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Our list of events sponsored by local nonprofits, arts organizations and performance venues, occurring between Dec. 11, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2024, all information is current as of Dec. 5. For events and meetings organized by the City of Hyattsville, see the Hyattsville Reporter in the newspaper’s centerfold.
Please send notices of events that will take place between Jan. 8 and Feb. 11, 2025, to managingeditor@hyattsvillelife.com by Jan. 1, 2025.
Recurring
Weekly acoustic blues jams, in the Piedmont blues tradition. Listeners welcome! Free. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Archie Edwards Blues Foundation, 4502 Hamilton St. acousticblues.com
Riverdale Park Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot near the Riverdale MARC Station, 4650 Queensbury Rd. For more information, contact rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal setting at Hyattsville figure drawing group’s drop-in drawing sessions at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Sessions consist of several short warm-up poses and a single sustained pose for the duration of the session. Bring your own art supplies; drawing boards and chairs provided. $20/session or $75/5-session punch card or $15/session for Pyramid Atlantic members. Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. 4218 Gallatin St. hyattsvillefiguredrawing@gmail.com
Busboys and Poets hosts an open mic for poets every Thursday. $5. 8 to 10 p.m. 5331 Baltimore Ave. 301.779.2787. busboysandpoets.com
Ongoing
View Pyramid Atlantic Art Center’s 11th Annual 10 x 10 Invitational. This exhibition/fundraiser has just two rules: All work must measure 10 x 10 inches and be priced at $60. Dec. 13 to Jan. 5, 2025. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4218 Gallatin St. pyramidatlanticartcenter.org. 301.608.9101
Art Works Now registration for winter 2025 six-week art classes opens Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at artworksnow.org, including for the class Everybody Draws: Family, “an intergenerational comics-making class for humans ages 6 to 106!” Sliding-scale pricing. Various days and times, starting the week of Jan. 13, 2025. 4800 Rhode Island Ave. 301.454.0808
December 11
Watch the classic musical “Singin’ in the Rain” (1951, 103 min.), as a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood. Free. Register at pgcmls.info/events. 1 to 3 p.m. Hyattsville Branch Library, 6530 Adelphi Rd. 240.455.5451
December 12
Come to the annual Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA) wintery mixer! All folks who live, work, make, walk, run, bike, scoot and/or wheel through Prince George’s County are welcome — and your first beverage is on ATHA! RSVP not required but appreciated: tinyurl.com/4zphr2z8. 5 to 7:30 p.m. miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. 301.887.0777. info@anacostiatrails.org
December 12 & 13
Celebrate the holidays with the soulful sounds of Motown at Publick Playhouse: “Motown and More at the Holidays.” $15 ages 60 and better. Purchase tickets through pgparksdirect.com. Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon. Friday, 8 to 9:30 p.m. 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301.277.1710. publickplayhouse@pgparks.com
December 13 to 15
Holiday Trains and Planes Weekend: The National Capital Trackers bring their fleet of model trains to the College Park Aviation Museum for the holiday season! Free with museum admission (adults $5; seniors $4; students $2; age 2 and under free). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301.864.6029. collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
December 14
Join Riversdale for its first ever “Holiday Traditions” program, which includes crafts, a scavenger hunt, holiday treats and more! Residents: kids $5, adults $3; nonresidents: kids $7, adults: $4. 10 a.m. to noon. Then return for “Riversdale by Candlelight” for tours of the mansion, accompanied by live music and more holiday treats. $5. 5 to 8 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301.864.0420. riversdale@pgparks.com
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local artists at the festive Brentwood Artisan Holiday Craft Fair. Additionally, enjoy holiday carols from a live brass band and sample the latest brews from Maryland Meadworks. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. 301.277.2863. brentwoodarts@pgparks.com
Prison Rodeo performs at Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. 4824 Rhode Island Ave. streetcar82brewing.com
The Overthinkers come to the Maryland Meadworks stage. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. 4700 Rhode Island Ave., Suite Bee. 201.955.9644. marylandmeadworks.com
December 15
Joe’s Movement Emporium hosts “Umoja: A Kwanzaa Experience for Families!” with special performances, hands-on craft workshops, demo classes, diasporic food and more. Free. Donations suggested. 1 to 4 p.m. Purchase tickets at joesmovement.org. 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier. 301.699.1819
December 18
Create your own crochet scrunchie at the Hyattsville Branch Library! Materials will be provided. Free. Register at pgcmls.info/events. 3 to 5 p.m. 6530 Adelphi Rd. 240.455.5451
December 21
Santa pays a visit to Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. from 1 to 3 p.m. Then, stick around for music from the O’McPub Band from 3 to 6 p.m. Free. 4824 Rhode Island Ave. Streetcar82brewing.com
Celebrate the holiday season in spectacular style by attending an unforgettable performance from the sensational Sylver Logan Sharp, the former lead singer of the legendary group CHIC. $25 general admission, $20 seniors and students. Purchase tickets through pgparksdirect.com. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301.277.1710. publickplayhouse@pgparks.com
Marianna Previti performs at Maryland Meadworks stage. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. 4700 Rhode Island Ave., Suite Bee. 201.955.9644. marylandmeadworks.com
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10
Our calendar includes many events and meetings sponsored by the City of College Park and local nonprofits, including arts organizations and performance venues. For additional events and meetings organized by the city, see the College Park Post newsletter in this paper’s centerfold.
Please send notices of events taking place between Jan.12 and Feb.10 to jalen@streetcarsuburbs.news by Jan. 1.
Dec.1-16
Deck the City Competition
Nominate your own home, your neighbor’s home or any decorated homes you see in College Park. Nominations will be accepted from Dec. 1-16. All entries must have photos of the decorations in order to be entered. Online voting will occur on the city’s Facebook page from Dec. 17-19, and winners will be announced online on Dec. 20.
Dec.12
Book club
Join this book club that meets on the second Thursday of each month. The Dec.12 book is “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante. Free. 7-8:30 pm. College Park Community Library (9407 Rhode Island Ave.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/5n88wzmj.
Time for Three, Home for the Holidays
Time for Three, featuring violinists and vocalists Nick Kendall and Charles Yang, with Ranaan Meyer on voice and double bass, are hosting a performance of movie soundtracks, playing new classics by composer Kevin Puts for the acclaimed Deutsche Grammophon label, catchy indie rock cuts like their breakout radio hit “Vertigo” and presenting Home for the Holidays, a winter wonderland of holiday favorite arrangements, including “The Christmas Song,” Edelweiss,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and a special Hanukkah mash-up. Prices range from $20-$50. 7:30 p.m. (8270 Alumni Dr.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/5n6tmppb.
Holiday Potluck
The North College Park Community Association is holding a potluck at Davis Hall (9217 51st Ave.) after its regular member meeting. Bring a friend. 7:30 p.m
Dec.13
Holiday Trains and Planes
Take part in this annual Trains and Planes program. Meet and greet fellow train hobbyists and go back in time experiencing the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free.10 a.m-4 p.m. (1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr.). Repeating through the 15th. For more information and registry visit https://tinyurl.com/bdeyuw64.
Dec.14
Elves Workshop at community center
Make handmade gifts, including compact mirrors and fridge magnets, decoupage tins, tissue paper stained glass, earrings and bracelets, peg doll angels, weaving coasters from yarn and more. Volunteer elves are welcome. Free.11 a.m – 4 p.m. College Park Community Center (5051 Pierce Ave.). For more info contact info@cpae.org.
Bring kids in for fun, materials-based activities for children ages 3-8 with their caregivers, led by Ian Rogers, a local artist and early childhood educator with 30 years of experience. Free. 9:30 a.m-2 p.m. Old Parish House (4711 Knox Rd.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/3wxa72sr.
Dec.17
Book Club
“A Chance to Harmonize: How FDR’s Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression―One Song at a Time,” by Sheryl Kaskowitz. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. College Park Community Library (9407 Rhode Island Ave.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/ybm7stza.
Dec.22
Christmas Caroling
Join the College Park Arts Exchange for an hour of caroling. Free. 7-8 p.m. Drexel and Rhode Island Aves. For more info email chorale@cpae.org.
Dec.31
New Year’s Eve w/Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior Band
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior. $50 paid by Dec. 29. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. College Park American Legion Post 217 (9218 Baltimore Ave.). For more information call 301-935-5308.
Jan.4
Folding Paper Stars Workshop
Learn to fold beautiful paper stars as home decorations. $10. 1-4 p.m. Old Parish House (4711 Knox Rd.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/yc68jccp.
Jan.11
Art Drop-In beaded snowflakes
Come to this fun art drop-in activity. Free. 12:30-2 pm. Old Parish House (4711 Knox Rd.). For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/3hpkzsaj.
Repeating
Line Dance
Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers offers a class with step-by-step instruction, and students then perform dances to soul, gospel and pop music. Free. Every Friday from 10 a.m -11 a.m. Zoom. For more information and the registration link email info@cpae.org.
Please send notices of events taking place between Jan. 11 and Feb. 10 to nancy@streetcarsuburbs.news by Jan. 3.
EVENTS
Dec.10
Chess Club. Teens 13 to 18 and adults. Free. 6 to 7 p.m. Laurel Branch Library, 507 7th St. 240.455.5451
Dec. 12 and 21
Guided HouseTours. Montpelier staff share stories and insights during the tours. Free. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Montpelier House Museum, 9650 Muirkirk Rd. 301.377.7817
Dec. 13 and 27
Coffee and Conversation. Community-led discussion focusing on current events. Free, light refreshments. 10 to 11 a.m. Laurel Branch Library, 507 7th St. 240.455.5451
Dec. 17
Knit and Crochet Your Evening Away. Bring your own materials and projects and join the Laurel Branch Library’s Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group. Free, all ages welcome. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Laurel Branch Library, 507 7th St. 240.455.5451
Dec. 21
Discover Dinosaurs. Look for dinosaur bones at Dinosaur Park. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Dinosaur Park, 13100 Mid Atlantic Blvd. 301.626.1286
Jan. 3
Whooping Crane Recovery Efforts at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge. Event is part of Patuxent’s film and speaker series. Free. 5 p.m. National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10908 Scarlet Tanager Loop. Go to tinyurl.com/2p899mvt or call 301.497.5772
ONGOING
December at the Hollingsworth Gallery. Photos of Sam Droege, wildlife biologist with the Eastern Ecological Science Center/USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab. Ultra-high-resolution images of the mid-Atlantic region’s native wild bees. Patuxent Research Refuge South Tract, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop. 301.497.5772
Awkward Family Photos. A traveling exhibit of family photos. Through Dec. 22. Laurel History Museum, 817 Main St. 301.725.7975
RECURRING
Family Fun at Patuxent. Learn about winter weather and the water cycle through hands-on activities, games and crafts. Ages 3 and up; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for drop-in/independent exploration. Staffed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and 18. Patuxent Research Refuge South Tract, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop.
“Wingspan” Game Day. Play the board game “Wingspan” and learn about birds. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 13 and Jan. 10. No experience needed. Games provided (personal sets welcomed). Patuxent Research Refuge South Tract, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop. Registration required. Go to tinyurl.com/5n8thbe2 or call 301.497.5772
Italian Club welcomes all on the second Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p,m, St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Marys Pl. Call Jo Saunders at 301.490.8237
Chess. All levels welcome. Thursdays. 2 p.m. Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Rd. Call Mike Farmer at 240.302.9133.
