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Explore the Arts in Prince George's County! Visit our Facebook Events to stay up to date on upcoming exhibitions, performances, workshops and more.

Celebrate the arts and embrace the cultural diversity of Prince George’s County and valuable the contributions of the artists and arts organizations who make this an electrifying and inspiring place to live. M-NCPPC’s wide variety of arts programs and services let residents explore visual art, music, dance, theater and literary arts as enthusiastic spectators or eager students, and artists are encouraged to share their work with the community in many ways. M-NCPPC manages art centers that offer art exhibitions of emerging and established artists, dance and music concerts, performances for children and families, teas, festivals, and classes in the visual and performing arts. Programs such as Café Groove, Expressions and The Prince George’s Children’s Theatre encourage youth to explore their own creativity. Several performance and exhibition spaces are available for rental by community-based arts organizations. M-NCPPC partners with other agencies to provide festivals and other arts related activities, and county-based artists can receive information on professional development, exhibition, performance and teaching opportunities

10/17/2026

📖 Step into a story where history, ritual, memory, and place meet. Experience a staged reading of Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton’s “Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements,” presented in connection with her exhibition “The African Odyssey.”

As the drama unfolds, the history of Montpelier as a former site of enslavement becomes part of the narrative, creating a powerful connection between performance and place.

✨ Join us Sunday, November 1 from 6-8 pm at Montpelier Arts Center. Recommended for ages 11+

👉 Register ($20/person):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading

10/16/2026

🖐 Ready for an evening of jazz with serious guitar power?

🔥 Chieli Minucci and Special EFX are bringing four decades of jazz-fusion and world music experience to the stage at Montpelier Arts Center!

Led by Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci, Special EFX has shared the stage and studio with an impressive lineup of artists across jazz, pop, and R&B.

✨ Come hear why Minucci has been a major force in the genre for decades on Friday, November 6 from 8-10 pm.

🎟 Tickets ($30/person):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/chieli-minucci-and-special-efx

10/15/2026

🎶 Get ready for music that refuses to stay in one lane!

Composer, conductor, and visionary artist Adrian Dunn joins the Adrian Dunn Singers at the Publick Playhouse for a powerful concert blending classical music, spirituals, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary sounds. With precision, passion, and an electrifying stage presence, this is music designed to make you listen, feel, and think.

🌟 Platinum Performance | Ages 60+
Friday, November 6, 11 am-12 Noon
Tickets ($20/person):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/adrian-dunn-and-the-adrian-dunn-singers-platinum

🌟 General Audience
Saturday, November 7, 7:30 pm
Tickets ($30 | $25 Seniors/Students):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/adrian-dunn-and-the-adrian-dunn-singers

10/14/2026

🔥🔥 Rakiyah is back, and she’s ready to take you somewhere unforgettable!

After audiences called for her return, Rakiyah Reloaded brings her one-of-a-kind blend of alternative R&B, cultural fusion, soulful storytelling, and global influences back to the stage. From her beginnings as an aerospace engineer in South Korea to her evolution as an innovative musical artist, Rakiyah’s journey is every bit as captivating as her sound.

💫 Experience the artistry for yourself on Saturday, October 24 at 8 pm at Harmony Hall Arts Center.

🎟 Tickets ($30 General | $25 Seniors/Students):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/rakiyah-reloaded

10/13/2026

Look beyond what you see.

Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright invites audiences to explore identity, perception, and the space between the actual and the perceived in an exhibition filled with intriguing imagery and thoughtful details. Born in Canada of Cree descent, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist, and his work often features powerful totem spirits including bears, eagles, and bison.

🎨 Meet the artist and experience the exhibition at the public reception on Saturday, October 17 from 2-4 pm at Montpelier Arts Center.
🎨 The exhibition is on view through November 15.

10/12/2026

🗣 Go beyond the artwork. Hear directly from the artists.

Join us at Brentwood Arts Exchange for an afternoon of Artist Talks and discover the stories, ideas, techniques, and creative journeys behind the work on view!

🎨 Saturday, October 17, 2–4 pm
📍 Brentwood Arts Exchange

Come curious, ask questions, and gain a deeper look into the creative process behind two exciting exhibitions.

👉 Learn more:
www.pgparks.com/brentwood

10/10/2026

💃🏽🌎 CALLING ALL CULTURAL DANCE GROUPS!

Share your culture, heritage, and artistry through dance at the International Dance Experience in April 2027!

The M-NCPPC Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is looking for cultural dance groups to join us for an afternoon celebrating the diverse traditions and cultures in our community. This is a PAID opportunity! 🎉

We welcome traditional, folkloric, and modern dance styles that reflect the roots, traditions, and cultural heritage of your community.

✨ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Solo dancers, duets, trios & ensembles
• One cultural dance selection rooted in your tradition
• A brief, interactive audience participation activity
• Total performance + audience engagement: 10–15 minutes
• Performance music and costumes/attire provided by the group

📣 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, November 16

Selection will consider artistic quality, cultural representation, audience engagement, and program diversity.

👉 Submit your application for consideration!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ghqH6vFUDt

10/09/2026

🤩 Take a break from the busy pace of the week and spend a beautiful afternoon with Janine Gilbert-Carter!

Known for her expressive vocals, graceful presence, and heartfelt musical style, Janine brings soulful melodies and thoughtful interpretations to the stage for an intimate concert experience. Whether you're a longtime admirer or hearing her for the first time, this is an afternoon designed to slow down, listen, and enjoy the power of live music.

🎤 Join us Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm at Harmony Hall Arts Center.

🎟 Tickets ($22/person):
www.pgparks.com/event_list/janine-gilbert-carter

10/08/2026

🎨🔬 Art meets science in fascinating ways in the "Forces of Nature" exhibition featuring artist Michele Banks.

This exhibition explores the invisible forces that shape our world, from microscopic atomic motion to the curvature of space, through expressive ink and watercolor paintings on yupo. Inspired by physics and biology, Banks combines scientific imagery with fluid washes, charts, and graphs to create artwork that invites us to look at connection, memory, and existence from a fresh perspective.

✨ Visit the public reception on Sunday, October 11, from 2-4 pm at Harmony Hall Arts Center.
✨ On view through November 7.

10/07/2026

🎼 Spend your Sunday afternoon surrounded by beautiful music with mezzo-soprano Abbegael Greene and pianist Lara Saldanha.

🎹 Their vocal-piano recital explores wayfaring, belonging, and human connection through works by Gustav Mahler, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Manuel de Falla. With Greene's expressive voice at the center, this free performance offers an inviting opportunity to experience classical music in an intimate setting.

🌟 Sunday, October 25, 3 pm | Montpelier Arts Center

Admission is free, with donations of $5 per person appreciated.

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7833 Walker Drive, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD
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(301) 446-3232

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http://pgparks.com/

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