August...

IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

All events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements.

August 1 (12 pm)

MISS BLACK USA PAGEANT: EVENING GOWN AND PERSONAL FITNESS PRELIMINARY COMPETITION

John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington 20744

www.missblackusa.org

Join the 2009 Miss Black USA delegates as they compete in the Evening gown and personal fitness preliminary competition. ($)

August 1-2 (2-4 pm)

MARYLAND SADDLE HORSE ASSOCIATION

August 1 (12 pm, 4 pm)

RUNAWAY PROPHET: THE STORY OF JONAH

Evangel Cathedral, 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro 20774
301-249-9400 | www.evangelcathedral.net

A dramatic presentation featuring visual effects and lighting, presented by Evangel Cathedral's Multi Media and Arts Center. ($)

August 1 (7 pm)

SHAKESPHERE IN THE PARKS: The Taming of the Shrew

Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Dr, Clinton 20735

301-454-1459 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy a performances of this classic tale of love, marriage, jealousy and revenge. FREE

August 1 (7 pm)

OLD TOWNE BOWIE SATURDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Project Natale

Town Green Park, 13090 9th St, Bowie 20716

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy a concert featuring Project Natale. FREE

August 1 (7 pm)

SUMMER SOUL JAM CONCERT

Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 20772

301-952-999 | www.easternlightgetaways.com

Concert featuring, Blue Magic, Bloodstone, Heatwave and more. ($)

August 1 (7:30 pm)

PAUL MCCARTNEY IN CONCERT

Fed Ex Field, 1600 Fed Ex Way, Landover 20785

1866-448-7849 | www.ticketmaster.com

McCartney will be performing hits from his days with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career. ($)

August 1 (8 pm)

MISS BLACK USA PAGEANT: TALENT SHOWCASE/ON STAGE QUESTION & ANSWE PRELIMINARRY COMPETITION

John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington 20744

www.missblackusa.org

Join the 2009 Miss Black USA delegates as they compete in the Talent Showcase and on stage Question & Answer competition. ($)

August 2 (2-4 pm)

FAMILY FUN DAYS

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Come explore the grounds of Montpelier, play games, do a craft, dress up in old-fashioned clothes, and take a tour. FREE

August 2 (3 pm)

SHAKESPHERE IN THE PARKS: The Taming of the Shrew

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200  Annapolis Rd, 20720

301-454-1459 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy a performances of this classic tale of love, marriage, jealousy and revenge. FREE

August 2 (6-7:30 pm)

ARTS AT THE WATERFRONT: Cool Motive

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371 | www.pgparks.com     

Enjoy live entertainment as the sun sets on Sunday evenings. FREE

August 2 (7 pm)

SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: David Bach

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20715

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy live entertainment  from jazz artist, David Bach. FREE

August 2 ( 8 pm)

MISS BLACK USA TALENTED TEEN PAGEANT

John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington 20744

www.missblackusa.org

First annual pageant, featuring teens competing from across the U.S. ($)

August 4 (12-6 pm)

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Mall at Prince George's, 3500 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville 20782

301-559-8844

Prince George's County Police will promote crime prevention during this annual celebration. Activities include, a K-9 demonstration, McGruff the Crime Dog and more. FREE

August 4 (6-8 pm)

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20716

301-575-2480 | www.cityofbowie.org

City of Bowie Police iwill promote crime prevention during this annual celebration. Enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, ice cream and water. There will also be a moon bounce, activities and a visit from Spider-Man. FREE

August 5 (7:15 pm)

SUMMER OF SOUL OUTDOOR CONCERTS: Marcus Johnson Project

Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Dr, Clinton

301-297-4648 | www.pgparks.com

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets as you relax and enjoy the soulful sounds of the area's hottest bands. FREE

August 6 (6 pm)

NATIONAL HARBOR SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: Derek Trucks Band

National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor, 20745
804-217-8803 | National Harbor Ticketing

Classic jazz, rock, blues and latin, infused with middle eastern music.

