Summer Concerts, Performances & Movies 2016
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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 informa-
tion 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!
Arts at the Waterfront Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 Join us for FREE Sunday evening performances as the sun sets over this unique urban watershed. Sunday, July 3, 6–7:30 pm
The Brian Cunningham Project ( Jazz, R&B) Sunday, July 10, 6–7:30 pm
Dr. S.O. Feelgood Music Man (Blues, Soul) Sunday, July 17, 6–7:30 pm
The Uncle Devin Show
(Children, Family, Educational) Sunday, July 24, 6–7:30 pm
U.S. Navy Band, County Current (Country, Bluegrass) Sunday, July 31, 6–7:30 pm
Trio Caliente
(Latin, Flamenco)
Concerts in the Park! On the Green at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6700 Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a FREE concert on the Green at beautiful Watkins Regional Park. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Thursday, June 23, 7 – 8:30 pm
Joe Falero & the DC Latin All Stars Award winning Latin Salsa will get you up and moving! Thursday, June 30, 7– 8:30 pm
Vinyl Groove
A multi-talented vocal group that sings the best R&B dance music from the 70s including Motown, Philly, and Classic Disco. Thursday, July 7, 7–8:30 pm
Coniece Washington
Experience a jazz vocalist and recording artist who captivates her audience with distinctive sultry stylings. Thursday, July 14, 7:30 –9:30 pm
Shakespeare in the Park presents Twelfth Night Thursday, July 21, 7– 8:30 pm
TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544.
Kelly Bell Band
Voted “Best Blues Band” in the MidAtlantic region 12 years in a row and among the most genre-expanding acts on today’s blues scene. Thursday, July 28, 7– 8:30 pm Junkyard Saints A DC/Baltimore-based band with full horn section performing its own brand of New Orleans-style party music, blending funk, swing, Latin, R&B, with a splash of zydeco to round out the mix. Thursday, August 4, 7– 8:30 pm
Moonshine Society
Roots rock, blues, and old school R&B in a style guaranteed to keep audiences dancing.
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, presents
Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks 2016 Twelfth Night “If music be the food of love, play on,” says Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Shipwrecks, mistaken identity, and a character by the name of Sir Toby Belch round out the adventure, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Relax under the stars and enjoy Shakespeare’s poetry and song with your family. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park! For more information call 301-446-3232 or visit arts.pgparks.com. Thursday, July 7 & Friday, July 8, 7:30 pm Magruder Park 40th Avenue & Hamilton Street Hyattsville 20782 Rain location: City of Hyattsville Multipurpose Room 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville 20781 Saturday, July 9, 7:30 pm
Friday, July 15, 7:30 pm
Montpelier Mansion Grounds* 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel 20708 *This performance will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. Saturday, July 16, 7:30 pm Fairwood Community Park 12390 Annapolis Road, Bowie 20720 Rain location: Glenn Dale Community Center 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard (Rte 193) Glenn Dale 20769 Sunday, July 17, 3 pm Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road Fort Washington 20744
Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Drive Temple Hills 20748 Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Community Center Gym Sunday, July 10, 3 pm Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie 20715 Wednesday, July 13, 7:30 pm Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale 20737 Rain location: Riverdale Elementary School 5006 Riverdale Road, Riverdale 20737 Thursday, July 14, 7:30 pm Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 Rain location: Largo/Kettering/ Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774
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Jazz on the Lawn Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy FREE performances by 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 and the town of Riverdale Park. Wednesday, June 22, 7 pm
Daraja Ensemble
Wednesday, July 6, 7 pm
Seth Kibel Quartet
Wednesday, July 20, 7 pm
TBA Wednesday, August 3, 7 pm
Stacy Brooks Quintet
Wednesday, August 17, 7 pm
Gina de Simone & the Moaners
TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544.
