Greenbelt
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FREE Book Signing 10am–12pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Please join local authors for Co-op's first Book Signing event.
Always interested in supporting the local community, we are thrilled to be selling books by local authors. To draw some attention to that, the co-op is sponsoring a book signing event on Saturday, April 1 from 10:00 am until Noon. Authors will be on hand signing copies of their books and reading some passages. We will also have some nibbles from our bakery and will be sampling drinks from local vendors too.Maryland Veterans Creative Arts Festival 1pm, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd, $10 donation. Art show opening 1pm; Stage Show 2pm.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.IlyAIMY 8–11pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Live percussive performance, a "combustible attack on the usual singer-songwriter fare" | ||||||
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Greenbelt Stream Cleaning 9:45am, Mishkan Torah, FREE. Participants
are urged to wear long
pants, boots or sturdy shoes and
clothes that can get dirty and to
bring gloves. Participants are also
asked to wear a hat to protect
from ticks and to do a tick check
afterwards. Co-sponsored by Mishkan
Torah Synagogue and the Beaverdam
Creek Watershed Watch
Group. Please register by clicking above.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise! | 3
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Lecture 8:30–9:30am, Doctors Hospital Professional Building Suite 210, FREE. Attend this lecture to learn whether weight loss surgery is right for you. Registration is required online or by calling 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968). | 4
The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!1984 Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtime & prices.. The film starring John Hurt, based on George Orwell's classic dystopian novel. | 5
Mother & Baby Wellness Fair 10am–1pm, Springhill Lake Community Center, FREE. First 200 registered babies receive free diapers, wipes, and books. Registration required: call 240-542-2033.The Gliders 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Soulfully sung, harmonica-driven Americana. Come hear this talented acoustic quartet put its stamp on songs from sources as varied as Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan and Jimmy Reed. | 6
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 PowellGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 7
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.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. | 8
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Free Diet to Go Consultations 9am–12pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op invites you to an exclusive tasting event!
Come try Diet-to-Go, at our exclusive tasting event. Find out how you can lose 10 pounds in 30 days with America’s best tasting diet meal plan, rated #1 for taste by Epicurious (beating Nutrisystem, eDiets, Biggest Loser, and Jenny Craig.)
Diet-to-Go takes the effort out of healthy eating. A Diet-to-Go specialist will help you choose from the Balance, Balance-D Diabetes, and Carb30 menu, to best fit your lifestyle and help you reach your goals.Arbor Day Tree Planting 10am–11pm, Schrom Hills Park, FREE. Please click to RSVP if you're attending!The Navigator 1pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $7; kids $5; members $6.50. Silent film starring Buster KeatonCity Bus 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Blues and rock with outstanding guitar and renowned vocals by Cheryl Poirier (sang with Kid Creole and the Coconuts and U2 on the album "War", and has appeared on Saturday Night Live and in the movie Against All Odds) and original arrangements by tunes from Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Al Green and more!Membership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise!Georgie Jessup & The Philosopher Dogs 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a roots rock Americana band with muti-award winning singer-songwriter, soul-shaker, norm-breaker, and longtime advocate for indigenous peoples' rights, political prisoners, and transgendered people, Georgie Jessup.“God Has Arrived†(2012) & “Operation Bethlehem†(20 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. Utopia Film Festival BroadcastMembership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 10
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvMembership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 11
Green Eggs and Ham 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Acoustic rockin' country blues jam duo comprised of Guinness World Record Holder and guitar virtuoso Jeff Aug (guitar/vocals) and Big Daddy Stalling's band member, Steve Levine (harmonica).Membership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 12
GHI N&E Social 6:30–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Present, former, and potential candidates & volunteers for GHI are welcome to join the N&E Committee for a social event in the front room of the New Deal Cafe! If you may be interested in running for office or volunteering, bring your questions and ideas! Info: ghi.nominationsandelections@gmail.comThe 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.City Council Economic Development Worksession 8pm, FREE. Broadcast on
