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*Greenbelt Events May 8 – 21

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

Monday, May 8

At the New Deal Cafe

Shorty SlimD.C.based blues, jazz, and funk band (6 to 8pm)
Chess Club: All ages and experience levels are welcome to come and play! (6 to 8pm)

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for times

“How to Blow up a Pipeline” A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber’s taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

“Wild Life” follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

“Are you there, God? It’s Me, Margaret”

For over 50 years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

At the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Spring Brass Concert 8-10 pm. FREE and no ticket required.

Tuesday, May 9

At the New Deal Cafe

New Deal Open Mic with Tom Gleason – 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 times

“How to Blow up a Pipeline” A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber’s taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

“Wild Life” follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

“Are you there, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” For over 50 years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Wednesday, May 10

At the New Deal Cafe

Jan KnutsonWashington based guitarist and composer Jan Knutson incorporates elements of Jazz and Classical, Bluegrass and Pop to create his original works and unique takes on classic jazz standards. His music explores and stretches the wide range of the guitar as a solo instrument, showcasing his lyricism and virtuosic command. (7 to 9pm)

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for times

“How to Blow up a Pipeline” A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber’s taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

“Wild Life” follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

“Are you there, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” For over 50 years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Thursday, May 11

At the New Deal Cafe

The HalfSmokesThe HalfSmokes perform favorites from the WHFS playlists of the station’s glory days (late ‘70s – early ‘90s). Combining equal parts smart pop with rootsy rock, their inspired performances of these eclectic classics will remind of happier times. (7 to 9pm)

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for times

“How to Blow up a Pipeline” A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber’s taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

“Wild Life” follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

“Are you there, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” For over 50 years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Friday, May 12

At the New Deal Cafe

Piano Stylings of Peter Reppert: enjoy dinner and drinks with jazz from local Greenbelt talent, Peter Reppert!  (6 to 7:30pm)
Honey Sol: HONEY SOL is not like other trios, and you might notice why. They all look similar, but since they are family, that isn’t too surprising. Their music sounds like it would take 5 or more people to play, but it’s just the three of them. With Mac’s soulful voice and growling bass lines, locking in with Andrew’s heavy groove, and Lee’s guitar feel, their Funk, Soul, Rock & Roll, and R&B can get anyone moving at a bar.  The band’s original music pulls from the styles of Lake Street Dive, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sara Bareilles, Vulfpeck to name a few. Honey Sol also brings hundreds of eclectic mastered tributes to the stage, with favorites spanning from the last 70 years; these are not covers. Our music is an homage to the masters that came before.  (8 to 11pm

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Saturday, May 13

In Roosevelt Center

18th Annual Green Man Festival: Rain or shine, two days of music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown Greenbelt to celebrate Greenbelt’s Green Man, Rich Green. The outdoor festival goes until 6pm, then the music moves inside until 11pm. (10am to 6pm)

At the New Deal Cafe

Miles Gannett Band: a mix of Cosmic Americana, bluegrass, and rock n roll. The band will perform a mix of Miles’s original songs (both from this year’s solo album, Meridian, and from his band Fractal Cat’s catalog) and classic covers from the country, bluegrass, and rock traditions, interspersed with psychedelic jamming. *Early Start Time – 7pm! * (7 to 11pm)

At the Greenbelt Community Church

Spring Musical Spectacular at 7 pm. With world-class performers from the congregation, the evening will feature classical, gospel and contemporary standards. FREE, but donations are encouraged. (Donations going to charities supported by the church.) 1 Hillside Road in Old Greenbelt.

At Greenbelt Elementary School

Spring Fair hosted by the PTA, 1-4 pm. The main feature will be an entrepreneurship fair where 4th and 5th-graders sell their homemade goods from jewelry to picture frames. Come to the fair to enjoy food and games, climb on a track from Public Works and buy a handmade gift to support a young entrepreneur. For more information email greenbeltspta@gmail.com or click here.

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

“Wizard of Oz” at 1 pm – Free (sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation). When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She follows the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. Will the Wizard help Dorothy find her way home?

At Greenbelt National Park

Campfire program features Greenbelt history! 8-9 pm. Enjoy a campfire under the stars! Built as a relief project during the Great Depression, Greenbelt City is a “green town” planned from its birth to provide modern amenities and comforts for its residents.  Greenbelt today preserves the original functional art deco architecture and public statuary adornments of Lenore Thomas, a WPA artist.  A visit there is like a step back in time to 1938. Campfire program is located at the Campfire Circle in the B Loop of the Greenbelt Park campground. Discover the fascinating history of Greenbelt, Maryland.

