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Emily Springer’s sewn tapestries create a space for reflection and conversation about cultural identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling through art. The pieces depict compositions highlighting the generational bonds between Black women. Through their intricate craftsmanship, they are an ode to the historical practice of quilting and its significance to Black culture.
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Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! Featuring works by Anita Carrington, Jeffrey Felten-Green, Angie O'Neal, Lydia Peters, Chris Malone and Jenathel Shaw, this exhibition showcases the diverse talents of our regional artists.
free
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist within our society.
free
Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives.
free
In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light, color, and texture, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest, most radiant elements of life.
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Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration.
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Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world.
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Primarily an oil painter, Patricia Phillips Bowden discovered a renewed interest in exploring paper, collage, and mixed media during the pandemic. She finds beauty in the old, the worn, and the rusty, and hopes to capture that elegance in her work. As an artist, she strives to maintain a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity toward this fascinating place we call Earth.
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The Uhuru Quilters are back with their yearly challenge quilts! Members take on different themes using any quilting style or technique, e.g., traditional, contemporary, improvisational, modern or fiber art.
Free, donations are welcome.
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Millennials, join us to craft your own calming, nature-inspired scented candles. Blend soothing aromas like lavender and eucalyptus into custom candles that promote relaxation and stress relief.
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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This educational session explores essential strategies for managing and preventing hypertension.
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Support your blood pressure levels and make mindful, low-sodium choices without sacrificing taste during this cooking demonstration.
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8 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience using flight simulators.
Free
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Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions, including Sarah Goode, inventor of the cabinet-bed (pre-cursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer.
Free, donations are welcome
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Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers.
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, join us for this virtual session to learn about the best foods to help you achieve a good night's sleep and why healthy sleep is essential for your overall well-being.
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Amanda Spaid turned her focus to hyper-local subjects, creating detailed drawings of birds found throughout the D.C. area. By slowing down and closely observing the natural life unfolding in our own backyards, she invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the places they inhabit. Her work encourages thoughtful stewardship of local ecosystems, inspiring decisions that benefit all who share them, from humans to birds alike.
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Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment where young and emerging artists realize their full potential. Now in its 14th year, this annual exhibition spotlights the talents of visual artists ages 13-19 from the Washington, D.C., area. The juror awards prizes based on artistic excellence, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place.
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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In recognition of Women's History Month, join us for a conversation on how women participated in the Civil War and the events leading up to it.
Free, but registration is required
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From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturner’s (CW) artists will have you asking, “how do they do that?”
Free, donations are welcome.
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A percussionist, hip-hop artist, and actor from D.C., Jabari Exum worked on the film Black Panther as a movement coach and lead djembe player. In his Percussion Theater concept, he fuses music, theater, and storytelling.
$20
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This exhibit consists of two dinnerware designs that are distinctly different. They are both stoneware and made for everyday use in a light and dark clay body with a variety of glazes. The Cafe is a heavy rimmed everyday plate that can take rough use. Think blue plate special at lunch hour in a busy diner. Terra is a sleeker, everyday dinnerware. Think good food with good friends, casual and elegant.
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Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience using flight simulators.
Free
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Amanda Spaid turned her focus to hyper-local subjects, creating detailed drawings of birds found throughout the D.C. area. By slowing down and closely observing the natural life unfolding in our own backyards, she invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the places they inhabit. Her work encourages thoughtful stewardship of local ecosystems, inspiring decisions that benefit all who share them, from humans to birds alike.
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Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight Women’s History Month using 19th-century recipes and cooking techniques.
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Do you have old family photographs, papers, or books that you want to protect? The Surratt Historic Site & Museum invites you to our first Archives Together Community Workshop Series.
Free but registration is required
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Discover the inner workings of the modular music world in Patch CV: Controlling Voltage, which explores the intricate technology and passionate community behind the creation of modular synths. This film takes a deep dive into the artistry and technicality that powers modular sound creation.
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8 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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This physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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Aprende estrategias prácticas y saludables para el corazón usando ingredientes latinos familiares que apoyan la salud metabólica, reducen la inflamación y disminuyen el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2.
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8 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Free
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This physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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Teens will compete in a three-on-three basketball tournament in two age brackets. There will be additional fun activities, such as a dunk contest, mid-court shot competition, video games, food, and music.
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8 events,
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Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience using flight simulators.
Free
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Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of "Avioncito" by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher!
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Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of "After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)," by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher!
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7 events,
Roxana is a collage artist fascinated by the art of collage. She uses snippets of magazine paper, fabric, photographs, pencil drawings, raw pigments, and anything that enriches the texture and color of her images. Her goal is for each of her art pieces to awaken feelings in the viewer.
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South Korean artist Ju Yun navigates the tension between two contrasting worlds. Transitioning from traditional Korean art to fully contemporary subjects and techniques, Yun embraces the space in between. Through layered compositions of polymer clay and found objects, their mask projects explore themes of hybrid identity—transforming existing forms into something new, reshaping meaning, and influencing others.
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Kimberly Margioni’s work explores the delicate balance between nature, emotion, and cultural heritage. Drawing inspiration from the world around her—the vibrant landscapes or the quiet beauty of everyday moments—she seeks to capture the essence of life in its raw, unfiltered form.
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10 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Free
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This physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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Join us to discover the many benefits of a plant-based diet and learn simple ways to add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to your meals.
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12 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Free
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This physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
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Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience using flight simulators.
Free
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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is a great place to start your career adventure!
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Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Drop in anytime during the hour for a special STEAM Hour to learn the basics of block coding with Ozobots and then test your skills with our air race challenge.
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Honor the courageous women of the WWII Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program who paved the way in aviation. Discover the history of the program, the story of local WASP Elaine Harmon, and the obstacles these trailblazers overcame during and after the war.
Free
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9 events,
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Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers.
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The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine.
Free
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11 events,
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Free
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This evidence-based physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education.
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Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training.
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Become part of our Ranger Run Club as you join a Park Ranger for monthly trail, road, or mixed‑terrain runs of varying distances and locations throughout Prince George’s County, with running experience preferred.
Free
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Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Free
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This evidence-based physical activity program combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education.
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Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group.
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This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music.
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