Temporary Hours

August Hours

Tuesday – Thursday
Cafe Open: 5pm – 9:30 pm
Full Menu: 5pm – 8:30 pm
Late night menu: 8:30pm – 9:30 pm
 
Friday – Saturday
Cafe Open: 5 pm – midnight
Full Menu: 5 pm – 11 pm
Late night menu: 11pm – midnight
Saturday, August 22: Cafe open 1 pm – midnight, Limited menu until 5 pm
 
Sunday
Cafe Open: 5 pm – 9 pm
Full menu: 5 pm – 8 pm
Late night menu: 8 pm – 9 pm

We are working with performers and volunteers to finalize our schedule for the next few weeks.

Our goal is to preserve as many performance events as possible, but that decision will incorporate the input of performers, our music coordinator, our pace at restoring food and beverage service, and the ability of the board and volunteers to support the event. In addition, we have to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations.

As always, please follow our social media (Facebook, Instagram) for last minute updates if you can.

How You Can Help

  1. View the recording of the info session on July 26; the password is z7VbEPj%
  2. Reach out to share your ideas. We’ve received so many offers of assistance and suggestions already – keep ‘em coming! Email .
  3. Contribute to our operating fund. At long last, we have a new way for you to give. Every little bit helps. Give at https://givebutter.com/general-support-vjocpn
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Enjoy live music six nights a week in an intimate community atmosphere. See more on the event calendar!

Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm:
The Classic Jam with The Low Rent Quartet: The long-running jam at The Old Bowie Town Grille has found a new home. If you want to play with a group this is your chance to make it happen. All skill levels are welcome. This jam leans toward the blues, but other styles are fine if the song can be quickly explained to the players on the stage. 
Friday, August 21st at 8pm:
The HalfSmokes: Perform favorites from the WHFS playlists of the radio station’s glory days—the late ‘70s to early ‘90s. Combining melodic pop with rootsy rock, their inspired performances of these eclectic (Adult Album Alternative and College Radio) classics will remind you of happier times.
Saturday, August 22nd at 2pm:
4th Saturday Jazz Jam - Come on out and enjoy an afternoon of jazz with an ensemble of some of the finest musicians in the DMV region. Sign up to play or sit back with a great meal and beverage and enjoy!
Saturday, August 22nd at 8pm:
8 Ball Deluxe- Delivers the best in classic rock, Motown, soul/funk dance tunes that will get you moving and grooving. Offering both female and male lead vocals, this group covers a diverse range of material from popular artists of the 60s, 70s, 80s on up through the present.

Be a Part of our Incredible Music Venue and Cafe

The New Deal Cafe has supported the arts and culture community for over 30 years. We are a non-profit, member-driven organization, nourishing body and soul through music and cultural performances, community events, and art exhibitions in partnership with a high-quality cafe. We offer live local music almost every night of the week. Set in the vibrant and eccentric city of Greenbelt, the New Deal Cafe’s doors are open for you to refresh yourself. 

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Our Supporters

The New Deal Cafe is supported by donors and members. Learn more about membership. As a nonprofit organization, all donations to the New Deal Cafe are tax-deductible. We’d like to thank all of our recent donors:  

Cynthia Swan
Bill Duncan
Shobha Duncan
Aileen Kroll
Diana McFadden
Thomas (& Susan) Jones
Kay Kayser
Dean Boyd
Bill Jones DEP
Virginia McCawley
Joseph (& Alice) Murray

Tom Jones
Johanna Goderre
Sylvia Lewis
Terri Goodnow
Sandy Irving
Jerry Dancis
Dorian Winterfeld
Susan Harris
Nancy Melandry
Mara Heminger
Mike Stark

Bill Duncan
Gillian Coppock
Michael Hartman
Mark Cheater
Dean Boyd
Barbara Bjanes
Connie Davis
Kyle McAbee
Frank Gervasi
Jeffry Greenberg

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Winners AGAIN!

Annually, the Washington City Paper determines DC area residents’ favorite places, people, and things across the region in their Best of DC poll. New Deal Cafe gets more awards and higher standings each year!

In 2024, we were a runner-up for Best Jazz/Blues Venue.

For 2023, we were recognized as: 

Best Place to Experience Local Music
1st Place: Best Jazz/Blues Venue
Runner-Up: Best Music Venue
3rd Place: Best Music Venue
Finalist: Best Neighborhood Music Series
Finalist: Best Performing Arts Venue

Every vote helped this funky little nonprofit venue keep growing; thank you for loving this funky little nonprofit cafe, venue, art gallery, and community hub! Thank you for all your support!

Merch

Show your New Deal Cafe pride! T’s, mugs, glasses, key chains,  temporary tattoos, coozies, thermal coffee mugs, and tote bags are all available at the Cafe. Members get a 10% discount (with your membership card) on all Cafe-branded merchandise.