BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260803T141512Z CREATED:20260803T141512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141512Z UID:10005853-1788480000-1791763199@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Montpelier Arts Center Instructor Exhibition DESCRIPTION:For more than 45 years\, Montpelier Arts Center has provided the residents of Prince George’s County and surrounding areas opportunities to learn from some of the leading artists in the field. Join us in celebrating our instructors’ works of art that have inspired so many.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/montpelier-arts-center-instructor-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MAC-instructors-Sarah-Presley-Sawtooth-etching_600x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260803T141513Z CREATED:20260803T141513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141513Z UID:10006237-1788825600-1793491199@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History DESCRIPTION:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History serves as a foundational opening to our Icons of the DMV season\, exploring the intersection of technical mastery and communal legacy. This exhibition traces the evolution of a collective dedicated to the precision of craft and the preservation of artistic traditions that have shaped the regional landscape for decades. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/the-craftsmen-group-a-visual-history CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Craftsman-Group-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260806T172938Z CREATED:20260803T141513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T172938Z UID:10006222-1788825600-1793491199@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Washington Glass School: 25 Years of Glass & Community Exhibition DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, the Washington Glass School has been the place for artists to come together\, learn\, experiment\, and explore new possibilities in glass and mixed media. This anniversary exhibition brings together founders\, resident artists\, instructors\, and alumni whose work spans sculpture\, installation\, public art\, and architectural glass. We celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists connected through a shared studio and a commitment to creativity\, craftsmanship\, and community. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/trial-by-fire-25-years-of-the-washington-glass-school CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Washington-Glass-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227 DTSTAMP:20260803T141513Z CREATED:20260803T141513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141513Z UID:10006308-1788998400-1798329599@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Catherine Rupan Mapp: Diasporic Frequencies  DESCRIPTION:Through mixed media and paintings\, this exhibition explores diasporic identity as a layered frequency—remixing ancestral symbolism\, dance music culture\, and personal memory into vibrant expressions of hybridity and belonging.  This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from Sep. 10-Dec. 28\, 2026\, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F\, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit\, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/catherine-rupan-mapp-diasporic-frequencies CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-Aura-Painting-by-Catherine-Rupan-Mapp.-Acrylic-spray-paint.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260805T141651Z CREATED:20260803T141513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T141651Z UID:10005828-1789084800-1793577599@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Unearthing Foundations\, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition that highlights Latinx and Hispanic artists in the DMV area. Unearthing Foundations examines how our personal and cultural past influences what comes next\, even if we can’t see it. The artists featured in this exhibition explore how place\, family\, rituals\, and nature are layers in a timeline\, and ask us to reflect on what we hold on to or discard. This exhibit is curated by Rebecca Perez\, a Washington\, D.C.-based mixed-media artist and founder of Tendrils journal.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/hispanic-heritage-month-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MAC_HispHeritage_Jonathan-Fuentes-Comeupponmygarden_600x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260803T141514Z CREATED:20260803T141514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141514Z UID:10005841-1789171200-1793577599@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dandelion Black Women Artists DESCRIPTION:Dandelion Black Women Artists is a collective of nine Black women artists that create abstract and figurative work. This exhibition will feature collaborative pieces\, collages\, and mixed media that address the theme of rebuttal. The artworks respond to current events while drawing from the personal and historical experiences each artist carries through lived experiences.   URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/dandelion-black-women-artists CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Dandelion-Black-Women-Artists-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T220000 DTSTAMP:20260805T183734Z CREATED:20260805T152642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183734Z UID:10006388-1790148600-1791151200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Capital Challenge Horse Show DESCRIPTION:The Capital Challenge Horse Show is a preeminent Maryland event\, drawing top talent from coast to coast! The heart of the Capital Challenge has always been about creating a world-class event for the exhibitor\, the owner\, and the breeder of fine sport horses. \n\n\n\nContact information: Horse Show Secretary:845-217-9955; secretary@capitalchallenge.org \n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/capital-challenge-horse-show CATEGORIES:All Ages,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Capital-Challenge-Horse-Show-2026-600x400-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260803T172857Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172857Z UID:10005822-1790553600-1794095999@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeff and Kristin Bohlander: To Have & To Hold DESCRIPTION:To Have & To Hold is a collaborative mixed media exhibition by husband-and-wife artists Jeff and Kristin Bohlander that explores intimacy\, material memory\, and the slow accumulation of lived experience. Rooted in shared time yet expressed through distinct practices\, the exhibition reflects a partnership shaped by parallel inquiry\, mutual influence\, and the quiet negotiations of life made side by side.