Events

Are you musically curious? Musicians and those who are interested in listening are invited to Brentwood Arts Exchange’s monthly Curiosity Jam! We welcome singers and instrumentalists from any culture in the world. Our goal is to share music and encourage cross-cultural collaboration. World music band Kundalika is the house backing band, with sitar-guitar, acoustic guitar, upright bass, and djembe on hand. Please bring copies of sheet music if you have it (e.g. if you’re doing a jazz standard), as it helps a lot. Percussionists, please bring along something to play on (we do not have a drum kit). If we aren’t able to accompany you, you are welcome to play solo! This is a judgement-free zone.

In addition to “open mic” time, each monthly jam will also feature a special segment, the world music group jam. We’ll teach folks how to play the basic outline of an Indian classical music scale on their own instrument (or sing it vocally). Then we’ll lay down a groove and do a jam with all the musicians there playing together! No knowledge of Indian music required; we’ll have handouts in Western notation.

Inflammation can be a friend or foe, but when it sticks around too long it can cause long-term health issues. Join us as we explore the causes of inflammation with a Giant nutritionist. In this session, you’ll also learn how to fight inflammation naturally by incorporating healthy foods in your diet to improve your overall health. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

An exhibit on the restoration of the 18th Underground Brick Burial Vault. Drop-in for FREE to see the exhibit. Pay admission to take a museum tour.

Fridays & Sundays in May (May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26)

Join us as we open our fitness room doors to you FREE of charge! Take time out of your busy schedule to stop by and burn a few calories. NOTE: a photo ID must be provided to gain access to the fitness room.

Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself. Level: All.

Move your feet and lift your mood! Join the Club 300 on their weekly walk at scenic Patuxent River Park led by a park naturalist.

Patuxent River Park Meet at: Picnic Pavilion – 2nd entrance to the park 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Calling all activeaAging adults! Join us for some fun pickleball action to prepare for the Maryland Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament. Current membership ID required.

Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong! an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration required.

Let us introduce you the sport that you can play for a lifetime. Drop-in to learn the fundamentals of tennis. It’s fun, accessible, and free.