Greenbelt
Community
Calendar
Community
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Senior Legal Clinic 10am–2pm, Green Ridge House, FREE. Attorneys will be available to answer questions and provide assistance to seniors in preparing documents. Pre-registration required, space is limited. Registration begins April 7. Please call 301-345-6660.Beggars Tomb 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A 5-piece band focused on recreating classic renditions of the Grateful Dead.“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 2
Shredding Day Canceled 9am, Roosevelt Center, behind Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, FREE. Only 5 boxes per person. Personal records only (no business).
Must be present to shred; shredding continues until 12:00 noon or truck is full. Please, no contaminants and NO BATTERIES.College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Greenbelt Tennis Association Annual Member Social 9am–1pm, Braden Field Tennis Courts, FREE. Includes doubles play,
drills, courts for kids and beginners
and refreshments. Balls will
be provided and some rackets
made available. Open to all skill levelsBostwick Festival 10am–4pm, 3901 48th st., Bladensburg, FREE. An afternoon of early American trade
demonstrations, music, family activities &
more.GHI Pre-Purchase Orientation 11am, GHI Board Room, FREE. This informative meeting explains how a cooperative works, lists the steps in the purchase process, and describes how you become a member of the cooperative.Invasive Plants 11am, Greenbelt National Park Sweetgum Picnic Area, FREE. Join us each first Saturday of the month to help remove invasive plants from the park. This partnership with the University of Maryland involves identifying and removing different invasive plants in the park. This hands-on volunteer project is going strong thanks to Volunteer Leader Tom Crone.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.Built 4 Comfort 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Soulful vocals, tasty guitar licks and a deep foundation in the blues, this band is known to add their own flavor to R&B and classic rock favorites!“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | |||||
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Cadillac and LaSalle Antique Car Show 10am–4pm, Capitol Cadillac, FREE. Approximately 80 cars on display. Info: Dan Ruby, 301-894-8026.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Jewish Response to Climate Change 10:30am, Mishkan Torah Synagogue, FREE. Joelle
Novey, director of District of
Columbia, Maryland and Northern
Virginia Interfaith Power
and Light.Artful Afternoon 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. 1–3pm: Make a collaged pendant or back-pack ornament with artist Sherill Gross; 3pm: alight dance theater performs "Frontline"Farmers Market Volunteer Orientation 1pm, Community Center, Room 202, FREE. Orientation for new
and returning volunteers.Basket Making 2–4pm, Greenbelt Museum, FREE. Family-friendly hands-on May basket making; all materials are provided.Sunday Ultimate 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Starlight Orchestra 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Big Band jazz and swing with fantastic female vocals! Starlight Orchestra plays favorites by Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra.Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. “Maryland Sentientâ€, “Dessert Contestâ€,
“Worst of the Worstâ€,
“Impressions†and “Drawn From Waterâ€â€œBoyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 4
Budget Worksession: Recreation 7:30pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on
Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and
Streaming at greenbeltmd.
