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Lunchtime Lecture: St. George’s Episcopal Church History

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Lunchtime Lecture: St. George’s Episcopal Church History

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FREE Tour Fridays

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Friday, September 6, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York FREE Tour Fridays

Friday, September 6, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, September 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, September 7, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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Artist Talk and Reception

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Saturday, September 7, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, September 7, 2024 3:00 pm America/New_York Artist Talk and Reception In early 2024, two local artists, Marilyn Gates- and Lamont Wes Harvey, were commissioned to paint scenes and portraits to help interpret the history of the enslaved of Montpelier. After engaging with the spaces where the enslaved lived and worked, and reading some of their challenging, harrowing, and joyful experiences, Marilyn and Lamont have created imagery that brings the stories of the enslaved to the forefront to be uplifted and exalted. You are invited to be a guest at the artists’ talk and reception. Be part of the unveiling.

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In early 2024, two local artists, Marilyn Gates- and Lamont Wes Harvey, were commissioned to paint scenes and portraits to help interpret the history of the enslaved of Montpelier. After engaging with the spaces where the enslaved lived and worked, and reading some of their challenging, harrowing, and joyful experiences, Marilyn and Lamont have created imagery that brings the stories of the enslaved to the forefront to be uplifted and exalted. You are invited to be a guest at the artists’ talk and reception. Be part of the unveiling.

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Platinum Film: Chevalier

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
11:00 am - 12:45 pm

Add to Calendar Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:00 am America/New_York Platinum Film: Chevalier This 2022 film, directed by Stephen Willams, is based on the factual story of French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African enslaved and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair. The film stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, and Lucy Boynton. Rated PG-13 | Run time: 1h 48m. Prince George's Publick Playhouse

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This 2022 film, directed by Stephen Willams, is based on the factual story of French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African enslaved and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair. The film stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, and Lucy Boynton. Rated PG-13 | Run time: 1h 48m.

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Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Add to Calendar Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:30 pm America/New_York Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom

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Guided Tours: Highlighting the Underground Railroad

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Friday, September 13, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, September 13, 2024 11:00 am America/New_York Guided Tours: Highlighting the Underground Railroad

Friday, September 13, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, September 13, 2024 1:00 pm America/New_York Guided Tours: Highlighting the Underground Railroad

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September Hispanic Heritage month Tour

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Sunday, September 15, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York September Hispanic Heritage month Tour

Sunday, September 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York September Hispanic Heritage month Tour

Sunday, September 29, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York September Hispanic Heritage month Tour

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Color Your World! Learning about Nature’s Coloring Agents: Homeschool Day 

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:30 am America/New_York Color Your World! Learning about Nature’s Coloring Agents: Homeschool Day  Celebrate the end of summer by experimenting with natural dyes. Learn how colonists in the 18th century used natural coloring agents to dye wool and cloth. Join us in the Kitchen Garden as we look at plants and how they were used to color our world in the colonial period. Kids will make their own colorful tie dye shirts with contemporary dyes.  Advanced registration required with Parks Direct.

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Celebrate the end of summer by experimenting with natural dyes. Learn how colonists in the 18th century used natural coloring agents to dye wool and cloth. Join us in the Kitchen Garden as we look at plants and how they were used to color our world in the colonial period. Kids will make their own colorful tie dye shirts with contemporary dyes.  Advanced registration required with Parks Direct.

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Town of Riverdale Park: Screen on the Green

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Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, September 20, 2024 7:00 pm America/New_York Town of Riverdale Park: Screen on the Green

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, September 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Saturday, October 5, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:00 pm America/New_York Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour

Saturday, November 2, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:00 pm America/New_York Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour

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Screen on the Green: Thad Wilson

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Friday, September 27, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Afternoon Aviators: The Fashion of Flight

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Saturday, September 28, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Echoes of the Enslaved: History in Her Hands

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Saturday, September 28, 2024
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Hidden Spaces

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Sunday, September 29, 2024
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Sunday, November 3, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 3, 2024 3:00 pm America/New_York Hidden Spaces

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, October 5, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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October Hispanic Heritage month Tour

