Wednesday March 16, 2016
Freedom from Smoking
6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring.
Pub Quiz
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring your own team, or form one on the spot. We will collect a dollar from each participant, which will be the prize for the winning team. Come out and test your knowledge on topics from Aardvarks to Zithers.
Thursday March 17, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
GHI Board Meeting
7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.
Friday March 18, 2016
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.
Bad Jews
8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. The night after their grandfather's funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna, a "Real Jew" who is volatile, self assured, and unbending. In the other is her equally stubborn cousin Liam, a secular and entitled yound man, who has his shiksa girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam's brother Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith, and legacy ensues. By Joshua Harmon. Directed by Bob Kleinberg. With Marlowe Vilchez, Michaela Haber, Jason Kanow and Sarah Scott.
Black Masala
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Featuring a wide array of instruments from tuba to accordion to banjo, 2013 double WAMMIE-winner features a colorful mix of sounds that draw inspiration from the melodies of Eastern European brass bands, New Orleans jazz, Latin grooves, and even a hint of Appalachian twang.
Saturday March 19, 2016
Bad Jews
8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. The night after their grandfather's funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna, a "Real Jew" who is volatile, self assured, and unbending. In the other is her equally stubborn cousin Liam, a secular and entitled yound man, who has his shiksa girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam's brother Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith, and legacy ensues. By Joshua Harmon. Directed by Bob Kleinberg. With Marlowe Vilchez, Michaela Haber, Jason Kanow and Sarah Scott.
49 Cent Dress
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a tasty mix of rock and roll with a dash of blues and soul. Featuring vocalist Melissa Orr, the DC-based band performs tunes by Amy Winehouse, Van Morrison, Duffy, and many others.
Sobriety Checkpoint
9pm–2am, Area of Greenbelt Rd & Lakecrest Dr, FREE. For more information contact MPO Scott Yankowy at 301-542-2114 or syankowy@greenbeltmd.gov.
Sunday March 20, 2016
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
Bad Jews
2–4pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. The night after their grandfather's funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna, a "Real Jew" who is volatile, self assured, and unbending. In the other is her equally stubborn cousin Liam, a secular and entitled yound man, who has his shiksa girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam's brother Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith, and legacy ensues. By Joshua Harmon. Directed by Bob Kleinberg. With Marlowe Vilchez, Michaela Haber, Jason Kanow and Sarah Scott.
Sunday Ultimate Canceled
3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.
Jolly Llama
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Classic rock covers featuring sitar and flute.
Monday March 21, 2016
Diabetes Support Group
6–7:30pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join people who have diabetes as well as their families during engaging and interactive discussions about coping with this condition. To register or receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Reel & Meal
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A monthly film series exploring social, environmental and animal rights concerns. An optional vegan buffet ($14) is served at 6:30pm.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
Grief Counseling Support Group
7–8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Greenbelt CARES is holding sessions in response to the recent tragic loss in our community. Sessions are facilitated by CARES Crisis Intervention Counselors. FREE and open to anyone wishing to attend. Follow up counseling is available to those seeking additional support.
New Deal Laugh In
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. CLaw Comedy Productions presents the New Deal Laugh-In Showcase featuring some of the area's funniest comics performing together for one night only! Parental Guidance Suggested.
