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Ameya Taylor – Vocalist
Jun
4
11:00 AM11:00

Ameya Taylor – Vocalist

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Ameya Taylor

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Juneteenth Festival 2025
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00

Juneteenth Festival 2025

Join us and celebrate the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States!

Juneteenth marks the day the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom. Today we commemorate this event nationwide as people come together to enjoy food, music, and the arts while learning about the history of the African American people, their culture, and achievements. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of celebration!

Featuring live entertainment, arts activities, food and shopping exhibitors, history exhibits, and more.

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Steven Garrison – Saxophone
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

Steven Garrison – Saxophone

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Steven Garrison

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Comedy Miss Gayle – Comedian
Apr
2
11:00 AM11:00

Comedy Miss Gayle – Comedian

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Miss Gayle

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Tomika Arnold – Vocalist
Mar
5
11:00 AM11:00

Tomika Arnold – Vocalist

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The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Uasuf Gueye – African Bala, Jazz
Feb
5
11:00 AM11:00

Uasuf Gueye – African Bala, Jazz

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Uasuf Gueye

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Alison Crockett – Jazz Vocalist
Jan
8
11:00 AM11:00

Alison Crockett – Jazz Vocalist

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Alison Crockett

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Holiday Open House
Dec
8
1:00 PM13:00

Holiday Open House

Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and see how they make their art through demonstrations and artist talks. Visit exhibitions in our three galleries and enjoy our receptions for Pat Dillon, Cadmium Blue Collective, and Jeremy Wright. Take part in an art activity and celebrate the season with your family and friends!

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DC’s Finest (aka “The Doo-Wop Cops”) – A Capella
Dec
4
11:00 AM11:00

DC’s Finest (aka “The Doo-Wop Cops”) – A Capella

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DC’s Finest

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Carly Harvey – Blues Guitarist/Vocalist
Nov
6
11:00 AM11:00

Carly Harvey – Blues Guitarist/Vocalist

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The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Avon Dews – Harmonica
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00

Avon Dews – Harmonica

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Avon Dews

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Marcus Mitchell – Saxophone
Sep
4
11:00 AM11:00

Marcus Mitchell – Saxophone

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Marcus Mitchell

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts

Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier House Museum and Montpelier Arts Center. Visit with vendors on the grounds, relax to live music in the Music Tent, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a Picnic Tea Box with finger sandwiches, pastries and a scone inside (available to order starting April 1). At the Arts Center, you can see exhibits, visit artists’ studios, watch demos, and attend a live performance.

Picnic Tea Boxes

Starting April 1st through April 25th, 2024, picnic Tea Boxes with finger sandwiches, a scone, pastries, and tea will be available for purchase.
Boxes Must Be Picked Up At The Festival.

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15th Annual American Indian Festival
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

15th Annual American Indian Festival

  • Patuxent River Park, Group Campground & Picnic Area (map)
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FREE admission and parking!

Discover the rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians at this year's in-person festival!

Festival Activities

  • Traditional and Contemporary Musical Performances Drumming 

  • Singing

  • Dancing 

  • Oral Tradition Storytelling

Interactive Exhibits and Demonstrations

  • Pre-Contact Native Technologies 

  • Native Horsemanship Genealogy 

  • Regalia 

  • Arts & Crafts 

  • Archery 

  • Live Birds of Prey 

  • Archaeology

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Creative Saints Loft Presents: Black & Bloomin' Juneteenth Block Party
Jun
25
1:00 PM13:00

Creative Saints Loft Presents: Black & Bloomin' Juneteenth Block Party

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Black & Bloomin is a one of a kind event that brings art enthusiasts, foodies, and black culture together under one roof. The community driven festival is a single day event to inform, inspire, support, and showcase black artists, chefs, and musicians by displaying art installations, interactive experiences, culinary, live concerts,and wellness education.

From live art to silent auctions to culinary preparations, this years Black & Bloomin' Juneteenth Block Party presents a curated pop up exhibition space both indoor and outdoor. We will be donating a portion of the raised funds to Travel & Give, a nonprofit organization that dispels the stigmas around people living with disabilities, and provide access to quality therapeutic services for underdeveloped communities.

