Going Out Guide for Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland, Jan. 26-Feb. 1

DEAN HOFFMEYER - The Boxcars perform Sunday for the American Legion bluegrass series in Hughesville.

Appraiser Fair Appraisers will determine values for your fine arts, jewelry, coins, dolls and antiques. The Washington Conservation Guild will also be on hand to give tips on preserving items. Bring only items that can be hand carried. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Coltons Point. 301-769-2222. www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate. Admission: $3, ages 6-18 $1.50, age 5 and younger free. Appraisals: first two items $5 each, $10 for each additional item. There is a two-item limit for fine arts and furniture.

Montpelier history program Hands-on activities teach visitors about the slaves who worked at Montpelier. 1 p.m. Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. 301-377-7817. www.pgparks.com. $5; reservations suggested.

29th annual Choreographers’ Showcase Up-and-coming choreographers from Maryland, Virginia and the District present short dances ranging from 3 to 17 minutes. 3 and 8 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dance Theatre, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787. www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. $27, seniors $22, students and children $9.

Diane Daly The local jazz singer was a semifinalist in Baltimore’s 2009 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition. 7:30 p.m. Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. 410-257-0001. www.westlawninn.com. Free; reservations recommended.

“Warm Thoughts: Inspired Quilts to Beautify Your Life” Artworks@7th hosts a quilt show by Gaithersburg artist Lauren Kingsland as its last exhibition at the current space. Kingsland, a professional quilter since 1988, has works in national and international collections. Closes Saturday. ArtWorks@7th, 9128 Bay Ave., North Beach. 410-286-5278. www.artworksat7th.com. Free.

SUN 29

The Boxcars The American Legion bluegrass series continues with a performance by the 2011 International Bluegrass Music Association award winners. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. Doors open at noon, show at 2 p.m. American Legion Post 238, routes 231 and 381, Hughesville. 301-737-3004. www.americanlegionbluegrass.com. $15.

New Deal dance and art Eye of Isis Dance performs world music and dance 5-6:30 p.m., followed by an art reception for the show of Christine Wilkins’s paintings, Denise Brown’s photography and Angela Ozbun’s jewelry 7-9 p.m. New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt. 301-474-5642. www.newdealcafe.com. Free.

MON 30

“Rivers and Memories” Lillian Burwell and E.J. Montgomery have been on the arts scene for decades. Burwell incorporates a 3-D element into her Georgia O’Keeffe-esque paintings, while Montgomery works in abstract prints, sculpture and photography. Opens Monday. Through March 24. Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. 301-277-2863. arts.pgparks.com. Free.

Hypnotist Chris Jones Participants may find themselves imitating animals and revisiting childhood actions. Noon-2 p.m. Prince George’s Community College, Student Center room B, 301 Largo Rd., Largo. 301-322-0853. 301-322-0965. Free.

TUE 31

Kankoran West African Dancers The troupe explains the history, terminology and techniques of its music and dance. 10:15 a.m. and noon. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710. www.pgparks.com. $6.

Paul Dresher Ensemble The composer and instrument builder plays and talks about some of his strange handmade instruments. 5:30 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787. www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Free.

“Imagine a . . .” Works by Abbey Griffin, Mimi Little and Suzanne Shelden take inspiration from the John Lennon song “Imagine.” Images include meals (Little), the wild kingdom and a boat-building father (Griffin), and landscapes (Shelden). Closes Tuesday. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640. www.annmariegarden.org. $3, seniors and ages 5-11 $2, age 4 and younger free.

WED 01

“A Piece of the Action” Seniors are invited to a screening of this 1977 comedy directed by Sidney Poitier and starring Bill Cosby and Poitier as a pair of criminals. 10 a.m.-noon. Huntington Community Center, 13022 Eighth St., Bowie. 301-464-3725. www.pgparks.com. Free.

— Compiled by Carrie Donovan from staff reports

The Boxcars

3The American Legion bluegrass series continues Sunday with a performance by the 2011 International Bluegrass Music Association award winners. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. Doors open at noon, show at 2 p.m. American Legion Post 238, routes 231 and 381, Hughesville. 301-737-3004. www.americanlegionbluegrass.com. $15.

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