Concert & Performance Timeline Fairwood Park Concert 7:30 pm
Watkins Family Fun DUSK
Summer Concerts at Fairwood Community Park Fairwood Community Park 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie 20720 301-446-3232 Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE performance in your community park! All ages; FREE Sunday, June 12, 7:30 pm
Let It Flow Band
Saturday, July 16, 7:30 pm
Twelfth Night
Sunday, August 14, 7:30 pm
David Bach and Band
Jazz at Lake Artemesia Lake Artemesia 55th Avenue & Berwyn Road Berwyn Heights 20740 Rain location: Berwyn Heights Senior Center 8603 57th Ave., Berwyn Heights 20740 Thursday, July 7, 6– 8 pm
Susan Jones Jazz Quartet featuring Jan Knutson Bring a blanket or a chair, a picnic and sit back to enjoy or dance to some of your jazz favorites. This quartet features swinging jazz violin music peppered with a Latin flavor, along with grooving guitar, bass and drums. Also featured will be 17-year old guitar phenomena Jan Knutson
Montpelier Summer Concerts 7:30 pm Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 pm Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 pm
Beltsville Comm. Center Concert 7 pm
Family Movie Night 7:30 pm
Good Luck CC Movie Under the Stars DUSK
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 pm
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38th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series
Beltsville Community Center Summer Concerts
Montpelier Mansion Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 301-776-2805
Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville 20705 301-937-6613
M-NCPPC and The South Laurel Recreation Council invite you to bring a friend, picnic, 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 Twelfth Night. People of all ages will enjoy these FREE concerts and performances.
M-NCPPC & the Beltsville Recreation Council invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy FREE musical performances. Concerts begin at 7 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit comfortably! Saturday, June 25, 7 pm
The NoWhere Men
Like to dance? Love that Motown sound, the great horn bands of the 60s and 70s & from Earth, Wind, & Fire, The Four Tops, Chicago & Stevie Wonder, then you’ll love The NoWhere Men.
Friday, June 24, 7:30–9:30 pm
Gary and the Groove: Rock ’n Roll Friday, July 8, 7:30–9:30 pm
Split2nd Band: Popular Music
Saturday, July 16, 7 pm
The New Romanos
Friday, July 15, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Established more than 50 years ago, the band has built a reputation for mixing the songs you grew up dancing to with today’s hits.
Twelfth Night
Friday, July 22, 7:30–9:30 pm
BlueTrain: Progressive Bluegrass Friday, August 5, 7:30–9:30 pm
The Winstons: Motown, Oldies, Soul
Fairwood Park Concert 7:30 pm
Montpelier Summer Concerts 7:30 pm Jazz at Lake Artemesia 6 pm
Watkins Family Fun DUSK
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 pm Sunset Music Cosca Park 6:30 pm Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 pm
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Shakespeare in the Parks Bowie 3 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Hillcrest Heights 7:30 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Magruder Park 7:30 pm
Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Magruder Park 7:30 pm
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Therapeutic Recreation Outdoor Movie DUSK
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Arts at the Waterfront 6 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Riversdale 7:30 pm Shakespeare in the Parks Watkins 7:30 pm Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5 pm Oxon Hill Summer Jazz 6:30 pm
Montpelier Summer Concerts 7:30 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Harmony Hall 3 pm
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 pm
Arts at the Waterfront 6 pm
Shakespeare in the Parks Fairwood 7:30 pm Beltsville Comm. Center Concerts 7 pm Shakespeare in the Parks Montpelier 7:30 pm
Sunset Music Tucker Road 6:30 pm Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 pm Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5 pm
Watkins Terrific Tuesdays 5 pm Arts at the Waterfront 6 pm Cosca Park Movie DUSK
Watkin Concerts the Park 7 pm
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Oxon Hill Manor’s Summer Concert Series Oxon Hill Manor 6901 Oxon Hill, Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-7782 Enjoy evenings of music and intimacy at historic Oxon Hill Manor. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets or sit on patio chairs and relax while overlooking the beautiful views of the Potomac River and National Harbor. Catered food can be purchased for your enjoyment. Please RSVP by calling or sending an email to ohmanor@pgparks.com Tuesday, July 12, 6:30–9 pm
Summer Jazz—Relax and Release… 18 & up; Fee: $5/person Tuesday, August 16, 6:30–9 pm
Reggae and Rum
Rum sips will be provided with additional rum available for purchase. 21 & up; Fee: $10/person
Weather and Emergency Notification Service Be prepared for storms and other emergencies this summer. Stay updated and prepared through PGParks Alert, M-NCPPC’s FREE weather and emergency notification service. Sign up for this service today by visiting www.pgparks.com and clicking on the PGParks Alert icon on the left side of the home page.
