Live music, movies and more coming up in Greenbelt and nearby towns – all Prince Georges Proud – over the next 2 weeks.
Monday, April 24
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for times
“The Conversation” Cast: Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic Forrest.Presented by Dr. Caitlin McGrath as part of our Cinema Classics lecture series. Surveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) is hired by a mysterious client’s brusque aide (Harrison Ford) to tail a young couple, Mark (Frederic Forrest) and Ann (Cindy Williams). Tracking the pair through San Francisco’s Union Square, Caul and his associate Stan (John Cazale) manage to record a cryptic conversation between them. Tormented by memories of a previous case that ended badly, Caul becomes obsessed with the resulting tape, trying to determine if the couple are in danger.
“Chevalier” – Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
“Air” Cast: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis. AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
“Mafia Mamma” Cast: Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Guilio Corso, Eduardo Scarpetta. While seeing to her long estranged (and now deceased) grandfather’s affairs in Italy, Collette, a mild mannered suburban mom, unexpectedly inherits his mafia empire and finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
At the Hyattsville Library
Join the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System for “A Celebration of Poetry in Prince George’s County,” in honor of National Poetry Month on Monday, April 24, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the Hyattsville Branch Library. This special event will allow us to come together to honor the beauty, power, and magic of poetry as well as celebrate and honor retiring Prince George’s County’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/a-celebration-of-poetry-in…
Tuesday, April 25
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Times
“Chevalier” – Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
“Air” Cast: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis. AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
“Mafia Mamma” Cast: Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Guilio Corso, Eduardo Scarpetta. While seeing to her long estranged (and now deceased) grandfather’s affairs in Italy, Collette, a mild mannered suburban mom, unexpectedly inherits his mafia empire and finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
Wednesday, April 26
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Times
“Chevalier” – Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
“Air” Cast: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis. AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
“Mafia Mamma” Cast: Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Guilio Corso, Eduardo Scarpetta. While seeing to her long estranged (and now deceased) grandfather’s affairs in Italy, Collette, a mild mannered suburban mom, unexpectedly inherits his mafia empire and finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
Thursday, April 27
At the New Deal Cafe
Tempus Fugit: Tempus Fugit means “time flies” in Latin. For the four members of the band, music is a passion and not a vocation. We came together with a common conviction that life is short and a feeling of urgency to create and perform original music within the jazz idiom. Most of our repertoire consists of tunes composed by members of the band. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. (7 to 9pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Times
“Next Time We Love” FREE. No Tickets required. 7 pm. Join Dr. Marsha Gordon – author of “Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life & Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott” and Professor + Director of Film Studies at North Carolina State University – for a pre-show introduction and post-screening Q&A. Dr. Gordon’s book will be available for sale.
“Chevalier” – Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
“Air” Cast: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis. AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
“Mafia Mamma” Cast: Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Guilio Corso, Eduardo Scarpetta. While seeing to her long estranged (and now deceased) grandfather’s affairs in Italy, Collette, a mild mannered suburban mom, unexpectedly inherits his mafia empire and finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
At the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and Online
Korean Drumming Concert 8 pm. UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble. Sebastian Wang, director. FREE Livestream Available. Experience the vibrant beat of salmunori! This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.
Friday, April 28
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
At the Greenbelt Arts Center
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall,directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell,produced by Pamela Northrup.Featuring Lydia West and Ryan Willis. A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.April 14 – April 29, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Saturday, April 29
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
At the Greenbelt Arts Center
The Mountaintopby Katori Hall,directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell,produced by Pamela Northrup.Featuring Lydia West and Ryan Willis. A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.April 14 – April 29, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
At Greenbelt National Park
In the Woods in Beltsville
From Greenbelt Biota and Anacostia Watershed Society: BARC Exploration in conjunction with City Nature Challenge. 11 am – 2 pm. Note the unusual time for a GB Biota walk: THE START IS AT 11 AM (so bringing food and water is recommended). This is an OFF-TRAIL walk and we will be exploring an area new to all of us, so be ready for varied terrain, mud and some bramble – and dress for ticks as always. Click for directions.
