Route 1 Weekend Guide: Jan. 31st-Feb. 2nd

Catch New Orleans-based, New York-born, Haitian raised Cellist Leyla McCalla’s succinctly elegant folk this weekend!

Cool events happening along our magical Route 1 Corridor this weekend include Movement Graffiti in Mount Rainier, (Pre) Super Bowl Watch Parties in Cheverly and Riverdale Park, Eating for Your Heart in Langley Park, Unpacking Laurel’s Past, Black History Month Gospel Celebration in Largo & more! Check it out!

Friday

TAs of the Gateway District
Teaching Artists – Share your self-care techniques! Listen to a podcast, learn from others! Wear comfortable clothing to move. Build community through the art, sustain life & health together!
When: 3-5pm
Where: ArtWorks Now, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Shadow Box Assemblage (Ages 16+)
Create intriguing 3-D shadow boxes! Two part workshop, instructor led. Learn how to make your shadow box ‘pop’ through composition & use of materials. Everything provided! Bring small memorabilia (photos, jewelry, fabric, letters, etc.) to personalize your box!
When: 7-9:30pm
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, Greenbelt
Cost: $52, register at the Community Center’s main office

Jazz Night Featuring Lena Seikaly
This Friday at Maryland Meadworks, enjoy classic jazz vocals from Hyattsvillian (and 2019 Arts & Ales performer) Lena Seikaly and her small group.
When: 7pm
Where: Maryland Meadworks, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Shawn Stone & Movement Graffiti
Come see a unique kind of show at a local arts hub. Described as ‘connecting the responsibility of the world we see, to the reflection of the world we feel, and the potential to change both.’ Dance/movement, visual art & voice in one moving performance!
When: 8pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: $10-$20

Leyla McCalla Quartet (USA) (All Ages)
Enjoy an evening musical performance influenced by the artist’s Haitian creole & cajun roots. Described as ‘earthy, soulful sounds’, her music sings about society’s injustices yet ‘remains danceable, reclaiming forgotten styles of music’.
When: 8pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park
Cost: $25 adult, $10 student/youth

Pre-Super Bowl Party
Come party & rep your fav team. Cash bar drink specials, game day snacks, plus party w/ a purpose! Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital!
When: 7pm-12am
Where: American Legion Greenbelt Post 136, Greenbelt
Cost: $20

Saturday

Story Collage Workshop
The College Park Arts Exchange welcomes you to a fun narrative & visual art workshop facilitated by a community librarian. Find out what a story collage is all about!
When: 10:15am-12pm
Where: College Park Community Library, College Park
Cost: Free!

Eating for Your Heart (All Ages)
Get ready for national nutrition month in March w/ healthy cooking demos now! Learn how to make healthy meals & snacks. Enjoy samples, take home some new recipes!
When: 12-1pm
Where: Langley Park Community Center, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Dawg, Dell w/ Evan Behre & Dan Kehoe, Adrienne Keley on Fiddle
Traditional Americana w/ deep jams on banjo, dobro, guitar, & standup bass! Some fiddlers too. Tune in & enjoy a mead beverage!
When: 7-10pm
Where: Maryland Meadworks, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!, drink sold separately

“Say It Loud’ featuring Mousey Thompson & The James Brown Experience
Come hear an all-star ensemble play tribute to none other than James Brown! Hear his biggest hits, sing along, dance all night!
When: 8-10pm
Where: Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
Cost: $20-$25/person

Sunday

Re-examining History: A Work in Progress
Take a self-guided tour of Montpelier, share your feedback! It’s a new, more inclusive visit, telling the history of the dwellers of this 18th century plantation. Let us know what you think!
When: 11am-3pm
Where: Montpelier Historic Site, Laurel
Cost: Free!

Unpacking Laurel’s Past: 150 Years on Display
Exhibit Opening! Check out this museum’s latest display on local history. Discover what artifacts of the past tell us about our changing society today.
When: 1-4pm
Where: Laurel Museum, Laurel
Cost: Free!

Puppy Bowl Viewing Party (All Ages)
Let’s go puppies! Watch the all time fave Puppy Bowl. Leashed, friendly dogs welcome! Kids too. LOL This is a family friendly event! Get your commemorative Pup Cup for just $10. Includes a complimentary beer!
When: 2-5pm
Where: Black Flag Brewing Company, Colombia
Cost: Free!

Black History Month Salute
Kickoff Black History Month w/ a gospel celebration. National gospel recording artist performs w/ the Morgan State University Choir. Sure to be an uplifting performance!
When: 5-7pm
Where: Center for the Performing Arts, Largo
Cost: $54.75 (incl. $4.75 service charge)

Superbowl Sunday Special
Tired of having to make food for the party or drink out of plastic cups? Instead, join Denizens Brewing Co. for the 54th Super Bowl Sunday at either our Silver Spring or Riverdale Park location. We will have a food special to keep your belly full and a beer to keep your hands full! We will have the screens and sound on for you!
When: 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Denizens Riverdale Park
Cost: No cover charge