This is a weekly preview of fun, interesting things happening in Greenbelt: music, theater, talks, guided tours, and more. Seriously, only fun events are listed – no meetings! This list covers the next nine days.
Friday, August 30
At the Labor Day Festival:
Art Quilt Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center Art Gallery, Room 112. Moving in Circles—Art Quilts by Russ Little. Meditative and richly-textured abstract works created by a former Artist in Residence at the Greenbelt Community Center. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Adoption Photo Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center, 1st floor hallway. The Freddie Mac Foundation’s Heart Gallery features photographic portraits of local children in need of adoption. Change a child’s life, and your own! Exhibit includes information on how to begin the adoption process and other ways to help a foster child. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Museum Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center, Room 110. Greenbelt: The First 75 Years. Sponsored by Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, Greenbelt Community Foundation, City of Greenbelt, the 75th Anniversary Committee, and Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Archery Demo 4:30-6pm
Braden Field #2. Youth and adult archery classes are quickly becoming a very popular Greenbelt Recreation Department activity. Bring the family and join us as our certified National Archery Association instructors provide guidance on proper alignment form and shooting technique. Participants will also have the opportunity to register for upcoming youth and adult archery classes. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Art Show Entries Accepted 5-7pm
Community Center. Entries also accepted Thursday 5-7pm and Friday 10am-noon.
Photo Show Entries Accepted 5-7pm
Community Center. Entries also accepted Thursday 5-7pm.
Table Tennis Tournament 5-7pm
Youth Center. Open to anyone 16 years and older. Trophies to winners. Singles and Doubles. Registration from 4:30-5pm. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Carnival Midway Opens 6-10 pm
Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Games, food sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted.
John Henry Jones, our Outstanding Citizen for 2012
Opening Ceremonies 6:30-7:15pm
Stage. Introduction of dignitaries. Presentation of Outstanding Citizen Award, the major civic event in Greenbelt each year, honoring all the outstanding citizens who make Greenbelt great. Sign language interpreter on stage.
Outstanding Citizen Reception 7:15pm
Municipal Building, Council Meeting Room. Public is invited.
Miss Greenbelt Pageant – Opening Night 7:15-8:30pm
Stage. Opening night of the Miss Greenbelt, Junior and Little Miss contest. Host: Rich Lee. Photo credit.
Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior
Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior 9-11pm
Stage. Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior wow audiences with their performance of the music of Elvis Presley.
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Jazz and blues piano by Takoma Park’s own John Guernsey (6:30 to 8pm)
- The Wharf Rats – fun and lively Grateful Dead Jam band! (8 to 11pm)
At the Greenbelt Arts Center:
- ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford. (A guest production by The Rude Mechanicals) In this deliciously twisted offering by the Rude Mechanicals, John Ford’s controversial tale of incest, obsession, revenge, blighted religion, and social amorality is given a touch of Tarantino, set in 1947 Italy among its most prominent Mafioso families. It could be Romeo and Juliet, through a glass, darkly, if the star-crossed lovers were … keeping it in the family. 8:00 pm Ticket prices: $17 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Child (12 and under with adult). Buy Tickets
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Saturday, August 31
At the Labor Day Festival:
Bee Yoga Fushion Class 8:30-9:30am
In front of Stage. FREE Bee Yoga Fusion Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class. Take time for YOU during the Labor Day Festival. Bee Yoga Fusion classes are accessible to everyone, beginners and experienced students alike, regardless of your flexibility or level of fitness. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Greenbelt Tennis Association Tennis Social 8:30am-Noon
Greenbriar Tennis Courts (behind the Greenbriar Community Building) at 7600 Hanover Parkway. Start your morning by playing Doubles Tennis at the Greenbelt Tennis Association’s Tennis Social. Come to play, or just come to watch! Non-GTA members welcome. We’ll have bagels, fruit & drinks; you can bring a dish to share (optional). Pre-registration encouraged. FREE.
Art Quilt Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center Art Gallery, Room 112. Moving in Circles—Art Quilts by Russ Little. Meditative and richly-textured abstract works created by a former Artist in Residence at the Greenbelt Community Center. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Adoption Photo Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center, 1st floor hallway. The Freddie Mac Foundation’s Heart Gallery features photographic portraits of local children in need of adoption. Change a child’s life, and your own! Exhibit includes information on how to begin the adoption process and other ways to help a foster child. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Museum Exhibition 9am-9:30pm
Community Center, Room 110. Greenbelt: The First 75 Years.
