Events

With intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visuals, Sonic Frontiers presents eclectic, improvisatory experiences with live electronic music and projection art. With a focus on community engagement, members of The DC Modular Collective will host fall and spring mini-electronic music festivals at Brentwood Arts Exchange, presenting featured headliners, inviting drop-in performances, and offering hands-on education, demonstrations, and insight into this unique art form.

The Teen Arts Summit is an annual event that invites teens in Prince George’s County and beyond to ignite their creativity for a day of celebration for the arts. Teens will come together for artistic exploration and expression, participating in workshops and masterclasses, enjoying performances from leading industry professionals, and collaborating to shape the artistic voice of their generation.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jessica Peters at jessica.peters@pgparks.com

Experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share an unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones. This 2023 film adaptation stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino. Rated PG-13 | Run time: 2h 21m.

An afternoon of entertainment with jazz and pop vocalist Janet Paulsen is always a joyful, swinging, and deeply thoughtful occasion. With her sparkling stage persona and warm, welcoming style, she brings her heart and soul to every performance. This show will feature beloved songs by Doris Day, Dinah Shore, and Ella Fitzgerald, from albums they recorded with conductor and pianist Andre Previn.

Idol Beings is the musical partnership of vocalist Akua Allrich and bassist/producer Kris Funn. Born and raised in the DMV, the two have a philosophy about their creative process: “It is in moments of idleness that nodes of the brain that don’t usually communicate with each other spark connections. We created this project to express our art outside of our normal thought process — not for the sake of not being idle, but to become idols.”