Wednesday August 3, 2016
Knuckleberry Finn
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. With a strong and steady beat at the forefront Knucleberry Finn fuses a love of multiple genres with lyrics alternating between playfully spoken and cynically sung critiques of modern society.
Thursday August 4, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Songwriters' Open Mic
7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige Powell
Friday August 5, 2016
7th Annual Fountain Community Fair
12–4pm, Duval High School, FREE. Job Readiness, Health Screenings, Homeownership Preservation, Educational Opportunities. Info: 240-696-2086.
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.
The Goodfellas
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Beatles tribute band that entertains with not only the classic hits, but also with early gems and obscure B-sides, embracing the energy reminiscent of the Fab Four's Liverpool and Hamburg days.
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€.
Saturday August 6, 2016
College Park Farmers Market
7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.
Jazz Under the Stars
6:30–11:30pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Sharon Raquel, Night Sky Jazz Ensemble, 4 Tha Gruv.
Contra Dances
7–9:45pm, Community Center Gym, $10 (cash at door). Beginner lesson at 6:30pm. The City of Greenbelt is co-sponsoring Contra Dances with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW). Contra Dance is fun, fun, fun! It is danced to live music which can have an array of instruments depending on the band. There is a caller who calls the dance by doing a “walk through†before each dance. At the beginning of each evening dance, there is a 30-minute lesson to go over all the basic steps that will be called. Call 240-542-2054 for info.
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.
4ThaGruv
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Smooth sounds of Contemporary Jazz with a twist of Funk. This Band of 5 seasoned musicians puts their spin on tunes by artists you know and love, from Jeff Lorber to Hall and Oates, also delivering fresh arrangements of cherished Jazz Standards. Part of Jazz Under The Stars, sponsored by FONDCA.
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€.
Sunday August 7, 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!
A Few Good Men
2–4:30pm, 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.
Big Band Tradition
5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Big Band Jazz from vintage to modern, with authentic arrangements from Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maynard Fergusen, and more!!
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.
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€.
Monday August 8, 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.
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€.
Tuesday August 9, 2016
The Loose Ends
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Blending early British Invasion, Buddhism, alt country, and traditional rock-n-roll with jurisprudence and a healthy worship of Mick Jagger, The Loose Ends seek to satisfy all musical palates all of the time.
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€.