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeff-and-kristin-bohlander-to-have-to-hold CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Jeff-and-Kristin-Bohlander-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260811T135552Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T135552Z UID:10006047-1790553600-1794095999@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Michele Banks: Forces of Nature  DESCRIPTION:Forces of Nature presents recent works by Washington\, D.C.-based artist Michele Banks\, whose ink and watercolor paintings on yupo explore the invisible forces that shape our world—from microscopic atomic motion to the vast curvature of space. Drawing inspiration from physics and biology\, Banks merges scientific imagery with a fluid\, organic aesthetic\, balancing precision with spontaneity. Through the interplay of charts\, graphs\, and expressive washes of ink\, her work reflects on memory\, connection\, and what it means to exist within both natural and social systems. By bridging the rigor of science with the intuition of art\, Banks brings warmth and accessibility to complex\, abstract ideas.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/michele-banks-forces-of-nature CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Michele-Banks-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T220000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141520Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141520Z UID:10006206-1790971200-1790978400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Marie Tatti (Tatiana) DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating vocal artistry of Marie Tatti. A seasoned singer-songwriter with over 20 years of experience\, Tatti is known for her commanding stage presence and her celebrated work in the operatic adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. Her music is a powerful exploration of the human spirit\, blending technical mastery with a deep\, soulful resonance.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/marie-tatti-tatiana CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Marie-Tatti-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002725-1791021600-1791036000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, 10 am-2 pm\, from late May to mid-November\, you can shop fresh vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense\, culturally relevant\, all‑natural produce! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms\, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD)\, Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC)\, The Capital Market\, and M-NCPPC\, Department of Recreation\, Prince George’s County. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260818T205946Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T205946Z UID:10000881-1791028800-1791043200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260805T205008Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T205008Z UID:10006163-1791057600-1791057600@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Blaque Dynamite DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying night of music with an unforgettable concert starring Blaque Dynamite. Known for his high-energy stage presence\, commanding vocals\, and genre-bending style\, Blaque Dynamite delivers a live performance that’s equal parts soulful\, dynamic\, and deeply engaging. From smooth grooves to powerful\, crowd-moving moments\, this concert promises an immersive experience that celebrates great musicianship and undeniable charisma. Whether he’s driving the groove for artists like Thundercat\, Erykah Badu\, and MonoNeon\, or igniting with his own band\, Blaque Dynamite delivers every groove with intensity and soul.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/blaque-dynamite CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Blaque-Dynamic-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141520Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141520Z UID:10005945-1791370800-1791378000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Listening with Elena La Fulana\, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an energizing performance that brings Latin American musical traditions to life. Elena La Fulana is a Latin Grammy-nominated instrumentalist\, singer-songwriter\, and leader of the D.C.-based\, Wammie-nominated\, bilingual\, Latin folk band Elena & Los Fulanos. Originally from Managua\, Nicaragua\, Elena identifies as both American and Nicaraguan and her music\, which ranges from twangy\, heartbreak-themed folk Americana to soothing\, introspective\, violin-infused Latin cumbia\, reflects this dual identity. Her band’s second album\, Volcán\, was hailed as ”a bilingual folk album for the resistance” by the Washington City Paper\, a publication that also selected Elena for their People Issue 2017 highlighting notable Washingtonians. In 2019 Elena began touring with the Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated band Flor de Toloache\, and with whom she performed at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019\, at the White House in 2021\, and at the Latin Grammys in 2021\, and was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2022. She is an eight-time recipient of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship and the curator for “Pa’lante\,” a Latin American cultural series out of Joe’s Movement Emporium in 2024. In 2025\, she launched Mamá Elena\, a bilingual music project for children and families. \n\n\n\nElena La Fulana\, instrumentalista nominada al Latin Grammy\, es cantautora\, y líder del grupo latino bilingüe\, Elena & Los Fulanos. Originaria de Managua\, Nicaragua\, Elena se identifica como Nicaragüense y Americana y su música refleja su identidad bicultural\, entrelazando elementos musicales de Latino América y los Estados Unidos. El grupo fue nominado dos veces para el premio “Wammie” y su segundo disco Volcán (2017) fue nombrado “el disco bilingüe de la resistencia” por el Washington City Paper\, publicación que también reconoció a Elena como una de sus personas del año 2017. En 2019 Elena comenzó a tocar con Flor de Toloache\, con quien tocó en los Kennedy Center Honors en 2019\, en la casa blanca en 2021\, en los Latin Grammys en 2021\, y con quién fue nominada al Latin Grammy en 2022. Lleva ocho años becada por la Comisión de Artes y Humanidades del Distrito de Columbia\, y fue curadora de “Pa’lante” una serie de cultural Latino Americana que se llevó acabo en Joe’s Movement Emporium en 2024. En 2025 lanzó Mamá Elena\, un proyecto bilingüe para niños y familias. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/lunchtime-listening-with-elena-la-fulana-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SAARC-Oct-7-25-Elena-6_600x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141521Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141521Z UID:10005882-1791576000-1791583200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Genetic Tones featuring Cheikh N’Doye DESCRIPTION:Experience The Genetic Tones featuring Cheikh N’Doye—an explosive mix of Afro‑global jazz fusion\, Gnawa rhythms\, Latin fire\, and modern improvisation. Led by world‑renowned bassist Cheikh N’Doye (known for collaborations with Mike Stern\, Baaba Maal\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and more)\, this project brings a bold\, rhythmic sound you won’t forget. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/the-genetic-tones-featuring-cheikh-ndoye CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Genetic-Tones-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002726-1791626400-1791640800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, 10 am-2 pm\, from late May to mid-November\, you can shop fresh vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense\, culturally relevant\, all‑natural produce! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms\, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD)\, Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC)\, The Capital Market\, and M-NCPPC\, Department of Recreation\, Prince George’s County. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-10 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260805T130306Z CREATED:20260804T221711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T130306Z UID:10006386-1791658800-1791664200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre  DESCRIPTION:This October\, Washington\, D.C.’s Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary season at the Publick Playhouse with Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons\, a powerful evening of movement and meaning rooted in the African American experience. Featuring beloved company repertoire and world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Shawn Short\, the program unfolds in three chapters—the pulse and grit of the city’s streets; the fragments of memory that shape us; and the spirit\, soul\, and sophistication of everyday people. \n\n\n\nThe evening moves to a soundtrack as wide-ranging as its stories: the grooves of Earth\, Wind & Fire; the velvet soul of Nancy Wilson and October London; the Afro-pop voice of Angélique Kidjo\, cellist Abel Selaoco’s percussive fire; and the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer and Max Richter. Danced by DDT’s newest company of exceptional artists with athleticism\, nuance\, and emotional depth\, Dissonance illuminates stories both personal and collective\, inviting audiences to reflect\, feel\, and find light within the darkness.  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: All Publick Playhouse ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat.\, Oct. 10\, 7 pm Tickets\n \n \n Sun.\, Oct. 11\, 4 pm Tickets URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/through-the-dark-the-light-beckons-with-dissonance-dance-theatre CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PPH_DDT.Teryn-Ty-Leg-Pose-c-Shawn-Short.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T172734Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172734Z UID:10005823-1791727200-1791734400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeff and Kristin Bohlander: To Have & To Hold - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:To Have & To Hold is a collaborative mixed media exhibition by husband-and-wife artists Jeff and Kristin Bohlander that explores intimacy\, material memory\, and the slow accumulation of lived experience. Rooted in shared time yet expressed through distinct practices\, the exhibition reflects a partnership shaped by parallel inquiry\, mutual influence\, and the quiet negotiations of life made side by side. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeff-and-kristin-bohlander-to-have-to-hold-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Jeff-and-Kristin-Bohlander-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141521Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141521Z UID:10006048-1791727200-1791734400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Michele Banks: Forces of Nature - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:Forces of Nature presents recent works by Washington\, D.C.-based artist Michele Banks\, whose ink and watercolor paintings on yupo explore the invisible forces that shape our world—from microscopic atomic motion to the vast curvature of space. Drawing inspiration from physics and biology\, Banks merges scientific imagery with a fluid\, organic aesthetic\, balancing precision with spontaneity. Through the interplay of charts\, graphs\, and expressive washes of ink\, her work reflects on memory\, connection\, and what it means to exist within both natural and social systems. By bridging the rigor of science with the intuition of art\, Banks brings warmth and accessibility to complex\, abstract ideas.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/michele-banks-forces-of-nature-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Michele-Banks-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T173000 DTSTAMP:20260804T184707Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184707Z UID:10006352-1791734400-1791739800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre  DESCRIPTION:This October\, Washington\, D.C.’s Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary season at the Publick Playhouse with Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons\, a powerful evening of movement and meaning rooted in the African American experience. Featuring beloved company repertoire and world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Shawn Short\, the program unfolds in three chapters—the pulse and grit of the city’s streets; the fragments of memory that shape us; and the spirit\, soul\, and sophistication of everyday people. \n\n\n\nThe evening moves to a soundtrack as wide-ranging as its stories: the grooves of Earth\, Wind & Fire; the velvet soul of Nancy Wilson and October London; the Afro-pop voice of Angélique Kidjo\, cellist Abel Selaoco’s percussive fire; and the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer and Max Richter. Danced by DDT’s newest company of exceptional artists with athleticism\, nuance\, and emotional depth\, Dissonance illuminates stories both personal and collective\, inviting audiences to reflect\, feel\, and find light within the darkness.  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: All Publick Playhouse tickets sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat.\, Oct. 10\, 7 pm Tickets\n \n \n Sun.\, Oct. 11\, 4 pm Tickets URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/through-the-dark-the-light-beckons-with-dissonance-dance-theatre-2 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Dance Showcases,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PPH_DDT.Teryn-Ty-Leg-Pose-c-Shawn-Short.