EVENTS, MUSIC, ART & THEATRE

Sunday May 14

In Focus: Hawaiian Voyaging and Dance

This celebration demonstrates the importance of voyaging and dance to Native Hawaiian culture. Learn knot-tying techniques and enjoy dance performances. The National Museum of the American Indian (Fourth St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC), 10:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.

Garten Flea Pop-Up Market

This indoor pop-up market highlights 25 local and regional vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to handmade goods and art. Free, open to all ages, dog-friendly, and ample parking. Expansive food and craft beer menu will be available. Tysons

Biergarten (7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA), 12:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Jennifer Cutting and OCEAN Orchestra

The ancient Irish festival of Beltane ("May Day") signaled the end of winter and the coming of spring. Come hear the local award-winning Folk and Celtic ensemble OCEAN Celtic Quartet in a program of traditional and original music celebrating the return of the sun and the greening of the land. McLean Central Park (1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, VA), 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.

Flower Power Happy Hour Band

Flower Power Happy Hour Band performs a special Mother's Day show. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church), 7:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

Monday May 15

FCCPS Celebration of Excellence

At the Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Celebration of Excellence, FCCPS recognizes employees nominated for and winners of local, regional, and national awards. Meridian High School (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church), 4:15 p.m.

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Sessions are held the first and third Monday of the month, with the excep tion of August and December when only one meeting is held. These meetings are open to the public and are conducted to al low Council Members to discuss upcoming legislation and policy issues; the public is not gener ally invited to speak. Watch the meeting at www.fallschurch va.gov/CouncilMeetings or FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Veri zon 35). Video will be available after the meeting both online and on FCCTV. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday May 16

EHLS Scholarship Meet & Greet

Learn more about the English for Heritage Languages Speakers (EHLS) scholarship, offering training in advanced English and career skills for U.S. citizens college degrees who are native speakers of Amharic, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Balochi, Bambara, Chinese Mandarin, Hausa, Hindi, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Kurdish, Korean, Persian Dari, Persian Farsi, Punjabi, Pushto/Pashto, Russian, Somali, Tadjik, Tamashek, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, or Vietnamese. Free to attend. Woodrow Wilson Library (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church), 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Out In Tech: An Evening with AI

Join Out in Tech DC and Axios HQ for an all-star panel discussion on tech ethics, AI, and ChatGPT — everything ranging from the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence to new cutting-edge advancements in the field of AI (and the potential for unconscious bias). More at outintech.com. Axios HQ (3100 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 1300, Arlington, VA), 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

Envision Route 7 BRT

Community Open House

Enjoy local baked goods and engage with project team staff to better understand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and provide feedback on draft con- cepts developed to improve transit service in F.C.. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Lower Level Conf. Rm., Falls Church), 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

CELEBRATE HAWAIIAN culture, learn about voyaging traditions, and enjoy dance performances this weekend at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Wednesday May

17

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees meeting. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Upper Floor Conf. Rm., Falls Church), 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Council Chambers/Court Room, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.