Kofi’s Village at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 22

Kofi’s Village at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 22

Kofi’s Village

Sunday, January 22nd @ 2 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Take a magical trip to the continent of Africa to visit Kofi’s village! This exciting adventure dances and sings its way through instruments, harvesting a treasure map, and more! Ages 2+

Tickets: $5. Click here.

Out of the Vineyard at Prince George’s Community College, Jan 14

Out of the Vineyard at Prince George’s Community College, Jan 14

Prince George’s Community College presents:
Out of the Vineyard: A Staged Reading
By Psalemyene 24

Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Location: Prince George’s Community College, In Person.

Center for Performing Arts, 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774

Playwright Psalmeyene 24 and Director Tony Thomas come together to bring a captivating stage play to the arts community. Come together to witness the beginnings of “Out of the Vineyard” in the staged reading of this commissioned play inspired by the book, “A Question of Freedom” by William G. Thomas.

Based on interviews with descendants of enslaved families and people connected to the history of freedom suits in Prince George’s County, “Out of the Vineyard” weaves together monologues that excavate a buried chapter in American history while illuminating how the legacy of slavery still affects us today.

The initiative is a program partnership between Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts, Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights, Joe’s Movement Emporium, and other organizations.

Tickets: free, registration required. here.

Tree Songs with Penny’s Puppets at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 8

Tree Songs with Penny’s Puppets at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 8

Family Series: Tree Songs w/ Penny’s Puppets

Sunday, January 8th, 2 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Jasper and his puppet friends take you on an interactive, musical adventure. Sing and dance to your favorite tree songs, while exploring pre-school science. 

Tickets: $5. Click here.

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 20

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 20

Freedom Stories Workshop: Out of The Vineyard
by Psalmeyene
directed by Raymond Caldwell

Sunday, November 20th at 3 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Playwright Psalmeyene and Director Raymond Caldwell come together to bring a captivating stage play to the arts community. Come together to witness the beginnings of, Out of the Vineyard in the workshop of this commissioned play inspired by the book, A Question of Freedom by William G. Thomas.

Based on interviews with descendants of enslaved families and people connected to the history of freedom suits in Prince George’s County, Out of the Vineyard weaves together monologues that excavate a buried chapter in American history while illuminating how the legacy of slavery still affects us today.

Tickets: Free admission with ticket. Click here.

The Haunted Boy at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 11-20

The Haunted Boy at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 11-20

The Haunted Boy
A Rock Opera

Friday, November 11th at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 12th, at 7:00PM
Sunday, November 13th, at 5:00PM
Friday, November 18th, at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 19th, at 7:00PM
Sunday, November 20th, at 5:00PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Based on the Prince George’s County family whose story inspired the book and film “The Exorcist,” this rock opera follows the path of Roland – a boy gone “strange” whose mother, local priest, and psychologist decide to put him and his demons through the formal Catholic rite of exorcism. Sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division of MNCPPC. Select performances ASL Interpreted*

Tickets: $35 general, $25 seniors and students. Click here.