2026 Schedule
This page will be updated as details are confirmed.
Live Music
All bands play 5-8 p.m. Saturdays or 4-7 p.m. Sundays in the Pavilion unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, June 14, 2–4 p.m. — A double bill of music for the kiddos:
- RTTs, also known as Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, perform roots-rock originals like “Turn It Up Mommy” and “Snack Time.”
- LMNO People, led by Hyattsville’s Audrey and Rick Engdahl, invite kids to sing, move and imagine along to their songs about dinosaurs, sandwiches and gardening.
Saturday, June 20 — Pan Tones Steel Drum Ensemble, Caribbean steel pan music, including calypso and island tunes. Location: Fire pit
Saturday, June 27 — Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes, classic blues and rock n’ roll.
Saturday, July 11 — Zedicus, fusion of reggae, rock, alternative and world music.
Saturday, July 18 — Cabin Fever, an energetic mix of timeless rock, folk and improvisational jam band grooves performed with rich harmonies and driving rhythms.
Saturday, July 25, 3–8 p.m. — Poolapalooza 2026, Poolio-powered live music festival, featuring:
- 3:00 – 3:30 — Momo Jones, songs for kitty-cats
- 4:00 – 4:45 — Restives, indie/alternative/garage rock
- 5:00 – 5:45 — Mob of One, original acid jazz/trip hop
- 6:00 – 6:45 — Live Animals, brother & sister rock-n-roll duo
- 7:00 – 7:45 — Justin Ciabotti Quartet, jazz & fusion quartet
Poolapalooza rain date is Sunday, July 26.
Saturday, August 1 — Flower Avenue Band, high-energy rock covers and groovadelic originals.
Friday, August 7, 4–9 p.m. — DJ Dance Party featuring Poolio DJs and friends ray.not.ray, J Free, Kenny M, DJ Tag, DJ P
Sunday, August 16 — Chordial Winds, quintet of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon — a unique combo with a fun sound. Location: Fire pit
Saturday, August 22 — Vibe Collective, classic and original Latin jazz.
Saturday, August 29 — A double bill of live performances staged near the fire pit that will be followed by a movie screening.
- Buffalo Nickel, a twist on jazz & swing that mixes strings, reeds, vocal harmonies and irresistible dance rhythms
- Old Time Cobras, traditional old-time music with roots in Appalachia and the Deep South.
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the 2000 Coen Brothers’ film that won two Grammys for its soundtrack of American folk and country music. Starts after dark.
Art at PG Pool
Saturday, Aug. 29, 4:30–7 p.m. — Join us for a Piñata-making art project, Supplies will be provided but if you have extra boxes, crepe paper, colored paper, items to decorate, hot glue guns, and candy/chocolate for the piñata, please bring them. Rain date is Sunday, August. 30.
Special celebrations
Saturday, June 13 — Pride at the Pool, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth, 12 noon–4 p.m., exact timing TBD.
Trivia Night
Saturday, August 8, 7:0 p.m. — Chris and Meredith are back for the 2026 PG Pool Trivia Night! Expect a mix of brain teasers, strange facts and a music round that’s bound to confound you with deep cuts and one-hit wonders. Bring your own team of up to six people or come solo and join a team. Prizes include bragging rights, a gift certificate to Franklins and the chance to shout, “I knew that!”
Movie Nights
Approximate start time of 8:30 p.m. and may vary based on sunset.
Saturday, August 29 — O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coen brothers’ 2000 satirical film about three escaped convicts on an odyssey through the Depression-era American South.
