BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://history.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:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T175617Z UID:10000305-1776643200-1780876799@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Unseen Archive Dr. Yemonja Smalls DESCRIPTION:This exhibition runs from April 20 through June 7\, 2026. \n\n\n\nUsing paint\, collage\, papercuts\, and other media\, Yemonja’s intricate and colorful mixed-media works emphasize self-care. She aims to build through focused deconstruction and tenderly examine the process of holding\, even brokenness of spirit\, through reassembly. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/the-unseen-archive-dr-yemonja-smalls CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260324T153144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153214Z UID:10003153-1777939200-1788998399@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Come Out & Play DESCRIPTION:Enjoy FREE outdoor fun for all ages! At select neighborhood locations in Prince George’s County URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/come-out-play CATEGORIES:All Ages,Fitness,Free,Health & Wellness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T171013Z UID:10000208-1778320800-1782061200@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12. * \n\n\n\nRashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living\, breathing entity with spiritual significance and a connection to something greater in the cosmos. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/rashid-cornish-whispers-of-the-divine-a-spiritual-journey-through-nature CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rashid-Cornish-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T164014Z UID:10000175-1779530400-1782061200@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Melissa Burley DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12. * \n\n\n\nMelissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass\, test tubes\, furniture parts\, clocks\, bicycle components\, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized\, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/melissa-burley CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Melissa-Burley-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T162441Z UID:10000283-1779753600-1784419199@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Success: The Beauty Among Us DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18\, with a public reception on Sat.\, May 30. * \n\n\n\nSuccess is a self-taught\, mixed-media artist born in Baltimore\, Maryland. Their artistic journey commenced at age eight and has steadily grown into a passionate exploration of various creative mediums. Now a new but prominent voice in contemporary art\, Success has developed a diverse portfolio encompassing digital photography\, photo manipulation\, and acrylic paintings. Success is a graduate of Howard University. They created a bridge between local D.C. photographers and the Howard photography community by organizing lectures\, workshops\, and collaboration opportunities among students. Characterized by a keen ability to transform aspects of the ordinary into extraordinary narratives\, Success’s work expresses complex human emotions through vivid colors\, dynamic forms\, and exaggerated color palettes. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/success-the-beauty-among-us CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Success-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T162839Z UID:10000297-1779753600-1784419199@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18\, with a public reception on Sat.\, May 30. * \n\n\n\nAscension is a transformation journey\, a testament to the human spirit’s unwavering capacity to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. This exhibition\, featuring the works of BIPOC artists\, delves into the lives of individuals who have defied limitations\, challenged norms\, and ultimately ascended to leave an enduring legacy. Each artwork is a visual biography\, capturing the essence of the subject’s unique path toward transcendence. The exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of ascension through diverse artistic mediums\, from the literal ascent of physical challenges to the metaphorical rise of social and personal triumphs. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/the-black-art-today-foundation-ascension-a-bipoc-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/THe-Black-Art-Today-Foundation-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211343Z UID:10002707-1780135200-1795269600@history.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\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-05-30 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20230411_153908491-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152456Z UID:10000168-1780484400-1780491600@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Listening with Sweet Storm DESCRIPTION:Experience the rhythm\, culture\, and soul of D.C.’s blues scene. Sweet Storm delivers soulful\, heartfelt blues\, blending traditional and contemporary styles. Stormi Weaver (vocals\, guitar) and Willie Leebel (vocals\, guitar) have performed together at bars\, clubs\, art openings\, and private events for three years. Their collaboration also led to the formation of Stormi and the Blue Skies\, a five-piece acoustic group. They met through the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation and call each other music spouses. Celebrate the legacy of Archie Edwards with a powerful blues concert\, honoring African American music history and the Piedmont blues tradition. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/lunchtime-listening-with-sweet-storm CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Performances,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lunchtime-Listening-Sweet-Storm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260319T132637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T134252Z UID:10002798-1780599600-1780605000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:“Out of the Vineyard\,” A Play DESCRIPTION:Out of the Vineyard was written by esteemed playwright Psalmayene 24 who masterfully adapts the groundbreaking historical work A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to the Civil War\, by historian William G. Thomas III\, for the stage. The audience witnesses visual portrayals of interviews from descendants\, historians\, and a judge that are intertwined with accounts of their families’ pursuit of liberty. Their stories underscore the impact. This program is in partnership with Marietta Historic Site & Museum and Joe’s Movement Emporium. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/out-of-the-vineyard-a-play CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Performance,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Out-of-the-Vineyard-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211343Z UID:10002708-1780740000-1795874400@history.