Monday, September 24
PUBLISHING: For ten years, the guys behind
Found Magazine have sorted through stacks of mail, publishing ’zines made up of love letters, napkin
artwork, ridiculous flyers, and whatever else people send in—as long as they found
it on the street somewhere. Publishers
Davy and Peter Rothbart will talk about the process at Sixth & I Synagogue, and Davy will also discuss his
new book of personal essays,
My Heart Is an Idiot. Tickets ($12, or $27 for two tickets and a copy of Davy’s book) are available through
Ticketfly. 7 PM.
Tuesday, September 25
BEER: Frederick’s
Flying Dog Brewery sometimes seems to take a backseat to Dogfish Head in the battle for mid-Atlantic
dog-named beer superiority. Tuesday, the brewery gets its time to shine at Praline
in Bethesda, which is hosting a four-course Belgian-style dinner, which means you
get delicious Belgian food and the chance to try at least four of Flying Dog’s best
brews. Save room for a waffle. Tickets ($65) are available by calling 301229-8180.
6 PM.
Wednesday, September 26
POP QUIZ: You can do trivia at most bars these days, but if the sports and pop culture questions
throw you off or you’re looking for something a little more highbrow, head over to
the American Art Museum for Pop Quiz. Wednesday’s version will focus on “history’s
mysteries,” so it’s time to rewatch the
National Treasure movies and recheck your favorite conspiracy theory Internet forums. Free. 6:30 PM.
Thursday, September 27
TOO SOON?: We know the wound is fresh, but pour one out for our late baby panda (we barely knew
ye) at the zoo’s
Rock-N-Roar party, a night of live ’80s music featuring local cover band Gonzo’s Nose. Now here’s
the tough part: We know you can pull off leggings and big hair, but can you also throw
some animal themes into your getup? Break out the leopard-print shirt for the costume
contest. Winner gets to eat breakfast in the zoo’s bird house. No word on whether
they’ll be serving toucan eggs and bacon. Tickets ($20, $40 for VIP) are available
online. 6 PM.
Know of something cool happening around town? E-mail Jason Koebler at jasontpkoebler@gmail.com,
or find him on Twitter @jason_koebler.
