Joe’s Movement Emporium
Location: 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier MD 20712
Phone: 301-699-1819
Website: http://joesmovement.org/
Joe’s Movement Emporium is a cultural arts hub that acts as a catalyst for creativity and economic opportunity for all through productions and programs in education, artist services and work readiness. Located in the town center of Mount Rainier, Maryland within the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District, the organization supports and promotes creative projects of local artists and community groups.
Joe’s Movement Emporium has a variety of classes, and dance, music and theater performances.
Joe’s Movement Emporium runs summer theater and arts camps for children and teens.
Upcoming Events
Sleeping Envy: A B’Witched Story at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 13
Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
CreativeWorks Production of Sleeping Envy: A B’Witched Story
A Modern-Day Sleeping Beauty Musical Fantasy
Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:30pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Please join us on Friday, February 13th at 6:30 PM for CreativeWorks’ production of Sleeping Envy: A B’Witched Story — a spellbinding staged adaptation of Sleeping Beauty with a twist!
This magical production dives into themes of friendship, envy, and enchantment, weaving together drama, mystery, and a touch of mischief. You won’t want to miss this reimagined fairytale brought to life on stage!
Tickets PAY-WANT-YOU-WISH starting at $5. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, CreativeWorks, Sleeping Envy: A B’Witched Story, Sleeping Beauty
Through Our Eyes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 22
Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Black Leaves Dance Company Presents: Through Our Eyes
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 6:00pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Though Our Eyes will take you on a journey through time, where music, dance, culture, and history are amplified by “black magic”. From the birth of dance to the songs and events that defined a generation, this show will transport you through the decades, moving and inspiring you.
Tickets $30. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Black Leaves Dance Company, Through Our Eyes, Black History Show
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Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 22
You are invited to a fundraising reception for
Out of the Vineyard
by Psalmayene 24
directed by Tony Thomas
Tueday, October 22, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
You are cordially invited to a reception of the play Out of the Vineyard, written by Psalmayene 24 and directed by Tony Thomas to support a tour to reach 3000 middle and high school students across the region. Gather at the home of Andy and Marjan Shallal on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6 – 8 pm to learn about a play exploring the history of freedom-making that changes the narrative of history in Prince George’s County and the region.
We are raising funds to support the cost of touring the production and specifically to fund 62 buses that cost $315 each to transport PGCPS students to PGCC and other venues to attend the play.
Celebrate the journey of this commissioned play with an evening of fellowship and art!
Tickets, click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Out of the Vineyard, Psalmayene 24, Tony Thomas
CreativeWorks Poetry Showcase at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 27
Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
CreativeWorks Poetry Showcase
Friday September 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
You are invited to our Poetry Showcase!
Join us on Friday November 1st at 6:30 pm as each intern share their very own poems!
Tickets are PAY-WANT-YOU-WISH starting at $5
Pay what you wish: $5 – $15. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, CreativeWorks, Poetry Showcase
Mount Rainier’s Got Talent at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jul 13
Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Mount Rainier’s Got Talent!
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Mount Rainier’s Got Talent is Back!
Join our community of artists for a family-friendly showcase of talent in Joe’s Theater! Jam to DJ Frank’s tracks as we gather to support Mount Rainier’s talent.
Sing your favorite song, recite poetry, or showcase your best dance moves in our theater! This is a FREE Event. Please RSVP! This event is in partnership with PGCMLS.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScif4hVGH0S8iVGLCIe8gzjEnCIwC4DJYjhYilFJQhf8-rTEQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Free. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Mount Rainier’s Got Talent, DJ Frank, Free Performance
Club Joe’s Showcase 2023 at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 18
Club Joe’s Showcase 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Lights, Camera Action: Club Joe’s kids showcase what they’ve learned this school year in an end-of-year extravaganza!
Tickets: Pay-what-you-wish. Click here.
A $100 donation will help send an Arts Education staff member to attend professional development training that will support greater levels of engaging classes for a program participant.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Club Joe’s, Club Joe’s Showcase
Upspring Studio presents In the Witch’s Woods at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Now available Online
On Stage at Joe’s Presents: In the Witch’s Woods featuring UpSpring Studio (VIRTUAL)
Sunday December 5 at 4 pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Missed the special preview of a new video production, live filming on November 14th? Not to worry! You can catch the virtual production of In the Witch’s Woods December 5th at 4 pm!
The same weirdos who brought you Nutterween present the heart-chilling tale of a lonely witch who uses magic to make friends. UpSpring Studio presents In the Witch’s Woods, a pandemic production featuring new work on fabrics, sling, and trapeze. Follow along as a lonely witch casts a spell to bring complete strangers to her woods to perform and entertain her. Will it work? Will they stay? Enter the woods with us to find out…
Tickets Pay what you want: $10, $25, $50. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Upspring Studion, In the Witch’s Wood, Circus, Online
Upspring Studio’s Nutterween at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 8
Upspring Studio’s Nutterween!
Sunday, December 8th at 6 pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium
In this (slightly) deranged (new) annual aerial tradition, UpSpring explores what would happen if the Nutcracker took place on Halloween. Zombies, snow ghosts, and sea monsters dance and dangle from the ceiling. Does it make any sense? No! And that’s why we love it!
Tickets: $10 (limited early); $17 advance, $20 door, $15 senior/student. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Upspring Studio, Nutterween, The Nutcracker, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Improbable Comedy presents Stand Up at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 9, In Person
On Stage at Joe’s presents Improbable Comedy in:
Stand Up at Joe’s
Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 7 pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Masks are required for this in-person event.
We can’t wait to see you at Improbable Comedy’s “Mother of All Comedy” show outdoors at Joe’s July 17th at 7:00 pm!
Please make sure to wear a mask. We have a few chairs set and ready for our audience members but please feel free to bring your own chair if you would like!
If you have any questions please email us at jeniffer@joesmovement.org or call us at (301) 699-1819
Tickets $20 General Admission; $10 Seniors, Veterans, Under 16. Click here.
Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Improbable Comedy, Mother of All Comedy Shows
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