Never Thought I Was Black Till I Came to America is a powerful one-woman show by Anna Mwalagho that blends comedy, music, poetry, and storytelling to explore identity, immigration, and belonging. Bold, hilarious, and deeply moving, the performance challenges audiences to reflect on race, culture, and what it truly means to find home.
Featured Event
March 15, 2026
BCPA & Anna Mwalagho Present Never Thought I Was Black Till I Came to America
Upcoming Events
$25
February 7, 2026
Performance by The Inspire Dancers!!!!!!
$30-50
Get ready for an unforgettable experience because we’re bringing you a one-of-a-kind show featuring extraordinary LADIES IN THE DAY on February 8, 2026, at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts! This Tribute includes a fantastic stage performance that will...
$40-50
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “A Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, and Luther Vandross” at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with The BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band.
$40
ONE NIGHT ONLY – Experience “The Color Purple” with the BCPA and CSAA! A powerful fundraising event supporting community, arts, and impact.
$10-20
Meanwhile… at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts… Darkness gathers. A symbol lights the sky. Somewhere between truth and trickery, valor and villainy, a sound is rising — bold, brash, and brimming with destiny. The Capital Wind Symphony invites...
$7
February 20, 2026
Men of Distinction returns to to the BCPA with a 2026 Black History Month showcase!
$25
February 7, 2026
Performance by The Inspire Dancers!!!!!!
$7
February 20, 2026
Men of Distinction returns to to the BCPA with a 2026 Black History Month showcase!
$25-50
March 13, 2026
Join Lola North at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts!
$65-87
General Admission — $65General Admission provides entry to the Ms. Corporate America Maryland Competition, where guests will experience an inspiring evening celebrating women in leadership, excellence, and purpose. Includes:• Admission to the live competition• Seating in the general audience section•...
$40-50
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “A Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, and Luther Vandross” at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with The BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band.
$40
ONE NIGHT ONLY – Experience “The Color Purple” with the BCPA and CSAA! A powerful fundraising event supporting community, arts, and impact.
$32
Never Thought I Was Black Till I Came to America is a riveting one-woman theatrical experience by Anna Mwalagho — actress, singer, poet, storyteller, and cultural truth-teller. Through an unforgettable blend of comedy, storytelling, poetry, prose, music, and lived anecdotes,...
$40-50
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “A Tribute to the Music of Earth, Wind, & Fire, the Emotions, and the Whispers” featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTARS at The Bowie Center For the Performing Arts. BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band will perform some of the greatest hits...
$10-20
Meanwhile… at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts… Darkness gathers. A symbol lights the sky. Somewhere between truth and trickery, valor and villainy, a sound is rising — bold, brash, and brimming with destiny. The Capital Wind Symphony invites...
$65-87
General Admission — $65General Admission provides entry to the Ms. Corporate America Maryland Competition, where guests will experience an inspiring evening celebrating women in leadership, excellence, and purpose. Includes:• Admission to the live competition• Seating in the general audience section•...
$30-50
Get ready for an unforgettable experience because we’re bringing you a one-of-a-kind show featuring extraordinary LADIES IN THE DAY on February 8, 2026, at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts! This Tribute includes a fantastic stage performance that will...
$40-50
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “A Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, and Luther Vandross” at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with The BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band.
$40
ONE NIGHT ONLY – Experience “The Color Purple” with the BCPA and CSAA! A powerful fundraising event supporting community, arts, and impact.
$10-20
Meanwhile… at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts… Darkness gathers. A symbol lights the sky. Somewhere between truth and trickery, valor and villainy, a sound is rising — bold, brash, and brimming with destiny. The Capital Wind Symphony invites...
$40-50
BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “A Tribute to the Music of Earth, Wind, & Fire, the Emotions, and the Whispers” featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTARS at The Bowie Center For the Performing Arts. BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band will perform some of the greatest hits...
$40
May 2, 2026
Featuring DMV’s own Blez with DJ Maxx
$30-50
Get ready for an unforgettable experience because we’re bringing you a one-of-a-kind show featuring extraordinary LADIES IN THE DAY on February 8, 2026, at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts! This Tribute includes a fantastic stage performance that will...
$40
ONE NIGHT ONLY – Experience “The Color Purple” with the BCPA and CSAA! A powerful fundraising event supporting community, arts, and impact.
$32
Never Thought I Was Black Till I Came to America is a riveting one-woman theatrical experience by Anna Mwalagho — actress, singer, poet, storyteller, and cultural truth-teller. Through an unforgettable blend of comedy, storytelling, poetry, prose, music, and lived anecdotes,...
$35
March 22, 2026
Inspiring, Strength, Restoring Hope, and Empowering Survivors to Rise. – “A Journey from Pain to Purpose” in a powerful story that echoes the silent cries of many, Yet I Stand follows the life of Elaine Crocker whose innocence is shattered by abuse. Lost...
$45-60
April 11, 2026
Don’t miss Tangled Vows! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable evening filled with love, laughter, and emotional twists. Tangled Vows takes you inside the...