Sunday, May 14

In Roosevelt Center

18th Annual Green Man Festival: Rain or shine, two days of music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown Greenbelt to celebrate Greenbelt’s Green Man, Rich Green. The outdoor festival goes until 6pm, then the music moves inside until 8pm. (11am to 5pm)

At the New Deal Cafe

This month’s TCGB! Mother’s Day and Chosen Fam Brunch and showcase is a celebration of our loving and nurturing relationships.Bring your loved ones, friends, mothers, grandmothers, those who have guided you and watched you grow. The ones who stood up for you and those who stood in for the ones who couldn’t or wouldn’t be there. Your besties, your siblings, aunties, your partners, yourself! Bring the folks you love to nurture. With music by:

Megan Jean– She is currently writing and performing with both her solo act and full band while teaching vocals in Western Maryland.
With opening set by Erin Frisby, founder of the nonprofit record label This Could Go Boom! After touring extensively with Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray and FuzzQueen, Erin settled in Washington D.C. where she co-founded the post-punk rock band, The OSYX. Erin studied opera and her musical projects have been featured in Alternative Sound, Sound Opinions, Magnet Magazine, Curve Magazine, Queer Country, Huffington Post, Popmatters, and The Washington Post. Donations benefit This Could Go Boom!’s efforts to pursue gender equity in the music business. (5/14/23, 5-8pm) (10am to 12pm)
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)

The Vibe Collective: Whether you’re kicked back with a cold beverage or heating it up on the dance floor, the classic and original arrangements of Afro-Cuban jazz by the Vibe Collective will inject some summer into your soul. *Early Start Time – 5pm! * (5 to 8pm)

In the Roosevelt Center Parking Lot

Greenbelt Farmers Market Opening Day! 10-2. Welcome back, vendors and shoppers!

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Monday, May 15

At the New Deal Cafe

Chess Club: All ages and experience levels are welcome to come and play! (6 to 8pm)
Reel and Meal at the New Deal: A monthly film series exploring vital environmental, animal rights, and social justice issues. More information and pickup dinner plans! (7 to 9pm) DETAILS COMING SOON.

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Tuesday, May 16

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 films and times

Wednesday, May 17

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 the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Thursday, May 18

At the New Deal Cafe

The Brother Bill Quintet: provides listeners with blues and gospel inspired jazz performances of some of the greatest American classics from the 1950s and 60s  “Bluenote era” that are soulful, cool, sophisticated, & funky!  (7 to 9pm)

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Friday, May 19

At the New Deal Cafe

Piano Stylings of Peter Reppert: enjoy dinner and drinks with jazz from local Greenbelt talent, Peter Reppert!  (6 to 7:30pm)
Born Cross Eyed – focusing on the jam music of the Grateful Dead, this group is comprised of several of the DC area’s hardest working and most talented jam band musicians with over 30 years experience. (8 to 11pm)

At the Greenbelt Arts Center

Opening tonight at 8 pm – The Children’s Hour by Lilian Hellman. Click to buy tickets.

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

Starting at the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center

Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invites you to join over 15,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a fun, eco-friendly, low-cost commuting option and it provides both physical and mental health benefits. The Greenbelt Pit Stop will be one of 100 Pit stops in the regional area.

Saturday, May 20

At the New Deal Cafe

Poetry Open Mic: Express your inner beatnik through the spoken word!  Read originals, OPP (other people’s poetry) or just hob nob with the literary. Everyone is welcome! (1 to 3pm)
Billy Coulter Band: drawing on influences as varied as Bob Dylan, Creedence and Johnny Cash to The Black Crowes and Squeeze, mutiple WAMMIE-winner, Billy Coulter, brings his band to The New Deal for a night of inspired, organic and original music that blurs the line between Roots Rock and Power Pop. (8 to 11pm)

At the Greenbelt Arts Center

The Children’s Hour by Lilian Hellman at 8 pm. Click to buy tickets.

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

At the Springhill Lake Recreation Center

Celebration of Spring 2-6 pm. Come enjoy arts & crafts, activities, performances, food, and music with Greenbelt Recreation and your neighbors and friends. Children and parents alike will be delighted on this fun-filled day. This will be the perfect family event to help shake off the cold days of winter as we spring into action during our Celebration of Spring. Please call the weather hotline, (301) 474-0646, for updated event status.

Sunday, May 21

At the New Deal Cafe

The Greenbelt Arts Advisory Board (AAB)  Happy Hour: Join AAB members, city leaders, and fellow artists to socialize and discuss 2023 programs. (1 to 4pm)
Fez Tones HaflaJoin 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 Greenbelt Arts Center

The Children’s Hour by Lilian Hellman. at 2 pm. Click to buy tickets.

At the Old Greenbelt Theatre – Click for films and times

At Springhill Lake Recreation Center

On-Going

At Greenbelt National Park

Photo credit: Friends of 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

Click for titles and times.

At the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center in Laurel

Greenbelters Lorraine Aldridge-Ey, Chris Corson, Sally Davies, Rachel Cross and Bill Moats are among the artists featured in Prince George’s County Annual Juried Exhibition through January 6, 2023. Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road in Laurel, MD.

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.

Follow Susan Harris:
Susan started blogging about Greenbelt soon after moving here in 2012, and that first blog has grown into this nonprofit community website. She also created and curates the Greenbelt Maryland YouTube channel. In 2021 Susan joined the Board of Directors of Greenbelt Access TV. Retired from garden writing and teaching, she continues to blog at GardenRant.com.

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