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Sunday, October 6, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:00 pm America/New_York October Hispanic Heritage month Tour

Sunday, October 13, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Indigenous People Mindfulness Walk

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Sunday, October 6, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Indigenous Peoples' Day: Hands on Fun for Kids

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Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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STEM Program: Gingerbread House Engineering Challenge  

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Saturday, October 12, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:00 am America/New_York STEM Program: Gingerbread House Engineering Challenge   Put your engineering skills to the test by building a sturdy, but beautiful structure. Participants will receive instruction and everything they need to build their graham cracker creation. This program kicks off Darnall’s Chance House Museum’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Gingerbread House Contest & Show. Participants in the STEM Challenge will receive a FREE registration for the 2024 Gingerbread House Contest & Show. Advanced registration required with Parks Direct.

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Put your engineering skills to the test by building a sturdy, but beautiful structure. Participants will receive instruction and everything they need to build their graham cracker creation. This program kicks off Darnall’s Chance House Museum’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Gingerbread House Contest & Show. Participants in the STEM Challenge will receive a FREE registration for the 2024 Gingerbread House Contest & Show. Advanced registration required with Parks Direct.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day: Talk by Chief Donna Abbot, Nause Waiwash

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Saturday, October 12, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 12, 2024 1:00 pm America/New_York Indigenous Peoples' Day: Talk by Chief Donna Abbot, Nause Waiwash

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American Indian Festival 2024

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Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:00 am America/New_York American Indian Festival 2024 Stay tuned for more information on performers, vendors, activities, and more!

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, October 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, November 2, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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MD Emancipation Day Tours

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Sunday, November 3, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 3, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York MD Emancipation Day Tours

Sunday, November 3, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 3, 2024 2:00 pm America/New_York MD Emancipation Day Tours

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Veterans Day Tours

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Sunday, November 10, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Veterans Day Tours

Sunday, November 10, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:00 pm America/New_York Veterans Day Tours

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

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Friday, November 29, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

Saturday, November 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

Sunday, December 1, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

Friday, December 6, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, December 6, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

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Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show. Come see the amazing displays of creative gingerbread structures, then vote for your favorites in the Viewer’s Choice Competition. No registration required.

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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Riversdale by Candlelight

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Saturday, December 14, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:00 pm America/New_York Riversdale by Candlelight

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Saturday, December 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00 pm America/New_York Dinosaur Park Open House Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings. Dinosaur Park

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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Screening: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X

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Saturday, February 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, February 8, 2025 6:00 pm America/New_York Screening: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Enjoy a screening of a high-quality, filmed version of Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking and influential opera, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, as presented by The Metropolitan Opera. Director Robert O’Hara oversees a potent new staging that imagines Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. An exceptional cast of breakout artists and young Met stars enliven the operatic retelling of the civil rights leader’s life. “Not just a thought-provoking show, it is also highly entertaining.” -MSNBC. Run Time: 3h 20m (3 acts with two 15-minute intermissions). Recommended for ages 18 & up; contains strong language. This… Prince George's Publick Playhouse

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Enjoy a screening of a high-quality, filmed version of Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking and influential opera, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, as presented by The Metropolitan Opera. Director Robert O’Hara oversees a potent new staging that imagines Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. An exceptional cast of breakout artists and young Met stars enliven the operatic retelling of the civil rights leader’s life. “Not just a thought-provoking show, it is also highly entertaining.” -MSNBC. Run Time: 3h 20m (3 acts with two 15-minute intermissions). Recommended for ages 18 & up; contains strong language. This screening is free, however, reservations are strongly recommended due to limited seating.

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Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Add to Calendar Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00 am America/New_York Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses Prince George's Publick Playhouse

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Add to Calendar Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:15 am America/New_York Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses Prince George's Publick Playhouse

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Add to Calendar Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00 am America/New_York Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses Prince George's Publick Playhouse

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Add to Calendar Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:00 am America/New_York Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses Prince George's Publick Playhouse

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Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Add to Calendar Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00 am America/New_York Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History Prince George's Publick Playhouse

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Add to Calendar Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:15 am America/New_York Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History Prince George's Publick Playhouse

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