Sponsored by Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, Greenbelt Community Foundation, City of Greenbelt, the 75th Anniversary Committee, and Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Richards “Reds” Roland Memorial Horseshoes Tournament 9-11am
Horseshoe Pits (adjacent to Aquatic Center). Registration 9-9:30am; competition begins at 9:30am. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Slow Pitch Tournament 9am-10pm
Greenbelt Softball Fields. Men’s top area teams; first-class competition. Pre-registration required. Also on Sunday 9am–10pm and Monday 1–7pm if needed. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Children’s Pet Show 9:30-10:30am
Community Center Lawn. All kinds, types, sizes of pets. Bring your pet to register at 9:30am. Judging at 10am. Awards at 10:30am. Greenbelt’s greatest pets get some well-deserved attention. Rain or Shine! Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop #2799 of Greenbelt
Strategy Games 10am-2pm
Youth Center Game Room. Demonstration and instruction on playing strategy games by Greenbelt Strategy Games Club. Over a dozen games will be on hand. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Family Bee Yoga Fushion Demo 10:30-11am
Youth Center Multipurpose Room. Gretchen Schock of Bee Yoga Fusion will share ways in which parents and children can use simple and fun exercises to build strength and flexibility and enhance balance, using props that you already have in your home. Learn yoga poses, spend time as a family, and leave the workshop with the tools you need to live a healthier lifestyle. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Information Day & Community Exhibits 10:30am-4pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit the information and display tables set up by local groups and learn about your community!
Booths 10:30am-10pm
Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department.
Carnival 11am-10pm
Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.
Center Ring Circus School Performance 11-11:40am
Stage. Celebration of Gregory May’s circus school.
Greenbelt Museum Walking Tours 11am-1pm
10-B Crescent Rd. Join the Greenbelt Museum for a history-filled walking tour. Tours will leave at 11am and 1pm from the museum’s historic house at 10-B Crescent Road. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic home has been restored and furnished with objects from the period 1937–1952. See how Greenbelt’s families lived in the 1930s and 1940s. Walking tours are free, but space is limited.
The Bruce Swaim Quartet 12:30-2pm
Stage. One of Washington DC’s premier jazz quartets performs jazz standards as well as original compositions.
Bruce Swaim Quartet
Art Show and Photo Show 1-6pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages.
Strolling Circus Skills with Gregory May 1:30-4:30pm
Festival Grounds. Audience interactive stilt walking, unicycle, and juggling.
Roller Skating 2-4pm
Youth Center Gymnasium. Grab your skates and save the date! Join family and friends to participate in a storied Greenbelt tradition. Roller skates are provided FREE of charge… or bring your own. Skate tunes provided by DJ Keither Gooding. Cosponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Mary Shaver Band 2:30-4:30pm
Stage. Performing sweet soul, blues and rock ‘n’ roll, the Mary Shaver Band features high-energy vocals, gutsy guitar riffs, and soulful drumming.
Jackie Scott and the House Wreckers 5-7pm
Stage. Jackie Scott and the House Wreckers are a hot combination of blues and r&b packed with soul.
Memorial Gathering 4pm & 6pm
Grassy area behind Mother and Child statue. Come to honor those friends and relatives who have passed before us. There will be a motorcycle ride at 4pm, followed by a memorial gathering at 6pm. Please feel free to bring flowers to lay on the hill during the memorial service.
Midnight Movers 8-11pm
Stage. The Midnight Movers are a powerhouse of authentic soul and Motown sounds, led by the dynamic trumpeter and vocalist Curtis Pope.
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Jazz Jam w/Greg Meyer – bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!! (1 to 5pm)
- Jazz and blues piano by Takoma Park’s own John Guernsey (6:30 to 8pm)
- Black Masala – featuring a wide array of instruments from tuba to accordion to banjo, Black Masala 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. Expect a party! (8 to 11pm)
At the Greenbelt Arts Center:- ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford. (A guest production by The Rude Mechanicals) In this deliciously twisted offering by the Rude Mechanicals, John Ford’s controversial tale of incest, obsession, revenge, blighted religion, and social amorality is given a touch of Tarantino, set in 1947 Italy among its most prominent Mafioso families. It could be Romeo and Juliet, through a glass, darkly, if the star-crossed lovers were … keeping it in the family. 8:00 pm Ticket prices: $17 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Child (12 and under with adult). Buy Tickets
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
At the Labor Day Festival:
Art Quilt Exhibition 9am-8:30pm
Community Center Art Gallery, Room 112. Moving in Circles—Art Quilts by Russ Little. Meditative and richly-textured abstract works created by a former Artist in Residence at the Greenbelt Community Center. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Adoption Photo Exhibition 9am-8:30pm
Community Center, 1st floor hallway. The Freddie Mac Foundation’s Heart Gallery features photographic portraits of local children in need of adoption. Change a child’s life, and your own! Exhibit includes information on how to begin the adoption process and other ways to help a foster child. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Museum Exhibition 9am-8:30pm
Community Center, Room 110. Greenbelt: The First 75 Years. Sponsored by Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, Greenbelt Community Foundation, City of Greenbelt, the 75th Anniversary Committee, and Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Slow Pitch Tournament 9am-10pm
Greenbelt Softball Fields. Men’s top area teams; first-class competition. Pre-registration required. Also on Monday 1-7pm if needed. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Crafty Kids Corner 10am-Noon
Greenbelt Community Center Front Lawn (Rain location: Community Center Gym). A variety of arts, crafts and face painting. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Craft Fair Noon-8pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display their handmade crafts.