gov/municipaltv“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 5
Carotid and peripheral artery disease screening 9:30am–2:30pm, Community Center, Room 103, FREE. Greenbelt Assistance
in Living
(GAIL) Program in
partnership with
Advanced Vascular
Resources
(AVR); schedule an appointment at 301-345-6660.The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!Books at Bedtime: Infants and Toddlers 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For ages 0–3, limit 20. Families are encouraged to start bedtime routines with us! Sing-a-longs, stories & quiet play activities encourage engagement between caregivers and children. Age-appropriate social, emotional, communication, and literacy skills. Stop by the Information desk on event day for free tickets.African Americans in the Old West 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. African History and Culture Lecture Series arranged by historian C.R. GibbsGHI Election Candidates’ Forum 7:30pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Ask questions to candidates for the May 14–15 election & annual meeting.“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 6
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.The Seth Kibel Quartet 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. High energy jazz and klezmer. Winner of 25 WAMMIES, including "Best World Music Instrumentalist" and "Best Jazz Instrumentalist".Talk on Solar & Wind 7–9:15pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. Democratization of the energy grid. Info: lore@simplicitymatters.orgUtopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. “Maryland Sentientâ€, “Dessert Contestâ€,
“Worst of the Worstâ€,
“Impressions†and “Drawn From Waterâ€Preschool Storytime Greenbelt Library, FREE. 10:15am & 11:15am: Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 3–5. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk before the program. Limit 20.“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 7
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Storytime 10:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 1-2! Please pick up a free ticket at Information Desk. For ages 1–2 years, limit 20 people.Toddler Storytime 4:15pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-3. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk. Limit 20.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.Time Bank Orientation 8–10pm, Greenbelt MakerSpace, FREE. Using the Time Bank, a person volunteering an hour of time helping someone else gains 1 credit. Using credits, they can receive help from someone else. Click the link for more information.“Boyhood†& “Still Alice†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Brotherly Love, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Unfriended, Furious 7, and Home. | 8
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).Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Moxie Blues Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a foot-stompin' mix of blues and blues rock (with a touch of Southern rock)!“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 9
Green Man Festival Roosevelt Center, FREE. Activities, handicrafts, food, and
music by
Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz
Katy Gaughan, KIVA, Scrub Pines
Global Warming, Tower Green,
Peat & Barley, Ayreheart, Mike Elosh
Wynne Paris, and Woven Green.College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Plant Sale 8am–12pm, High Point High School, FREE. Quality plants grown by Beltsville Garden Club members.Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Animal Shelter Kitten Shower 11am–2pm, American Legion, $5. Light
Snacks,
Mimosas,
Basket
Raffles
and fun
games!Steam & the Blue Dragons 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Flutes and other wind-instruments, Turkish lute, bass, didgeridoos, and drums of many kinds in shifting combinations join in joyous original melodies. Reservations recommended“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. |
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Green Man Festival Roosevelt Center, FREE. Activities, handicrafts, food, and
music by
Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz
Katy Gaughan, KIVA, Scrub Pines
Global Warming, Tower Green,
Peat & Barley, Ayreheart, Mike Elosh
Wynne Paris, and Woven Green.Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Beginner's Trail Walk 10am, Greenbelt Park, FREE. Join a park ranger on a beginner’s
trail walk. Meet at the Azalea Trail in
the Sweetgum Picnic Area.
Reservations are required: call Greenbelt Park at 301-344-3944.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Mother's Day Brunch 11am–3pm, Greenbelt Marriott, $40 adults; $18 ages 5–12; 4&under fre. Roasted Barron of beef with au jus; grilled chili glazed pork chops, jerk spice rubbed turkey breast, fresh omelets and waffles, salads, and desserts.Sunday Ultimate 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Djesben 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A trio of multi-instrumentalists whose diverse backgrounds guarantee to delight with a variety of styles: jazz standards, bebop and bossa nova, as well as original tunes influenced by music from around the globe!
Reservations recommended.“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 11
Beginner's Trail Walk 10am, Greenbelt Park, FREE. Join a park ranger on a beginner’s
trail walk. Meet at the Azalea Trail in
the Sweetgum Picnic Area.
Reservations are required: call Greenbelt Park at 301-344-3944.GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Goddard Investment Club 5–6:30pm, Community Center, FREE. A group of amateur investors who
discuss and invest in stocks. New members welcome! For more information:
goddard@bivio.com.Chinese/English Preschool Storytime-ä¸æ–‡/è‹±æ–‡é›™èªžå¸ 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For ages 3-5, limit 20 people.
This bilingual storytime includes children’s stories, songs, rhymes and other activities in Chinese and English.
ä¸æ–‡/英文兒童故事, æŒå”±, å…’æŒ, åŠå…¶ä»–活動. 年齡: 三-五æ².