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The Colored Museum
Nov
10
to Nov 12

The Colored Museum

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Performances: Nov 10-12

The Colored Museum has electrified, discomforted, and delighted audiences of all colors, redefining our ideas of what it means to be Black in contemporary America. Its eleven “exhibits” undermine Black stereotypes old and new, and return to the facts of what being Black means.

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14th Annual American Indian Festival
Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00

14th Annual American Indian Festival

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Discover the rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians at this year's in-person festival!

Free admission and parking!

Enjoy live music, drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling, interactive and educational exhibits, demonstrations, American Indian games, live birds of prey, traditional food and craft vendors, raffles, and more!

Contact Information: 301-627-6074, patuxentriverpark@pgparks.com



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College Park Day
Oct
5
12:00 PM12:00

College Park Day

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Join your friends, neighbors and the entire The City of College Park, MD community at the 10th Annual College Park Day Festival.

This FREE event is fun for the whole family with live music, awesome kids zones, delicious food and drink, live performances, exhibitors and so much more! Plus free museum entry during the event!

Details to come soon!!!

www.collegeparkday.org

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65th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Aug
30
6:30 PM18:30

65th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival

Credit: Greenbeltnewsreview.com

Credit: Greenbeltnewsreview.com

The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival was started in 1955 as a way of raising funds to build a Youth Center. It has been held every year since by the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Committee, one of the largest all-volunteer organizations in Maryland.

The 2019 Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Parade will take place on Monday, September 2, from 10am to noon

Carnival Midway Hours:
Friday, 6-11pm
Saturday, 10:30am-10pm (Entertainment until 11pm)
Sunday, noon-10pm (Entertainment until 11pm)
Monday, 11am-6pm

Free admission to the Festival Grounds.

No charge unless otherwise noted for entertainment on stage; art and photo shows; exhibits; Greenbelt Recreation Department sponsored art activities, sports, and recreation; and Labor Day Parade.

Fees vary for rides, food, refreshments, activities at carnival booths, and other miscellaneous events.

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Maryland State Fair
Aug
29
to Sep 2

Maryland State Fair

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Credit: Eddie Bernier

Credit: Eddie Bernier

Dates Aug 22-Sep 2, 9am-10pm

The Maryland State Fair will be held on August 22 - September 2, 2019. There will be 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, animals, demonstrations, midway, carnival, rides, music, entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fair food, and more.

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Alexandria Earth Day Festival
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Alexandria Earth Day Festival

  • Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park (map)
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City of Alexandria / Facebook

City of Alexandria / Facebook

The annual Alexandria Earth Day Festival will feature a fashion show with recycled materials, special exhibits and demonstrations, local food, and a ton of great activities and games, you're sure to enjoy your day learning about how the people of Alexandria give back to the planet year-round.

The event focuses on efficient and eco-friendly transportation options such as walking, bicycling, ridesharing, and riding public transit. Activities in the past have included recycling and composting demonstrations, live music, an Arbor Day tree planting, a performance by local bands, and a launch of the Eco-City Action Plan Phase II.

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Women's History Celebration
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Women's History Celebration

Celebrate Women's History Month at the DAR Museum! Join us to recognize powerful American women who left their mark on history. Come learn about your favorite heroines and discover some new faces as well.

Activities, crafts, games, and more with FREE admission!

We are thrilled to partner with the National Museum of Women in the Arts and DAR Library for this event.

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Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
16
12:00 PM12:00

Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth celebration  /  Credit: pgparks.com

Juneteenth celebration  /  Credit: pgparks.com

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Marking the date that the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, the month of June and the nineteenth day were combined to form the word Juneteenth. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Juneteenth is an official holiday recognized in over 43 states and the District of Columbia. Join us for a day of celebration, including children’s activities, exhibits and more. FREE

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Family Fun at Patuxent
May
19
10:00 AM10:00

Family Fun at Patuxent

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Celebrate May and Mother’s Day by learning how animal mothers care for and protect their babies. There will be something for everyone, with hands-on activities, crafts and games. This is a drop-in, self-paced program – come when you wish and leave when you’re ready. FREE

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STEAM Day
May
6
2:00 PM14:00

STEAM Day

Prince George's County Council Chair Dannielle Glaros presents the Second Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Day at the College Park Aviation Museum. Beyond the usual museum exhibits, incredible partners are hosting lots of extra hands-on activities for all ages!

Free admission for District 3 residents

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