May...

IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

All events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements.

May 1 (10am –4 pm)

MONTPELIER FESTIVAL OF HERBS, TEA & THE ARTS

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20798
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com
Join us for the 12th year of this family-oriented festival. Hear
live music, indulge in tea and scones in Montpelier’s elegant
South Wing, take a tour of the mansion, or visit the Art Center’s
galleries and studios. Kids can play old-fashioned games, dress up
in colonial costumes, see a live animal exhibit, and more. FREE

May 1 (10 am-2 pm)

11th ANNUAL HARLEM RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Kentland Community Center,  Pinebrook Ave, Landover

301-918-8418 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy a day of food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. FREE

May 1 ( 11 am-3 pm)

10th ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785

301-583-2400 | www.pgsportsandlearn.com

Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sportsplex. Enjoy carnival games, arts & crafts, music and refreshments. Shop from local vendors. FREE (nominal fee for concessions and rides.)

May 1 (11 am- 7 pm)

SEAT PLEASANT DAY

Goodwin Park, 311 68th Pl, Seat Pleasant 20743

301-336-2600

Enjoy a fun, community day featuring a parade, entertainment, rides and games. FREE (nominal fee for concessions and rides.)

May 1 (6 pm)

2010 H.S. CATWALK CLASSIC FASHION SHOW

Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772

301-925-7999 | www.showplacearena.com | www.ticketmaster.com

Annual teen fashion battle featuring Prince George’s County high schools. Tickets available at the Show Place box office and thru Ticketmaster.com. ($)  

May 1 (8 pm)

Univ . of Maryland BANDS “POPS” CONCERT ’10

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Presented by the UM School of Music. Always a highlight of the
band season, this year-end finale showcases well-known popular
music and features top student soloists. ($)

May 1–2

WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

137 National Plaza, National Harbor 20745
1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com
175 artists from around the world, exhibiting more than 15,000
works of art in an unparalleled venue – the National Harbor. ($)

May 1 (7 pm)

DC DIVAS VS. BOSTON

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785

www.dcdivas.com

The D.C. Divas, a full-contact football team is comprised of women from varied professional and athletic backgrounds, the team is the first of its kind in the Washington metropolitan area. ($)

May 1–2 (10 am-4 pm)

BRANDYWINE LIONS SPRING CRAFT FAIR & FESTIVAL

Brandywine Lions Park, Rt 301 & Cherry Tree Crossing Rd, Cheltenham 20623
301-782-7900 | www.brandywinelions.com
Historic Southern Maryland’s largest craft fair festival since
1975. Over 200 artisans and craftspeople selling, displaying and
demonstrating original creations + food and games. ($)

May 1-2 (various times)

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 207
301-805-0219 | www.pglt.org

One of the most captivating musicals of our time, tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. Presented by The Prince George's Little Theatre. ($)

May 5 (2 pm)

AFTERNOON TEA: FRANCISCO ROLDA'N

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Ft. Washington 20744

301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com

Colombian-born guitarist Francisco Roldán has been entertaining audiences since his early years at the Mannes College of Music. All ages welcome. ($)

May 6 (8 pm)

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CHAMBER BAND

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Ft. Washington 20744

301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com

Bolling Air Force Base Chamber Players continues its series of delightful chamber music sessions. Throughout this season, please join us in welcoming some of Washington, D.C.’s best musicians to our stage—ALL FOR FREE! A perfect family outing! All ages welcome. FREE

May 7 (7-9 pm)

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371

Watch a movie in the park. Bring a blanket or lawn  chair. Refreshments available for purchase. FREE

May 7 (8 pm)

FOLK & BLUES JAZZ SERIES: PHIL WIGGINS

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com

A master of the blues harmonica and the Piedmont style. Enjoy an evening of blues at its best. ($)

May 7 (8 pm)

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION & CONCERT

Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-952-7999 | www.showplacearena.com

Featuring Fred Hammonds, Yolanda Adams, Ricky Dillard. ($)

