📷 by Unring the Bell
So many fun things to choose from over the next FOUR days, Route One! From theatre with Rabbit Summer to art with The Art of Resistance and Civil War Soldier to Zumba and Pilates to exploring Maryland Performing Arts Academy‘s open house to MLK Day service opportunities & more – much more to explore below!
Check out this post on ways to celebrate and honor Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. along Route One!
THURSDAY
Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets moves indoors for the winter! Get your fresh and local produce right here! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors and then heading to Town Center Market for a tasty beverage.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: No entry fee.
1/11 UPDATE: POSTPONED TO NEXT THURSDAY: The Art of ResistanceWork on protest art and discuss current events at our ARTivist workshop. Finished pieces can be used in preparation for the upcoming protests in D.C. scheduled at the end of January. This workshop is taught by artist Natalie Zeitz. When: 7-9:30pmWhere: Art Works Now, 4800 Rhode Island Ave, Suite 1, HyattsvilleCost: $25/person
Rabbit Summer
Check out this world premiere tragicomedy which examines the fracture point of a marriage and a friendship. An exploration – both tragic and comedic – of legacy, gun rights, secrets not well kept, and what it means to “live your truth” in an America built on lies. Mature audiences; explicit language/themes including gun violence.
When: 8-11pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Pay-What-You-Wish!
Unring the Bell at MilkBoy Arthouse!
Catch local indie rocker Joe Brewer and his band rock out at Milkboy ArtHouse – along with some other bands, too (FuzzQueen + When Particles Collide w/ Thaylobleu) 🙂
When: 8:30pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5 advance/$7 day of show for 21+ / $10 advance / $12 day of show for 18-20
FRIDAY
Mayor Moe, the Laurel City Council and City Staff invite the public to attend the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program with begin with a few words about the importance of this event and the man it honors. It’s a touching tribute and we hope to see you there!
When: 4pm
Where: Laurel Municipal Center Peace Pole, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel
Cost: Free
Never tried Open Barre before? Now’s your chance. This class is open to everyone who registers – no membership required to sign up.
When: 5pm
Where: Open Barre Studios, 7338 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5
Zumba Happy Hour
Ease into the weekend with an awesome Zumba class taught by instructor Chantal Ross – who will have you with a smile on your face as you dance the evening away!
When: 6:30pm
Where: Espaco Cultural Samba Trovao – Brazilian Culture, Music and Capoeira Angola, Hyattsville
Cost: $10
SATURDAY
Rabbit Summer
Check out this world premiere tragicomedy which examines the fracture point of a marriage and a friendship. An exploration – both tragic and comedic – of legacy, gun rights, secrets not well kept, and what it means to “live your truth” in an America built on lies. Mature audiences; explicit language/themes including gun violence.
When: 2pm & 8pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $25 general admission; $15 students and veterans
College Park – City Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The City’s annual event honors Dr. King’s legacy through a keynote address, performances, art and a City proclamation. Artwork and performances from local groups, schools and community organizations are a prominent feature of the Tribute event. Free event parking is available nearby in University Lots 1b and Z all day on Saturdays (excluding home football games). These lots are about a 2-5 minute walk to the venue. There are also paid parking options in the Stadium Drive Garage as well. For more information, please call 240-487-3570 or visit our Facebook event page here .
When: Saturday, January 13th, 4-6pm
Where: Kay Theatre – The Clarice, UMD
Cost: Free
Opening Reception: Civil War Soldier: Discovering the Men of the 25th U.S. Colored Troops
Paint Branch Creek
Check out this local acoustic musical collaboration rooted firmly in Americana. Paint Branch Creek casts a musical spell that delights fans of acoustic performance.
When: 7pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $10 advance/$12 day of
Performance by Betty Ladas!
Enjoy an evening of fun and song! Greenbelt’s own, Betty Ladas has earned accolades in local venues and as the author, composer and producer of the “Choking Out The Kudzu” musical that was performed recently at the Greenbelt Arts Center.
When: 7:30pm
Where: Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free (donations welcome!)
6 Degrees of Prince featuring Purple Sounds by DJ Chris Valentine
It’s got Prince in the title. Pretty sure that’s all you need to know. 😉
When: Doors at 8:30pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $10 advance / $12 Day of Show
SUNDAY
Maryland Performing Arts Academy Free Open House
Experience the NEW spring schedule at this performing arts studio! Enjoy demo classes (like DJ, photography, vocal training, dance/fitness classes) from some of our new instructors!
When: 1-4pm
Where: Maryland Performing Arts Academy, 3018 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Imaginary Funhouse
Check out this awesome exhibit featuring fantastical digital collages on fabric, paper, buttons and interactive pieces by local artist Clara Cornelius!
When: 12-5pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville
Cost: Free (no entry fee)
MONDAY
Greenbelt – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Join us in our Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service. Be part of a community service learning event to protect trees from beavers and invasive species! Bring Warm Clothes, Closed Toe Shoes, a Reusable Water Bottle. High School students, bring a service learning form for hours.
When: 10:30am
Where: Buddy Attick Park, 555 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all are invited to join Mayor Candace Hollingsworth for a large-scale trash and debris removal from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. We’ll be meeting in the parking lot of Northwestern High School. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, and should dress for the elements: long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes or boots. Safety guidelines, cotton work gloves, litter sticks and trash bags will be provided. Participation can help satisfy the State of Maryland’s Student Service Learning requirement. To register, please call (301) 985-5057 or email caistis@hyattsville.org.
When: 12-3pm
Where: Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free
Bookbinding from a Kit
Come and learn to bind a sketchbook or journal from one of our Shizen book binding kits! $10 includes one kit with book contents and boards, plus a Shizen art paper of your choice for the binding!
When: 1pm
Where: Artist & Craftsman Supply Hyattsville, 4902 43rd Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: $10
Reel and Meal at the New Deal – Whose Streets
On the Martin Luther King holiday, see Whose Streets, Sabaah Folayan’s 2017 film about the demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri after the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, by Darren Wilson, a white police officer in 2014. Jonathan Hutto, coordinator of the Prince Georges County People’s Coalition in Maryland, will lead the discussion. Come learn about police accountability in Prince George’s County on the day we honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.When: 7pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt
Cost: Free admission. They offer a vegan meal for $14 at 6:30pm.
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