Category: Activities

• 101 Great Things To Do In The DMV Area!

  The DMV area is always full of things to do. But it never hurts to have a go-to listing! This website looks like a fabulous resource for family fun ideas: https://dmv.kidsoutandabout.com/content/101-family-day-trips-dc-metro-area?fs=e&s=cl Friendly warning about the activities listing:

  Andrea C

  May 28, 2022

  Activities

  DMV, DMV area, DMV family fun, kids out and about

• Afropolitan Mixer Tonight- Silver Spring, MD

  This event sounds fabulous! Enjoy! https://www.unation.com/event/9897777

  Andrea C

  May 27, 2022

  Activities, Food

  afropolitan, DMV culture, silver spring

• Hip Hop Wine Tour- Bus Excursion from Union Station in DC- June 5th

  Live DJ on the bus! Oh yeah!!! The fun includes: AND: For more info and tickets: https://happeningnext.com/event/the-original-hip-hop-winery-tour-8-eid4snvrq3sqo1

  Andrea C

  May 21, 2022

  Activities

  #hip hop, black event, black wine, DC, DMV, hip hop wine tour, hip hop wine tour DC, Janemark Vineyard, Janemark Winery, Maryland Vineyard, Maryland Wineries, Maryland winery, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud, Robin Hill Farm, Robin Hill Vineyard, union station, wine tour

• Lego Lovers Unite! Brick Fest in PG County- June 11th- 12th!

  For tickets and more information: https://www.brickfestlive.com/2021-2022 Who doesn’t love Lego’s?! The things that some folks can create with these little colorful bricks are truly amazing! This looks like a cool event for folks of all ages! Check it out!

  Andrea C

  May 20, 2022

  Activities

  brick fest, DMV, Lego fest, PG County, pg sports and learning complex, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud

• DMV Bike To Work Day is Tomorrow (5/20)!

  https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/ Watch out for cyclists during your commute tomorrow! If you telework, you can ride to a pit stop near you and ride back home for some exercise!

  Andrea C

  May 19, 2022

  Activities

  bike to work, DMV, DMV bike to work, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud

• The Publick Playhouse- Art Exhibits & Talented Performers in PG County!

  Last weekend was my first visit to the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD. My husband and I were there to see a delightful play, “The Family That Prays”. While there, I noticed an ongoing art exhibit created by Monica Milton. As noted above, the artwork includes bold and beautiful images of African American people. Very…

  Andrea C

  May 18, 2022

  Activities, Shopping

  black artists, black talent, cheverly, DMV, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud, Publick Playhouse

• Upper Marlboro Day Parade & Festival Tomorrow!

  Come on out and support the community! Downtown Upper Marlboro! Yay!

  Andrea C

  May 13, 2022

  Activities

  black owned, DMV, marlboro day, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud, upper marlboro, upper marlboro day

• Local Play This Saturday! “The Family That Prays”- Cheverly, MD

  Sounds like a juicy storyline! Get your tickets! Two shows this Saturday, May 14th! I’m looking forward to it! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/294015477207

  Andrea C

  May 12, 2022

  Activities

  black owned, cheverly, DMV, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud

• Sh*t On Your Ex at The Georgetown Cat Cafe!

  The “Crumbs and Whiskers” kitten and cat cafe in the Georgetown area of D.C. is full of unique opportunities! https://crumbsandwhiskers.com/ Address: 3109 M Street, NW- Washington, DC The mission of this organization is to comfortably house homeless kittens and adult cats at risk of euthanasia in high kill shelters while marketing them for adoption. I…

  Andrea C

  May 11, 2022

  Activities, Food, Services, Shopping

  Cat Cafe, Cat Charlties, Cat Rescue, cats to adopt, Crumbs & Whiskers, Crumbs and Whiskers, DC Cat Cafe, DC Cat Rescue, DC Cats, DMV, DMV Cat Rescue, Georgetown

• HBCU CON Video- Bowie State University (BSU)

  youtube.com/watch Check out the phenomenal experience I had at HBCU Con at BSU! It was great to see so many creatively talented people of color that share a love of comics, anime, fashion, Greek life and more! I had a blast! I’m an amateur- but I hope you will enjoy my video! Yay for COMICONS!

  Andrea C

  May 1, 2022

  Activities

  BLERD, Bowie, Bowie State, BSU, comicon, DMV, HBCU, hbcu con, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud

• Dave Chappelle Is Coming to Maryland in June!

  Location 📍: Maryland Live Casino (At Arundel Mills Mall) Hanover, MD From my quick search, it appears that despite the price ($200+), tickets are going fast! I could use a good laugh, but not at that price! Lol! I’m sure the show will be fantastic though! He’s truly a one-of-a kind comedian. Go and tell…

  Andrea C

  April 27, 2022

  Activities

  Arundel Mills, Chappelle, Chappelle Show, comedy show in Maryland, Dave Chappelle, David Chappelle, Hanover, Live Casino, Maryland comedy, Maryland Live

• HBCU “COMICON”- Bowie State University- 4/29- 5/1

  Register and get your tickets to HBCU CON! The schedule is packed full of anime, comic books,video games, a fashion show, and more! Location: Bowie State University Fine & Performing Arts Center 14000 Jericho Park Rd Bowie, MD 20715 I wanna go! I need to find a “suitable” outfit to wear! Yay!

  Andrea C

  April 21, 2022

  Activities

  anime, BLERD, Bowie state university, bowiestateuniversity, BSU, comicon, DMV, HBCU, hbcu con, hbcucon, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud

• Dynamic Local Play- “The Family That Prays”- May 14th

  Support the talented folks in Prince George’s County! Attend this local play in Cheverly, MD. The plot sounds steamy! CDC guidelines for mask mandates and social distancing will be followed- re: COVID-19. Get your tickets!!

  Andrea C

  April 16, 2022

  Activities

  cheverly, DMV, PG County, PGC, PGCounty, Prince George’s County, PrinceGeorges, PrinceGeorgesCounty, PrinceGeorgesProud, SAYSS, southern gal productions, southerngalproductions, the family that prays, thefamilythatprays

• Cherry Blossom Events Continue Throughout the DMV Area!

  Check out the link below for the schedule of lovely cultural events featuring Cherry Blossoms and other Japanese themed experiences throughout our area. https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/all-events/ My husband and I really enjoyed the Japanese Street Festival yesterday. The long lines for food kept us from getting any snacks. But my husband was able to get one the…

  Andrea C

  April 10, 2022

  Activities, Food, Shopping

  cherry blossom, cherry blossom events, cherry blossoms, DC, District of Columbia, DMV, Japanese culture, Japanese events, Washington, Washington DC

• Immersive Bridgerton Experience in DC!

  Get a ticket to The Queen’s Ball taking place in DC! https://bridgertonexperience.com/washington/ This is a new event in DC that is said to replicate the Bridgerton Netflix show, giving you the ultimate immersive experience! A ticket gets you the opportunity to interact with actors dressed in period costumes (from the 1800’s- Regency Era). There is…

  Andrea C

  April 9, 2022

  Activities

  Bridgerton, Bridgerton DC, Bridgerton Experience, DMV, Queen’s Ball