Live music, great movies and more coming up in Greenbelt and beyond over the next 10 days.
Friday, February 18
At the New Deal Cafe
Dirty Soul – stanky low-down funk meets bluesy soul backed by powerful vocals, funky rhythms, and experienced musicians. Dirty Soul is like if Bonnie Raitt, The Foo Fighters, Ella Fitzgerald, The Allman Brothers, and Susan Tedeschi got together and threw down a wild hoodang! (8 to 11pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
FLEE OPENS! 5 p.m. Amin’s life has been defined by his past and a secret he’s kept for over 20 years. Forced to leave his home country of Afghanistan as a young child, Amin now grapples with how his past will affect his future in Denmark and the life he is building with his soon-to-be husband.
Nominated for three Academy Awards®, this immersive animated documentary guides us through a journey of loss, defeat, and liberation.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Saturday, February 19
At the New Deal Cafe
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Behind the Greenbelt Elementary School
Winter Vine Identification Class from the GHI Woodlands Committee (but all are invited). Learn to recognize many of the common vines in our woods, such as the valuable native grape vines but also wisteria, bittersweet, wintercreeper, etc. The focus is on Identification – not invasive removal – so no tool needed, but a knife or clippers may be useful. Walk to the right of the building toward the rear, pass the bamboo and meet near the rain garden. 10 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. Questions? Email Catherine: plaisant@umd.edu.
Sunday, February 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
The Velvet Queen at 2:30 pm.
FLEE at 5 p.m.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Monday, February 21
In Buddy Attick Park
By Zoom or In Person at the New Deal Cafe
The film begins at 7 p.m. either live in the New Deal Café or via Zoom. Well-known multimedia journalist and Baltimore City native, Nicki Mayo, will lead the discussion after the film.
Greenbelt’s Co-op Grocery will again offer a vegan meal for $7.99. This week’s selection is Thai Dinner of Macro Vegetarian’s Pad Thai and Thai Dumplings with steam broccoli. Phone in your pre-order to 301-474-0522 by 1 p.m. on Feb. 21, for pick-up between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the deli. Depending on demand, there may be dinners on a walk-in basis, if not pre-ordered. People may also choose from a varied menu in-person at the Café.
The Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee in celebration of Greenbelt’s Black History Month co-sponsors this month’s film along with the Peace and Justice Coalition.
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
FLEE at 2:30 p.m.
The Velvet Queen at 5 pm.
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Tuesday, February 22
At the New Deal Cafe
New Deal Early Bird Tunes Tuesday Open Mic with Michael Cooney – sign-ups begin at 6:15pm. Performers will have 2 songs and then an opportunity for a third once everyone on the list has played. (6:30 to 9:30pm)
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Wednesday, February 23
At the New Deal Cafe
Seth Kibel Trio – high energy jazz and klezmer. Winner of 25 WAMMIES, including “Best World Music Instrumentalist” and “Best Jazz Instrumentalist”. A must see!! (7 to 9pm)
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Thursday, February 24
At the New Deal Cafe
The Colliders – the past and future of rock-n-roll with classic rockabilly, blues and honky-tonk. (7 to 9pm)
Online from the Greenbelt Museum
“Saving Black History Sites.” 7:30 pm. Join us for a conversation with Lawana Holland-Moore, Program Officer at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, about saving Black history sites. We’ll talk about some of the challenges and barriers that make saving these sites difficult. We’ll also hear about some inspiring projects that the Action Fund is supporting. Holland-Moore will also discuss preservation of sites associated with other marginalized groups, such as those that explore Asian American, Native American, and LGBTQ history. Finally, learn about ways we can all be involved in the preservation of BIPOC sites.
FREE. Info here.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Friday, February 25
At the New Deal Cafe
The Stripmall Ballads will be opening! Winner of the 2021 WAMMIE awards for Best Folk Album! (8 to 11pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
The theatre is open but films and times aren’t yet known.
At the Clarice Performing Arts Center at UMD – In Person or Streaming
Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection.“ UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Concert Choir. Livestream or In Person. It’s pay what you wish! 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Mahler photo credit: Wikipedia.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
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Saturday, February 26
At the New Deal Cafe
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
The theatre is open but films and times aren’t yet known.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
Sunday, February 27
At the New Deal Cafe
Deaf Brunch (10:30am to 12pm)
At the Old Greenbelt Theatre
The theatre is open but films and times aren’t yet known.
At AMC-8 at Beltway Plaza
On-Going
Online from the Greenbelt Arts Center – GAC’s Old Time Radio Series
The Green Hornet – Justice Wears a Blindfold. Star reporter Lowery and his pal and star photographer Clicker uncover corruption in a high profile trial. Judge Grayson claims to be tough on racketeers, but his behavior hints otherwise. Britt Reid isn’t sure about the trustworthiness of the judge, but as the Green Hornet he swings into action. A trap is set to take down the gangsters from the top down – and even the judge, if he is actually corrupt. Featuring Sean Laraway, Bob Singer, Rob Glass, Brittney Horsely, BROPHY BROPHY, Emily Lechworth, Jo Rake, Megan Steinwedel, Nancy Linden, Tillmon Figgs, and Jack Downs. Direction and Sound by Rikki Howie.
Gustav Mahle photo credit: Wikipedia
Linda S Lucas
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