a man playing bingo

the first venue i went to tonight for performing was an 'animal club' but the show seemed to be a no-go. i showed up a little early and saw no one, so i left to go to the gas station, as well as to get a sandwich and then print things at the library. i just didn't have the time to wait around for someone i recognized when there were errands to run. i hadn't eaten yet and usually i eat before i get to the venue, since it is cheaper that way. and i knew i was low on gas, no doubt a high priority to take care of when i don't want to be stranded anywhere. and i wanted to be ready for a job interview for the next day, and it meant getting to the library before closing time. i like being prepared for things. there was some confusion as to when the show started, as the facebook invite said 7pm and the paper calendar near the front door said 8pm. if it started at 7pm then there is something wrong when i didn't see the event coordinator right before the start of the show, they are usually the first to arrive. i just saw a dark and empty room. when i got back an hour later, still didn't see anyone that i recognized. but there was a man i talked to wearing an EMT jacket, and he decided to play bingo. i was invited to do the same thing, but said i wanted to get to the next venue. and i did, much earlier than typical. it also meant i didn't sign up all that early, knowing i had more time to do so. another comic offered some of his fries, so i had some. i started off my set with a 'WTF?' in reference to earlier comics wanting to riff on what was said before them. it sounded like the first show still happened though, which sounded kind of odd. this venue does mean something to me as it was part of the '2 funerals and a wedding' that propelled me into stand-up comedy back in 2008. it was a co-worker who was dying of cancer, and his benefit event was there.
   i had a meeting in the afternoon, but it seemed to be a waste of time as it didn't seem to fall under what i would call 'a means to an end' in terms of what would get me back to work. so this is another program that i may have to abandon, much like the one from the previous day. and that is all i have to say about that.