May 7-9 (various times)

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 207
301-805-0219 | www.pglt.org

One of the most captivating musicals of our time, tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. Presented by The Prince George's Little Theatre. ($)

May 8 (10 am-4 pm)

TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS: ORIENTATION TO THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE VISITOR CENTER

National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708
301-497-5898 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org

Teachers and group leaders are provided with a wide variety of hands-on-activities to be used with environmental education or life science curricula. Each participant receives a grade and age appropriate curriculum guide. ($)

May 8 (10 am-5 pm)

34th ANNUAL MARLBOROUGH DAY

Main Street & Governor Oden Bowie Rd, Upper Marlboro 20772

301-952-9575

Watch a parade down Main Street, shop for crafts, and enjoy entertainment and rides. FREE (nominal fee for concessions and rides.)

May 8 (12-2 pm)

MOTHER'S DAY TEA AND SPRING HAT FASHION SHOW

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785

301-583-2400 | www.pgsportsandlearn.com

Wear your best and most creative hat and enjoy a social tea and spring fashion show. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative hat. ($)

May 8 (2 pm)

CHILD'S TEA

Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 20769

301- 464-5291 | www.pgparks.com

Children ages 6 & up should bring their favorite doll or teddy bear to a special tea just for them. See examples of 19th century toys on display. Enjoy flavored tea and dainty desserts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations and payment required in advance.

May 8 (8 pm)

CONCERT: GRANDE ROMANZA

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington 20744
301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com
Stefano and Nina Tanchietti, the magical American Tenor
and Soprano Duo, renowned for their glorious operatic voices,
exceptional physical beauty and spellbinding theatrical portrayals,
demonstrate their extraordinary versatility in Grande Romanza,
musical scenes of love and passion from the vast canon of the
Broadway Musical. ($)

May 8 (8 pm)

PRINCE GEORGE’S PHILHARMONIC:

Featuring the Heritage Signature Chorale
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu | www.pgphilharmonic.org
Featuring the music of Mozart, Cowell and Stravinsky. ($)

May 8

RIVERFRONT REVOLUTION RUN/WALK

National Harbor 20745
1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com | www.riverfrontrevolution.com
The 2nd running of the Riverfront Revolution 10K, 5K,
1‑Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Health & Wellness Fest. This
course combines the elegance of the National Harbor’s luxurious
resort with panoramic views of the Nation’s Capital. Race
course extends throughout the grounds of the National Harbor
Waterfront and surrounding area.

May 9 (1-3 pm)

"HARP FELT" MOTHER'S DAY TEA

Billingsley Manor, 6900 Green Landing Rd, Upper Marlboro 20772

301-839-7782

Tour the 1740s plantation house and grounds which overlooks the scenic Patuxent River. Enjoy teas, pastries and sandwiches. Advanced registration and payment required by May 3. ($)

May 14 (8 pm)

FOLK & BLUES JAZZ SERIES: JOHN SEBASTIAN

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com

Best know for his songs with the 60's band The Lovin' Spoonful. He has had a long career as a folk musician playing traditional American music. ($)

May 14-15 (8 pm)

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 207
301-805-0219 | www.pglt.org

One of the most captivating musicals of our time, tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. Presented by The Prince George's Little Theatre. ($)

May 15–16 (10–6 pm)

MARYLAND “FAERIE” FESTIVAL

Patuxent River 4-H Center, 18405 Queen Anne Rd, Upper Marlboro 20772
888-607-9134 | www.marylandfaeriefestival.org
A celebration of fairies and nature with music and merriment. Featuring vendors, wandering fairies, children’s activities, crafts, entertainment. ($)

May 15 (12-4 pm)

A-MAY-ZING ANIMAL FEST

Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371

Enjoy this family event featuring, reptiles and farm animals, a puppet show, food vendors and much more.

