Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets moves indoors for the winter! Get your fresh and local produce right here! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors and then heading to Town Center Market for a tasty beverage.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: No entry fee.
Inferno Pilates
Everybody loves instructor Tyecia (Ty) Powell and her interval-rhythmic ways! Now’s your chance to check out her pilates class (FREE for new folks: use code ROUTEONEMOVESIT). Check out my post here for more on Adults’ Classes at Joe’s!
When: 6-7pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $13
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!
Archie Edwards Open Mic
Bring three songs or just come to listen. BYOB if you want. Bring your acoustic instrument (piano already there) and play 3 songs plugged in up on a stage.
When: 7:30-10pm Where: Archie Edwards Blues Foundation, 4701 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
40 oz to Freedom (Sublime tribute)
When: 8pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5 advance; $8 day of show
FRIDAY
Beer & Guacamole, Pico & Chips AKA FeBREWary at Town Center Market
Before the big game, join us for a taste of Whole Foods Market fresh guacamole, pico de gallo and chips. Plus, enjoy local beer from Jailbreak Brewery.
When: 6-8pm
Where: Town Center Market, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Opening Reception – The Elements that Define Us
This mixed media exhibition, highlighting color, materials, and composition style, presents a contemporary perspective of the Black American experience. The exhibition will highlight portraits of the DC Metropolitan community and address the stylistic elements used to express the Black American experience locally and beyond.
When: 6-9pm
Where: Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center, North Brentwood
Cost: Free!
Zumba Happy Hour
Ease into the weekend with an awesome Zumba class taught by instructor Chantal Ross – who will have you with a smile on your face as you dance the evening away!
When: 6:30pm
Where: Espaco Cultural Samba Trovao – Brazilian Culture, Music and Capoeira Angola, Hyattsville
Cost: $10
Etienne Charles: Creole Soul
One of the most compelling and exciting young jazz artists ushering the genre into groundbreaking new territory is trumpeter and bandleader Etienne Charles. In this performance, he buoyantly taps into a myriad of styles rooted in his Afro-Caribbean background and explores the musical depths of the islands, from calypso to Haitian voodoo music.
When: 9pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $10-$30
SATURDAY
HAP Valentine Event – Put Art in Your Heart
Make valentines for your loved ones and make an extra for HAP to deliver to a neighborhood senior. Live music by The Sligo Creek Recorder Club and instant photos/dress up fun!
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Hyattsville City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Hyattsville Horticultural Society Annual Seed Sale
Dreaming of Fresh Vegetables? Colorful Flowers? Have a Gardening Question? You’ll find what you want. We will have a wide selection of Hart’s and Southern Exposure seeds, chosen by expert local gardeners to work well in your Hyattsville garden!
When: 10am-3pm
Where: Hyattsville City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free (no entry fee)
Civil War Soliders: Discovering the Men of the 25th U.S. Colored Troops – An Exhibition
After viewing an antique photo album of 17 Black soldiers from the Civil War, artist Shayne Davidson researched, created a family tree, wrote a biography, and drew a life-sized, colored pencil portrait of each man. The result is now a book and exhibit of the same name. Illustrations and biographies from the book will be on display.When: 11am-4pm
Where: Montpelier Historic Site, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel
Cost: $5/ages 18-59; $4 ages 60+
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 Co., Hyattsville
Cost: $30
International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
Varsity Vocals is the home of student a cappella since 1995. The top two groups from this event will go on to compete in the ICCA Mid-Atlantic Semifinal.
When: 7pm
Where: The Clarice, College Park
Cost: $20
SUNDAY
The Mortal Storm (1940) in 35mm
As Old Greenbelt Theatre enters it’s 80th year, we’re celebrating by looking back at some of the great films watched here by Greenbelters 80 years ago! “The Mortal Storm is the story of Hitler’s rise to power as seen through the microcosm of one German family. When: 12:30-2:30pm
Where: Old Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
An Artful Afternoon
1-3pm Free Craft Workshop – build a mini sculptural shelter with artist Nikki Brooks. Materials will be provided, but bring a small stuffed animal to create a home for. 3pm, Free performance, Page 115, Playing with Words by the alight dance theater.
When: 1-4pm
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
We The: How Civic Engagement has Shaped Laurel
From saving the Laurel railroad station, to the fight for integration of schools, to defeating the proposed Redskin Stadium, the timely exhibit demonstrates how engaged average citizens have shaped and continue to shape the story of Laurel.
When: 1-4pm
Where: Laurel Historical Society, 817 Main Street, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Ukelele Jam
Ukelele jam the first Sunday of every month, hosted by Phillip “Rainy Day” Daniels.
When: 2-4:30pm
Where: Archie Edwards Blues Foundation, 4701 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale 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: Hyattsville Municipal Bldg, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
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