Adults’ Weekend Guide, June 23rd-25th

Jesse Magenta this Friday at Robert Harper Books!

My lil Tuscadero-Indie rock heart is all aflutter, you guys! So many great live, local music options this weekend! Catch Indie electronic artist Jesse Magenta & his spacey vibes at Riverdale Park’s Robert Harper Books, Be Steadwell‘s queer pop at the Brentwood Arts Exchange’s Listening Room, and Orion Freeman‘s souled-out tunes at Mt. Rainier‘s ReCreative Spaces Listening Series.  All this & more great ideas along the Route 1 Corridor, behind the jump!

FRIDAY 

Opening Reception: One Year Later
To celebrate the 1st anniversary of Pyramid Atlantic’s epic move to its new Hyattsville home, Curator Molly Ruppert has assembled a group show of 52 artists to mark 52 weeks of occupancy with work priced at $365 or less to mark the days of the year.
When: 6-9pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: No entry fee

Be Steadwell at the Listening Room 
Be Steadwell is a singer-songwriter from DC with roots in jazz, a cappella and folk.  Be composes a soulful blend of genres into what she calls queer pop.  Be’s self-produced albums feature her earnest lyricism, proud LGBTQ content, unapologetic silliness and the art of the simple love song.
When: 8pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood
Cost: $15

Charlie Catacalos presents Jesse Magenta
Indie electronic artist Jesse Magenta is the project of up and coming musician Charlie Catacalos. Having gained some recognition in Philadelphia where Catacalos attends school, the first release under the name Jesse Magenta, Office Hours, is described as “a hidden gem, with spacey vibes and intimate feelings” by WXPN’s The Key music blog.
When: 8-10pm
Where: Robert Harper Books, 6216 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Cost: $10 cover, refreshments 

Beggars Tomb
A five piece band focused on recreating classic renditions of the Grateful Dead. 
When: 8:30pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt 
Cost: No cover! 

SATURDAY

Yoga in the Parks
Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility and free your mind.  No registration required. Ages 13+
When: 9am-10am
Where: Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8200 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights
Cost: Free!

Rain Garden Workshop
Come for an introduction to rain garden design and installation, learn about the Rain Check Rebate Program, and a walking tour of local rain gardens.
When: 10am
Where: Greenbelt’s Public Works Building, 555 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!

Scavenger Sale 
Join ReCreative Spaces and artist Becky Borlan for Scavenger Sale, a used art materials market! Opps for artists and the public to donate items no longer needed, a place to pick up “new” materials at low cost and a chance to connect with other local artists, organization, etc.
When: 12-5pm
Where: ReCreative Spaces, 3501 Perry Street, Mt. Rainier
Cost: No entry fee

A Tribute to Soul Divas
Relive the hit songs and powerhouse vocals of music’s greatest divas: Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan.  You won’t want to miss!
When: 8-10pm
Where: Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly
Cost: $30

ReCreative Listening Series: Orion Freeman 
Orion Freeman is a singing, songwriting, guitar-playing seeker from the woods just beyond the mortar and bricks of Philadelphia.  His souled-out, sometimes reggae-infused, flamenco-tinged, bluesy folk-rock aspires to move you in every way.
When: 8:30-10:30pm
Where: ReCreative Spaces, 3501 Perry Street, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $20

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony 
A frequent guest of the National Orchestral Institute + Festival, Asher Fisch returns to lead Bartok’s tempestuous ballet score to The Miraculous Mandarin and Mahler’s Fourth Symphony.
When: 8pm
Where: UMD’s The Clarice, Dekelboum Concert Hall, College Park
Cost: $25

Granny’s Ball of Odds
Alice “Granny” Donahue, a classically trained pianist, meets “Boys in the Hood” and brings you anything from ol’ school funk to Led Zeppelin to Burt Bacharah. As heard on WAMU and seen in the Huffington Post.
When: 8:30pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt
Cost: No entry

SUNDAY

Outdoor Yoga in “Bear Square” (Whole Foods, Riverdale Park)
Check out this free yoga class by Numi Yoga’s superstar owner and instructor, Kelsey Starr.
When: 9am
Where: Bear Square at Whole Foods Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
** Read our sneak peek of the first Whole Foods Market in Prince George’s County

Downtown College Park Farmers Market 
When: 10am-2pm
Where: 4500 Knox Rd, College Park
Cost: No entry fee

Community Sing! 
Whether you only sing in the shower, or you sing at the opera, whether you can’t carry a tune or you can’t stop singing, this Community Sing is for you! No prior experience needed. Just the willingness to sing!When: 4-5pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free (donations to Joe’s welcome)

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