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he parks are alive with the sounds of music and drama. Enjoy a variety of summer evening concerts including jazz, rock ‘n roll, country, soul, hip-hop, and blues music at
parks throughout Prince George’s County. For up-to-date information about summer concerts and movies, visit www.pgparks.com and click on Calendar of Events. Grab a blanket or lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner and bring your family and friends to relax and enjoy hot fun in the summertime!
An Afternoon of Gospel Holloway Estates Neighborhood Park 9911 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro 301-203-6000 SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 3–5 PM Gospel entertainment on a Sunday afternoon in the park will be surely be uplifting, relaxing and enjoyable. Entertainers for this event include the Reverend James Flowers and the Flowers Family, and Y’Anna Crawley. All ages; FREE
Arts at the Waterfront Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg 301-779-0371 Join us for FREE Sunday evening performances as the sun sets over this unique urban watershed. All ages; FREE SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 6 – 7:30 PM Dr. S.O. Feelgood Sweet Soul Music Man Blues, Soul & R&B Music
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2–8 PM Arts on the Waterfront Grand Finale Zouk/Island Summer Fest
Concerts in the Park On the Green at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700, TTY 301-218-6768 Enjoy lively music under the setting sun at beautiful Watkins Regional Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and the entire family and groove the night away. Refreshments available for purchase. On July 18, enjoy a performance Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Tempest. All ages; FREE THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 7– 8:30 PM Thunder and Lightning Rock, Funk, Pop THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 7– 8:30 PM Anthem Reggae Reggae THURSDAY, JULY 4, NO CONCERT
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 6 – 7:30 PM Soul In Motion Energetic West African Drumming, Song & Dance
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 7– 8:30 PM “Big Daddy” Stallings & Bluez Evolution Band Blues, Soul, R&B
SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 6 – 7:30 PM De-Andrey Howard “Collectors Edition” Classic Jazz Music
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7– 8:30 PM The Tempest
SUNDAY, JULY 7, 6 – 7:30 PM The Uncle Devin Show Musical Children’s Show
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 7– 8:30 PM Natty Beaux Big Band, Swing
SUNDAY, JULY 14, 6 – 7:30 PM Trials & Tribulations Entertainment R&B and Go-Go
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 7– 8:30 PM All Mighty Senators Rock, Soul, Rhythm Fusion,
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 6 – 7:30 PM Grupo Miel Band Latin Rhythms, Cumbias, Bachatas and Merengues SUNDAY, JULY 28, 6 – 7:30 PM The Crawdaddies Louisiana’s Cajun, Zydeco, Blues & Rock
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 7– 8:30 PM Uncle Jack Band Funk, Disco, Motown
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Concerts in the Park for Music Lovers
Jazz on the Lawn
Kick back, relax and let your mind and soul enjoy a few hours of great entertainment by some of the area’s hottest bands. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All ages; FREE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 6:30–8:30 PM Secret Society Stephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton 301-297-4648
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 7 PM Cheek to Cheek
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 6:30–8:30 PM Legendary Orioles and The Jewels Cosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton 301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 7 PM New Old Theater presents 1812 Jazz: The Star Spangled Banner & All Its Cousins
Gentlemen of Distinction featuring Denyse Pearson Oxon Hill Manor 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill 301-839-7782 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, CONCERT 7–8 PM DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM Denyse Pearson’s name is synonymous with jazz class and style and she has shared the stage with jazz ancestors such as Joe Williams, Nap Turner, Mary Jefferson and Ketter Betts. Denyse’s voice is not one that you will soon forget. Reservations are not required. FREE
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 7 PM Bruce Ewan: “The Red Harmonica King” Featuring Steve Jacobs WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 7 PM Archie Edwards Jambassadors WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 7 PM Brûlée
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
Concert & Performance Timeline Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
Pack a picnic or purchase dinner before the show courtesy of the Calvert House Inn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy some of the area’s top jazz musicians. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved inside the mansion. These concerts are supported by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, Town of Riverdale Park, and ATHA, Inc. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 6:30 PM Bay Jazz Project Featuring swing dance lessons by Tom Koerner & Debra Sternberg of Gottaswing.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 6:30–8:30 PM Black Alley Band Tucker Road Athletic Complex 1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington 301-248-4404; TTY 301-203-6030
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park 301-864-0420, TTY 301-699-2544
CPAM Outdoor Movie 7 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5:30 PM
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM Music Lovers Stephen Decatur 6:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
Arts at t Waterfro 6 PM
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Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival’s The Tempest
