Wednesday, June 4, 2014

PAST: HIGHLIGHTS: More Free and low-cost events to choose from on THURS, June 4

Thursday, June 4
7:00pm - 10:00pm, sign up 6:45pm
sign-up 6:45pm, doors 6:30pm
All ages, by donation, $5 or more requested, free for performing artists
S.A.W. Open Mic with Peggy Brennan. Performers have up to 15 min or 3 songs, whichever is less
Waters, sodas, & tea/coffee available for sale. Read more here
The Electric Maid
268 Carroll St NW
Metro: Takoma, just across the street on the right


Reading with Ruben Castaneda for S Street Rising at Upshur Street Books
7:00pm
Free
"During the height of the crack epidemic that decimated the streets of D.C., Ruben Castaneda covered the crime beat for the Washington Post. The first in his family to graduate from college, he had landed a job at one of the country’s premier newspapers. But his apparent success masked a devastating secret: he was a crack addict. Even as he covered the drug-fueled violence that was destroying the city, he was prowling S Street, a 24/7 open-air crack market, during his off hours, looking for his next fix."  Read more here.
Upshur Street Books
827 Upshur St NW
Metro: Georgia Ave - Petworth or take a bus along Georgia Ave right to to Usphur

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