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10006137-1791986400-1791990000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Trifilio Tango Trio DESCRIPTION:International Bandoneonist\, prolific tango composer\, and Argentinian Emmanuel Trifilio brings a fresh perspective to the traditional tango sound\, both in performance and composition. Founded in 2015\, his Trifilio Tango Trio presents virtuosic programs of all new and original tango music composed of Bandoneon\, cello\, and guitar. Trifilio Tango Trio has recorded two albums of Sr. Trifilio’s original tangos and tours internationally.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/trifilio-tango-trio CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Trifilio-Tango-Trio-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T223000 DTSTAMP:20260729T165152Z CREATED:20260529T152134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T165152Z UID:10005394-1792177200-1792189800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Drive-In Movies at Prince George's Stadium DESCRIPTION:Come and join us as we relax and enjoy popular movie titles at Prince George’s Stadium. Tickets are FREE; pre-registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister based on the number of cars in your party\, not the number of people.\n\n\n\nDates and showings:June 12: Black Panther — Cancelled due to the forecast for thunderstorms and inclement weatherJuly 10: HoppersAugust 28: RespectSeptember 10th: Black PantherOctober 16: Coco (Halloween costumes encouraged!) \n\n\n\nGate opens at 7 pm and movies begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm). \n\n\n\nContact PGP-Resource@pgparks.com for more information! URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/drive-in-movies-at-prince-georges-stadium/2026-10-16 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Film Screening,Free,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Drive-In-Movies-Series-FINAL-V-1080-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10005855-1792195200-1794787199@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeremy Wright DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived\, challenging viewers to look beyond what they immediately see to find a more subtle\, yet important\, subtext. Born in Canada of Cree descent\, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist. It is not unusual to see totem spirits such as bears\, eagles\, and bison in the imagery of his work.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Jeremy-Wright-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002727-1792231200-1792245600@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, 10 am-2 pm\, from late May to mid-November\, you can shop fresh vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense\, culturally relevant\, all‑natural produce! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables\, fruit\, herbs\, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms\, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD)\, Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC)\, The Capital Market\, and M-NCPPC\, Department of Recreation\, Prince George’s County. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T205525Z CREATED:20260526T132217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T205525Z UID:10003941-1792234800-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:18th Annual American Indian Festival DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/aif CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals,Free,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260818T205946Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T205946Z UID:10000882-1792238400-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10005856-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeremy Wright - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived\, challenging viewers to look beyond what they immediately see to find a more subtle\, yet important\, subtext. Born in Canada of Cree descent\, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist. It is not unusual to see totem spirits such as bears\, eagles\, and bison in the imagery of his work.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Jeremy-Wright-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141523Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141523Z UID:10006239-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History - Artist & Curator Talk DESCRIPTION:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History serves as a foundational opening to our Icons of the DMV season\, exploring the intersection of technical mastery and communal legacy. This exhibition traces the evolution of a collective dedicated to the precision of craft and the preservation of artistic traditions that have shaped the regional landscape for decades. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/the-craftsmen-group-a-visual-history-artist-curator-talk CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Craftsman-Group-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260806T172926Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T172926Z UID:10006187-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Washington Glass School: 25 Years of Glass & Community Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, the Washington Glass School has been the place for artists to come together\, learn\, experiment\, and explore new possibilities in glass and mixed media. This anniversary exhibition brings together founders\, resident artists\, instructors\, and alumni whose work spans sculpture\, installation\, public art\, and architectural glass. We celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists connected through a shared studio and a commitment to creativity\, craftsmanship\, and community. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/trial-by-fire-25-years-of-the-washington-glass-school-artist-curator-talk CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Washington-Glass-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141523Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141523Z UID:10006157-1792249200-1792249200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Janine Gilbert-Carter DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a warm and uplifting afternoon concert starring Janine Gilbert-Carter\, an artist known for her graceful presence\, expressive vocals\, and heartfelt musical style. This daytime performance offers a relaxed yet richly engaging experience\, where soulful melodies and thoughtful interpretations create an atmosphere of connection and ease. Janine brings depth\, elegance\, and emotional authenticity to every song\, inviting audiences to slow down\, listen closely\, and savor the beauty of live music in an intimate setting. Perfect for longtime admirers and first-time listeners alike\, this afternoon concert is a refreshing and inspiring way to enjoy music that resonates long after the final note. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/janine-gilbert-carter CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Janine-Gilbert-Carter-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR