Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

I Heart Zumba
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Dance your way into fitness with a family Zumba® class! This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music!Registration Required. Level: All.

The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition - Artist Talk/Luncheon
2026-06-19 12:00 - 14:00
* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. *

For 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.

Artist Reception: Rosana Azar
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. *

Rosana 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.

This 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.

I Heart Yoga
2026-06-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-30 10:30 - 11:30
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being
2026-06-15 - 2026-08-15
* 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. *

Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being 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.

Through 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.

Ceej Maples: Good Luck with That
2026-06-15 - 2026-08-01
An exhibition partnership with Art Enables

This exhibition runs Jun. 15-Aug. 1, 2026, with an opening reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist & curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18.

Art Enables proudly presents Ceej Maples: Good Luck With That, the artist’s first solo exhibition. Through his illustrative realism and ink mastery, Maples brings his internal struggles and triumphs to life, weaving humor, pain, and irony into every work. His art serves as both self-expression and therapy, helping him cope with physical and mental challenges. In Good Luck With That, Maples explores life’s lighthearted and darker aspects, confronting hardships with wit and imagination. The title piece, which is both earnest and sarcastic, encapsulates this sentiment: life is difficult, but facing it with humor and creativity can make the journey more bearable.

The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition - Public Reception
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00

Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature - Public Reception
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. *

Rashid 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.

Melissa Burley - Public Reception
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. *

Melissa 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.

The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
2026-06-12 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00

Basquiat
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
Starring Jeffrey Wright, this film tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young graffiti artist who skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Featuring a star-studded cast, Basquiat captures the artist’s meteoric rise, his complex relationship with fame, and his artistic brilliance.

A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00
This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage, sacrifice, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register, call the museum.

The African Odyssey Exhibition
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-11-01 16:00
This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays

Montpelier is honored to present, Rev. Joanne M. Braxton’s, PhD, M.Div. Travel photography of her Odyssey to Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal that explores an unexpected “very personal story” with her ancestral memory. She hopes that you will see and feel what she saw and felt as she delved to discover the meaning of her grandmother’s words “My father said that we have a home over there.” Dr. Braxton is a descendant of the enslaved of Montpelier. Through her photography, she is honoring her enslaved great-grandfather, and “diasporic Africans, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.”

This exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability, Resiliency and Joy.

Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
2026-06-08 - 2026-07-26

Creative Entrepreneurship & Scaling Your Business
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
Take your creative practice to the next level by learning business strategies, marketing, and growth techniques to expand your artistic brand and maximize success.

Miss Gayle’s Clean Comedy
2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:00
Hailed as bright, energetic, absolutely captivating, and outrageously funny, Miss Gayle will keep an audience in stitches. She is an explosively talented individual who lights up the stage for sold-out audiences nationwide. Since the age of six, people have demanded amusement from the comedienne, actress, and entertainer who successfully lifted their spirits. Miss Gayle can put life in perspective through her down-home humor.

Lunchtime Listening with Sweet Storm
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00
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.

Take 6
2026-05-31 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:30
The most awarded a cappella group in history, heralded by Quincy Jones as the “Baddest vocal cats on the planet!” is the quintessential a cappella model for vocal genius. With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more, Take 6 continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. From jazz to pop, adult R&B, doo wop and blues, they admirably and adeptly cross most musical genres. Like a fine-tuned vocal orchestra, the group continues pushing the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their ever-evolving live performances.

Sat., May 30, 8 pm Tickets

Sun., May 31, 4 pm Tickets

Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins
2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:30
Soul Generation, out of Jersey City, New Jersey, is led by original member and founder Cliff Perkins. Known as one of the supergroups of the 1970s with chart-busting hits such as “Body and Soul,” “Million Dollars,” and “I Wonder What She’s Doin’.” Cliff Perkins’ smooth tenor voice is legendary among the singers of an era known for great lead singers. They continue to perform worldwide and are a staple on the “’70s Soul Jam Tour.”

Lights Out: Sleep Edition
2026-05-30 14:00 - 17:00
Learn about the science of sleep and how it impacts your overall well-being. During the event we will discuss common sleeping disorders, sleep habits, sleep therapy, lifestyle tips, and natural ways to rest. Interactive sleep zones, zen zones, workshops, and crafts. Please don’t forget to dress comfortably. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.

The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition - Public Reception
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18, with a public reception on Sat., May 30. *

Ascension 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.

Success: The Beauty Among Us - Public Reception
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18, with a public reception on Sat., May 30. *

Success 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.
