In-Person Ticketed Events

All events listed below are single-day events with limited capacity. Tickets must be reserved or purchased online via pgparksdirect.com before attending the event; no tickets will be sold on site. For the most up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines, please visit pgparks.com. If not feeling well, please stay home. The Department will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all “touch points” with CDC and EPA approved disinfectants at least every two (2) hours. Some events may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Sign up for PGParks Alerts at pgparks.com to receive the latest information on M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation closures, cancellations, and emergencies.

Beating Diabetes: Ancient Grain Veggie Bowl & Green Machine Protein Shake Cooking Demonstration

Are you diabetic and looking for new recipes or just looking for more healthy recipes? During this session, you will learn about what types of foods help you prevent and manage diabetes. These recipes will include whole grains, veggies, lean protein, and much more. Registration required.

Harmony Hall Regional Center harmonyhallrc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230302

All ages Thu Mar 2 12:00 - 1:00pm Free

First Friday Line Dance Social

Dust off your dancing shoes! Join our Annual First Fridays Line Dance Social for music, great food, and plenty of skilled instructors. Beginner to advanced dancers are welcome to take the dance floor and show your moves.

Southern Reg Tec & Rec Complex techrec@pgparks.com

SRTRC-SPEC-GA-20230303

30 & up Fri Mar 3 6:00 - 9:30pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: March Madness

Show us how fast your feet can move and how nice your jump shot is! Try our 4-Point Shoot game to see if you can connect four colored balls in a row.

Tucker Road Comm Park/Athletic Cmplx wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230304

6 & up Sat Mar 4 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

Family Film Day and Dress Up: Cinderella

Dress to impress as your favorite regal or adventurous cosplay character as we feature a favorite film, the groundbreaking 1997 version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Cinderella," featuring an all-star cast including Brandi, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230305

All ages Sun Mar 5 2:00 - 4:00pm $5(R); $7(NR)

Teatime Talk: The Women at Marietta

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Julie Rose, director of Marietta House Museum, will give a talk featuring the latest research about the women, free and enslaved, who lived and labored at Marietta between 1783 and 1865. The talk features three generations of enslaved women of the Jackson, Butler, and Duckett families. A selection of international teas will be served with African inspired tea foods, followed by an optional guided tour of the historic house and grounds. Fee: $35/person. Reservations are required. Please register on pgparksdirect.com or call 301-464-5291.

Marietta House Museum mariettahouse@pgparks.com

MHM-SPEC-GA-20230305

18 & up Sun Mar 5 1:00 - 3:00pm $35(R); $46(NR)

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Brown Rice Pasta & Broccoli Stir-Fry Cooking Demonstration

Have you heard of the anti-inflammatory diet? During this session, you will learn about what types of food can reduce or even prevent chronic inflammation - a risk factor for many health issues. These recipes will include fruits, veggies, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and much more. Registration required.

Beltsville Community Center beltsvillecc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230308

All ages Wed Mar 8 6:30 - 7:30pm Free

A Tribute to the Women of Motown

Let’s kick off Women’s History Month with a dazzling tribute featuring the Music of Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Marvelettes, Tammi Terrell, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, and more. Spread the word and bring your friends for a matinee concert of Motown music.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230309

60 & up Thu Mar 9 11:00 - 1:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: Jump! Into Spring

Can you jump rope? How about hula hoop? Join us and show off your skills! Jump alone or bring a few friends for good old-fashioned Double Dutch and hip-swirling hula hoops.

Walker Mill Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230309

6 & up Thu Mar 9 5:00 - 7:00pm Free

Maureen Andary, Sara Curtin, and

Get Fit Mobile: Boot Camp

Join us for a workout that strengthens your muscles and improves your heart health! Class includes a combination of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises to provide a challenging and rewarding workout experience. Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Watkins Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230314

13 & up Tue Mar 14 6:00 - 7:00pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Family Fitness

This high energy fitness class will get the whole family moving! Learn new exercises and different ways to stay active. This class is great for all levels.

Glenn Dale Community Center glenndalecc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230315 6 & up Wed Mar 15 6:00 - 7:00pm Free

On Kee Jazz Band

Knox Engler

Maureen Andary, a songwriter with a creative writing degree from New York University and musical theater training, has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the Strathmore Center for the Performing Arts and has performed at such distinguished venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Mansion at Strathmore, The Birchmere, and Lincoln Center. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Sara Curtin’s 2017 album Or So It Seemed was described by Washington City Paper as “a full portrait of a human being: nuanced, complex, and contradictory.” She writes honest, autobiographical songs which invite the listener to explore the human experience. North Carolina native, Knox Engler, has up to this point released albums featuring his guitar chops in the genre of music known as math core. Recently transplanted to Washington, D.C., he is developing his singer-songwriter catalog with a new album forthcoming.

