The Silver Spring Penguin

As it turns out, spending the weekend in downtown Silver Spring won’t be too painful. There’s music, politics and a play — something for (almost) everyone.

Just one note: the transit authority is doing all kinds of stuff with the Red Line, so expect some weirdness. Track work is constantly scheduled, then rescheduled at the last minute. Visit WMATA’s website if you plan to hit the rails, and check out The Penguin’s Twitter feed for service updates as they become available.

Stay cool and enjoy!

Thursday

7:00 p.m. Los Reyes del K.O. perform Spanish-influenced blues on Silver Plaza (Ellsworth Dr near Georgia Ave). This free event is part of the Silver Spring Regional Center’s summer concert series.

Friday

6:30 p.m. Bluegrass band Jelly Roll Mortals performs on Silver Plaza (Ellsworth Dr near Georgia Ave). This free event is part of Downtown Silver Spring’s summer concert series.

8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) performs Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”. Tickets are $13 to $18 each.

Saturday

All day until 7:00 p.m. WMATA closes the Takoma Metro station to continue its investigation of last month’s crash. Trains operate from Glenmont to Silver Spring, and from Fort Totten to Shady Grove stations. Shuttle buses along Dixon Avenue carry passengers between Silver Spring and Fort Totten, with a stop in Takoma.

8:30 a.m. US Rep Donna Edwards (D) discusses issues with constituents at Kefa Cafe (963 Bonifant St) until 9:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.

9:00 a.m. Freshfarm Markets holds its weekly farmers market on Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, until 1:00 p.m. There is no admission fee.

6:30 p.m. Level III plays classic rock on Silver Plaza (Ellsworth Dr near Georgia Ave). This free event is part of Downtown Silver Spring’s summer concert series.

8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) performs Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”. Tickets are $13 to $18 each.

Sunday

7:30 p.m. The AFI Silver Theatre (8633 Colesville Rd) presents the drama “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) in its original 70-mm version. Tickets are $10 each.