August 6 (6:30-8:30 pm)

JAZZ CONCERT @ THE BLVD. FEATURING TYRIS

Blvd. @ the Capital Centre, 900 Capital Centre Blvd., Largo 20774

877-646-5263 | www.shopscapcentre.com

Start the weekend early with Cap Center's free Jazz series every

Thursday, June-August. Bring the whole family or come with friends. Relax

and enjoy the sounds of Smooth Jazz. Concerts are held across from Restaurant Row.

August 6 (7-8:30 pm)

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: The Players

Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774

301-218-6700 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy cool tunes on the green in the park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase. FREE

August 7 (7:30 pm)

MONTPELIER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band

Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708

301-776-2808 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy a live performance on the west lawn of the mansion grounds. FREE

August 7 (8 pm)

NATIONAL HARBOR FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES: Trey Eley Project

National Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

It's live jazz on the fabulous National Harbor waterfront. FREE

August 8 (7 pm)

OLD TOWNE BOWIE SATURDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 5 Oaks

Town Green Park, 13090 9th St, Bowie 20716

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy a concert featuring folk/country artist, Oaks. FREE

August 8 (7-11 pm)

CONCERT & DINNER/DANCE: JUKE JOINT SATURDAY'S BLUES FISH FRY

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, 20744
301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com
An intimate, soul-stirring, raise the roof , expressive celebration under the evening sky, featuring food and music. Fellowship and have a down home good time with your neighbors. All ages welcome. ($)

August 9 (7 pm)

SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: The David Wayne Band

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20715

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy live entertainment  from country artist, The David Wayne Band. FREE

August 9 (6-7:30 pm)

ARTS AT THE WATERFRONT: N2N Band

Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371 | www.pgparks.com     

Enjoy live entertainment as the sun sets on Sunday evenings. FREE

August 11 (7:15 pm)

TWILIGHT TRAM TOUR

National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708
301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org

Enjoy a 45 minute guided tour through the habitats of Patuxent Research Refuge on an electric, open-air tram. ($)

August 12 (7:15 pm)

SUMMER OF SOUL OUTDOOR CONCERTS: Sugar Bear and Friends

Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Dr, Clinton

301-297-4648 | www.pgparks.com

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets as you relax and enjoy the soulful sounds of the area's hottest bands. FREE

August 13 (6:30-8:30 pm)

JAZZ CONCERT @ THE BLVD. FEATURING WILDFLOWER

Blvd. @ the Capital Centre, 900 Capital Centre Blvd., Largo 20774

877-646-5263 | www.shopscapcentre.com

Start the weekend early with Cap Center's free Jazz series every

Thursday, June-August. Bring the whole family or come with friends. Relax

and enjoy the sounds of Smooth Jazz. Concerts are held across from Restaurant Row. FREE

August 13 (7-8:30 pm)

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: "Big Daddy" Stallings

Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774

301-218-6700 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy cool tunes on the green in the park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase. FREE

August 14 (8 pm)

NATIONAL HARBOR FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES: David Bach Consorts

National Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

It's live jazz on the fabulous National Harbor waterfront. FREE

August 15 (4pm)

IN HONOR OF THE PRESIDENT: MR. LINCOLN'S MUSIC

Surratt House Museum, 9110 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org
Sit back, relax, and take in the music that was written for and enjoyed by Abraham Lincoln as performed by the ensemble of music historian Doug Jimerson. FREE

August 16 (6-7:30 pm)

ARTS AT THE WATERFRONT: Oasis/Island Sounds

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710

301-779-0371 | www.pgparks.com     

Enjoy live entertainment as the sun sets on Sunday evenings. FREE

August 16 (7 pm)

SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: The Brothers McGinnis

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20715

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy live entertainment  from rock artist, The Brothers McGinnis. FREE

August 19 (7 pm)

SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: Herb Smith Trio

Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Rd, 20745

301-839-7782 |www.pgparks.com

Sit back and relax while enjoying the beautiful landscaped grounds, while listening to the smooth sounds of jazz. ($)

