Monday July 11, 2016
Storytime on Screen
10:30am, Old Greenbelt Theater, FREE. Includes story, craft, popcorn, and short film!
City Council Meeting
8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv
Grief Support Group
Doctors Hospital Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd floor, FREE. Provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources for people who have experienced a loss. In addition to a focus on validation and normalization, participants learn more about the effects of grief and tactics to manage it. These meetings are facilitated by Cynthia Swan, LCPC, grief and bereavement counselor with Capital Caring Hospice of Largo.
Tuesday July 12, 2016
Geff King
7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Greenbelt's own Man of 1000 Songs—honky tonk, country, originals, and more!
Wednesday July 13, 2016
Stroke Support Group
1–3pm, Doctors Hospital Professional Bldg, 1st floor conf. room, FREE. Join stroke survivors and caregivers to explore resources as well as learn about stroke prevention, healthy lifestyles and empowerment strategies. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Camp Encore: A Midsummer Night's Dream
1–4pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. Two groups of mortals—the mismatched lovers and the hilarious amateur actors—retreat to the forest, only to find it inhabited by a troupe of feuding and mischievous faeries. Will everything be set right before the royal wedding in the morning? This production combines Shakespeare's language with original music, movement and stage combat. Directed by Kate Magill Robinson. 301-397-2208 for reservations.
Ultrafaux
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An acoustic powerhouse of three guitars and upright bass with original music composed in the style of Jazz Manouche or Gypsy Jazz.
Utopia Film Festival Broadcast
8pm, Broadcast on Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Autism: Made in America†& “American Colonies: Collapse of the Beesâ€
Thursday July 14, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Computer Club
7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices.
Camp Encore: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. Shows at 4pm & 7pm. Two groups of mortals—the mismatched lovers and the hilarious amateur actors—retreat to the forest, only to find it inhabited by a troupe of feuding and mischievous faeries. Will everything be set right before the royal wedding in the morning? This production combines Shakespeare's language with original music, movement and stage combat. Directed by Kate Magill Robinson. 301-397-2208 for reservations.
Friday July 15, 2016
Creative Kids Camp Summer Circus
10am–2:15pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. A group of cousins spend their summer on the farm with their eccentric aunt Beverly, only to discover that she is trying to rescue a failing circus. The kids pitch in to help and enjoy the best summer ever! By Chris Cherry. 301-397-2208 for reservations.
Summer Circus Camp Showcase
1–2pm, Community Center, FREE. Culmination of two weeks of intensive circus skills training, newbies and veterans demonstrate juggling, stilt-walking, unicycling, balance board, rolling globe, partner acrobatics, clown gags and single-point and fabric trapeze. Directed by Greg May.
Wine Tasting
4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle.
Spring Skate
5–7pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Ages 6-14. Bring your family and friends at the gymnasium. Roller skates provided free, or bring yours. Info: 301-397-2212.
Family Swim Night
8–10pm, Aquatic & Fitness Center, $5. Admittance to the pool will be $5 for all families, including passholders. Bring your pool toys and the whole family for fun in the outdoor pool. Fridays June 17, July 15, and August 19
The Eaton Woman
8–10:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military, $14 Youth. In this political dramedy based on the true story of the famous "Petticoat Affair" during Andrew Jackson's presidency, a group of determined and razor-tongued Cabinet wives brings the government to its knees. Snappy repartee with lavish period costumes. This play by prolific Anthony Gallo is a treat for the eyes and ears. Directed by Trix Whitehall. A Guest Production from The Seventh Street Playhouse.
Black Sheep
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Five-member reggae band pushing the frontiers through jazz and rhythm & blues, bringing American musical flavors to reggae’s African rhythms. As its name implies, it is music made by outsiders for outsiders. Together for more than thirty-five years and winners of multiple WAMMIE awards, Black Sheep keeps its music fresh with innovative harmonies and a fusion of diverse influences.
Jurassic Park
11pm, Old Greenbelt Theater, $9, $6 Senior & Student; Kids $6. Cult Series Films
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing “Finding Doryâ€, “Dave and Mike Need Wedding Datesâ€, “The Secret Life of Pets†in 2D & 3D, “Ghostbusters†in 2D & 3D, “The Purge: Election Yearâ€, “Central Intelligenceâ€, “The Infiltratorâ€, and “Tarzanâ€.
Saturday July 16, 2016
College Park Farmers Market
7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.
Trail Maintenance
8:30am–12pm, Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Road, FREE. Trail crew volunteers will meet
to
help improve the trail system of
Greenbelt Park. Meet at the Ranger Station at 8:45am.
A Train Ran Through It
2–2:45pm, Greenbelt Park, FREE. The trolley that bisected the southwest corner of what is now Greenbelt Park was the Washington Spa Spring and Gretta Railroad Company (later renamed the Washington Interurban Railway Company) was first chartered in 1908 and streetcars carried passengers through the future Greenbelt Park until 1933. A terminus in Northeast Washington D.C. was situated at 15th and H Streets and the line served Bladensburg and Berwyn Heights, Maryland.
The Eaton Woman
8–10:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military, $14 Youth. In this political dramedy based on the true story of the famous "Petticoat Affair" during Andrew Jackson's presidency, a group of determined and razor-tongued Cabinet wives brings the government to its knees. Snappy repartee with lavish period costumes. This play by prolific Anthony Gallo is a treat for the eyes and ears. Directed by Trix Whitehall. A Guest Production from The Seventh Street Playhouse.
Just Stones
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A musical tribute to the Rolling Stones whose repertoire consists entirely of Rolling Stones music that will please the 'Stones connoisseur as well as the layfan.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing “Finding Doryâ€, “Dave and Mike Need Wedding Datesâ€, “The Secret Life of Pets†in 2D & 3D, “Ghostbusters†in 2D & 3D, “The Purge: Election Yearâ€, “Central Intelligenceâ€, “The Infiltratorâ€, and “Tarzanâ€.
Sunday July 17, 2016
Farmers Market
10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
The Eaton Woman
2–4:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military, $14 Youth. In this political dramedy based on the true story of the famous "Petticoat Affair" during Andrew Jackson's presidency, a group of determined and razor-tongued Cabinet wives brings the government to its knees. Snappy repartee with lavish period costumes. This play by prolific Anthony Gallo is a treat for the eyes and ears. Directed by Trix Whitehall. A Guest Production from The Seventh Street Playhouse.
Walking a Blind Dog
2pm, Green Ridge House, FREE. Call 301-395-0751 to be let in the front door.
Sunday Ultimate
5pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Free exercise! Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.
Fez Tones Hafla
6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Join us for an afternoon of live Middle Eastern music & dance. Musicians will play exotic instruments such as qanun, oud, darbuka, and riq.
Utopia Film Festival Broadcast
8pm, Broadcast on Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “The Glass House,†“Translumination,†& “Waiting In Silenceâ€
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing “Finding Doryâ€, “Dave and Mike Need Wedding Datesâ€, “The Secret Life of Pets†in 2D & 3D, “Ghostbusters†in 2D & 3D, “The Purge: Election Yearâ€, “Central Intelligenceâ€, “The Infiltratorâ€, and “Tarzanâ€.
