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| Opening Reception for Chadwick Tolley’s exhibit at Pyramid Atlantic this Friday! Image courtesy of the artist. |
Your pick of live music, an opening reception at Pyramid Atlantic for printmaker Chadwick Tolley‘s “politically charged” exhibit, awesome sounding show by LA’s DJ Nosaj Thing (produced tracked for Kendrick Lamar, Kid Kudi & Chance the Rapper) at MilkBoy ArtHouse as well as a 9 Piece Funk Army the next night!, local opportunity to support Puerto Rico relief efforts, Chuck the Monk Book Talk, Hyattsville’s Mayor does Capoeira and you’re invited to join in! All this weekend + more!
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THURSDAY
Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets! Get your fresh and local produce right here! Live music, too! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors, absorbing some tunes while the kids frolic around and then we all head to Town Center Market to enjoy a tasty beer or 5 outside.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: No entry fee.
Dance Dance Party Party!
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle exercise dance session! Come in your exercise clothes. Burn anywhere from 200-400 calories Dance your heart out to an eclectic mix of music for an hour straight. Make new friends, leave refreshed!
When: 7-8pm
Where: Community Forklift Resource Room, 4671 Tanglewood Dr, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes
Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes are guaranteed to get you up on your feet! The Slowpokes playlist is inspired by classic blues material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to Muscle Shoals, and all the rock n’ roll in between.
When: 8pm
Where: Robert Harper Books, 6216 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Cost: $15
FRIDAY
Opening Reception: Chadwick Tolley’s I Hope You Find What You Are Looking For
Georgia-based Printmaker Chadwick Tolley exhibits a series of embellished prints that employ appropriated cultural symbols to construct new, unfiltered political narratives in striking visual collage.
When: 6-8pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Outdoor Performance Series
Catch some live music by a local performer – Joey B – in this new public space intended to support the vision of a sustainable, walkable, vibrant top-20 college town.
When: 6-7pm
Where: Little Tavern Park, 7413 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!
Spanish Conversation Cafe
Join us for dinner & conversation about challenges facing the Latinx community, including immigation & DACA. The evening’s discussion will be facilitated by the Link Education language instruction team.
When: 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Duende District Bookstore, 5412 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Nosaj Thing (DJ set) + Grimace Federation + Jesse Miller of Lotus
Catch a show at the grand opening weekend of this awesome new live music venue! Nosaj crafts stately, ethereal synth-based instrumental hip-hop.
When: Doors at 8pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $15 advance / $18 day of show
SATURDAY
Puerto Rico Relief
Hurricane Maria has left millions in Puerto Rico to face enormous challenges, but we will not let them face those challenges alone. Hyattsville’s Mayor Candace Hollingsworth asks that you join us to stuff a van with supplies to send to Puerto Rico. See list of requested supplies here.
When: 8am-1pm
Where: 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Road Ride 🚲
Join Proteus for a ride down the trails to DC. Expect about 36 miles mostly flat with some food (perhaps ice cream)! Bring cash/cc, lock, water, helmet. Expect a pace of 12-15 mph.
When: 9am
Where: Proteus Bicycles, 9217 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!
College Park ParkRun
Head out on for a weekly, free, 5K, timed run. Afterwards, enjoy a post Parkrun coffee in The Board & Brew, 8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park. All ages welcome!
When: Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Where: Paint Branch Trail, 4289 Metzerott Road, College Park
Admission: Free but please register before your first run.
Movin’ with the Mayor: Capoeira w/ Espaco Cultural Samba Travao
Join the mayor for a fun Brazilian martial arts dance form called Capoeira. Comfortable workout attire should be worn. This class will be held during the church’s 8 Annual Community Multicultural Health and Wellness Fair. Come out and enjoy all of the festivities.
When: 11am-12pm
Where: First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville , 6102 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Boot Camp for Artists w/ F. Lennox Campello
Ever wonder how to maximize the attention your work gets from the press, galleries, and museum curators? How to present your work in a professional manner and save money in the process? How to tap into grants, awards, and residences? How to approach a gallery? Then check this out!
When: 2-4:30pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood
Cost: Free!
