Lights Out: Sleep Edition
2026-05-30 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.”

Take 6
2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-31 16:00 - 17:30
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 ten Grammy Awards, ten Dove Awards, two 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

Skate to Celebrate May Fitness Month
2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:45
Join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating! Admission is $6/person and includes skate rental.

This is a drop-in event.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-06-01 09:30
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.

Living Strong
2026-06-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-06-01 18:30 - 19:30
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class!  The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Fit & Strong
2026-06-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-04 09:30 - 11:00
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 is required.

Fit & Strong
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:30
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 is required.

Drop-In Tennis
2026-06-02 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Tuesdays in May to enjoy our indoor tennis courts.

Zumba
2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for free Zumba every Tuesday in May to celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-06-03 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Yoga
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:30
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.

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.

Free Drop-In Tennis
2026-06-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Wednesdays in May to enjoy our indoor tennis courts.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance—perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels.

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.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this outdoor Zumba® class! The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

“Out of the Vineyard,” A Play
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:30
Out of the Vineyard was written by esteemed playwright Psalmayene 24 who masterfully adapts the groundbreaking historical work A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to the Civil War, by historian William G. Thomas III, for the stage. The audience witnesses visual portrayals of interviews from descendants, historians, and a judge that are intertwined with accounts of their families’ pursuit of liberty. Their stories underscore the impact. This program is in partnership with Marietta Historic Site & Museum and Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates body weight exercises, cardiovascular endurance and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improved mobility, with the accountability and support of group training.

Watkins Park Farmers Market
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-11-28 14:00
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.

Every Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM from late May to mid-November, you can shop fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by 10 emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!

DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.

The Urban Farm Incubator hosts 10 beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.

For more info, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com

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.

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