Adults' Weekend Guide: Oct. 25th-28th

Ghoulish jello shots are yours at Thriller-themed Sip ‘N Paint!
📸 by Cary Michael

Will it be a Thriller-themed Sip ‘N Paint or maybe Succulents & Suds or perhaps a Tattoo Arts Show or maybe the grand opening of and Halloween Party at Maryland Meadworks or a Community Halloween Dance Party (w/ DJ RR spinning the tunes) or a Goddess Yoga Workshop or maybe all of the above? But wait – there’s more! Read on and get to plannin’, dear readers!

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Route 1 Corridor’s Adults’ Weekend Guide

THURSDAY

Sip ‘N Paint – Fright Night!
Event features a 2-hour guided art instruction session of a Fright Night “Thriller”-themed painting with music selections from the 90’s – early 2000s. Complimentary creepy jell-o shots provided! Tickets must be purchased online.
When: 7-9pm
Where: Creative Saints Loft, Hyattsville
Cost: $30 (includes all supplies and instruction)

Thursday Night Music Series – roots Americana
Eat some good Mediterranean food and listen to the tunes of great local musicians – this time around, an evening of roots Americana with Bumper Jacksons cofounder Chris Ousley. Always a fun time and can attest that their falafels, with some special sauce, will make you return for more!
When: 7-9pm
Where: Med Cafe, 3237 Rhode Island Ave, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free (no cover)

Goodbye, Dragon Inn
Join for the last of our Classic Taiwanese Film Series with Goodbye Dragon Inn. We’re screening it in 35mm!
When: 8pm
Where: Old Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!

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FRIDAY

Kendall Street Company, Black Masala, Swimmer
Jam sessions, gypsy punk brass and Swimmer all in one show!
When: 7pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park
Cost: $8-$12

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SATURDAY

Succulents & Suds
Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your own terrarium all while enjoying some delicious craft beer! Ticket purchase includes two pours of beer and your very own terrarium! When: 12:30-2pm
Where: Pizzeria Paradiso, Hyattsville
Cost: $30

Grand Opening & Halloween Party!
Please join us for Maryland Meadworks’ official Grand Opening Celebration! 4-6pm is the ribbon cutting ceremony, comments & Mead; 6-10:30pm is the Halloween potluck and dance party! Read about my visit to Maryland Meadworks!
When: 4-10:30pm
Where: Maryland Meadworks, Hyattsville
Cost: Free (no entry fee)

SoHy Tattoo Arts Show
The SoHy Tattoo Arts Show will feature work from local Tattoo Studios Satchmoe Art, LLC and Whistle Stop Studio in addition to artists VK Paints + Artizmylov of Satchmoe Art, LLC and artists Gianna Gaudry, Brian Rohloff Design + Michelle Roberts! Check out the show, meet the artists, see the studios…and a have a good time:)When: 4-10pm
Where: Studio SoHy, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

SoHy Spooktacular
When you come to the SoHy Tattoo Arts show, be sure to stroll around SoHy and check out the local happenings. Maryland Meadworks has its grand opening, Creative Saints Loft will be hosting a creepy cupcake class and you can check out other SoHy businesses to see what they will be doing!
When: 4-6pm
Where: Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Vigilante’s Halloween Party – Haunted Grounds
6-7pm Magician for the tiny ghouls; 7-10pm DJ, Food trucks, Kujo and a Halloween costume contest!
When: 6-10pm
Where: Vigilante Coffee, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Community Halloween Dance Party!
Come celebrate the season and Ally’s 2nd birthday! Food, music and dancing with DJ RR! Costumes fun but not required.
When: 7-11pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: $10 online; $15 at the door

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SUNDAY

Shelter Building Workshop
Join us for a FREE community cat shelter building workshop. We’ll provide supplies and guide you through putting together a durable and warm shelter for outdoor cats.
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Alley Cat Rescue, 3906 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood
Cost: Free!

Goddess Workshop
Join Asia Vianna for a Goddess inspired asana, pranayama, meditation, improv and self-exploration practice. This workshop will be infused with essential oils, use of the singing bowl, mudra and mantra guidance, as well as journaling. The first part of the workshop will be dedicated to finding your inner Goddess. The second part of the workshop will be dedicated to fulfilling her. Each yogini will leave with a small gift.When: 2pm
Where: Love Yoga Studio, Hyattsville
Cost: $30

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 City Bldg, 2nd floor, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!