May 15–16

JOINT SERVICES OPEN HOUSE & AIR SHOW

Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs 20762
301-981-4424 | www.jsoh.org
The Dept. of Defense’s Joint Services Open House and Air Show is the largest military open house in the country. Featuring vintage and state-of-the-art aircraft, demonstrations, displays, food and refreshment, and a dazzling air show. Details and shuttle locations to be announced. FREE

May 16 (12–4 pm)

ANNUAL HERITAGE DAY

Belair Stable Museum,
2835 Belair Dr, Bowie 20716
301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org
A celebration of 100 years of Maryland history and horseracing at one of Maryland’s most historic sites. Free pony rides, tours, music. FREE

May 16 (12-5 pm)

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS

Tucker Road Athletic Complex, 1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington 20774

301-203-6000 | www.pgparks.com

Celebrate the diverse cultures of Prince George's County. Featuring carnival games, live entertainment, ethnic foods and much more! Rain or Shine. FREE

May 19 ( 7:30 pm)

HISTORY LECTURE: GEMS OF ENDEARMENT

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20798
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com

Master gemologist and appraiser Lynne Loube will speak on the jewelry of George and Martha Washington.  Ms. Loube has been an appraiser for over thirty years, and is one of the leading experts on  the Washington jewelry.  This talk is sure to give you a clearer and more detailed picture of America’s first first couple.  Ages 12 up. Refreshments served. No reservations required. FREE

May 21 (8 pm)

FOLK & BLUES JAZZ SERIES: JOSH WHITE JR.

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com

As an actor and educator White performs his version of  the blues. ($)

May 22 (11–5pm)

PIRATE FEST 2010

Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com
Arrrrgh, Matey! If it’s a pirate life fer ye, then set yer course fer Pirate Fest! Get your fill of cutthroats, scallywags, sea-farin’ scoundrels and thieves. Music, food vendors, costume contest, treasure hunt and more for pirates and landlubbers alike! ($)

May 22 (12-4 pm)

PALMER PARK DAY

Palmer Park Community Center, 7720 Barlowe Rd, Landover 20785

301-773-5665

Enjoy fun for everyone. Games, prizes, food and much more. FREE (nominal fee for activities.)

May 22 (4 pm)

BIRTH OF THE BANJO: FROM GOURD TO MODERN DAY

Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735

301-868-1121 | www.pgparks.com

Hear the sound, music, and style of 19th-century America's most important folk instrument. FREE

May 22 (7 pm)

DC DIVAS VS. NY NEMESIS

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785

www.dcdivas.com

The D.C. Divas, a full-contact football team is comprised of women from varied professional and athletic backgrounds, the team is the first of its kind in the Washington metropolitan area. ($)

May 28 (8 pm)

FOLK & BLUES JAZZ SERIES: CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com

These great performers of traditional Piedmont music bring their own foot-stomping style to Montpelier. ($)

May 29 (9 am-3 pm)

OPEN HOUSE ON THE WATERFRONT

Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371

Learn the basics canoe, paddling and fishing techniques. All materials provided. All ages welcome. (An adult must accompany chilldren 16 & under.) FREE

May 29–30

AMERICAN RED CROSS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL

National Harbor 20745
1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com
The 29th annual event comes to National Harbor. The waterfront will be filled with nautical events, musical entertainment, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts show, children’s crafts and activities. ($)

May 29 (7 pm)

DC DIVAS VS. PHILLY

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785

www.dcdivas.com

The D.C. Divas, a full-contact football team is comprised of women from varied professional and athletic backgrounds, the team is the first of its kind in the Washington metropolitan area. ($)

May 31–June 6

MELWOOD PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY OPEN: PGA NATIONWIDE TOUR

Golf Course at the University of Maryland, College Park, 20742
301-599-2732 | www.melwood.org
The PGA’s Nationwide Tour returns to Prince George’s. 156 top
golfers will be competing for over $600,000 in prizes in this PGA
event. Featuring youth and women’s clinics, a half-day Pro-Am
and an official Pro-Am competition. ($)