Wednesday August 10, 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).
Tropic Sol
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A blend of Reggae and Neo-Soul, with a dash of tropical Latin flavoring, to produce a sound that is sweet to the ears. Tropical interpretations of popular songs. Original music with a conscience message.
Tongue In Cheek
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Old songs from Tin Pan Alley through the Hot Club de France highly influenced by the New Orleans jazz tradition. The show consists of an exploration of the forgotten parts of old favorites and obscure numbers most have never heard before.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Nine Livesâ€, “Star Trekâ€, “The Secret Life of Petsâ€, “Suicide Squad†in 2D & 3D, “Jason Bourneâ€, “Ice Age: Collision Courseâ€, “Lights Outâ€, “Bad Moms†& “Nerveâ€.
Thursday August 11, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Ping Ping & Pizza Thursday
6–9pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Enjoy 3 Brothers Pizza and Drink specials while you and your family enjoy playing Ping Pong, Monopoly, Chess, Checkers and more! Lots of giveaways for everyone!
Computer Club
7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Nine Livesâ€, “Star Trekâ€, “The Secret Life of Petsâ€, “Suicide Squad†in 2D & 3D, “Jason Bourneâ€, “Ice Age: Collision Courseâ€, “Lights Outâ€, “Bad Momsâ€, “Nerve†& “Sausage Partyâ€.
Friday August 12, 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.
A Few Good Men
8–10:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military, $14 Youth. When do the ends no longer justify the means? This is just one of the questions raised in Academy-Award winner Aaron Sorkin's hit Broadway debut. A Few Good Men follows the court-martial of two Marines in the summer of 1986, put on trial for the suspicious death of PFC William Santiago. Assigned to the case is Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a young JAG with a penchant for plea bargaining. Under pressure from Lt. Cmdr Jo Galloway, Kaffee and the Defense find themselves uncovering a conspiracy, confronting the morality of war, and indicting the Marine Corps Code of Honor. By Aaron Sorkin & directed by Patrick Mullen. A Guest Production from Off The Quill.
Tongue In Cheek
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Old songs from Tin Pan Alley through the Hot Club de France highly influenced by the New Orleans jazz tradition. The show consists of an exploration of the forgotten parts of old favorites and obscure numbers most have never heard before.
Saturday August 13, 2016
College Park Farmers Market
7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.
Donation Dropoff
9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.
Back-to-School Fashion Show
2pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Come see the latest fall fashions with great savings from our
merchants. Raffle prizes, give-aways, music and more!
A Few Good Men
8–10:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military, $14 Youth. When do the ends no longer justify the means? This is just one of the questions raised in Academy-Award winner Aaron Sorkin's hit Broadway debut. A Few Good Men follows the court-martial of two Marines in the summer of 1986, put on trial for the suspicious death of PFC William Santiago. Assigned to the case is Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a young JAG with a penchant for plea bargaining. Under pressure from Lt. Cmdr Jo Galloway, Kaffee and the Defense find themselves uncovering a conspiracy, confronting the morality of war, and indicting the Marine Corps Code of Honor. By Aaron Sorkin & directed by Patrick Mullen. A Guest Production from Off The Quill.
Capital Blues Ensemble
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. This 7-peice band pulls together Swing, Blues, and Jazz through a solid rhythm section, hot horns, stinging guitar, pounding piano and wailing hot harp. They put mean classic dance grooves under traditional and modern blues with solid R&B stylings, making music that rocks listeners and dancers alike.
Sunday August 14, 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!
DA Band
5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. 4-piece jam unit, playing classics from the Allmans, Hendrix, the Dead and more! Steve & Kevin, from local favorite band, Blue Miracle, form a rock solid rhythm section, while Ian & Jeff, performing for 13 years as DADUO, wail on electric guitars.
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.
Monday August 15, 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 August 16, 2016
Poetry Night Open Mic
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come express your inner beatnik through the spoken word!
Breast Cancer Support Group
7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building Room 415, FREE. Join women who are newly diagnosed with or are recovering from breast cancer. To register or to receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Breast Cancer Male Caregiver Support Group
7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join men who discuss their experiences as caregivers of breast cancer survivors. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Greenbelt Youth Circus: Time Warp
Community Center, FREE. A time-traveling adventure through history, told through circus acts! Directed by Gregory May. Tickets at 301-397-2208 or the Community Center office. Tickets go on sale July 27, buy early to before they're sold-out! Shows 7pm Friday, 3pm & 7pm Saturday, and 3pm Sunday.
