7 things to do in the capital region on Memorial Day weekend

A new play at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre asks its audience to reexamine the way America tells stories about its past.

“Sally and Tom” is a humorous and thoughtful story about a theater group putting on a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Timelines switch back and forth between the real-life Hemings and Jefferson in the late 1700s and the present-day play company helmed by a playwright and her partner, the director.

The past and present intersect as the same actors portray the two couples, hundreds of years apart, and prompt questions about the way America chooses to remember its past.

As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, the Round House team was conscious that not all celebrations tell nuanced stories about U.S. history.

“We have way more to gain from actually looking at it truthfully,” said Ryan Rilette, artistic director of Round House Theatre.

The play is Round House’s third production of a play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.

“She has a great way of looking at our history and making parallels to the present moment,” Rilette added.

Performances of “Sally and Tom” run from Wednesday through June 28. Tickets range from $50 to $94.

Learn from a graphic novelist

Thursday from 7-8 p.m.

Local illustrator and graphic novelist Gareth Hinds joins the City of College Park at the City Hall Council Chambers for a lecture on art and storytelling, featuring a live demonstration.

Attendance is free.

A free yoga class with live jazz

Friday from 7-8 p.m.

The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation department hosts a free yoga class featuring live jazz at Montpelier Arts Center’s Main Gallery in Laurel. Call the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 to register, the wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat.

For adults 18 and up. Free.

Catch a comedy show

Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Comedian Russell Peters sets up shop for back-to-back stand-up performances at The Theater at MGM National Harbor.

Tickets run from $47-$128.

Glenstone’s summer music series returns

Saturday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Potomac’s Glenstone Museum kicks off another summer of outdoor music evenings. Weekly performances are inspired by the U.S.’s 250th anniversary and include jazz, folk, bluegrass, Chinese dulcimer, electro-acoustic strings, steelpan, Indian classical music and more.

Tickets are free and include entry to the museum.

A Rockville festival

Saturday and Sunday from noon-6 p.m.

Rockville Town Center welcomes attendees of all ages for its Hometown Holidays community festival, featuring live entertainment, artisan goods, activities for kids, a yoga class on Sunday and food from local restaurants.

Attendance is free.

Catch Jason Mraz in concert

Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

“I’m Yours” singer Jason Mraz hits the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda for his “Still Yours” tour.

Tickets range from $59 to $139.