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Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington
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National Harbor - June 1
Featuring over 20 Tacos Vendors,
Beer, Wine, Tequila, Margaritas,
and a
Churros & Chocolate Pavilion!
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COASTER MANIA: SFA'S NEWEST THRILL RIDE FLYS HIGH, LIKE A BIRD IN THE SKY
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Wash DC region's only theme park, including area's
largest waterpark, now open daily...
WOW-WEE! The Washington DC/Baltimore metroplex's only theme park, SIX FLAGS AMERICA, is bringing summer to life as only it can.
The theme park - which is also home of the area's largest waterpark, HURRICANE HARBOR, is now open daily.
AND, making its debut this season is the FIREBIRD - Maryland's one and only floorless roller coaster.
Expect breathtaking twist and turns as this all-new coaster takes thrill-seekers through an epic experience designed to make you scream - nothing between the rider's feet and the rails below.
An exhilarating rush that hits a top speed of 56 mph, along a winding 2,900-foot track. As the experience unfolds, the Firebird takes riders on a 9-story drop followed by two inversions, carousel and corkscrew turns, a twisted airtime hill and a figure-eight finale before returning to the ride platform.
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The Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
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Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, North Brentwood
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TACO-MOLEE: PGC HAS TWO OF THE DMV'S BEST TACO SPOTS, ACCORDING TO WAPO
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Washington Post food columnist ranks PGC spot #1 among region's ten best, a second PGC dine ranks #3...
Recently updated for the Washington Post "Going Out Guide", food writer (and admitted Taco-holic) Tim Carman named the ten top places in the DMV for truly amazing, authentic tacos.
After sampling the best the DMV has to offer, we're happy to say that Carman selected not one, but two PGC restaurants to his Top 10.
Carman's "Numero Uno" top shop for tacos is
TAQUERIA HABANERO (TH) in College Park.
Located at 8145 Baltimore Ave, TH has been serving some of the area's best, most authentic Mexican cuisine for many years.
AND, solidifying the strength of the diverse, ethnic dine scene emerging in PGC, another modest Mexican outpost came in as the #3 Best Taco joint. Located in Hyattsville at 5020 Edmonston Road, the TAQUERIA LA PLACITA Mexican Restaurant is a local favorite that consistently provides great Mexican taste.
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Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, North Brentwood
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2nd Annual
June 8
Pizzeria Paradiso
4800 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville
featuring craft breweries, outdoor pizza oven, art activities, games, ice cream, music, local artists, and vendors!
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Montpelier Mansion Historic Site, Laurel
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CULTURE BOUND: FESTIVAL OF CARIBBEAN, AFRICAN EXPERIENCE DEBUTS AT THE NAT
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The inaugural CULTUREFEST DMV is a day of Caribbean/African food, fashion, music and more...
FOOD, MUSIC, ART, DANCE! On June 8th, noon to 9 pm, National Harbor will be awash in the flavors, sights and sounds of the Caribbean and African Diaspora.
CULTUREFEST DMV, an international event that celebrates food, music, fashion, and dance, comes to the waterfront.
Featuring
an International Food Court, numerous bars offering exotic drinks by expert mixologists, a Craft Village, VIP Cabanas, fashion show, and interactive booths.
Live music performances featuring Reggae and Soca icons such as Aidonia,
Romain Virgo, Tanto Metro & Devonte,
Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, along with Afrobeats sensation Timaya from Nigeria.
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The Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
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IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, LIVE!
MGM National Harbor - June 9
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The Clarice, UMD, College Park
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BREW-DRIVER: PGC'S NEWEST CRAFT BEER TAP NOW OPEN IN RIV PARK
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Denizens Brewing Co. expands with opening of a brewing facility and tap room in Prince George's...
The wait is finally over. After a two year process, the new DENIZENS BREWING CO. at Riverdale Park Station (RPS) is now open.
Denizens at RPS is the larger sibling to the original Denizens in downtown Silver Spring. The new 12,000 sqft brewing facility features a 150-seat tap room with 20 drafts on demand. In addition, enjoy cocktails, select ciders and mead, and a solid food menu that will evolve with clientele.
Based on its large footprint, Denizens at RPS promises to be more than just a brewhouse (and craft beer lovers' hang suite). It will regularly host events, meetings, meet-ups, as well as private functions.
The opening of Denizens at RPS is timely because the brand is in high demand, served at many of the metropolitan-area best restaurants and bars, The company will now be able to dramatically up its production to meet demand.
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National Harbor Waterfront Plaza
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13TH ANNUAL
Show Place Arena &
Prince George's
Equestrian
Center
Upper Marlboro
June 9
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Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale
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SUITE LIFE: PGC'S NEWEST HOTEL NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN LARGO
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County's first Homewood Suites hotel is now open in Downtown Largo, next to the DoubleTree...
With several projects in development, construction or complete, the Downtown Largo hospitality corridor is heating up.