Brentwood Arts Exchange brentwoodarts@pgparks.com BAE-SPEC-GA-20230310

All ages Fri Mar 10 8:00 - 11:00pm $15(R); $20(NR)

The Intruders

The Intruders were one of the most popular R&B groups of the ‘70s. As one of the first groups to have hits under the direction of Gamble and Huff, they were a major influence on the development of Philadelphia soul. The Intruders are noted for having 24 R&B chart hits, including their signature song, the million-selling Top 10 smash, “Cowboys to Girls.” Other hits include the Top 10 R&B smashes “Love Is Like A Baseball Game,” “Together,” “I’ll Always Love My Mama,” “United,” and “I Wanna Know Your Name.” The Intruders remain as one of the most popular groups on the famed ‘70s Soul Tour. Come and take a stroll down memory lane with the mighty Intruders. It will be a show to remember!

Harmony Hall Arts Center harmonyhallarts@pgparks.com HHAC-SPEC-AS-20230311

All ages Sat Mar 11 8:00 - 10:00pm $40(R); $52(NR)

Experimenting

Cognitive stimulation can influence happiness! In this workshop, you will be provoked into critical and creative ways of thinking through experimental visual art exercises. The more you learn to do new things, the more active your brain is. This is called filling your cognitive bucket which can lead to feeling more fulfilled and happier.

Montpelier Arts Center montpelierarts@pgparks.com

MAC-SPEC-GA-20230311

18 & up Sat Mar 11 11:00am - 1:00pm

Get Fit

$5(R); $7(NR)

Mobile: Buckets of Bubbles

Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Come out and play with our bucket of bubbles activity and see if you can make the biggest bubble! Supplies will be provided.

Fairland Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230311

2 & up Sat Mar 11 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

On Kee has been providing smooth and jazzy live entertainment since 1993. Formed by Lenny McLean, the band initially began performing live with the national recording group, Classic Example, produced by Maurice Starr. On Kee realized that they had a common love for jazz and original music. While exploring that direction and the willingness to take risks, the band pursued respectable jazz clubs in the Boston metropolitan area. After much hard work and partnering with various talented musicians, On Kee developed a strong fan base. On Kee often performed at the historic Connolly’s Jazz Club in Roxbury and the 1359 Jazz Club in Cambridge.

Montpelier Arts Center montpelierarts@pgparks.com MAC-SPEC-GA-20230316

60 & up Thu Mar 16 12:00 - 2:00pm $12(R); $16(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: Wellness Walk

Walking is great for your physical and mental health. Learn how to establish a walking routine and connect with others who have similar fitness goals. Participants can walk at their own pace on a route determined by the instructor.

Tucker Road Comm Park/Athletic Cmplx wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230316A

13 & up Thu Mar 16 6:00 - 7:00pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Kids Day in the Park

Discover the fun you can have outdoors at the park! Join us for a variety of fitness games. Score with the ball toss and tic-tac-toe, and learn to have fun with fitness. Get ready to play and make friends along the way!

Riverdale Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230318

2 & up Sat Mar 18 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

AFROFUTURA: Loop 2 - Fashion and Future

AFROFUTURA is a series of short, feature-length films, documentaries, and animations that focus on unique narratives in science fiction, Afrofuturism, fantasy, speculative fiction, culture, and music. The series emphasizes the Black Diaspora and BIPOC communities, and other underrepresented communities and voices. The series of creative “loops” around time, space, and experience will also include animated and motion graphics shorts, music videos, fashion films, and more. Each will be followed by a special community talk back with the audience moderated by Tewodross M. Williams and with invited special guest filmmakers, animators, producers, artists, and scholars. Loop 1: “Time and Space”: Sun., Oct. 9, 2022, 4 pm; Loop 2: “Fashion and Future”: Sun., Mar. 19, 2023, 4 pm; Loop 3: “Movement and Rhythm”: Sun., May 7, 2023, 4 pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230319

18 & up Sun Mar 19 4:00 - 6:00pm $5(R); $7(NR)