Events

This 2023 drama/comedy was called “the best picture of the year” by the Washington Post. A novelist who is fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. Directed by Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Rose, John Ortiz, and Sterling K. Brown. Please be advised, this movie contains strong language. Rated R | Run time: 1h 57m. 

Karen Linette is the go-to person for vocals in the Washington, D.C., area. A pillar in the music community known for her four-octave climb and her gentle, jazzy approach, she has more than 20 years of experience as a singer and collaborative artist. Linette has shared the stage with national recording artists such as Norman Connors, Mikki Howard, Regina Belle, and Dexter Wansel, and performed in the legendary Blues Alley, the world-renowned Apollo Theater, and beyond.

The energetic Wendy Whitten, known as “The Singing Scientist,” has been entertaining audiences her entire life. She is an American science educator, award winning children’s author, and songwriter and acclaimed scientist.

Registration code: CPKCC-SPEC-GA-20241115

A night of mysteries, food, and fun-filled activities for teens and pre-teens! FREE for ages 10-17.

Crack the case in our STEM-themed escape rooms where you examine case evidence, crime scenes, and analyze blood spatter to catch murderous suspects. Then, enjoy laser tag, the Teen Lounge Area which features selfie walls and 360 cameras, silent party headphones, and video games, as well as refuel on pizza, hot dogs, and smores over a campfire. Register by November 13!

Founded in 2011 by Baltimore, MD-born drummer and music director Wes Watkins, Got My Own Sound is comprised of Elliot Jefferson (keys/vocoder), Johnie Steele (keys), Raynier Hodnett (bass), Izzy Lemons (guitar), Keith Hammond (guitar), and Larry Dennis (percussion). The DMV-based band blends elements from R&B, hip hop, jazz fusion and funk to create their unique, signature sound, delivering some of the greatest feel-good music you’ll ever hear.

* Exhibition runs Nov. 16, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025 *
Public reception Sun., Dec. 8, 2-4 pm

Gathering of Art highlights the close connection among artists who met in graduate school. Together, they created Cadmium Blue Collective to continue their routine with critiques, studio visits, and group exhibitions. This show celebrates the transformative power of friendship. It isn’t just about talent; it’s about the joy of creating together and supporting one another’s artistic growth.