Every Tuesday Bingo at Laurel Elks Lodge #2283. Twenty games with cash prizes; food and drinks available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. 8261 Brock Bridge Rd.
Every Tuesday Bingo. Hosted by the Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Free admission; fee for cards. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo starts at noon. Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activities Center, 7120 Contee Rd. 301.206.3380
Every Friday Bingo at American Legion Post 60. Friday night bingo every week; 23 games with cash prizes; food and drinks available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:30. 2 Main St. 301.725.2302
Friday Food Festival. American Legion Post 60 hosts Friday dinners, with Canteen 60 serving on the first and third Friday of the month and P&G Catering on the second and fourth. 5:30 to 8 p.m. 2 Main St. 301.725.2302
Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Meets the second Wednesday of each month; program includes a business meeting and musical entertainment or a speaker. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activities Center, 7120 Contee Rd. 301.206.3380
Jim Whitney Toastmasters Club. Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. 7 p.m. St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 522 Main St. For more information, email contact-1063187@toastmastersclubs.org
Beltsville Young at Heart. Meets the third Thursday of each month; entertainment, speakers, trips. Ages 55 and up. 10:30 a.m. Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd, Beltsville 301.498.9736
MBC Toastmasters Club. Learn communication skills in a supportive environment. Virtual meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m. Email mbctoastmasters@metropolitanbaptist.org
FOOD PANTRIES, DISTRIBUTIONS
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Food distributions in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank. Third Sunday of every month, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sixth and Prince George sts.
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services. Food pantry is open by appointment Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday evenings from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 311 Laurel Ave. For an appointment, call 301.776.0442
Fish of Laurel Food Pantry. Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10:15 a.m. to noon, 308 Gorman Ave. Call 240.547.9013
Living Hope Church Distributions. Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 613 Montgomery St. Call 301.497.6424
St. Mary of the Mills Food Pantry. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. while supplies last. Kessler Center, 114 St. Mary’s Pl. Call 301.725.3080
Gospel Assembly Church Food Pantry. 8740 Cherry Lane, Suite 12. For dates and times, call 301.605.3756
Dec. 13 and 14
Holiday Tea. A seasonal afternoon tea in the East Wing of Montpelier House. Cost and times vary. 9650 Muirkirk Rd. 301.377.7817
Dec. 14
A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Eric Byrd Trio performs selections from the Peanuts’ special. $15. 4 p.m. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd. 301.377.7800
Dec. 15
Kwanzaa Essentials. Storyteller Baba-C will give a preview of the week-long celebration of African American culture and the seven principles that define it through a ceremony, live music and stories. Free. 2 p.m. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd. 301.377.7800
Dec. 16
Wreaths Across America. Meet at Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center and walk to Ivy Hill Cemetery to place wreaths on the graves of veterans. 11 a.m. 301.725.5300
Dec. 22
Holiday Concert. Walt Michael & Co. perform seasonal Appalachian music. $28. 3 p.m. Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage.
Dec. 23
Holiday Movie: “The Grinch.” Floor seating or bring your own chair. Snacks available for purchase. Free. 6 p.m. Partnership Hall, 811 Fifth St. 301.725.7800
Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve. Children can ring in the new year with stories, dancing and a special countdown. Presented by Savage Branch of Howard County Library. 11:30 a.m. Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage.
Ongoing
“A Christmas Carol.” Laurel Mill Playhouse presents a highly inventive adaptation of the classic Dickens story. The weekends of Dec. 13 and 20, times vary. Tickets $15-$20. 509 Main St. Go to tinyurl.com/yvsw8pdp or call 301.617.9906
Santa Heim, Merryland: A Savage Christmas Story. An exhibition from the years 1948 to 1951 when Savage Mill and the town of Savage were transformed into a year-round Christmas village. Lunchtime talks and walking tours offered. Through Jan. 10, 2025. Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage. 410.792.2820
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