35th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series
Please join us for edge-of-your-seat storytelling with an incredible cast of characters. Be transported by live music and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry…all under the stars. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park! For up-to-date information about weather and performances, please call 301-446-6800. All ages; FREE WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 7 PM Fairwood Community Park 12390 Annapolis Road, Bowie Rain location: Glenn Dale Community Center 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale
Montpelier Mansion Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 301-776-2805; 301-953-7882 Información en Español: 301-445-4509 M-NCPPC and The South Laurel Recreation Council invite you to bring a friend, picnic meal, blanket and/or chair to enjoy a variety of FREE performances on the west lawn of the mansion grounds. For a taste of theater, attend an evening of Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Tempest. All ages; FREE FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Saturday Classic Rock, R and B, Top 40
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7 PM Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro Rain location: Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 7:30 – 9:30 pm I & I Riddim Caribbean: Reggae, Calypso, Soca FRIDAY, JULY 19, NOTE 7 PM START TIME The Tempest FRIDAY, JULY 26, 7:30 – 9:30 PM The Winstons Motown and Soul
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 7 PM (SIGN INTERPRETED) Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 7:30 – 9:30 PM Jennifer Rose & The Mixx Country and Rock
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 7 PM Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Gym
TTY (Text Telephone) is for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. Please call 301-699-2544.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2 PM The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie
Shakespeare in the Parks Watkins 7 PM Shakespeare in the Parks Fairwood 7 PM Shakespeare in the Parks Bowie 2 PM
Gentlemen of Distinction Oxon Hill 7 PM Music Lovers Tucker Road 6:30 PM Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5:30 PM
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Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5:30 PM
CPAM Outdoor Movie 7 PM
Shakespeare in the Parks Hillcrest Heights 7 PM
Shakespeare in the Parks Montpelier 7 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5:30 PM
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM
Music Lovers Cosca Regional Park 6:30 PM
Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5:30 PM Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5:30 PM
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Summer Cinema & Family Fun College Park Aviation Museum Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Watkins Regional Park On the Green at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700; 301-218-6768
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544 Museum opens 7 pm; movies start 9 pm All ages; FREE with museum admission Museum admission: $4/ages 19–59; $3/ages 60 & better; $2/ages 2–18; FREE/ages 1 & under Enjoy an evening at the movies along with fun, hands-on activities inside the museum. Popcorn and sno-cones will also be served throughout the evening.
All ages; Resident $5/person; Non-Resident $6/person Enjoy Tuesday and Friday evenings of outdoor fun with friends and family. Take unlimited rides on the train and carousel, and rounds of miniature golf for one price per person. The outdoor patio and surrounding grounds are a perfect place to bring and enjoy snacks or dinner! Beverages and snacks are available from the vending machines in the Refreshment Depot. Please note: Advance tickets are not available; purchases are made on site each evening and for that date only. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Captain America THURSDAY, JULY 25 Brave
Terrific Tuesdays & Movies in the Park
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 October Sky
Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center Family Movie Night 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier 301-927-2163 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, DUSK All ages; FREE
TUESDAYS IN JULY, 5:30 – 8:30 PM (WEATHER PERMITTING) After enjoying your fun, settle down with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor movie on these three Terrific Tuesdays! Movie begins at approximately 8:45 pm. TUESDAY, JULY 2 Rise of The Guardians (PG)
Amusement Park Tickets Get your tickets for Busch Gardens™, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Paramount’s Kings Dominion, Sesame Place, Six Flags America (MD), Six Flags Great Adventure (NJ), and Water Country USA at M-NCPPC facilities in Prince George’s County. Please visit www.pgparks.com for a complete list of tickets and prices.
TUESDAY, JULY 16 The Lorax (PG) TUESDAY, JULY 30 Here Comes the Boom (PG)
Fabulous Fridays FRIDAYS IN AUGUST (EXCEPT FOR AUGUST 30) 5:30–8:30 PM (WEATHER PERMITTING)
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 PM
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Afternoon of Gospel 3 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6 PM
Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5:30 PM
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5:30 PM Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM
CPAM Outdoor Movie 7 PM Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5:30 PM
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
Mt. Ranier Family Movie Night Dusk
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The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. PPC-PR-PAMO 5/13
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Prince George's County Public Affairs & Marketing Division 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 100 Greenbelt, MD 20770