Chuck the Monk Book Talk
Zen Mind, Feline Mind: The existential and practical answers that cats refuse to share with us. A converstation with Chuck the monk about zen and cats.
When: 3-5pm
Where: Robert Harper Books, 6216 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Knocking on the Door of the White House: DC Latinx Poets
We’re excited to host this special poetry event with Zozobra Publishing for their new Spanish/English anthology, Knocking on the Door of the White House: Latina and Latino Poets in Washington, D.C.!When: 6-8:30pm
Where: Duende District Bookstore, 5412 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Community Day at Polka Dot Park
Come check out the new community space in Hyattsville! Live music by Blue Plains, Franklin’s Craft Beer, Food Trucks and more.
When: 4-8pm
Where: Polka Dot Park, 4320 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: No entry fee.
Here to Stay – The Music of the Greenbelt Pioneers
When the first families moved into Greenbelt on September 30, 1937, American Big Band music was at its peak. It on the airwaves, and songs by Gershwin, Ellington and other songwriting titans helped to keep Greenbelters’ toes tapping and hearts singing in their new town. This fall, on the 80th anniversary of the pioneers’ arrival, that music will have the same joyful effect on you! Catch this entertaining program featuring talented Greenbelt vocalists, classic film clips, and lively commentary.
When: 7-10pm
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free, but tickets required (call 301-397-2208)
Monk on Monk: A Centennial Celebration of Thelonius Monk
Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz icon Thelonious Monk with his son T.S. Monk, who carries on his father’s legacy in a memorable performance that includes newly discovered compositions as well as the celebrated pieces that made his father a legend.
When: 8pm
Where: Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
Cost: $35/person
108 Music Series presents Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes
Serving up a menu of award-winning blues, soul, and rock’n’roll. Semi-finalists at the 2017 International Blues Challenge. Their mix of originals and covers stretches from West Coast swing to classic Chicago blues and Memphis soul. The band’s music will get you out of your seat and on your feet. Buy tickets here.
When: 8-11pm
Where: Cheverly American Legion, 3608 Legion Dr, Cheverly
Cost: $20 advance / $25 at door (cash only!)
Moonlit Movie-American Graffiti
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy this FREE outdoor movie experiences. Enjoy this iconic movie about coming of age at the end of summer 1962 with Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Paul Le Mat, Candy Clark, Wolfman Jack, and Cindy Williams.
When: 8:15-10pm
Where: Greenbelt National Park, Sweetgum Picnic Area, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
Swift Technique (9 Piece Funk Army)
1 set of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Funk Legends, 1 set of originals with guest, Jenna Camille. What else do you need to know?! 🙂
When: 8:30pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5
SUNDAY
Hyattsville Cyclocross Bike Race 2017
We love checking out this annual off-road bike race through Magruder Park. We have fun watching the bikes whizz/whirr (?) by us and enjoy checking out all the fancy bikes + bike gear. Also check out the food/drinks being sold by Timber Pizza, Shortcake Bakery, Acme Pie Company, Franklins, Streetcar 82 & more! Tip: If you plan on buying food/drinks, aim to arrive early to mid-day as sometimes things run out!
When: 8am-5pm
Where: Magruder Park, 40th Ave & Hamilton St, Hyattsville
Cost: Free to watch!
Greenbelt Farmers Market
Check out this cool & big farmers market offering produce, pasture-raised meats, sustainable seafood, soaps, crepes, ice cream, breads and baked goods, goat cheese & more! While there, let your ears soak up some Transatlantic Crossing and their fiddle-n tunes (think “toe-tapping Irish and Scottish jigs and reels!”) When done shopping, head to the New Deal Cafe for some nosh and/or a coffee by Vigilante!
When: 10am-2pm
Where: 25 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: No entry fee
An informal group led by neighborhood instructors Hyattsville’s Magruder Park. Bring a mat – all levels, including those new to yoga are welcome. Questions? Email: rlgitter@gmail.com
When: 5-6pm
Where: Hyattsville Municipal Building, 2nd floor Prangly Room
Cost: Free!
Indeed! Thanks for your comment, Jeremy – & have fun this weekend!
Saturday is packed with good stuff! So much to choose from.