Carnival and Booths Noon-10pm
Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted.
Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes
Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes Noon-2pm
Stage. Featuring Greenbelt’s own Ed Crowley. 2012 Winner of the DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands!
Artists Studio Open House & Sale 1-4pm
Community Center. Meet the Center’s Artists in Residence. See their latest work in a variety of disciplines, including painting, printmaking, cut paper, fiber arts, costume design, pottery and ceramic art tile. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Museum House 1-5pm
10-B Crescent Rd. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic home has been restored and furnished with objects from the period 1937-1952. See how Greenbelt’s families lived in the 1930s and 1940s. Even if you have visited the museum before, we invite you to come by and have another look. FREE.
Art Show and Photo Show 1-6pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages.
Strolling Circus Skills with Gregory May 1:30-4:30pm
Festival Grounds. Audience interactive stilt walking, unicycle, and juggling.
Youth Table Tennis Tournament (Singles Only) 1:30-3pm
Youth Center Gym. Open to anyone 15 years and younger.
Registration at 1:30pm; tournament begins at 2pm. Trophies to winner and runner-up. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Rising Stars and Talent Show 2-8pm
Community Center Stage. Performers age 17 years or younger will have the chance to display their talent, whether it be singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument or other.
Three Point Shoot-Out 2-4pm
Youth Center Gym. Age groups 12 & under, 13-15, 16 and over.
Registration at 2pm; tournament begins at 2:30pm. Participants ages 12 & under have two minutes to make ten shots. Ages 13-15/ 16 & over will have three minutes to make fifteen shots. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up for each age group.
Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Forecast 2:30-3:45pm
Stage. Listen to the soulful sounds of jazz.
Retro Town Fair 3-5pm
Roosevelt Center. The Greenbelt Museum is organizing a Retro Town Fair much like those the earliest Greenbelters enjoyed starting back in 1939. Ribbons will be awarded for the best entries in a number of categories, including Flowers, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Canned Goods and Needlework. Entries accepted 11am-1pm. Click here for more information and entry form.
Prince and Princess Division, 2012
Miss Greenbelt Pageant 4-7pm
Stage. Presentation of Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Greenbelt contestants in formal wear and public speaking competition. Crowning of Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Greenbelt. Host: Rich Lee. Photo credit.
Two Ball Tournament (Teams of Two) 4:15-5:15pm
Youth Center Gym. Age groups 13-15/ 16 & over.
Registration at 3:45pm; tournament begins at 4:15pm. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up for each age group. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
2013 Larry Noel 15K Race and 3K Fun Run 5pm and 5:10pm
The DC Road Runners Club is conducting its annual Larry Noël Greenbelt 15K Race and 3K Fun Run. As in past years, the race will start on Northway at 5pm, and the Fun Run will start near the Youth Center at 5:10pm. Complete information and online registration here. Sponsored by DC Road Runners
CPR Band
CPR Band 8-11pm
Stage. Playing a mix of rock and soul, CPR Band has been packing dance floors in the Washington/Baltimore area for 20 years.