Verizon 21, Comcast 21,
and city website.“God Has Arrived†(2012) & “Operation Bethlehem†(20 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. Utopia Film Festival BroadcastMembership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 13
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.Membership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 14
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.“God Has Arrived†(2012) & “Operation Bethlehem†(20 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. Utopia Film Festival BroadcastZydeco Jed 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An East Coast roots band blending many influences from rock, jazz, funk, grateful delta and more through original material and kind covers.Membership Week Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. A full week of free classes, demonstrations, meet-ups, activities, lectures, and fun! This is your chance to experience what we have to offer for kids and adults. | 15
Maker Festival 10am–4pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Explore more than 50 exhibits and activities that
celebrate the Maker Movement. Meet artists who use
3D printers, scientists who develop aquaculture farms,
crafters who make their own felt, homeowners who
recycle materials into useful tools, and robot engineers
with lots of robots!Annual Egg Hunt 10am, Buddy Attick Park, FREE. For ages 18 months to 6th grade. Bring your basket and help Mr. Bunny find
the eggs he and his helpers have hidden. Immediately following
the Egg Hunt,
The Center Ring Circus
School Performance
Team presents
CELEBRATION! Weather Hotline: 301-474-0646The Big Boy Little Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. The kind of blues you used to hear on a distant radio station broadcasting from somewhere down south, late at night. The kind of blues that makes you want to go somewhere and dance or shout or just be alive. Those kinds of blues. |
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Easter Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Easter Brunch 11am–1pm, Greenbelt Marriott, $39 adults; $18.50 ages 5–12. Omelets, Marsala-rubbed leg of lamb, blackened cod fillet, mouth-watering desserts, and more! Reservations strongly encouraged: 301-441-3700Sunday 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. | 17
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. | 18
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).Rising Star Karaoke 7–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come out and shine as YOU take the stage to sing your favorites! State of the art sound equipment and expansive song selections! Hosted by the dynamic Kelley Hildebrand. | 19
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. | 20
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group 5–7pm, Doctors Hospital 5th Floor, DSE Room, FREE. Join healthcare professionals who will discuss treatment, resources and support for people who have lymphedema or chronic swelling. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.Now, Voyager 8pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; Senior/Student $8; Kids $6. 1942, from the Leading Ladies Series. | 21
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.Tribute 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. Scottie Templeton's a charming, irresponsible fellow. Life's been one continuous gag. But at fifty-one, he finds the script's been rewritten as a tragedy. His son Jud, alienated by years of neglect, comes to visit. Scottie's one concern is to make friends with his son, for everyone else adores Scottie including his ex-wife, his friend and boss, and his doctor. Tribute is a warm, funny, touching play with wonderful characters.Cold Hard Cash 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash, featuring spot-on recreations of both the sound and
spirit of the originals. | 22
Electronics, Styrofoam & Paint Recycling 9am–12pm, Public Works Department, FREE. City residents can recycle old or unwanted computers, and other electronic items. Please call in advance for more than 10 items, multiple styrofoam pieces, or items over 50 pounds. Paint recycling for $5/container. Click for details!Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Earth Day Watershed Cleanup 9am–12pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Training & materials provided by Greenbelt Public Works in partnership with CHEARS and the Alice Ferguson Foundation.Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!Tribute 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. Scottie Templeton's a charming, irresponsible fellow. Life's been one continuous gag. But at fifty-one, he finds the script's been rewritten as a tragedy. His son Jud, alienated by years of neglect, comes to visit. Scottie's one concern is to make friends with his son, for everyone else adores Scottie including his ex-wife, his friend and boss, and his doctor. Tribute is a warm, funny, touching play with wonderful characters.The Roustabouts 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Original, upbeat take on the blues that wanders into the worlds of funk, R&B and rock with the fiddle as the x-factor. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!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. | 24
