Live music, movies and more coming up in Greenbelt, College Park, Mr. Rainier, Cheverly, Hyattsville and Bowie – all Prince Georges Proud – over the next 10 days.
Friday, April 15
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
At the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park
“Stick Fly“ opens and runs through April 24. Pay What You Wish This comedy drama by Lydia R. Diamond explores issues of race and class privilege through the story of the LeVays, a wealthy African American family vacationing at their home in Martha’s Vineyard. Set by the beach, Stick Fly reflects the shifting sands of power dynamics as the family negotiates difficult conversations and finds the language to communicate with loved ones.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
Saturday, April 16
At the New Deal Cafe
Zoom Poetry Open Mic – Express your inner beatnik through the spoken word! Learn how to join this online event by clicking here. (1 to 3pm)
Danger Bird – the Mid-Atlantic’s premier Neil Young tribute band! Drawing from Neil’s acoustic days in the Toronto folk scene, through the golden sound of the Buffalo Springfield in L.A., the proto-grunge of Crazy Horse, the shimmering vocals of CSNY, the country roots of The Stray Gators and The International Harvesters, all the way to the raw energy of The Promise of the Real, Danger Bird digs deep into the catalog of one of the greatest songwriters ever.. (8 to 11pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
“Everything, Everywhere All at Once”5:00 & 8:15 pm in the Screening Room.
“CODA” Winner of 2021 Best Film Oscar, is held over! 2:30 and 5:30 pm in the Screening Room.
In Schrom Hills Park
Egg Hunt! 10 a.m. Come out and celebrate spring at this egg-citing even for kids 18 months-4th grade. Don’t forget to bring your baskets to collect eggs at our new location: Schrom Hills Park, 6915 Hanover Parkway..
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Sunday, April 17
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
“Everything, Everywhere All at Once” 2:00 & 5:15 pm on the Main Screen
“CODA” Winner of 2021 Best Film Oscar, is held over! 5:30 and 8:30 pm on the Main Screen.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Monday, April 18
At the New Deal Cafe OR via Zoom
[On Zoom and in person] Reel and Meal at the New Deal: Rosenwald is the incredible story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the President of Sears. More information and pickup dinner plans! (7 to 9pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
“Everything, Everywhere All at Once” 2:00 & 5:15 pm on the Main Screen
“CODA” Winner of 2021 Best Film Oscar, is held over! 2:30 and 5:30 pm in the Screening Room.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Tuesday, April 19
At the New Deal Cafe
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
Wednesday, April 20
At the New Deal Cafe
Pub Quiz – bring your own team, or form one on the spot. We will collect a dollar from each participant, which will be the prize for the winning team. Come out and test your knowledge on topics from Aardvarks to Zymurgy. See if you can beat the winning team from the last quiz! Hope you can join us! (7 to 9pm)
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Thursday, April 21
At the New Deal Cafe
Hot Club of Baltimore – hot jazz inspired by the Django Reinhardt repertoire! Stretching the boundaries of Gypsy jazz, HCB encompasses elements of folk & world into their music with a sound that appeals to listeners who enjoy fast picking, solid melodies, irresistible rhythms, and exciting solos. (7 to 9pm)
At the Greenbelt Community Center
“Women of World War II” 7:30 pm. FREE. What famous TV chef worked in the WWII spy business? What famous actress was a scientist whose inventions are still in use today? What WWII era Miss America foiled a plot to steal her property by shooting the perpetrators tires out of their getaway truck at age 82? Long-time Greenbelt Museum volunteer, Donna Peterson, will share the answers to these questions answers and much more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenbelt Museum and the City of Greenbelt.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Friday, April 22
At the New Deal Cafe
Greg Meyer Project – a blend of R&B, classic rock, funky N’awlins, Jr. Walker, Jazz Crusaders, blues and some funky old soul. (8 to 11pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
“Mothering Sunday“ opens! .On a warm spring day in 1924 in England, housemaid and foundling Jane Fairchild finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven, are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane’s long-term love despite the fact that he’s engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend, and daughter of his parents’ friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane’s life forever.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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At the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
St. Lawrence String Quartet at 8 pm. Pay What You Wish.
Saturday, April 23
At the New Deal Cafe
New Deal Cafe Saturday Jazz Jam – come on out and enjoy an afternoon of jazz with an ensemble of some of the finest musicians in the DMV region. (2 to 5pm)
Strange Beacon: ALL WEIRDOS WELCOME! Come for an open mic with an eclectic mix of featured performers, musicians and artists. This creative showcase includes vendors for buying, selling and trading music, equipment, vinyl, cds, art, and more!
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
Experimental Workshop. 1-5 pm. Does your 9-12 year old enjoy music, film, or just being overall creative? If so, here is a great opportunity for them to join Composer Andrew Simpson’s workshop exploring the connection between sounds and emotion! Open to children 9-12. Register here.
At the Cheverly American Legion
Wild Anacostias perform 7:30 – 10:30. Just added, dance lesson at 6:30. This ten piece band will play everything from Cajun to Zydeco to Funk to Rock. Our Hall has plenty of space for you to dance. Tickets: $14 at the DugOut, and at: www.the108musicseries.com, $20 at the door Dance lesson at 6:30. Food: Jambalaya, 6pm till 8pm, while it lasts. Must show proof of full vaccination.
At Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier
NextLook Work-in-Progress Showing. 7 pm. FREE. Part of the NextLOOK creative residency. In partnership with The Clarice, NextLOOK supports the development of new music, plays, dance and other experiences by regionally-based performing artists. By removing logistical barriers of cost and space while providing a sounding board for artists creating new work, NextLOOK invests in the regional arts ecology and creates an accessible, exploratory environment that connects intriguing artists with adventurous audiences.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
Sunday, April 24
At the New Deal Cafe
Deaf Brunch: gathering of Deaf & hearing people on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings for socializing and increasing Deaf access to movies, services, and other aspects of living together. We solve problems and take action together. Newcomers are welcome! (10:30am to 12pm)
At 58 Lakeside Drive in Old Greenbelt
At the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
The theater is open; films and times not yet announced.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
On-Going
Online from the Greenbelt Arts Center – GAC’s Old Time Radio Series
Arch Obler’s Another World, aka Alter Ego.” On a cold, dismal, dreary night… in a death-row cell of a southern penitentiary…a young woman kneels beside her prison cot, weeping, speaking softly to the memory of her mother, and explaining that it all started when she first heard that evil voice within her head. Featuring Amy Conley, Rob Glass, Katherine Gourianova, Emily C Letchworth, Hillary Leyendecker, and Pamela Northrup Directed by Rikki Lacewell
At the Old Bowie Town Grille
Live music Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – check the calendar.
At Maryland Meadworks in Hyattsville
For live jazz, check the calendar.
At The Hall in College Park
Comedy Open Mic on Wednesdays – and live music Fri-Sundays. Calendar here.
Save the Date!
Green Man Festival – May 7-8
Jazz Festival – June 25
Blues Festival – September 17
Crazy Quilt Festival – October 8
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