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Deaf Brunch: Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome! Interested in learning sign language? (10:30am to 12pm)
- Highway 66 – joy ride down the mythic road of Americana Music! (5 to 8pm)
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Monday, September 2, 2013
At the Labor Day Festival:
Art Quilt Exhibition 9am-5:30pm
Community Center Art Gallery, Room 112. Moving in Circles—Art Quilts by Russ Little. Meditative and richly-textured abstract works created by a former Artist in Residence at the Greenbelt Community Center. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Adoption Photo Exhibition 9am-5:30pm
Community Center, 1st floor hallway. The Freddie Mac Foundation’s Heart Gallery features photographic portraits of local children in need of adoption. Change a child’s life, and your own! Exhibit includes information on how to begin the adoption process and other ways to help a foster child. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Greenbelt Museum Exhibition 9am-5:30pm
Community Center, Room 110. Greenbelt: The First 75 Years. Sponsored by Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, Greenbelt Community Foundation, City of Greenbelt, the 75th Anniversary Committee, and Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Lions Club Bikes and Tikes 9:30-10am
Roosevelt Center. Decorate your bike or trike and ride it in the parade! All contestants meet at the Mother and Child statue. Sponsored by Greenbelt Lions Club
Above and below, scenes from the 2012 Labor Day Parade
59th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Parade 10am-Noon
The 59th Annual Labor Day Parade will entertain you with a variety of groups, demonstrate our community spirit and accentuate our diverse cultural backgrounds. There will be bands, fire trucks, color guard, community organizations, Circus Artist Greg May with his Center Ring Circus School and Greenbelt Youth Circus, the Miss Greenbelt participants, and more. The Grand Marshall is Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen. Parade Route: Down Crescent Road from Greenhill to Centerway. Parade is marshaled by the Prince George’s County Emergency Radio Association (PGCERA) with assistance from Prince George’s County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PG-ARES) and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.
Carnival and Booths 11am-6pm
Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows, or events unless noted.
Tours of the Greenbelt Museum House 11:30am-2pm
10-B Crescent Rd. Immediately following the parade, come by the Museum house for refreshments, while supplies last! Also enjoy a quick tour. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic home has been restored and furnished with objects from the period 1937-1952. See how Greenbelt’s families lived back then. FREE.
Award Presentations Noon-1pm
Stage. Presentation of awards for the Art Show, Photo Show, Best Decorated Booth, Best Entry in Each Parade Category and Best in Parade.
Luncheon on the Lawn Noon-2pm
Greenbelt Community Church, Corner of Hillside and Crescent Rd. After parade. Barbeque sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, slaw, chips, drink and dessert for one reasonable price.
Craft Fair Noon-6pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display their handmade crafts.
Youth Scavenger Hunt (Teams of Two) 1-3pm
Youth Center Front Lobby. Can you find them all? Team up with a friend and see if you can find all Greenbelt has to offer. Ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 12:45pm in front of the Youth Center Entrance. Prizes will be awarded to the top two winners. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Art Show and Photo Show 1-4pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages. (Exhibitors pick up their items at 4pm.)
Annual Labor Day Slow Pitch Softball Finals 1-7pm (if needed)
Braden Field #2. Men’s top area teams; first-class competition. Pre-registration required. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department
Strolling Circus Skills with Gregory May 1:30-4:30pm
Festival Grounds. Audience interactive stilt walking, unicycle, and juggling.
The Fabulous Hubcaps 2-6pm
Stage. Rock and roll is alive and well: Join us for the Fabulous Hubcaps! Including a Hula Hoop Contest, 2:45–3:35pm, and Dance Contest, 4:20–5:10pm (nonprofessionals only, please).
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- The New Old Jamboree hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers – new songs, old songs and featuring special guests! (7 to 9pm)
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Hym For Her – juiced-up backwoods country blues with a dose of desert rock psychedelia that has been described as ‘Hell’s Angels meets the Amish’. (7 to 9pm)
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Mid-Day Melodies with Amy C Kraft (12 to 2pm)
- Open Mic with Paige Powell! (7 to 9pm)
At the Old Greenbelt P&G Theatre:
- Woody Allen’s new “Blue Jasmine” starring Kate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and lots more. Fabulous reviews are heralding the Best Woody Allen movie in years! Click here for show times.
Friday, September 6, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Jazz and blues piano by Takoma Park’s own John Guernsey (6:30 to 8pm)
- The 8 – Balls – get your classic rock groove on with this great band featuring music from the 60s and 70s!! (8 to 11pm)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- The TV John Show – variety (11am to 12pm)
- Bruce Kritt - Classical Guitar (4 to 6pm)
- Jazz and blues piano by Takoma Park’s own John Guernsey (6:30 to 8pm)
- Buck and the Bucktones - bluegrass, honky-tonk and originals, with an emphasis on good vocals, irreverent humor, and having fun! (8 to 11pm)
Sunday, September 8, 2013
At the New Deal Cafe:
- Deaf Brunch: Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome! Interested in learning sign language? (10:30am to 12pm)
- Jazz Guitar with Jan Knutson (12:30 to 1:30pm)
- Brendan Pelan and Chick Hall – two time Wammie Award winner, Chick Hall, Jr. and Irish community favorite, Brendan Pelen, join musical forces to bring you a rip-roaring good time! (5 to 8pm)
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New Chicago Dance Studio
Mishkan Torah Synagogue
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center