Sunset Music Series: Concerts in the Parks Enjoy FREE live entertainment under the setting sun. Delight in the harmony and tunes of the performers as you relax outdoors in the open air. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call 301-203-6000 All ages; FREE Wednesday, July 6, 6:30– 8:30 pm
The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band Bringing to life the R&B, funk, and jazz sounds of one of the greatest bands Cosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton 20735 Rain location: Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road Fort Washington 20744 Wednesday, July 20, 6:30– 8:30 pm
Black Alley
Synthesizing Funk, Jazz, Soul, Rock & Go-Go Tucker Road Athletic Complex 1771 Tucker Road Fort Washington 20744 Rain location: Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington 20744 Tuesday, August 2, 6:30– 8:30 pm
National Night Out with The Fix Enjoy up-beat and sultry music, food, games, and safety information. Hillcrest Heights Community Center (rain or shine) 2300 Oxon Run Drive Temple Hills 20748
TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544. Watkins Concerts in the Park 7 pm Montpelier Summer Concerts 7:30 pm
Sunset Music Hillcrest Heights CC 6:30 pm Arts at the Waterfront 6 pm
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Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5 pm
Oxon Hill Rum Reggae 6:30 pm
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 pm
Fairwood Park Concert 7:30 pm Watkins Fabulous Fridays 5 pm
Family Movie Beechtree Park DUSK
Watkins Family Fun DUSK Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 pm
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Summer Movies & Family Fun Family Fun at Watkins Regional Park
Family Movie Night in the Park
Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6757
Join us for a free night at the movies! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back, relax, and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie for the entire family! (Weather permitting) Refreshments will be available for purchase. Movies are subject to change.
Terrific Tuesdays Tuesdays in July, 5–8 pm
Fabulous Fridays Fridays in August (except 8/26) 5–8 pm Come out for an evening of outdoor fun! Enjoy unlimited rides on Watkins Regional Park’s 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 will be 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 day only. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted. Subject to change due to inclement weather. All ages Resident $5/person; Non-Resident $7/person
Watkins Family Fun and Fitness Nights Join us for FREE Friday nights of fitness and fun, and then, watch a movie under the stars! Program begins at 7 pm with movie starting at dusk.
All ages; FREE Information: 301-203-6000 Wednesday, June 22, 7:30
Cosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton 20735 Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 King Fu Panda (PG13)
Movies Under the Stars Good Luck Community Center 8601 Good Luck Road, Lanham 20706 301-552-1093 Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy a FREE movie “under the stars” at dusk. Sorry, no pets and alcoholic beverages allowed. All movies are rated PG. Saturday, June 25, dusk Hoteransylvania Saturday, July 23, dusk Home
Friday, July 15 The Good Dinosaur
Saturday, August 27, dusk The Peanuts Movie
3rd Annual Therapeutic Recreation Outdoor Movie Night Watkins Regional Park 301-446-3400 Friday, July 22, Dusk Join us as we watch Inside Out! This is a FREE family event is for all ages. Please bring a blanket/chair. Parking is located at the Central Area Office. The movie is to the right of the parking area. Please note: Direct supervision/ assistance is not provided for this event. Good Luck CC Movie Under the Stars DUSK
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Beechtree West Park 2707 Lake Forest Drive Upper Marlboro 20772
Friday, June 17 Star Wars, The Force Awakens
Friday, August 19 Aladdin
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG13)
Amusement Park Tickets Summer 2016 Do you like roller coasters, water slides or arcade games? Get your discounted amusement park tickets at M-NCPPC facilities in Prince George’s County. Unless otherwise indicated, you may pay with a VISA or MasterCard credit card or cash—no personal checks accepted. All sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. Visit www. pgparks.com for a complete list of amusement parks, ticket prices and ticket sales locations. Please call the location to check ticket availability.
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In 2015, M-NCPPC’s Department of Parks and Recreation won an unprecedented SIXTH national Gold Medal for excellence in parks and recreation management. Eligible agencies must be CAPRA accredited, meeting more than 160 standards. Prince George’s County has the best parks and recreation agency in the country!
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 5/16
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Lowes is proud to be a Main Stage Sponsor of Jazz on Lawn, Concerts in the Park, and the 38th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series.
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