Let’s the weekend begin, Route 1 Buds! Art openings + receptions, house concerts, comedy show, theatre – all this and more happening in our lovely neck of the woods. Check it out and then tell a friend!
Friday
Spatial Rapport Opening Reception
You’re invited! Be one of the first to see two artists & their work which explores space, place & scale. Together, creating a dialogue about space & daily environments.
When: 6:30-9pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Hilltop House Concert
Join us for an all ages show featuring the The Osyx, Gools (New Orleans) and Sheila. BYOB (no underage drinking!), Feel free to bring food to share. Please respect the community. Bring ear protection for children
When: 7:30-10pm
Where: Hilltop House, 4111 Jefferson St., Hyattsville
Cost: $10 Suggested Donations for Bands
SB and Moonlight Drive
Get a taste of the DC bluegrass scene w/ this band delivering a hard hitting bluegrass performance sure to please any audience!
When: 8:30-11:30pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!, food and drink sold separately
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Saturday
Craft & Create: Jewelry Basics
Let’s get crafty & make our own jewelry! Learn basic jewelry tools & materials. Make your own earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. Wear your creations home! Materials provided. No prior experience required!
When: 11am-12pm
Where: Upper Marlboro Library, Upper Marlboro
Cost: Free!
Saturday Social Ride
Take a 10-12 mile round trip w/ the fam. Kids welcome to ride independently or attached to an adult bike (trailer or child’s seat). Helmets required. Bring lock, cash/cc. Destination this week: Vigilante’s Coffee! Get yourself a treat!
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Proteus Bicycles, College Park
Cost: Free!
Bach Cantata Series: BWV 51
Enjoy a series of short performances led by conductors of one of UMDs graduate programs. Celebrate the work of the “great master”, J.S. Bach. Performance features Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen (Shout for Joy to God in All Lands), BWV 51.
When: 12:30-1pm
Where: Gildenhorn Recital Hall, College Park
Cost: Free!
Opening Reception – Extraordinary Living: The Art of Arnold Hurley
Score! Artist talk & opening reception. Get up close & personal w/ artworks rooted in realism. Explore the themes behind the artists’ work, ask questions! Exhibit addresses issues impacting the black community, while capturing the extraordinary in life’s ordinary moments.
When: 1-3pm
Where: PGAAMCC, North Brentwood
Cost: Free!
Opening Receptions @ Brentwood Arts Exchange
‘Tis the weekend for opening receptions! Check out the main gallery & lab gallery for the newest installations @ the Exchange. Examine the double consciousness that black people, especially women possess. Explore the destructive nature of competition & how it relates to contemporary society & the concept of playing to WIN.
When: 5-7pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood
Cost: Free!
Blue Comedy Show
Comedy night @ the Meadworks w/ some of the best local comedians. A night of laughter w/o limits! Pardon our French, but might not be the kid friendliest of shows. 😉 Get their early, seats fill up, or stand! Order food from Dum’s Pizza. They’ll deliver to the door!
When: 8-10pm
Where: Maryland Meadworks, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!, drink and food sold separately
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Sunday
Chronicles of the African American Journey Through Fiber Arts
Let’s celebrate Black History Month! Witness stories & experiences of African American lives told through curated fiber arts like quilts, felt, sewing, & beading!
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Self-Care Sunday
Pop-up natural marketplace @ local spa/retreat. Hear from health & wellness experts & entrepreneurs. Gain insight into physical, mental & emotional health! Happy new year to you!
When: 12-4pm
Where: Wellspring Manor & Spa, Upper Marlboro
Cost: $25
Happenstance Theater: JUXTAPOSE (All Ages)
Join us on a theatrical journey, feel the limitless possibilities of imagination! Highly visual vignettes. Puppetry, physical theatre, theatrical clown & more! Post-show, chat w/ performers, share feedback! Everyone’s welcome (not a kids-only show).
When: 2pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: $13 adults, $7 children 12 and under
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch
500 years later, Bosch’s paintings continue to fascinate audiences. Come see his Exhibition on Screen, discover answers to questions about this famous artist from the Netherlands. A cinematic exploration of a creative genius not to be missed!
When: 8pm
Where: Old Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt
Cost: $6-9
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