August 20 (6:30-8:30 pm)

JAZZ CONCERT @ THE BLVD. FEATURING MARCUS & MARCUS

Blvd. @ the Capital Centre, 900 Capital Centre Blvd, Largo 20774

877-646-5263 | www.shopscapcentre.com

Start the weekend early with Cap Center's free Jazz series every

Thursday, June-August. Bring the whole family or come with friends. Relax

and enjoy the sounds of Smooth Jazz. Concerts are held across from Restaurant Row. FREE

August 20 (7-8:30 pm)

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Higher Hands

Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774

301-218-6700 | www.pgparks.com

Enjoy cool tunes on the green in the park. Funk, soul and jazz fusion with a hint of rhyme. Refreshments available for purchase. FREE

August 21 (8 pm)

NATIONAL HARBOR FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES: Be'la Dona

National Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

It's live jazz on the fabulous National Harbor waterfront. FREE

August 22 (10 am-1 pm)

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie 20716

301-809-2388 | www.cityofbowie.org

Celebrate the end of summer at the Bowie Gym with games, prizes, a moon bounce, music, food and more! FREE

August 22 (12 pm)

2009 HARBOR FEST

The Plateau at National Harbor, 201 Harbor View Ave, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

Concert featuring, George Clinton, Candlebox, Lifehouse and more. ($)

August 22 (12-6 pm)

AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY

National Colonial Farm 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 20607
301.283.2113 | www.accokeek.org
Bring your family to the National Colonial Farm to celebrate the cultural, educational, and creative contributions of African Americans to Maryland! Musicians, museums, entertainers, artists, foodways demonstrators, craft and food vendors will be on site all day. Kids will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities and storytelling. FREE 

August 23 (7 pm)

SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: The Blue Rhythm Boys

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20715

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy live entertainment  featuring, The Blue Rhythm Boys. FREE

August 26 (7 pm)

JAZZ ON THE PORTICO:

MSG-THE ACOUSTIC BLUES TRIO

Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737

301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and relax on the grass for these summer concerts featuring some of the area's finest jazz musicians. Dinner is available for purchase before the show, or bring your own picnic basket. FREE

August 27 (6:30-8:30 pm)

JAZZ CONCERT @ THE BLVD. FEATURING COLLABORATION

Blvd. @ the Capital Centre, 900 Capital Centre Blvd, Largo 20774

877-646-5263 | www.shopscapcentre.com

Start the weekend early with Cap Center's free Jazz series every

Thursday, June-August. Bring the whole family or come with friends. Relax

and enjoy the sounds of Smooth Jazz. Concerts are held across from Restaurant Row.

August 28 (8 pm)

NATIONAL HARBOR FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES: Eric Marner

National Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

It's live jazz on the fabulous National Harbor waterfront. FREE

August 29 (8-5 pm)

1814 BRITISH INVASION OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY BUS TOUR

Darnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com
War of 1812 scholar Dr. Ralph Eshelman will be our ride-along guide as we travel via bus and boat (weather permitting) along the routes the British Army marched through the County in August of 1814. Bus departs from and returns to Darnall's Chance. ($) Reservations and payment required in advance.

August 29 ( 10 am-5 pm)

AIR FAIR 100

College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park 20740

301-864-6029 | www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Celebrate 100 years of flight at College Park Airport. Helicopter and airplane rides will be featured, along with aircraft displays, children’s activities, vendors, entertainment and refreshments. ($)

August 30 (3 pm)

GOSPEL ON THE WATERFRONT

National Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745

1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com

Live gospel concert featuring Grammy award winner, Richard Smallwood and Smokie Norful. ($) Advance tickets required. Call or visit this site for details.

August 30 (7 pm)

SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: U.S. Naval Academy- Salute to America Concert

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr, Bowie 20715

301-262-6200 | www.cityofbowie.org

Enjoy live entertainment  featuring patriotic music. FREE