THIS WEEK IN THE LITTLE CITY

THURSDAY

MARCH

Stop by for an informal gathering to meet fellow F.C. Chamber members. No agenda or cost other than your breakfast. The Original Pancake House (7395 Lee Hwy., Falls Church), 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

A dynamic show featuring photographers invited to explore how light and angle enhance or downplay visual or tactile surface characteristics of objects or scenes. Falls Church Arts (700-B W. Broad St, Falls Church), 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.

An annual 10-minute play festival where students write, perform, and direct original works for the stage, exploring multiple perspectives on a single idea. Works are performed live online, followed by a talkback opportunity to share, reflect and respond. Register free at bit.ly/FCNP0323GM1. GMU School of Theater (Virtual, Online, register for link), 4:30 p.m.

HIPS is an awareness program educating parents on signs of risky behavior. Madison High School (2500 James Madison Dr., Door 12 Rm 32, Falls Church), 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

Featuring local women comedians. Kennedy Center (2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC), 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

MARCH 10

GMU Mens Baseball vs. Saint Peter's GMU Mens Baseball takes on Saint Peter's University. Spuhler

Field (4400 University Dr., MS 3A5, Fairfax, VA), 3:00 p.m.

A special evening with Susanne Pari, author of In The Time of Our History , inspired by her own family’s experiences after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. An intimate yet universal story about an Iranian American family split between San Francisco and New Jersey in the late 1990s. Tensions arise as a woman reluctantly travels to her parents’ New Jersey home to honor her sister’s One Year (the Persian tradition of marking the first anniversary of someone’s death). The Fred Schnider Gallery of Art (888 N. Quincy St., Suite 102, Arlington, VA), 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Dan & Chuck is recycled. Bring a few new or gently-used bath towels to support New Hope Housing, a 501(c) (3) organization fighting homelessness in our local communities. Victory Center Parking Lot (5001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA), 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Dan & Chuck perform. Clare and Don's Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St, Falls Church), 6:00 p.m.

Local printmaker and designer Chitra Sharma will breathe life into old textiles with her block printing kit. Bring in items, choose colors and blocks for them, then shop while Sharma upcycles them. Get a unique, handprinted product and do something good for the earth! Up to four items per ticket; cost depends on size and complexity and ranges $10-$15. Trace: The Zero Waste Store (140 Church St. NW, Vienna, VA), 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

GMU Mens Volleyball takes on Limestone University. GMU Recreational Athletic Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 3:00 p.m.

The infamous Leprechaun Lap shenanigans makes its way to Clarendon’s best bars, patios and rooftops, featuring all day drink specials, DJs, bands, signature party favors, and giveaways. Don your green! Register in advance at bit.ly/FCNP0323EB2. Clarendon area bars (Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA), 3:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

GMU

GMU Mens Volleyball takes on Limestone University. GMU Recreational Athletic Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 7:00 p.m.

Come enjoy a free night of laughs! (the) Unruly Improv is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. The Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA), 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Spike Burton performs. Ireland's Four Provinces (105 W. Broad St, FallsChurch),7:00p.m.—10:00p.m.

Comedian Margaret Cho performs. Warner Theatre (513 13th St. NW, Washington, DC), 8:00 p.m.

Bring up to five 20 lb boxes of paper to be destroyed for free before your eyes. All shredded paper

GMU Womens Softball takes on Binghamtom University (double-header). George Mason Softball Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

GMU Mens Baseball takes on Saint Peter's University (doubleheader). Spuhler Field (4400 University Dr., MS 3A5, Fairfax, VA), 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

From codex to Kindle, parchment to paper, books have played a significant part in the development of our Western culture. This talk will look at many pictures of historically important books, examine examples of bindings hands-on, watch a short film on the construction of modern books, and try to make one as a group. Please bring a favorite book, no matter the age, size or subject. Register at bit.ly/FCNP0323MRSPL1. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Upper Floor Conf. Rm., Falls Church), 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Bring your canine family members for a day of live music, beer sampling, dog vendors and treats, games, prizes, and more. Shipgarten (6579 Colshire Dr., Tysons, VA), 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

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…. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles (rows E and back recommended for better subtitle viewing). Gala Theatre (3333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC), 3:00 p.m.

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performs with Grammy winner Jason Vieaux on guitar and FSO's own Aaron Clay on double bass. Tickets at bit.ly/FCNP0323GM2. GMU Harris Theater (4471 Aquia Creek Ln., Fairfax, VA), 8:00 p.m.

Wicked Jezebel performs. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 8:30 p.m.

Alex Parez performs. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St, Falls Church), 9:30 p.m. — 12:30 a.m.