Live music, movies and more coming up in Greenbelt and nearby towns – all Prince Georges Proud – over the next 2 weeks.

Monday, August 14

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for show times

“Theater Camp” Director: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman. 1h 34m, PG-13. Cast: Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham. Eccentric staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma.

“Shortcomings” Director: Randall Park. 1h 32m. Cast: Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Tavi Gevinson, Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno. Ben, a struggling filmmaker, lives in Berkeley, California, with his girlfriend, Miko, who works for a local Asian American film festival. When he’s not managing an arthouse movie theater as his day job, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a queer grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben is left to his own devices, and begins to explore what he thinks he might want.

“Barbie!”  Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera

Tuesday, August 15

At the New Deal Cafe

New Deal Open Mic with Joey Campfire – sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm. Performers will have 2 songs and then an opportunity for a third once everyone on the list has played.  (7 to 9:30pm) 

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for show times

“Theater Camp” Director: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman. 1h 34m, PG-13. Cast: Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham. Eccentric staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma.

“Shortcomings” Director: Randall Park. 1h 32m. Cast: Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Tavi Gevinson, Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno. Ben, a struggling filmmaker, lives in Berkeley, California, with his girlfriend, Miko, who works for a local Asian American film festival. When he’s not managing an arthouse movie theater as his day job, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a queer grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben is left to his own devices, and begins to explore what he thinks he might want.

“Barbie!”  Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera

Wednesday, August 16

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for show times

“Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights”  1h 55m. One showing only. Eric Clapton’s legendary 1990 and 1991 Royal Albert Hall performances, edited from the original footage and remastered in Dolby Surround Sound.

“Theater Camp” Director: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman. 1h 34m, PG-13. Cast: Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham. Eccentric staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma.

“Shortcomings” Director: Randall Park. 1h 32m. Cast: Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Tavi Gevinson, Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno. Ben, a struggling filmmaker, lives in Berkeley, California, with his girlfriend, Miko, who works for a local Asian American film festival. When he’s not managing an arthouse movie theater as his day job, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a queer grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben is left to his own devices, and begins to explore what he thinks he might want.

“Barbie!”  Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera

Thursday, August 17

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for show times

“The Big Lebowski” Director: Joel Coen. Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, David Huddleston. Jeff `The Dude’ Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he’s roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman. Aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity.

“Robin Hood” Cast: Brian Bedford, Peter Ustinov, Roger Miller, Pat Buttram, Candy Candido, Ken Curtis

“Theater Camp” Director: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman. 1h 34m, PG-13. Cast: Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham. Eccentric staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma.

“Shortcomings” Director: Randall Park. 1h 32m. Cast: Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Tavi Gevinson, Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno. Ben, a struggling filmmaker, lives in Berkeley, California, with his girlfriend, Miko, who works for a local Asian American film festival. When he’s not managing an arthouse movie theater as his day job, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a queer grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben is left to his own devices, and begins to explore what he thinks he might want.

“Barbie!”  Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera

At the Greenbelt Municipal Building

Friday, August 18

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Saturday, August 19

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for show times

At Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier

FREE or pay-what-you-wish starting at $5. Join us outdoors at Joe’s this summer for a festival vibe complete with craft and food vendors, hands-on art activities for kids, and performances from some of our summer favorites! “We outside” this summer! Bring your own chair and good energy to add to the vibe! Event parking will be limited. Stay tuned for a parking location update. *Biking and walking recommended* This event was made possible through a grant from Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. In the event of inclement weather, Hot Joe’s Summer will move indoors at Joe’s.

Sunday, August 20

At the New Deal Cafe

Fez Tones Hafla – Join us for an evening of live Middle Eastern music & dance. Musicians will play exotic instruments such as qanun, oud, darbuka, and riq.  Amazing performances by the region’s best belly dancers. There will be open dancing between dance performances, so dancers – bring your shimmy! (6 to 8pm)

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

At the Greenbelt Community Center

Art Share! Artists of any experience level are encouraged to join the monthly community Art Share. This is an informal opportunity to share and discuss 1 to 3 pieces of your work (any medium) with a supportive group of local artists. 2-3pm. FREE. Sign up here to participate: https://bit.ly/3ppJ6Rf. Pictured: stained glass by Lisa Billingsley

Outside at Beltway Plaza Mall

At the Cheverly American Legion

Zydeco Dance Party with 2023 Grammy nominee Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. Doors open at 5pm, music from 6-9pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at: www.the108musicseries.com or at the door. General Admission. 21 and older.  *A shrimp creole dinner will be served from 5-7pm for $15 from Para Hita, while it lasts. Cool off with a blueberry vodka lemonade $7. Plenty of free parking. Large Dance space.

Monday, August 21

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and  times

Tuesday, August 22

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Wednesday, August 23

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Thursday, August 24

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Friday, August 25

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Greenbelt Arts Center

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Saturday, August 26

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

Sunday, August 27

At the New Deal Cafe

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for shows and times

At the Greenbelt Arts Center

“Ill Met by Moonlight“- an adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare. Directed by Joshua Engel. Through September 9. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays August 27 & September 3 at 2pm.

At Beltway Plaza Mall