Located at 9103 Basil Court (directly next to the DoubleTree by Hilton Largo/Washington DC), the 116-suite prop offers
room configurations in studio, 1BR, and 2BR. Features include separated living and sleeping areas along with fully-equipped kitchens. Guests are provided all the essentials for a comfortable, convenient stay including free WiFi, a fresh hot breakfast every day, a fun evening social Monday through Thursday, as well as a grocery shopping service. There's also an outdoor patio with grill station and fire pit.
The prop also features 2,700 sqft of flex meeting space.
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Milkboy+Arthouse, College Park
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IN CONCERT: JON BELLION
MGM National Harbor - June 14
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Montpelier Mansion Historic Site, Laurel
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NATURE CALLS: FOUR PGC PARKS NAMED AMONG DMV FAVORITES
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National Colonial Farm, Lake Artemesia Natural Area, and Watkins Regional Park, Patuxent Research Refuge are among the favorites...
From DC, Maryland, to Northern Virginia, the Washington metropolitan area is filled with amazing parks. No matter what you love about the outdoors, there's a place and park well suited for that.
Recently, writers and editors of WASHINGTONIAN mag compiled a list of their favorite parks across the DMV.
Here are the PGC parks that made their "favorites" list:
IN-YOUR-FACE-NATURE/Great Parks for Seeing Birds, Turtles, and Other Creatures Great and Small: Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel.
THERE'S MORE TO ENJOY: The weather is top notch. Get out and explore your surroundings. Visit our PARKS & NATURE page for these and other fun-tastic parks in Prince George's County.
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Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, Bowie
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NIGHT NATION RUN - RUNNING MUSIC FESTIVAL
FedExField - June 15
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Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
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SPLASHDOWN: INTERNAT'L PRO SWIMMING LEAGUE COMES TO UMD IN NOVEMBER
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New professional league of swimming features some of the biggest names in the sport, competing in team format ...
International tag-team swimming is coming to Prince George's County later this year.
The INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE (ISL) announced that its debut seven-meet season will begin in October with meets in Europe and across the United States (including at University of Maryland College Park, Nov. 15 & 16).
The ISL season kick-off is Oct. 4-5 in Indianapolis.
Additional meets will be held Oct. 12-13 in Naples, Italy; Oct. 18-19 in Lewisville, TX; Oct. 26-27 in Budapest; Nov. 15-16 at the UMD'S Eppley Recreation Center Natatorium; and Nov. 23-24 in London.
The championship will be Dec. 20-21 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Vegas.
Thus far, over 200 of the world's top swimmers have signed on, including champion U.S. swimmers Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky, and Nathan Adrian.
The four U.S. teams are the DC Trident, The Cali Condors, The New York Breakers, and The LA Current.
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Milkboy+Arthouse, College Park
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feat. the Clones of Funk
Lanham, MD
June 15
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Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
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THE CHAMP STAMP: WOMEN'S LAX SCORES ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP FOR UMD
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Terps secure the 2019 NCAA Championship, lifting the trophy for the fourth time in five years...
Last month, in the NCAA National Championship title game, the Terps defeated feisty Boston College, 12-10, to secure the crown.
In addition to this season's winning ways, there aren't enough words to summarized the Terps remarkable achievement in the sport. They are truly on a perch with lacrosse's elite.
So, move over and make room, we've got another trophy to add! The University
has amassed some serious athletic hardware over the years. It has 46 team National Championships, 11 individual National Championships, and 283 Conference Championships.
Thank you to the UMD Women's Lacrosse team for bringing yet another championship trophy home to Prince George's County.
FEAR THE TURTLE: If you don't know, you better ask somebody. Did you know that the UMD Women's Lacrosse now has 14 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championships? Did you know that the team had a 45-0 home record over the last four years? Did you know they've been in the NCAA Championship title game six of the last seven years? Did you know they've been to eleven straight Final Fours? Did you know the team has been dominant the last five years, winning the title in 2014, 2015, 2017 and...2019? Now you know!
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Milkboy+Arthouse, College Park
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BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL
National Harbor - June 15
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The Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
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JUNE - EXCITING HAPPENINGS ALL THIS MONTH IN PGC!
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Experience.Expand.Explore! Extraordinary things are HAPPENING this month and every month in Prince George's. The colored banners throughout "News&Notes" are just some of the many events on tap. Click them for more information and VISIT US ONLINE - ExperiencePrinceGeorges.com (or on the ExplorePrinceGeorges mobile app) for extended listings of events, exhibitions, and performances for the entire family.
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Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center
North Brentwood
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The Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
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IN CONCERT: AIR SUPPLY
MGM National Harbor - June 21
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Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park
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THE UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS
National Harbor - June 22-July 28
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Wellspring Manor & Spa, Upper Marlboro
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IN CONCERT: DISCO LIVE!
MGM National Harbor - June 23 & 29
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Milkboy+Arthouse, College Park
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IN CONCERT: RAGHEB ALAMA
MGM National Harbor - June 28
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Lake Presidental Golf Club, Upper Marlboro
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