On the U. Maryland Campus
Maryland Day 10-4. It’s FREE.
Sunday, April 30
At the New Deal Cafe
In the Greenbelt Forest Preserve
Bird Walk in the Forest with Holly Brevig. Enjoy the morning bird songs of our Greenbelt Forest Preserve! We will set out early to hear and see the beauty of our winged friends. Bring binoculars if you have them. We are hoping to have some extra pairs for you to borrow. Group size is limited so please RSVP to suzanbwild@gmail.com
As always, we will provide refreshments following the walk in the tradition of the Committee to Save the Green Belt!
Holly Brevig is currently a Maryland Master Naturalist Volunteer as part of the Anacostia Watershed Society Chapter. She leads bird walks for Nature Forward (formerly known as the Audubon Naturalist Society). She has taught Introduction to Ornithology to Maryland Master Naturalists as part of the Nature Forward Chapter. She is also a volunteer for the Montgomery Parks Bird Community Index Project led by the M-NCPPC. She loves the outdoors and has participated in other events, such as bioblitz events in the DMV area, invasive plant removals, stream monitoring, and mussel restoration. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a PhD in biomedical science.
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Monday, May 1
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Tuesday, May 2
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Wednesday, May 3
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Thursday, May 4
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Friday, May 5
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
Saturday, May 6
At the New Deal Cafe
In the Roosevelt Center Paring Lot
At the Greenbelt Community Center
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
At Greenbelt National Park
Bob Reilly Songs and Stories of Travel 8 pm. Come to the Campfire to hear a storyteller-musician sing songs of travel and the experience of the open road. Guitarist Bob Reilly will offer his folklore of travelling and the songs that make the trip an enjoyable experience.
At the Cheverly American Legion
Wild Anacostias! This 10 piece band plays an eclectic dance mix of Cajun, Zydeco, Brass band, New Orleans R&B and Rock. Lots of dance space. Doors open at 6pm, shrimp creole dinner $15, 6-8 pm, while it lasts, music is from 7:30-10:30. Tickets are $14in advance at: www.the108musicseries.com or at the door $20. Full bar, craft beer on draft featuring Streetcar82, and hurricanes.
Sunday, May 7
At the New Deal Cafe
Four Shillings Short – national touring artists who perform music from the Celtic lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, the Americas and India on over 30 instruments including the Hammered & Mountain Dulcimers, Pennywhistles, Recorders, Medieval and Renaissance woodwinds, Mandolins, North Indian Sitar, Psaltery, Charango, Banjo, Guitar, Percussion and vocals. (6 to 8pm)
At the Greenbelt Community Center
Artful Afternoon! Mingle with the Community Center Artists in Residence and additional community artists at our semi-annual Art Studio Open House and Sale, 1-4pm. Participate in a FREE hands-on art activity for all ages: make pocket puppets with Black Cherry Theater! Reserve your seat.
See the exhibition Water Sky in the art gallery, featuring paintings by Kathy Karlson.
Enjoy a performance of The Magic Toy Shop by students of the Greenbelt Dance Studio, 3:15pm. Tickets ($5) will be on sale at the Greenbelt Community Center business office starting on Tuesday, 4/18. Call 301-397-2208. Limited supply; advance purchase recommended.
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for Shows and Times
On-Going
At Greenbelt National Park

Hiking trails and picnic areas are open again at Greenbelt Park just off the Beltway and the B-W Parkway. The National Park Service has been working to restore access to the park since a severe windstorm in July.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
At the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center in Laurel
At the Old Bowie Town Grille
Live music Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – check the calendar.
At the Station at Riverdale Park
Fridays 5-7 pm Summer Concert Series.. Click for details.
At Maryland Meadworks in Hyattsville
For live music and comedy, check the calendar.
At The Hall in College Park
Comedy Open Mic on Wednesdays – and live music Fri-Sundays. Calendar here.
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