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\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-06-06 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20230411_153908491-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152302Z UID:10000057-1780750800-1780761600@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Creative Entrepreneurship & Scaling Your Business DESCRIPTION:Take your creative practice to the next level by learning business strategies\, marketing\, and growth techniques to expand your artistic brand and maximize success. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/creative-entrepreneurship-scaling-your-business CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Free,Special Event,Special Events,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T172417Z UID:10000030-1780876800-1785110399@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26\, with a public reception on Thu.\, Jun. 18. *\n\n\n\nRosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful\, vivid place of continual transformation\, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke\, color\, and shape gives insight into her heart and is a window to her soul. \n\n\n\nThis exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26\, 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://history.pgparks.com/event_list/art-exhibit-rosana-azar CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rosana-Azar-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260327T151646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160414Z UID:10003189-1781118000-1781121600@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026 — we will highlight different bands throughout the series! Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/summer-concert-series/2026-06-10 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Outdoor Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riversdale-Summer-Concert-Series-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T151635Z UID:10000292-1781258400-1785690000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri.\, Jun. 19. * \n\n\n\nFor 45 years\, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon\, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri.\, Jun. 5\, 2026. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/the-45th-annual-invitational-sculpture-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/45th-Annual-Sculpture-Exhibition-2025-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T151351Z UID:10000176-1781290800-1781298000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Melissa Burley - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12. * \n\n\n\nMelissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass\, test tubes\, furniture parts\, clocks\, bicycle components\, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized\, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/melissa-burley-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Melissa-Burley-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T151302Z UID:10000209-1781290800-1781298000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12. * \n\n\n\nRashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living\, breathing entity with spiritual significance and a connection to something greater in the cosmos. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/rashid-cornish-whispers-of-the-divine-a-spiritual-journey-through-nature-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rashid-Cornish-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T151056Z UID:10000294-1781290800-1781298000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri.\, Jun. 19. * \n\n\n\nFor 45 years\, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon\, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri.\, Jun. 5\, 2026. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/the-45th-annual-invitational-sculpture-exhibition-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/45th-Annual-Sculpture-Exhibition-2025-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211343Z UID:10002709-1781344800-1796479200@history.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\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-06-13 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20230411_153908491-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260210T175621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T150928Z UID:10001215-1781370000-1781380800@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Night at the Museum Rock Concert DESCRIPTION:Close out Trolley Trail Day with an epic museum concert featuring high energy performances and a special one-night collaboration between Laundry World and the College Park Chorale. Sara B & the Backline will kick off the evening with an energetic performance of various genres of music. Enjoy food and drinks for purchase or bring a picnic. Presented in partnership with Maryland Milestones. FREE! URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/natm26 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Arts,Free,History,Performance,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Night-at-the-Museum-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181601Z UID:10000205-1781481600-1786838399@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Frolic DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15\, with a public reception on Sat.\, Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat.\, Jul. 18. * \n\n\n\nCurated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month\, Frolic is a bold tribute to queer resilience\, creativity\, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin\, Chrys Seawood\, Michael P. Jr.\, Miss Grace David\, and Shyama R. Cuver\, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance. \n\n\n\nThrough collage\, sculpture\, installation\, and digital media\, these artists transform adversity into light\, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress\, innovation\, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving\, existing\, and creating unapologetically. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/frolic CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Radiant-3-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260319T133541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T132258Z UID:10002799-1781740800-1782086399@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Self-Emancipators History DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with stories of freedom seekers from Marietta\, today an historic site\, which included the Jackson\, Duckett\, Brown\, and Butler families. \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 18-Sunday\, June 21\, at 11 am\, 1 pm\, and 3 pm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18\n \n \n June 19\n \n \n June 20\n \n \n June 21 URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/self-emancipators-history CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Self-Emancipation-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T172418Z UID:10000034-1781805600-1781812800@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Rosana Azar DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26\, with a public reception on Thu.