Route 1 Corridor Weekend Guide: June 28th-30th

Last chance to catch “Pantheon” by the excellent crew of Happenstance Theatre! Photo credit: Glenn Ricci

Blues & BBQ in Hyattsville, Coffee / Canvas + Cacti in College Park, Aging with Pride & Passion for Life in College Park, Beers, Blues & Burgers in Glenn Dale, Luther Re-lived in Bowie, Composting 101 in Greenbelt, Happenstance Theatre in Mount Rainier & more all inside Route One Fun’s latest Weekend Guide!

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Friday Along Route 1

Marcia Wolfson Ray: archiTERRA (All Ages)
Don’t miss an exhibit showcasing the evolution of wood art, creating a new environment that reflects the interdependency that humans and the natural world have with each other.
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel
Cost: Free!

Sol Roots Band
This band is New Orleans style funk mixed with raw blues, energetic rock, deep grooves and southern soul. If you’re lucky they might even dabble into a little reggae.
When: 8:30-11:30pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!, food and beverages for purchase

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Saturday Along Route 1

Composting 101
Want to do good by nature, but never seem to get it right? Let the folks at Public works show you how composting is done.
When: 11am-12:30pm
Where: Greenbelt Public Works, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!

Aging with Pride and Passion for Life (All Ages)
A day of celebration for all! There’ll be free chair massages and mingling and munching while supporting our LGBTQ+ residents and friends. Drum circle and create your own pride button.
When: 2-5pm
Where: Old Parish House, College Park
Cost: Free!

Blues & BBQ
The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation players will be in the house as will 250 Texas BBQ (including a scrumptious vegan sandwich).
When: 6-10pm (Food begins at 6pm; music at 7pm)
Where: Maryland Meadworks, Hyattsville
Cost: Free (no entry fee)

Luther Re-Lived feat. William “Smooth” Wardlaw
If you love Luther Vandross this is the performance for you! It’s a tribute to the R&B master. We hear the performer is the spitting image of Vandross from his mannerisms to his laugh and voice.
When: 7-10pm
Where: Bowie State University, Bowie|Cost: $25 general admission; $20 seniors, faculty, staff & students

Sunday Along Route 1

Coffee, Canvas, and Cacti – Oh My!
Parking lot remake! It’s an art party. Live painter, art market, ink box tattoo station, and free interactive art. Paint and take home your own terracotta pot. Cacti for sale. We hope to see you there!
When: 10am-2pm
Where: Vigilante Coffee Parking Lot, College Park
Cost: Free!, cacti and coffee for sale

Smithsonian Folklife Festival (All Ages)
It’s worth the trek downtown to experience cultural performances, workshops and demonstrations. This year’s theme is the social power of music. Consider it a staycation in your backyard! Sample food trucks and enjoy adult beverages.
When: 10:30am-6pm
Where: The Mall, Washington DC
Cost: Free!, food, beverages and souvenirs for purchase

Is There A Doctor In The House? Laurel’s Healthcare Stories 
Got some free time this Sunday? Explore pharmacies, hospitals, medicines, and people who have cared for Laurel for the past 200 years through memorabilia from years of medicine. Learn about folk medicines and homeopathy.
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Laurel Museum, Laurel
Cost: Free! (with donations suggested)

Happenstance Theater’s Pantheon (All Ages)
Name a group of performers who can mix slapstick humor with Greek mythology, taking classics and paring them down to 1940’s aesthetics. That’s Happenstance for you. Enjoy their live musical score and portrayal of an array of mortals and Gods whose flaws reflect their own.
When: 3-4:30pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: $23 general admission, $17 senior, student, military