May 18-June 19

Return to the Forbidden Planet

Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt

Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by the sinister scientist Dr Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates, and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero’s Id, whose tentacles penetrate the spacecraft. Performances are weekends through June 9. ($) Call 301-441-8770 or visit www.greenbeltartscenter.org.

May 18

George Lopez

8-10 pm

The Theatre at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., National Harbor

Live at the Theater at MGM National Harbor. ($) Visit http://www/mgmnationalharbor.com.

May 18

“Live! at Montpelier” Chieli Minucci & Special EFX

8-10 pm

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel

“Live! at Montpelier” spring music series returns to Montpelier Arts Center with an exciting lineup. ($) Call 301-377-7800 or visit arts.pgparks.com.

May 19

Big Bubba’s Fishing Rodeo

9 am — Noon

School House Pond, 14100 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro

Designed for young anglers, park naturalists and rangers to assist youth in learning the basics of fishing. Participants will receive a free fishing rodeo to keep. Bait will be provided and all participants are entered to win door prizes. Advance registration is required. ($) Call 301-627-6074.

May 19

Waterfront Art Festival

Noon-6 pm

Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg

Get in touch with your left brain and visit this year’s festival! Amid the scenic atmosphere of an urban waterfront park, enjoy an afternoon of art and imagination! This outdoor gallery and market will have extraordinary art from local artists: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and a fun Kids Creative Zone! Featuring live performances from The Crawdaddies, Kim Reynolds Trio, and Strike Force Drumline! plus art workshops and demonstrations, free boat tours, tasty food, and more! Don’t miss this family-friendly and fun time! FREE Call 301-322-7497 or visit pgparks.com.

May 20

Ava Oaxaca & Teodora Adzharova

3-4:30 pm

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel

American saxophonist Ava Oaxaca, an “accomplished soloist,” aims to bring enjoyable music of all time-periods to her audiences. Accompanist Teodora Adzharova received her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Peabody Conservatory of Music where she currently is Accompanying Coordinator at the Peabody Institute, a member of the Peabody Preparatory faculty, as well as an Associate Faculty at the Peabody Conservatory. Donation Suggested. Call 301-377-7800 or visit arts.pgparks.com.