Ask for free tickets at the information desk.ACE Student Awards and Reception 7:30pm, Municipal Building, FREE. The Advisory Committee on Education will present the 2015 ACE Student Awards to 2 students from each school serving Greenbelt students.City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 12
GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.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.Black & White Southerners Who Fought for the Union 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. African History and Culture Lecture Series arranged by historian C.R. Gibbs“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 13
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.NARFE Monthly Meeting 1:30pm, Greenbriar Community Building, FREE. National Active and Retired
Federal Employees (NARFE)
Chapter 1122. Speaker: Harrine
Freeman, author of How to Get
Out of Debt and Get an A Credit
Rating for Free. All federal workers
and retirees are welcome.GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Jack Couldn't Make It 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Eloquent ballads, blues, folk, rock & roll, country, classics, on acoustic guitar, slide guitar, steel mandolin.Preschool Storytime Greenbelt Library, FREE. 10:15am & 11:15am: Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 3–5. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk before the program. Limit 20.“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Hot Pursuit, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 14
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Storytime 10:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 1-2! Please pick up a free ticket at Information Desk. For ages 1–2 years, limit 20 people.GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Toddler Storytime 4:15pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-3. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk. Limit 20.“Birdman†& “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimesAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Mad Max, Pitch Perfect 2, Avengers (in 2D and 3D), Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Furious 7, and Home. | 15
GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Greenbelt Writers' Group 7pm, Community Center, FREE. Discussion on self-publishing and open readings. Info: mmoien@
aol.comEleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club 7:30pm, Greenbriar Community Building, FREE. What Went Right, What Went Wrong in Annapolis?
Featuring Delegates Anne Healey, Tawanna Gaines
and Alonzo Washington.A Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.The Hounds 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Melding classic rock, real country, jam band and originals of the highest quality, the Hounds are a tour de force of captivating lead and harmony vocals, skillful musicianship and an infectious sense of joy.GHI Election GHI Office, FREE. Election ballots can be cast after Thursday's membership meeting, or Friday at the GHI Office from 7-10am and 5-8pm.“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 16
Crazy Quilt Music Festival 12pm–12am, Roosevelt Center, FREE. A full day of live music outdoors onstage in historic Roosevelt Center, showcasing a variety of musical genres and a sampling of quilts. The music moves into the New Deal Cafe from 8–11pm.College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Kidney Smart Classes 10–11:30am, Doctors Hospital Main Bldg, CCCR classroom, FREE. Classes for people who have chronic kidney disease to improve and take control of their health. The class topics will include kidney disease education, medications, diet, nutrition and treatment options.Public Works Open House 10am–2pm, 555 Crescent Road, FREE. See all that Public Works does for Greenbelt!
Green ACES/Green Team will have information on energy efficiency, recycling and sustainability. Other groups will share environmental information. For more information call Luisa Robles @ 240-542-2153 or lrobles@greenbeltmd.govFostering Kittens Workshop 11am–1pm, Police Station, FREE. Learn how to care for the very young kittens that come into the shelter.
Register to become one of the kitten nursery team! You must
attend a training in order to become a foster for kittensCelebration of Spring 2–6pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. The N2N Band, Arts & Crafts, Xbox
and PlayStation Game Tents, Magician, Community Info Tables, Inflatables, Girl Scout
Activities, Free Snow Cones, Cotton Candy and PopcornA Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.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.“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. |
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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!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.Octtava Piano Duo 4pm, Greenbelt Community Church, corner of Hillside & Crescent, FREE. Pianists Wei-Der Huang
and Hsien-Ann Men will perform selections by Bach
(Sonata #3 in F Major), Tchaikovsky
(Sleeping Beauty), Ravel,
Taiwanese composer Mei-Chun
Chen, and Chabrier.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.“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 18
GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.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.Budget Worksession: Green Ridge House 7:30pm, Green Ridge House, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming at
greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 19
WomenHeart Support Group 11:30am–1pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join heart disease experts who provide educational information to women while encouraging them to make well-educated and heart-healthy decisions. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.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).Adult Book Discussion: Robert Edsel’s “Monuments Men†7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Come join the library’s Adult Book Discussion. Copies of the book may be available at the Information Desk.Black Genealogy 101 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. African History and Culture Lecture Series arranged by historian C.R. GibbsMetrobus Service Discussion 7pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. “Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 20