\, Jun. 18. * \n\n\n\nRosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful\, vivid place of continual transformation\, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke\, color\, and shape gives insight into her heart and is a window to her soul. \n\n\n\nThis exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26\, 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://history.pgparks.com/event_list/artist-reception-rosana-azar CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rosana-Azar-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260219T143342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T184350Z UID:10001291-1781805600-1781812800@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Summer Concerts at Cosca DESCRIPTION:The Summer Concert Series at Cosca Regional Park offers free outdoor music throughout the season. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and spend time in the park with family\, friends\, and neighbors. Food vendors will be available\, and all ages are welcome. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/summer-concerts-at-cosca/2026-06-18 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Outdoor Performances,Performance,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Concerts-and-Cosca-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145909Z UID:10000293-1781870400-1781877600@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition - Artist Talk/Luncheon DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri.\, Jun. 19. * \n\n\n\nFor 45 years\, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon\, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri.\, Jun. 5\, 2026. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/the-45th-annual-invitational-sculpture-exhibition-artist-talk-luncheon CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/45th-Annual-Sculpture-Exhibition-2025-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211343Z UID:10002710-1781949600-1797084000@history.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\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-06-20 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20230411_153908491-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181605Z UID:10000207-1781974800-1781985600@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Frolic - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15\, with a public reception on Sat.\, Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat.\, Jul. 18. * \n\n\n\nCurated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month\, Frolic is a bold tribute to queer resilience\, creativity\, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin\, Chrys Seawood\, Michael P. Jr.\, Miss Grace David\, and Shyama R. Cuver\, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance. \n\n\n\nThrough collage\, sculpture\, installation\, and digital media\, these artists transform adversity into light\, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress\, innovation\, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving\, existing\, and creating unapologetically. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/frolic-opening-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Radiant-1-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260327T151949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T154409Z UID:10003191-1782028800-1782061200@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Father's Day Tours DESCRIPTION:Celebrate dad with an afternoon filled with history. Learn about the history of the fathers and father figures who lived and worked at this former plantation\, from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors will engage in facilitated dialogue with tour guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings. \n\n\n\nAll fathers will receive free admission. \n\n\n\nThis event has two sessions: 12 noon-1 pm and 2-3 pm URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/fathers-day-tours CATEGORIES:All Ages,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riversdale-Fathers-Day-Tours-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20260327T151646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160414Z UID:10003190-1782327600-1782331200@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026 — we will highlight different bands throughout the series! Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/summer-concert-series/2026-06-24 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Outdoor Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riversdale-Summer-Concert-Series-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145434Z UID:10000322-1782554400-1785690000@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Visiting Resident Artist Exhibition DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 27–Aug. 2\, with a public reception on Sat.\, Jul. 11. * \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will showcase work by Montpelier Arts Center’s visiting resident artist\, who has been busy all year creating one-of-a-kind pieces. The Arts Center’s one-year artist residency is a juried competition\, allowing artists to join the resident artist community and conclude their residency with an exhibition. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/visiting-resident-artist-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Visiting-Resident-Artist-Exhibition-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T072023 CREATED:20251111T222605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145347Z UID:10000018-1782554400-1786208400@history.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Aaron Oldenburg: Night Walks DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jun. 27–Aug. 8\, with a public reception on Sat.\, Jul. 11. * \n\n\n\nAaron Oldenburg creates artworks using game engines\, coding languages\, 2D and 3D digital art creation software\, and audio sampling. This exhibition is a series of procedural software works\, including interactive virtual reality\, that deal with memory\, climate instability\, and bodily de/re-composition. Prints of screenshots taken from them accompany the works. URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/aaron-oldenburg-night-walks CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://history.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aaron-Oldenburg.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR