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

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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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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.

Join us for our Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, Nov. 3!

You shouldn’t have to refresh a news site alone on your couch during the most important election of our lifetimes (aren’t they all?!). While the TVs are on with sound, we’ll have some fun “Blue Wave” drink specials and election bingo cards to keep things interesting while the the results trickle in. There will even be prizes for some of the bingo winners!

We’re officially starting the party 7pm, so go vote and then come grab a pint!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Zakki Jawad, also known as Zedicus, for an evening of authentic Ethiopian Reggae. Born in Ethiopia and now a cornerstone of the DC world music scene, Jawad is a founding member of the Ethio-fusion group Admas and a celebrated solo artist.

New name, same opportunity to support artisans! The annual Hyattsville International Fall Bazaar, held at Hyattsville Mennonite Church, is happening Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at the church at 4217 East-West Highway, Hyattsville. Get started on your holiday shopping while supporting fair trade incomes for diverse artisan cultures from around the world, featuring products from Ten Thousand Villages, SERRV, Equal Exchange, and many more! Explore handmade jewelry, home décor, art, textiles, and accessories, all of which are certified fair-trade and help create sustainable, long-term relationships in places where skilled artisans struggle to make a living wage.

Quilts hand crafted by volunteers will be available for purchase. Proceeds support Mennonite Central Committee’s relief, development, and peace work around the world.

Stock up on homemade baked goods, with proceeds going to support programs in our community. Talented bakers from the church will offer up whoopie pies, breads, cookies, and more! BBQ sandwich meals will also be available.

Admission is free. For more information: https://hyattsvillemennonite.org/hyattsville-international-fall-bazaar-bake-sale/

Products are provided by The World Crafted on King: https://theworldcrafted.org/