Exciting Weekend Folks! Lineup includes Joe’s Movement’s Night at the Club honoring local visionaries like Margaret & Pamela Boozer-Strother, a DIY Zine Workshop at Pyramid, Pop Punk Galore at MilkBoy ArtHouse, Color Story Creative, Saturday ride to March for Our Lives, Community Forklift’s Garden Party & Spring Fundraiser, CAMPSpace’s Grand Opening & more, all inside Route One Fun’s Adults’ Weekend Guide!
*Due to tricky weather, don’t forget to call ahead to confirm events are still going on.
CAMPspace Preview Cowork Days
Not sure if CAMPspace is the right space for you? No worries… come to one of our previdays and get a feel for what being part of the CAMPspace really means. Registration includes wi-fi, comfortable open seating, complimentary Mochabox coffee, catered lunches and an opportunity to grab a discounted CAMPspace cowork membership!
When: 10am-4pm
Where: CAMPspace, 4212 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: $12.50
Tai Chi
Take it slow and enjoy the movement through the study of Tai Chi Chun long form. Try a new class
When: 7-8pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $13 drop in (or see here for code to try for free!)
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!
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby
For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week.
When: 9-11pm
Where: Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville
Cost: $5 cover
Not Too High, Not Too Low
Enjoy a leisurely coffee at Vigilante, then pop over to Pyramid to check out this awesome exhibit hat invited comic book/zine artists and cartoonists from the DMV to make work for a gallery setting.
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
CAMPspace Preview Cowork Days
Not sure if CAMPspace is the right space for you? No worries… come to one of our previdays and get a feel for what being part of the CAMPspace really means. Registration includes wi-fi, comfortable open seating, complimentary Mochabox coffee, catered lunches and an opportunity to grab a discounted CAMPspace cowork membership!
When: 10am-4pm
Where: CAMPspace, 4212 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: $12.50
Sip & Paint
Join artist/curator Tomora Wright for a Sip and Paint celebrating the beauty of the female form. This event will feature one-on-one time with the curator, step-by-step instructions to create your very own work of art, and an open bar of wine and light refreshments.
When: 6-9pm
Where: Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center, 4519 North Brentwood
Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members
Menage A Garage
Yes, I was drawn to this band by its witty name. Gave them a listen on BandCamp and they’re definitely up the pop-punk alley side of things. “Alyson lays down the beats on kit while Jenny’s bass sheds grooves under the silky sheen of JB’s guitar and vocals. M.À.G. plays youth-rock.” Skip DC9 and check out a show here!
When: 8pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5
SATURDAY
Yoga at the Old Parish House
When: 8:30am: Beginners (suitable for all levels); 9:45am: Gentle Yoga (for those with injuries or other limitations)
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park
Cost: Free!
Community Forklift’s Garden Party & Spring Fundraiser
Free workshops, delicious food for purchase from Country Manners & Shortcake Bakery, activities for the whole family, including selfie photobooth, crafting with Anacostia Watershed Society and face painting, live music with sets from
When: 9am-3pm
Where: Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Saturday Ride to March for Our Lives
We’re riding down to the March for our Lives in DC. It’s about 15 miles each way. I doubt that metro will allow bikes that day, so be prepared for round trip by bike. The march starts at noon. We’re not sure about any bike valet or if bikes will be allowed along the march. Feel free to post here if you have any intel. Proteus is not affiliated with the March, just leading a ride to the event.
When: 10am-3pm
Where: Route starts in Greenbelt, see post here for more detail
Cost: Free
Movin’ with the Mayor! iSadcie
Mayor Candace Hollingsworth invites you to dance away Saturday, March 24, with her and iSadcie for a Caribbean dance exercise with Island Fete Fitness.When: 10-11am
Where: Hyattsville City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Harmonica Class with David Harris
David plays harmonica in Full Power Blues band. One of the top blues band in the DC area. A former regular at AEBHF, who played harp at the barbershop back when Archie Edwards himself, was presiding over the Saturday jams. Come and learn from one of DC’s premiere harp players!
When: 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: 4701 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale
Cost: Suggested donation, $20
CAMPspace Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Welcome and check out this collaborative work space for independent workers, entrepreneurs, small business owners and more looking to grow their business ventures!
When: 1-4pm
Where: CAMPspace, 4212 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
HER Story Art Installation, Speak Panel & Social!
In honor of Women’s History month, Color Story Creative is proud to present HER STORY, an art installation which uses the power of female creativity to celebrate and amplify women’s voices. The panel + meet & greet portion of the evening will take place from 4-6 p.m. and will be a ticketed event which includes a locally curated swag bag. HER STORY art installation opens from 6-9 p.m. at Studio SoHy and is free to all. Check out my post about Color Story Creative here!
When: 4-9pm
Where: 4pm at Pyramid, 5pm at CAMPSpace & 6pm at Studio SoHy, 4327 Gallatin Street
Cost: $20 (inc. panel, meet + greet, light food and drinks as well as local swag bag!)
Scott Pennington at Otis Street Art Project
Scott Pennington is a Baltimore-based artist specializing in large-scale participatory installation and sculptural assemblage works.
When: 5-8pm
Where: Otis Street Art Project, 3706 Otis Street, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free!
Night at the Club
Eat, Play, Dance, Lounge at this gala celebrating 20 years of Club Joe’s and the amazing individuals who have made Club Joe’s the incredible program it is today, including Margaret and Pamela Boozer-Strother! There’ll be four fabulous clubs to choose from at this party, including a Night Club, Jazz Club, Karaoke Club and Club Joes!
When: 7pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $100
The Split Seconds with Accidents, Curse Words, Braceface
Formed in 2015, The Split Seconds exploded onto the DC music scene with their unique style of no-frills classic pop-punk. Rising from the ashes of Dischord Records’ The Coastals, frontman Drew Champion sought to put together a project combining the energy of late-70’s Punk with undertones of 60’s pop, and garage rock.
When: Doors at 7, show at 8pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5
SUNDAY
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!
Mandala Painting
Join Randie from the Bold Brush (she’s a Numi member) as she guides us with tools to create our own, unique geometric art designs in the tradition of mandalas, contemplative and spiritual art forms.
**Did I miss any events? Add them to the comments below and I’ll try to update ASAP!
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