African Dance at Joe's, Pop Up Art and More in Pr. George’s this Weekend

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Suites: a Taste of Diversity

• Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier
• When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m., 8 p.m. performances
• Description: Soul In Motion shines the spotlight on the variety of arrangements in the presentation of African Dance & Drum.  Historically, African cultures have performed rhythms with the same name but different cadences.
• Cost: $20

Arts Drop-In: Dazzling 3D Paper Pop-Up Art

• Where:  College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Families are invited to make an art project with local arts guru Aaron Springer of College Park Arts Exchange.
• Cost:  Free

Highland Tea

• Where:  Darnall's Chance Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
• Description:  Visitors are invited to partake in an afternoon tea complete with the tastes and sounds of Scotland.
• Cost: $20

Free Health and Wellness Seminar

• Where:  Saint Vincent Pallotti High School, 8th St & Montgomery St, Laurel
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Youthful aging and weight loss specialist Dr. Joseph Porreca will present a seminar about healthy eating and taking care of your body.
• Cost:  Free

 Identity in the Shadow of the Slave Trade

• Where: 6411 Oxon Hill, Oxon Hill
• When:  Sunday, Feb. 24, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Description:  Participants are invited to explore, through a variety of activities, how America’s enslaved people managed to maintain African traditions despite harsh and violent efforts to silence these cultural practices. 
• Cost: Free, reservations required

Coffee with Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith

• Where:  Montpelier Arts Center, 12828 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Geraldine Valentino-Smith will talk about issues before The General Assembly.
• Cost: Free

Free Ageless Grace Classes

• Where:  Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt
• When:  Friday, Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m.
• Description:  Mrs. Denise Medved from North Carolina, will be running a seminar and instructor certification classes on Ageless Grace, an exercise program she created that is done from a chair.
• Cost: Free

RKC Kidz Expo - Free Admission

• Where:  Rainbow Kidz City, 6816 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie
• When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Event features products and services for children from toddlers to young teens including furniture and accessories, educational products, toys, hobbies, health products and more. 
• Cost:  Free

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore's 30th Anniversary Gala

• Where:  820 Key Hwy, Baltimore
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
• Description:  NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore will be holding their special “30th Anniversary Gala”. A sampling of the evening’s features are an open beer and wine bar with an hors d’oeuvres reception followed by a seated dinner by Chef’s Expressions, and a viewing of the “Through the Mind’s Eye” Art Exhibit and Silent Auction where select pieces of pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and paintings will be displayed and sold.
• Cost: $130