It didn’t take long for Tuesday's State of the District address from Mayor Vincent C. Gray to turn into what felt more like a pregame pep talk from a coach instead of a much anticipated speech from an elected official.

“Revolution Has No Pause - African American Teens in the Civil Rights Movement,” A program about the roles teenagers played in the Civil Rights Movement in Maryland. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights. 301-736-5355. Free.