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Board Game (K)nights
Game Kastle 4748 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD, United StatesEvery Thursday the Board Game Knights gather round the rectangular table to try their hands at something fun and diverting. Sometimes they pull out the demos of the newest releases at Game Kastle. Other times, they'll turn to an old favorite like Catan. Some bring their own treasures to share with their fellows, while others […]
Free
Thursday Trivia at Denizens Brewing Co.!
Denizens Brewing Co - Riverdale Park 4550 Van Buren Street, Riverdale Park, MDCome hang with Cap City Trivia every Thursday starting at 7:30pm. There are prizes for the top teams and delicious beer available for everyone!
Free
Creative Writing Fall Showcase and Open Mic
You Are Write Here wants people who live here to have a place to come regularly, meet one another, and make room for their creativity. 10/16 Open Mic
RSVP required through Eventbrite
Our regular gatherings are held every other Friday at 6:30 PM at the Old Parish House $10 session. Free Parking
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Pathway to Creative Self-Expression
Unlock your literary potential with this interactive workshop where you will learn practical strategies to enhance your creative writing. Location: Old Parish House 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740 Facilitated by author Cortland Jones, participants will explore poetry styles, storytelling strategies, and descriptive techniques for a registration fee of $10.00.
$10
All Aboard FONA’s Shuttle at the U.S. National Arboretum!
U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesAll Aboard FONA’s Shuttle! Get ready for a brand new way to explore the Arboretum this spring: FONA’s Hop-on Shuttle! On April 4, April 11, April 18, and May 2 from 10 AM to 4 PM, hop on the shuttle and we'll take you to key destinations throughout the grounds. Stops will include the Dogwood […]
$5
Utopia Film Festival Oct 17-18
The 22nd Utopia Film Festival takes place in Greenbelt on October 17–18, 2026, featuring 43 films from 14 countries. Screenings will be held at three venues—Greenbelt Cinema (formerly the Old Greenbelt Theatre), the New Deal Café, and the Greenbelt Municipal Building—all in the center of historic Old Greenbelt, with plenty of free parking.
Screenings begin on Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. The festival concludes with a “Reel & Meal” screening at the New Deal Café on Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s films explore a wide range of topics. The program includes ten feature-length films running approximately 60–90 minutes, nine films around 30 minutes long, and a diverse selection of shorter films. Many filmmakers will attend, and many screenings will be followed by a Q&A or discussion.
Tickets are $9 per two-hour screening block. The $25 VIP Special Pass provides admission to all film blocks throughout the festival.
Visit utopiafilmfestival.org for the full schedule, film descriptions, and online ticket purchases. You can also watch trailers for many of the films on our Facebook page.
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