July 11

Lake Arbor Jazz Festival

Noon-8 p.m.

Lake Arbor Community Center Grounds, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville

Now in its fifth year, and in partnership with M-NCPPC and the Prince Georges Cultural Arts Foundation, the festival is returning for a day and evening of contemporary and traditional jazz music featuring some of Washington, DC’s finest jazz and R&B groups. ($) Visit www.lakearborjazz.com.

July 11

Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Mentoring Through Music Workshop

9 -11 a.m.

The Lake Arbor Foundation’s Dean Room, 1399 Golf Course Dr., Mitchellville

Conducted by Professor Walter Beasley, this free music workshop is targeted to high school and college level musicians. Bring your trumpet, saxophone, electric guitar, bass guitar or your voice and get hands on instruction from one of the greatest musicians in the nation. Free. Visit www.lakearborjazz.com.

July 11

Children’s Theatre Spectacular

7 p.m.

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington

Prince George’s Children’s Theatre presents The Magic Photo Album, followed by a Teen Performance Ensemble presenting Raina the Rainmaker. ($) Call 301-203-6070 or visit www.arts.pgparks.com.

July 11

Summer Night Gospel Fest

7 p.m.

Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro

Featuring Deitrick Haddon, John P. Kee & New Life Community Choir, Le’Andria Johnson, and Kierra Sheard. Doors open at 6 p.m.. ($) Call 301-952-7999, or visit www.showplacearena.comor ticketmaster.com.

July 15

Shakespeare in the Parks

7:30 p.m.

Fairwood Community Park, 12700 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie

Come hear many of Shakespeare’s most beloved words spoken with freshness. Free. Call 301-446-3232 or visit www.pgparks.com.