Nothing says “three-day weekend” like an ass-kicking archaeologist with a bullwhip. Yeehaw!

Yep, he’s back. Once again, Harrison Ford swashbuckles on the screen in the fourth Indiana Jones flick, “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. It rolls every half hour at the Majestic, which — for all the complaints dropped on this and other sites — is probably the perfect place to catch a flick like this.

After all, action flicks beg for audience participation, especially during opening weekend. Sure, one can study Steven Spielberg’s cinematic poetry in quiet contemplation. But when the snakes start slithering and the wrath of God comes reigning down on the Nazis, I want to be right in the middle of that riot.

For those who can’t score tickets, enjoy Silver Spring’s other offerings:

Thursday

Get the laundry done before your weekend schlep to the shore. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen.

Friday

Call in sick, or just don’t show for work. Otherwise, expect to sit in traffic during the area’s mass exodus.

Saturday

9:00 a.m. The Freshfarm farmers market takes place until 1:00 p.m. on Ellsworth Drive, between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue. There is no admission for this event.

1:00 p.m. Members of the group Save Our Seminary lead a 2-hour tour of the National Park Seminary in Forest Glen. The tour group convenes at the end of Smith Drive (off Linden Lane). A $5 donation is suggested.

Sunday

Finally forget about last week, and don’t even burn a single brain cell worrying about the upcoming week.

Have fun, people!

Lead photo: The legendary Dr Jones, courtesy of Paramount Pictures.