after the Route 1 landmark laundromat of the same name. Since 2017, the band has enjoyed entertaining local friends and crowds at Trolley Trail Days, local Porchfests, at College Park Day, and at the inaugural Friday Night Live! concert at College Park‘s City Hall Plaza. From rock to country to funk, you never know what you’re gonna get but you know it’s gonna be fun.
Runway Rhythms concerts are rain or shine! If it rains, we will move into the museum gallery.
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Recurring monthly on the 4th Friday through August 28.
A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic for all performers—musicians, comedians, dancers, actors, magicians, and more. Sign-up opens at 9pm.
Hosted by Malachi “MalPractice” Byrd — author, teacher, songwriter, and D.C. arts advocate. A Princeton African-American Studies graduate, Malachi believes in the power of creative writing and practices his craft tirelessly. If you follow D.C. performing arts, you’ve seen him rapping, laughing, and connecting with the community. He asks: if art heals, why not use it?
Come and join us as we relax and enjoy popular movie titles at Prince George’s Stadium. Tickets are FREE; pre-registration is required.
Register based on the number of cars in your party, not the number of people.
Dates and showings:
June 12: Black Panther
July 10: Hoppers
August 28: Respect
October 16: Coco (Halloween costumes encouraged!)
Gate opens at 7 pm and movies begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm).
Join members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra for an intimate evening of chamber music by Antonín Dvořák. Through richly expressive works, audiences will experience the warmth, folk-inspired melodies, and vibrant storytelling that have made Dvořák one of classical music’s most enduring voices.
Dates: June 26, July 31, August 28; 1pm-2pm
Enjoy a tour of Old Maryland Farm to meet all of our resident farm animals. Learn about the animals at the farm, the day-to-day operations, seasonal crops, pollinator gardens, and visit the behind-the-scenes area.
This program is outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Viva plays guitar like a flaming sword, screaming train, ringing bell and scratching chicken. She sings like a lady Freddy Mercury and writes clever songs. In her power trio rock band, Viva combines with Boom Boom Brooks on drums and bassist Mary Feaster to serve luxurious deep pocket grooves.
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and concluding with our present day. Intended for our youngest and soon-to-be leaders, this program will facilitate a shared understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen in 2026 and beyond.
Part 1: Thursday, August 27, 4 pm
Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 4 pm
Play or listen to the only trad session in Prince George's County!
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at Maryland Meadworks from 11am-2pm.
By purchasing mead and mocktails, you support our venue host who does not charge us to use their taproom. Outside food is permitted, but outside drinks are not.
Dates: Aug 9 - Cold Soups & Aug 23 - Three Sisters; 10am-1pm
Three Sisters: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight three sisters recipes using 19th-century techniques.
Photo credit: Sam Erickson
With Masego (born Micah Davis on June 8, 1993) is a Jamaican-American multi-instrumentalist and singer. Famous for his genre-fluid "trap house jazz", he seamlessly blends R&B, hip-hop, and house, often featuring his signature saxophone playing. His 2017 viral collaboration "Tadow" with FKJ catapulted him to international fame.
Known as "The Married Guy," he is one of India's most successful and popular family-friendly comedians. His clean observational comedy focuses on marriage, modern parenting, and middle-class life
People Are Mad is the debut solo album by punk rock troubadour Sean Griffin. For thirty years, Sean has hijacked hearts and charmed crowds with his wild, character-driven anthems. He brings his signature Irish American grit to the stage, blending wit and warmth with just the right amount of trouble.
Come out to enjoy a spicy blend of salsa, merengue, and more from the Quimbao Latin Band!
Grab your family and friends, pack dinner, bring your lawn chairs—and don’t forget those dancing shoes —and come kick back, relax, and enjoy the evening.
Do you want to go camping, but don’t know where to begin? Designed for first time campers, this event gives families the opportunity to learn basic camping skills and connect with nature.
Join Disability Services at Watkins Regional Park for our tropical themed cookout to celebrate the end of summer! Meal provided by Mission BBQ and sweat treats by Flavor of Love Ice Cream. Activities include music by DJ Rell, face painting, table games, limbo games (prizes), raffles, and more! Join us as we celebrate summer and learn about our upcoming fall programs.
Location: Picnic Shelter Area #0 at Watkins Regional Park
Please note: A purchased ticket is required for any attendee or companion wishing to eat.
Series: Aug 22 - Sep 26; various dates and locations.
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Guided & self-guided museum tours
Exhibition openhings
Scavenger hunts
Hands-on workshops
Community portrait gallery
Cooking demos
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Giveaways (while supplies last!)
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Surratt Historic Site & Museum!
M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.
You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!
FREE activities include:
Have fun with a Junior Time Detective Booklet
Take an adventure to learn about historic artifacts
Contribute to the Memory Map
Visit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery
Tour the historic house
Play garden games
Pick up seeds for your garden
Event: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, May through Nov 20; 10am-2pm
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!
DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.
The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.
This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive
Step into the high-stakes world of Air Traffic Control in this session of the Youth Aviators Program! Participants will learn the phonetic alphabet and real radio lingo, explore essential procedures and protocols, and gain insights from industry professionals who keep our skies safe. This program requires full attendance at all 4 sessions. Registration is required by July 30th, 2026.
Session Dates:
August 1st, 2026
August 8th, 2026
August 15th, 2026
August 22nd, 2026
With Girlfriend & AMA
Ella Mai is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter whose timeless R&B sound and emotional honesty have made her one of the genre’s defining voices.
Achille Gallo is a pianist of extraordinary passion and poetic imagination. His performances combine dazzling virtuosity with profound musical depth, bringing the Romantic masterpieces of Liszt, Chopin, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff vividly to life.
Daniel John Tyminski is an American bluegrass singer-songwriter and musician. He is a former member of Alison Krauss's band Union Station, and has released four solo albums: Carry Me Across the Mountain, Wheels, Southern Gothic, and God Fearing Heathen.
The Pitbull - I'm Back Tour featuring special guest Lil Jon is the hottest party of the year, bringing high-energy, career-spanning hits to arenas across North America. With Lil Jon hyping up the crowd, this tour spans from coast to coast.
With Aneesa Strings
Musiq Soulchild (born Taalib Hassan Johnson on September 16, 1977) is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter who helped define the neo-soul movement of the early 2000s. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he crafted a signature musical style by blending classic '60s and '70s soul with contemporary R&B, hip-hop, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel.