Gateway Art’s District Open Studio Tour, Saturday One of the area’s growing art scenes is located in Prince George’s County.
Seriously.
This Saturday, see for yourself at the Gateway Art’s District Open Studio Tour. The event includes studios in Brentwood, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier and North Brentwood.
According to John Paradiso, Gateway Community Development Corporation’s program and facility manager, the neighborhoods have historically boasted a number of artists. More recent years have shown an influx of development.
“Let’s make it where there’s enough room for artists to come in and make it nice, and have economic development come in next to us,” Paradiso said of the neighborhood.
This is the eighth year the area has hosted a studio tour, and the event will include a trunk show and live performances. The day concludes with an opening reception and afterparty at the 39th Street Gallery.
“It’s a great way for the artists to process the day and come together,” Paradiso said.
More than a hundred artists will participate at 70 studios in 17 venues. All are welcomed to attend.
“Last year we had our biggest year ever,” Paradiso said. “I’m hoping this year tops it.”
Info: Free; gatewayopenstudios.org
When: Open Studio Tour: 12 to 5 p.m.; reception and afterparty: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday
Jon Lovitz at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Friday and Saturday
This popular comedian has been in the news recently. He’s gone to battle with some bullies in Los Angeles and had a few choice words for President Obama’s tax policies. Catch the funnyman and “Saturday Night Live” alum at the Drafthouse to find out what he says next.
Info: $30; arlingtondrafthouse.com
When: 7:30 and 9:55 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Pasties and Popcorn at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Friday and Saturday
Described as an evening of cinema and sideshow, DC Shorts presents two evenings of “sexy and titillating” films paired with burlesque from Tied Torch. Sounds like a fun, racy time.
Info: $20; dcshorts.com/pasties
When: Multiple show times Friday and Saturday
M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Saturday
Are you ready to rock? Yeah, you better, considering the M3 Rock Festival is back again at Merriweather, featuring Ratt, Queensryche, Skid Row, Warrant, Quiet Riot and more. Plus, there’s a kick-off party on Friday, featuring Night Ranger. It’s a weekend to melt your face off.
Info: $40 to $60 for Saturday’s festival, $25 to $45 for Friday’s kick-off party; merriweathermusic.com
When: Festival doors open at 11 a.m. Saturday; kick-off party at 4:30 p.m. Friday
Horses in Cinema Series at AFI Silver Theatre, Saturday-May 17
After the success of last year’s “War Horse,” equine-based films are in. AFI takes a look back at some of the best, family-friendly films featuring horses. On Saturday, check out a free screening of “Misty.” “Secretariat” and “National Velvet” also screen on Saturday.
Info: “Misty” is free, other films $7 to $11.50; afi.com/silver
When: “Misty” at 11 a.m., “National Velvet” 1 p.m., “Secretariat” 7 p.m. Saturday; series runs through May 17
