Pinball Championship, Kids Expo, and More in Prince George’s County this Weekend

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Laughter Yoga-mix Class

• Where:  3215 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi
• When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.
• Description:  A gentle yoga mix of breathing, poses, stretches, meditation and laughter therapy.
• Cost:  Free

Flash Mentoring

• Where:  4100 Northview Dr, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, January 19, 2013, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Flash mentoring helps participants connect with professionals and get insight into starting a new career. 
• Cost:  $15

Maryland Pinball Championship

• Where:  Town Hall Tavern, 8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park
• When:  Saturday, January 19, 2013, 1:30 p.m.
• Description:  The Shadow, Doctor Who, Attack From Mars, World Poker Tour, Twilight Zone, Jackbot, Whirlwind, Harlem Globetrotters, Fish Tales and Funhouse go head to head for the grand pinball championship.
• Cost:  $15

The Merchant of Venice: Presented by The Rude Mechanicals

• Where:  Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt
• When:  Friday, Jan. 18 – Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
• Description:   The Rude Mechanicals presents The Merchant of Venice, A story of two rival businessmen who enter into a bond.
• Cost: $17

RKC Kidz Expo - Free Admission

• Where:  Rainbow Kidz City, 6816 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, January 19, 2013, 10 a.m.
• Description:  RKC’s "Kidz Expo" features products and services for children from toddlers to young teens including furniture and accessories, educational products, toys and hobbies, health products and services, apparel and footwear, music and entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s boutique owners, food, safety products and services, schools and day care services, gifts, vacation and travel, parenting publications, and more.
• Cost:

Gallery Guided Tour

• Where:  Overdue Recognition Art Gallery, 6828 Race Track Rd, Bowie
• When: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2 p.m.
• Description:  45 minute guided tour of an African American Art Gallery.
• Cost: Free

Dr. Phill Butts and The Sunset Band

• Where:  Boswell Hall, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie
• When:   Friday, January 18, 2013, 8:30 p.m.
• Description:  The Sunset Band will be appearing at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
• Cost:  $10

Daddy's Dyin' Who's Got The Will?

• Where:  Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Dr., Bowie
• When:  Friday, Jan. 18, Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.
• Description:   Daddy's Dyin' Who's Got The Will? written by Del Shores Directed by John Nunemaker is being presented to the public at the Bowie Playhouse by Bowie Community Theatre beginning January 11.  The production will run January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m. and January 13, and 20 at 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: $17