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 25
Senior Law Day 12:30–2:30pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Led by Elder Law Attorney Jackie Byrd, this 5@55 workshop
teaches 5 essential legal tools: Will, Health Care
Power of Attorney, Living Will, Advance Medical Directive, and
Digital Diary. Register at 301-345-6660. After the workshop, you can sign up for free consultation with a lawyer to complete your Advance Medical Directive free of charge.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. | 26
Wine and Food Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine & food tasting to celebrate Patron Appreciation Day. The food tasting will be a seasonal selection available to purchase or made from ingredients available in the store. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle, and all store purchases receive a 5% discount the entire day.Scarlet Begoniaz 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Women’s voices front and center to the Grateful Dead’s American Roots music experience | 27
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes. | 28
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Lecture Canceled 8:30–9:30am, Doctors Hospital Professional Building Suite 210, FREE. Attend this lecture to learn whether weight loss surgery is right for you. Registration is required online or by calling 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).Tribute 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. Scottie Templeton's a charming, irresponsible fellow. Life's been one continuous gag. But at fifty-one, he finds the script's been rewritten as a tragedy. His son Jud, alienated by years of neglect, comes to visit. Scottie's one concern is to make friends with his son, for everyone else adores Scottie including his ex-wife, his friend and boss, and his doctor. Tribute is a warm, funny, touching play with wonderful characters.The Bad Influence Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. This four-piece group breathes new life and fresh energy into blues & roots music and are unabashed crowd pleasers thanks to their expert ensemble playing, strong melodies, addictive grooves, sly original songwriting and sheer intensity. | 29
Shredding Day & Paint Recycling 9am–12pm, Centerway Parking Lot behind Credit Union, FREE. Only 5 boxes per person. Personal records only (no business). Must be present to shred. Please, no contaminants – NO BATTERIES Paint recycling! Cost - $5 per container Your old paint will be used in developing countries humanitarian construction projects. DO NOT mix paint in other containers. In order for the paint to be properly used, the contents on the inside need to match the label on the outside. If you are unable to attend the event, you may hire this service directly to come to your home for an additional $30 service fee. Yuck Old Paint, LLC 888-509-9825 (YUCK) www.YuckOldPaint.com Thank you for recycling!FREE Cold Brew Coffee Tasting 9am–12pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Chameleon Cold Brew Coffee will be on hand to your tasting enjoyment. See why cold brew coffee is richer, more flavorful, and less bitter than it's hot brewed older cousin. It's a true taste treat for the coffee lover.Litter Clean Up Event 10am–12pm, Schrom Hills Park, FREE. Training and materials provided by Greenbelt Public Works and PG County Environment Department.National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10am–2pm, Police Station, FREE. Drop off expired, unwanted and unused prescription medication in the lobby.Tribute 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. Scottie Templeton's a charming, irresponsible fellow. Life's been one continuous gag. But at fifty-one, he finds the script's been rewritten as a tragedy. His son Jud, alienated by years of neglect, comes to visit. Scottie's one concern is to make friends with his son, for everyone else adores Scottie including his ex-wife, his friend and boss, and his doctor. Tribute is a warm, funny, touching play with wonderful characters.The Hayley Fahey Band & Friends 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a prolific songwriter with a powerful, multi-octave voice, Hayley is backed by a band of seasoned professionals that continually wow audiences with captivating original songs. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Jewelry Sale 11am–3pm, Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Road, FREE. Come Look! Find Bargains! Have Fun!Tribute 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. Scottie Templeton's a charming, irresponsible fellow. Life's been one continuous gag. But at fifty-one, he finds the script's been rewritten as a tragedy. His son Jud, alienated by years of neglect, comes to visit. Scottie's one concern is to make friends with his son, for everyone else adores Scottie including his ex-wife, his friend and boss, and his doctor. Tribute is a warm, funny, touching play with wonderful characters.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.Sean Ashby 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. One man band show with bass and beats and six guitars! Sean has been Sarah McLachlan's primary guitarist for twelve years and has appeared on The Grammys, Conan, Ellen, SNL, Letterman and The Tonight Show. |
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