Taratibu Youth Association Presents Kujichagulia Afrofuturism at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 17

Taratibu Youth Association Presents Kujichagulia Afrofuturism at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 17

Joe’s Movement Emporium and Taratibu Youth Association Presents:
Kujichagulia Afrofuturism

Saturday February 17, 2024 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet now and in the future. Join us for a celebration of the ever-present impact of the greatness of our people!

Tickets $25. Click here.

Ms. Story’s Living History at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Feb 16-Mar 3

Ms. Story’s Living History at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Feb 16-Mar 3

The Greenbelt Arts Center presents:
Ms. Story’s Living History
written and performed by Shemika Renee
directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

February 16 – March 3, 2024

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Meet an eccentric bookstore owner who brings history to life. She tells the stories of people and their relationships, some of which may surprise you. Come meet women from the past, some famous (like Harriet Tubman or Sojourner Truth), others not so much, but all important because they lived. Each weekend is a new chapter. Come for one, two or all three, you’ll see something different each chapter. So take a journey and find out that history doesn’t have to be a mystery.

Content warning: “This show is about BIPOC women in American history. The subjects of enslavement and civil rights will be addressed in a compassionate manner suitable for all ages.”

Ticket prices: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.

Funny Southern Girls Comedy at the Bowie CPA, Feb 16

Funny Southern Girls Comedy at the Bowie CPA, Feb 16

Platinum for Laughs & SouthernGal Productions Presents:
Funny Southern Gals Comedy

Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Join Platinum for Laughs and SouthernGal Productions for clean, comedic entertainment at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts! The show is hosted by Marilyn “Platinum” Franklin and features Felicia “FeFe” Frazier, Wendy “Quiet Storm” Lee, Christina “Ella the Spella” Wilson, and Theresa “TERECKA” Melton. They’re not famous, but they’re funny!

Tickets: $30 to $65. Click here.

1920s Murder Mystery Party at Tucker Road Community Center, Feb 16

1920s Murder Mystery Party at Tucker Road Community Center, Feb 16

M-NCPPC presents:
1920s Murder Mystery Party

Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6pm

Location: Tucker Road Community Center, Location: 1771 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

You are cordially invited to attend a murder mystery party… Murder At The Grand Gatsby Speakeasy. Join us as we spend the evening enjoying incredible food and drink while we deduce who the killer is. The roaring twenties murder mystery party is set at the height of prohibition in a 1920s speakeasy with loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships, and murder. Outfits are optional, but encouraged.

Tickets: $25. Click here.

Softly Softly The Myth of the Strong Black Woman at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 15

Softly Softly The Myth of the Strong Black Woman at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 15

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Softly Softly The Myth of the Strong Black Woman
Created by Maria Fenton

Thursday February 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Softly, Softly Expressions is a powerful conglomerate of artistic mediums:film, ballet production, art exhibition, readings, and fashion collection centering Black women’s humanity. It illuminates Black women’s costly, treacherous & seemingly mythic composure as they navigate life. Created by multi-hyphenate artist and Howard University professor, Maria Fenton, it touches on race, gender, suicide prevention, domestic violence, mental health, politics, and more. Softly, Softly is a both a battle cry and love story about the grace, reality, & magic of Black women and their often invisible embattled journey.

Tickets $10. Click here.