Old Town Gears Up for Third Thursday

Tomorrow, Kensington will again celebrate Third Thursday, with Old Town businesses staying open to offer deals and host events.

From 5 to 8 p.m., you can duel with a chessmaster, save money on dinner, hear live poetry and create some art. Here are a few of the deals and events available tomorrow:

• is hosting , who will battle multiple opponents at the same time. Feel free to drop in any time between 5 and 8 to play a game against Savage.
• will host an from 6 to 8 p.m., inviting one and all to take the stage and show off their talents. Kensington Poet Laureate will be on hand for a reading, too. Two Pears is also offering discounts on dinner specials and selling bottles of wine at half price.
• Adah Rose Gallery is hosting an arts and crafts soiree from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., inviting attendees to stop in and create something. Be sure to bring some art supplies.
• will host children's author Irene Zevgolis from 5 to 8 p.m., who is selling her book The Dreamer and the Moon. For every book sold, $1 will be donated to .

Other restaurants and shops are also offering deals on Thursday, and you can learn more about the event on its Facebook page.