Kidney Smart Classes 10–11:30am, Doctors Hospital Main Bldg, CCCR classroom, FREE. Classes for people who have chronic kidney disease to improve and take control of their health. The class topics will include kidney disease education, medications, diet, nutrition and treatment options.Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.Aging in Place Plan Workshop 1–3pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Community Resource Advocate Christal Batey hosts an Aging in Place planning exercise to examine future needs, gaps in resources, and assists residents creating a forecast of tasks that they can accomplish and identify areas where they may need assistance.GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Composting Q&A 7–8:30pm, Public Works – 555 Crescent Road, FREE. Come learn about composting and ask your questions!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.Preschool Storytime Greenbelt Library, FREE. 10:15am & 11:15am: Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 3–5. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk before the program. Limit 20.Deadline for Elaine Skolnik Luncheon $36 per person.. The Greenbelt News Review is hosting a luncheon honoring long-time editor Elaine Skolnik, 12:30pm Saturday May 30 at the Greenbelt Marriott. The deadline for ticket purchases is May 20. See the current edition (available online) for an order form.“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 21
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Storytime 10:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 1-2! Please pick up a free ticket at Information Desk. For ages 1–2 years, limit 20 people.GATeCreate Video Class 3–5pm, Beltway Plaza Mall, FREE. Offering elementary school-aged kids
a two-week, after-school program in making videos.Toddler Storytime 4:15pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-3. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk. Limit 20.“Timbuktu†& “While We’re Young†Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; $8 students & seniors; $6 kids. Click for showtimes. | 22
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.A Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.Tipsy Oxcart 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Electric, sweaty, bumpin' Balkan music with originals and fresh, upbeat arrangements of urban dance tunes. The band deviously infuses the sounds of South-Eastern Europe with elements of jazz, funk, and more! Dig naughty violin solos, atomic accordion grooves, freak-me-out clarinet, and the baddest rhythm section this side of the Mediterranean!“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 23
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.Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!A Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.Vintage #18 8:30pm–12:30am, New Deal Café, FREE. With influences like Etta James, Koko Taylor and Ike & Tina Turner, Vintage #18 delivers a high energy, soul-drenched performance from start to finish and to experience them live is a sizzling treat!“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes |
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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 Raisin in the Sun 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.Sunday Ultimate 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Kiss & Ride 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A blues ensemble led by the amazing Carley Harvey, a Folk-Rock/Blues fusion artist. Striving to extend blues to younger audiences to bridge the age gap between blues aficionados, they play a combination of originals, blues standards, and cool blusey arrangements of top 100 songs.“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 25
Memorial Day City offices closed.“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 26
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.Civil War Defenses of Anacostia: Sentinels of Freedom 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. African History and Culture Lecture Series arranged by historian C.R. Gibbs“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 27
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.Preschool Storytime Greenbelt Library, FREE. 10:15am & 11:15am: Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 3–5. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk before the program. Limit 20.“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 28
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Storytime 10:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 1-2! Please pick up a free ticket at Information Desk. For ages 1–2 years, limit 20 people.Toddler Storytime 4:15pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-3. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk. Limit 20.“Two Daysâ€, “One Night†& “Woman in Gold†Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Click for showtimes | 29
A Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.Wild Anacostias 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hyattsville's premiere New Orleans/Blues style, funky, raucous, merry-making Zydeco party band! | 30
College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.A Raisin in the Sun 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.The Badger Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. One of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier purveyors of fresh jams, inspired originals, rockin’ tunes & sonorous songs! Featuring members of the legendary Jello Boys! |
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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!Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club Social Outing 12:30pm, Beijing Restaurant, $10 Lunch; $17 play; $30 fundraiser both. Lunch followed by the
powerful play, “Raisin in the Sun†2pm at the Greenbelt Arts Center.A Raisin in the Sun 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.Schmuck 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Baltimore's premiere provider of treif Klezmer! It puts the Id back in the Yid, the Bar back in the Mitzvah, the Mo back in Moses, the Mac back in Maccabi. It's 3000 years of beautiful tradition from Moses to Sandy Koufax, but with a little bit of Heresy just in caseSunday 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. |
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