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THINGS TO DO AROUND THE DMV

THURSDAY

JUNE 15

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Arts and Humanities

Council Meeting

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

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Dogwood Tavern

15 Year Anniversary Party

Dogwood Tavern celebrates 15 years in The Little City! Join for specials, including oysters on the half-shell and specialty tacos all day, craft cocktails themed after their "Fearless Founders," and live music starting at 5:00 p.m.. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church), 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 a.m.

City Government Closed: Employee Picnic

Most city government offices and services will close briefly for the annual employee picnic, including offices in City Hall including the Permits

Counter, Sheriff's Office, Commissioner of the Revenue, and Treasurer. Mary Riley Styles

Public Library will be closed all day for training and the picnic. The Community Center will remain open during normal business hours. City-wide (Everywhere, Falls Church), 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Battle of Broad Street

Five barbers walk into Harvey's… they create five dishes for the menu… the barber with the dish that sells the most gets the item on the menu… the barber with the dish that sells the least… gets the winning item tattooed on them! You decide. Featuring The Neighborhood Barbershop, Mister Finster's Tattoo Shop, and selections poured by Audacious Aleworks and Metro Cellars. 10 percent of daily sales go to Falls Church Education Foundation. Harvey's (513 W. Broad St., Falls Church), 4:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

MoCA on the Move at Met Park: Happy Hour

Join Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington for social art making with good vibes and visiting artists. D.C. JazzFest has curated a lineup of music. Grab a drink from Lost Boy Cider, some nibbles from Rossana, and try your hand at something new! Weekly on Thursdays through October. Metropolitan Park (S. Fern St., Arlington, VA), 4:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.

Pebble to Pearl

Pebble to Pearl performs. The Boro Tysons (8350 Broad St., Tysons, VA), 5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

The Art of Brewing: A Spirited Community Mixer

Join for a spirited night of art exhibits and live performances curated to brew equal representation in the art & beer industry. Attendees will experience art exhibits and live performances while enjoying selected samples. Must be 21 or older. Barrel & Bushel (7901 Tysons One Pl., Tysons, VA), 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

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

Envir. Sustainability Council Meeting

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

FRIDAY

JUNE 16

Miss Juneteenth

A free film screening outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. Films start at sundown. Miss Juneteenth is a drama about a former beauty queen and single mother who prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC), 8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

JUNE 17

Falls Church

Farmers Market

Shop the award-winning market every Saturday, year-round! City Hall Parking Lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church), 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Family Pride

Picnic in the Park

A family-friendly day celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, artists, and contemporary art! Featuring children's author Vicki Johnson and her new book Molly's Tuxedo, plus a live DJ, art activities, and more! Pack a picnic or purchase food onsite from All About Burgers and Mister Softee, bring a blanket, and join the celebration.

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA), 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Author Talk: Katharine Schellman, Stacie Murphy

Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Upper Floor Conf. Rm., Falls Church), 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Kids Creates Studio

Father's Day Festival

Celebrate fathers and create crafts together as a family with Kids Create Studio, with live music, drinks for adults, and two bounce houses in the playground area! Dog-friendly, great food, and fun for the whole family. Shipgarten (6579 Colshire Dr., Tysons, VA), 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. or later

LGBTQ+ Pride Night @ Board Room

Bring your friends and make new ones! Unplug, unwind and up your game! Board Room offers an as- sortment of beers, food, and board and card games galore! This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Board Room (925 N. Garfield St., Arlington, VA), 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Last Chance: F.C. Arts

All Member Show

For the final day, Falls Church Arts features the works of member artists with last names beginning with letters L-Z, on display in the gallery. Falls Church Arts (700-B W. Broad St., Falls Church), 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Sunday June 18

MoCA on the Move at Met Park: No Experience Required

Fun for the whole family! Join Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington for playful art-making activities for children (and their curious adults. Weekly on Sundays through October. Metropolitan Park (S. Fern St., Arlington, VA), 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Go-Go for Families

A celebration of Juneteenth and the brilliance of Black cultural contributions. Uncle Devin & Friends present "Go-Go for Families, a DC Legacy!" Bring the kids to experience the infectious energy of original Go-Go tunes, funky grooves and the D.C. style of African call-and-response. This percussion-driven, interactive show will have you dancing and singing as you experience what it was like in the 70s and 80s when Go-Go was born. McLean Central Park (1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, VA), 3:00 p.m.

Seussical: The Musical

A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for all ages, Seussical lovingly brings all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination — Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos in a musical adventure which tests the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community. Showing through July 22. Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St. NW, Washington, DC), 3:00 p.m.

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