It’s Friday, Feb. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Poet Billy Collins: In celebration of its 15th year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) will host former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a special event on Friday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Asbury Methodist Village Rosborough Cultural Arts Center in Gaithersburg. Free, but tickets are required. Tickets will be released Friday, Feb 9 at 10 a.m.
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins Coming to Gaithersburg for Reading, Book Signing
2. Around the World Bazaar: Silver Spring Town Center, Inc hosts the free bazaar Friday evening from 5 to 10 p.m. The evening’s entertainment includes a Bollywood Wedding Dance, Latin and Brazilian Carnival Dance Party, and Orfeia, a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional music from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. Plan your visit with The Source of the Spring article, here.
3. Weekend Plans: Find things to do this weekend in our Roundup.
Feb. 9-11 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
4. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Metro will shutdown rail service between the Rhode Island Ave and Takoma stations on Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11. There will be free shuttle bus service.
5. Lunar New Year: Saturday is the first day of the Lunar New Year which is celebrated by many countries and cultures.
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