It’s going to be a busy weekend at Penguin HQ. The tech crew has to set up software for this year’s Quality of Nightlife survey. The mailroom guys must clear space in the storage closet for all the cool Penguin tchotchkes we’ll distribute at next weekend’s South Silver Spring block party (a Penguin sponsor, by the way). The intern needs a bath.
Penguin employees are advised to pack a lunch, maybe dinner, and to expect lots of pointless, sleep-deprived bickering. Also, management takes no responsibility for personal items stolen and then hocked for donut money.
If anyone needs me, I’ll be hiding my Liquid Paper, permanent markers and other inhalants from the mailroom guys. If chemical solvents aren’t your idea of fun, check out these activities:
Thursday
5:00 p.m. Living Ruff pet supplies hosts a “yappy hour” for people and their pets at Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Dr). A $10 cover charge benefits Lizzy’s Lodge, an animal rescue league.
Friday
7:30 p.m. The Sonic Circuits Festival of Experimental Music presents performances by Evan Parker and Ned Rothenberg, David Daniell, Bicameral Mind, and Janel and Anthony. This event takes place at the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center (8230 Georgia Ave); tickets are $15 each.
8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) presents the Tennessee Williams drama “The Glass Menagerie”. Tickets are $13 to $18 each; parking is free.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Freshfarm Markets holds its weekly farmers market until 1:00 p.m. on Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street. There is no admission fee.
12:00 p.m. The county holds its annual Magical Montgomery festival, highlighting the area’s arts and humanities organizations. This free event takes place on Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, until 6:00 p.m. There is no admission fee.
8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) presents the Tennessee Williams drama “The Glass Menagerie”. Tickets are $13 to $18 each; parking is free.
Sunday
Mop the mud, blood and guts off the Penguin newsroom floor, just in time for the new work week.
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Now I can post. Come to the Silver Spring Farmer’s Market tomorrow for a special musical treat. Snakehead Run will be providing entertainment from 10 to 12. Then stick around for Magical Montgomery where we play from 1:45 to 2:30. Let’s hope for No Rain!
JAB