THIS WEEK IN THE LITTLE CITY

Arts and Humanities Council Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

Mathnasium Pi Day Party

Youth Leadership Program Applications Now Open

All Falls Church High School students (including private and home-schooled) are encouraged to apply for the Citizens for a Better City (CBC) 20232024 Youth Representative Initiative. This program pairs up students with non-partisan Boards, Commissions, and civic groups in Falls Church, providing them with a meaningful voice and civic engagement. Students are non-voting and do not participate in closed sessions. This initiative ties in with the GMHS IB CAS project. Online or in the student's school counseling office (bit. ly/FCNP0323CBC)., All Day

Blue Dreams

This immersive video installation is inspired by the intricate workings of microbial networks in the deep sea and beyond. From abstract imagery to stunning undersea video footage and computer modeling, it offers a glimpse into the interconnections and resilience of our planet’s smallest yet most vital living systems. National Academy of Sciences, East Gallery (2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC), 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Arts & Humanities Council of Falls Church meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 9:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Laurel Room, Falls Church), 6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Environmental Film

Festival Opening Night

Start the DC Environmental Film Festival off with a screening of Deep Rising, an environmental documentary narrated by Jason Momoa. The DCEFF takes place through March 26 at various locations around The District. Details and tickets available at dceff.eventive. org/schedule. Naval Heritage Center (701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC), 7:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

Envir. Sustainability Council Meeting

Falls Church Environmental Sustainability Council and Energy Transition Subcommittee Meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Council Chambers/Court Room, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m.

Friday

March 17

St. Patrick's Day

Wear green and check out F.C.'s festivities! Live music, Irish beer and spirit specials at Mark's Pub (2190 Pimmit Dr.). Beer and food specials at Settle Down Easy Brewing Co (2822 Fallfax Dr.). Half Pint Harry performs at Clare and Don's Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St.). Live music and traditional Irish fare, cocktail and drink specials at Dogwood Tavern (300 Park Ave.). The McGrath Morgan Irish Dancers perform at Solace Outpost Brewing Co (444 W. Broad St.). Ireland's 4p's (105 W. Broad St.) opens at 8 a.m. with “K'Eggs” breakfast, followed by a day of Irish favorites and live music. Wear a kilt (or not) to JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd.) for Skinny Wallace's Saint Patty Party. Enjoy green beer at Hot N Juicy Crawfish (116 W. Broad St.). Buy a “Lucky Pint Glass” all week for a free first pour of Irish-inspired beer at Audacious Aleworks Brewery (110 E. Fairfax St.). All day long.

Falls Church City Council Budget and Finance Committee meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Oak Room, Falls Church), 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

The Snow Queen

Enjoy Hans Christian Andersen’s longest and most highly acclaimed tale that has inspired numerous films and adaptations from TheLion,theWitch,andthe Wardrobe to Disney’s Frozen! This classic tale of bravery and friendship follows the journey of young Gerda as she attempts to rescue her best friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. With the help of some unique friends and little magic Gerda is determined to break the Snow Queen’s spell and melt the ice that has taken hold of Kai’s heart before he is lost to her forever!

Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church), 7:30 p.m.

Pacific Overtures

In 1853, after 200 years of stability, Japan faces an American expedition determined to open the “floating kingdom” to trade. The isolationist island’s reckoning with the unwelcome western influence is brilliantly illuminated through a kaleidoscope of stories about sailors, samurai, “someone in a tree” and two friends who choose radically different paths. Signature Theatre (3200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA), 8:00 p.m.

Saturday March 18

First Eden Center Pop Up

The City of Falls Church is hosting a series of four pop ups at the Eden Center to further engage with the community on the East End Small Area Plan (SAP). The City welcomes anyone who is interested to stop by to learn more about the plan and give feedback or suggestions! The East End SAP team will be accompanied by a Vietnamese interpreter and all materials will be available in both English and Vietnamese. Eden Center (6751-6799 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church), 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Free event for parents and kids, including food, games, activities, raffles and rewards. Mathnasium of Falls Church (6674 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church), 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Film Screening: Prey

Naru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly evolved Predators to land on Earth. Followed by a discussion with guest speakers Amber Midthunder (Fort Peck Assiniboine) and Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet). The National Museum of the American Indian (Fourth St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC), 2:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Workshop: Historical Roots of American Racism

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation presents their second workshop of 2023, Historical Roots of American Racism, an interactive workshop to develop conversation skills including active listening, compassionate confrontation, and clarifying complex terms. Falls Church Presbyterian Church (225 E. Broad St., Falls Church), 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Principe Y Principe

Based on the children’s book King and King by Linda Haan and Stern, Príncipe y Príncipe captures the charm of fairy tales at their finest. When a Queen calls together all the unmarried princesses in the land to meet her son, he must discover which will be his true love. But it may not be a princess he’s searching for… A funny, sweet, and heartwarming celebration of love in all forms. Gala Theatre (3333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC), 3:00 p.m.

Makin' Cake

Dasha Kelly Hamilton slices into American history to explore race, culture and class in a refreshing and fun way. Storytelling in layers and filled with “Aha!” moments and poignant vignettes, digital media, and an onstage baker, this show serves up an experience and conversation about equity in America. The Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA), 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.