Black Panther screening in the park, Boot Camp outside, Yoga inside (or out!), Dogs for the Arts, Crazy Quilt Festival, Astronomy Star Party, Pump House Pop-Up Reception & more, all inside this fantabulous Adults’ Weekend Guide!
THURSDAY
Summer Body Boot Camp
Fitness in the Parks is a FREE exercise program that brings a variety of fitness opps to parks and natural areas across Prince George’s County!
When: 6:30pm
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park (near playground), Bladensburg
Cost: Free!
Cisero w/ Special Guests
Based in Maryland, Cisero is a hip-hop artist best known for his upbeat, soulful instrumentals and cutting raps.
When: 8:30pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park
Cost: $10-$15
FRIDAY
Yoga in the Park
Runs Memorial Day through Labor Day at M-NCPPC sites throughout Prince George’s County. Designed for all levels!
When: 9am
Where: Ellen E. Linson Splash Park, College Park
Cost: Free!
Lunchtime Flow
When: 12-12:50pm
Where: Numi Yoga, College Park
Cost: $16
Opening Reception: Juried Members’ Exhibition
Pyramid Atlantic’s competitive members’ exhibition features over 40 recent prints and works on–or from–paper. (Pyramid’s openings are always fun, teeming with interesting folks and usually involve some tasty beverages + nosh. 😊)
When: 6-9pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Summer Concert Series – Tommy Rothman
Come out and see local and talented musician Tommy Rothman! The concert is held in Bear Square.
When: 6pm
Where: Riverdale Park Station, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Pride Pendant Making Class
Come make Pride pendants with the Dumpster Diva herself!
When: 6pm
Where: Tanglewood Works, Hyattsville
Cost: $35 (inc. supplies for at least 3 funky resins pendants)
An Inconvenient Sequel
David Goodrich, former head of NOAA’s Climate Observations and Monitoring Program and current Board Member of the Cheaspeake Climate Action Network will introduce this compelling follow-up to the groundbreaking 2007 documentary on climate change.
When: 7:30pm
Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 4201 Guilford Dr, College Park
Cost: Free!
SATURDAY
Yoga at Lake Artemesia
When: 9-10am
Where: Lake Artemesia, College Park
Cost: Free!
Dogs for the Arts
All dogs are invited! Enter one or all categories: Paw Painting (water to wash off paint provided), Dog Tricks, Owner-Dog Look-Alike, Dress Up. There will be prizes! All dogs must be on a leash. Dog owners under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To register your pooch please call 301.699.5440.
When: 9:30am
Where: Magruder Park, 40th Ave & Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free! (Donations to the “Lively Arts in Hyattsville” are gladly accepted.)
Eating from Our Garden Workshop
Join the gardeners and Liz Marshall (a County Master Gardener) for a straw bale gardening workshop and a recipe swap using all produce from our gardens!
When: 10am
Where: Cottage City Community Garden, 4222 Cottage Terrace, Cottage City
Cost: Free! (Bring a dish or recipe to share)
Crazy Quilt Festival
Music festival showcasing the diverse musical genres that have appeared at the New Deal Café, including Transatlantic Crossing, Georgie Jessup and more!
When: Noon-11:30pm
Where: Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
Manifold – Resident Artists Exhibition
When: 12-5pm
Where: Otis Street Arts Project, 3706 Otis Street, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free!
Introduction to Machine Sewing: A Primer Class
Perfect for those that feel intimidated by sewing on a machine or need a refresher.
When: 2pm
Where: Three Little Birds Sewing Company, Hyattsville
Cost: $30
Play Reading Elizabeth I : To Speak or Use Silence
A reading of a play about the life of Queen Elizabeth I by scholar Carole Levin.
When: 7:30pm
Where: College Park City Hall Council Chamber
Cost: Free!
CANCELED Astronomy Star Party!See the Universe! Visit our observatory, look through club members’ telescopes, or bring your own. Event will be canceled if it’s too cloudy to see any stars. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt.When: 9:30pmWhere: Northway Fields Park, Greenbelt (Observatory is at the end of a dirt road)Cost: Free!
SUNDAY
Barre & Planes!
Tired of working out in a boring setting? Open Barre brings their workout to the CP Aviation Museum to help you lengthen your muscles and strengthen your core! Wear comfortable clothing and socks!
When: 2-3pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, College Park
Cost: $7/person (+$2/child for childcare)
Pump House Pop-Up Reception: Caesura Obscura by Clara Cornelius
Want to see an old pump house made into something magical, draped with “imagined messages and stories left by a millennia of magical nomads and wayfarers mashed up into patterns and motifs representing both the natural and cosmic worlds”..?..Of course you do! (Especially when the amazing artist is local to Route 1! Represent! 🙂
When: 2-4pm
Where: Hilltop Road between Maple and Geneva Aves, Takoma Park
Cost: Free!
Community Yoga
An informal group led by neighborhood instructors. Bring a mat – all levels, including those new to yoga are welcome. Questions? Email: rlgitter@gmail.com
When: 5-6pm
Where: Magruder Park, Hyattsville (if weather is bad, usually relocates to City Building)
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