EVENTS, MUSIC, SPORTS, THEATRE & ART

Spring is (almost) here! Everywhere (Anywhere, All Over, USA), 2:00 a.m. — 3:00 a.m.

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

GMU Mens Baseball takes on Saint Peter's University. Spuhler Field (4400 University Dr., MS 3A5, Fairfax, VA), 1:00 p.m.

Learn what Delegates and State Senators did in the General Assembly Session, which just ended. Ask elected leaders questions directly on issues important to you. Arlington Independent Media (2701 Wilson Blvd. #C, Arlington, VA), 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Set amidst the pleasure-loving and decadent French aristocracy of the 19th century, Verdi’s three-act tragic and romantic opera follows a sophisticated courtesan, Violetta, who falls in love with a man she cannot have, Alfredo Germont. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Tickets at bit.ly/FCNP0323GM3. GMU Center for the Arts (4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, VA), 2:00 p.m.

Join the Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, D.C. as they celebrate beloved pop and R&B icon Whitney Houston! Enjoy dance tunes and love songs from her amazing career. Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St. NW, Washington, DC), 3:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the National Arab American Women's Association. Meet other Arab American youth, discuss Arab American Heritage Month (April), and enjoy food. McLean Old Firehouse Center (1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA), 5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

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), 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY

MARCH 13

Fundraiser:

Aurora House is a residential counseling facility for teen girls who work hard to develop new skills and tools to put them on a better path. Come together on International Every Girl Wins Day to fundraise for what comes next with an evening benefitting the Olom-Porzel Scholarship Fund. Information and tickets at fundraiser.bid/AuroraHouse.

Clare and Don's Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church), 4:30 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m.

Town Hall w/ Congressman Don Beyer

Join Congressman Beyer for his first in-person town hall of the 118th Congress to discuss what is happening. RSVP to join at bit.ly/FCNP0323EB3. Poe Middle School (7000 Cindy Ln., Annandale, VA), 7:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The public is welcome to address the City Council on any topic during the public comment period. Sign up to speak at fallschurchva. gov/publiccomment. Watch the meeting at fallschurchva.gov/ CouncilMeetings and FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Video will be available online and on FCCTV after the meeting.

City Hall (300 Park Ave., Council Chambers/Court Room, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

TUESDAY

MARCH 14

Pi Day!

Celebrate 3.14 by enjoying a slice of pie — pizza counts! Visit a

Falls Church business to join the pun! Any bakery, pizza place, or grocery store (Anywhere serving pies, Falls Church), All day.

Art Exhibit: Progress was Neither Swift Nor Easy

The women represented in this exhibition are pioneers in science, engineering, and medicine who exemplify the spirit of those who have broken barriers in their lives and made significant contributions to their fields and society. National Academy of Sciences, East Gallery (2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC), 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

GMU Mens Baseball vs. University of Maine

GMU Mens Baseball takes on University of Maine. Spuhler Field (4400 University Dr., MS 3A5, Fairfax, VA), 2:00 p.m.

SHE:DC 2023 Artist Talk

SHE DC is an initiative correlating with Women's History Month to illuminate and celebrate DC's women makers and artists. Includes a curated art show featuring DMV women artists, panel discussions, popups with emerging businesses, and a final pitch competition for the SHE DC Microgrant. Shop the collection and learn more at bit.ly/ FCNP0323SheDC. La Cosecha (1280 4th St. NE, Washington, DC), 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Housing Commission Meeting

City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 6:30 p.m.

GMU Womens Softball vs. Coppin State University

GMU Womens Softball takes on Coppin State University. GMU Softball Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 2:00 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Upper Conf. Rm., Falls Church), 6:00 p.m.

FCPS School Board Candidate Forum

All Fairfax County School Board candidates have been invited to participate. West Springfield Government Center (6140 Rolling Rd., West Springfield, VA), 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

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

City Hall (300 Park Ave., Dogwood A-B, Falls Church), 7:30 p.m. Shout Sister Shout!

Inspired by Gayle F. Wald’s Shout, Sister, Shout!, this new musical tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, one of America’s most influential rock, R&B and gospel crossover singers and guitarists. Ambitious, courageous and uncompromisingly public, Tharpe became a pioneer of the women’s movement for racial and sexual equality and musical legend who redefined the national and international music scene. Tickets at my.fords.org/overview/7850.

Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth St. NW, Washington, DC), 7:30 p.m.

The perfect play for fans of witty British humor! This comedy satire, written by the author of Equusand Amadeus, and written specifically for Dame Maggie Smith, centers around an overly exuberant tour guide who loves to embellish the history behind an English country house and the stoic, aestheticallyminded inspector who tries to stop her. Though fired, Lettice refuses to go without a fight. Watch as Lettice and Lotte engage in a battle to the death of all that is sacred to the Empire and to the Crown. The Little Theatre of Alexandria (600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA), 8:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) of the City of Falls Church, Virginia will hold a public hearing on March 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, located at 300 Park Avenue, for consideration of the following items:

Variance application V1637-23 by Andra Popa, applicant and owner, for a variance to Section 48-238(4)c. to allow a detached garage with a height of 13.8 feet instead of 12 feet maximum at premises known as 806 Ridge Place, RPC #53-215-004 of the Falls Church Real Property Records, zoned R-1A, Low

Density Residential.

Variance application V1638-23 by Steve Deering, applicants and owners, for a variance to Section 48-238(3)a. to allow a rear setback of 18.25 feet instead of 40 feet or the purpose of constructing a covered porch at premises known as 104 Lawton Street, 53-116-007 of the Falls Church Real Property Records, zoned

R-1A, Low Density Residential.

Public comment and questions may be submitted to zoning@fallschurchva.gov until 4:30 pm on March 16, 2023. Agenda and application materials will be available the week prior to the scheduled hearing at: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/BZA Information on the above application is also available for review upon request to staff at zoning@fallschurchva.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE: On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the City of Falls Church Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on proposed zoning text amendments related to outdoor dining. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Public comments can also be submitted ahead of time to larseneau@fallschurchva.gov.

The Planning Commission will consider the following item and recommendation to City Council:

(TO23-01) ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REENACT, AND RECODIFY CHAPTER 48, “ZONING” AS FOLLOWS: ADD A DEFINITION OF OUTDOOR DINING TO ARTICLE I “IN GENERAL” SEC. 48-2

“DEFINITIONS;” ADD A NEW DIVISION

11 “OUTDOOR DINING” TO ARTICLE

V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS” IN ORDER TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR DINING USES; AND ADD REFERENCES TO THE NEW DIVISION

11 TO: (1) ARTICLE IV “DISTRICTS,”

DIVISION 9 “B-1 LIMITED BUSINESS

DISTRICT” SEC. 48-457; DIVISION 10

“B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT”

SEC. 48-490; DIVISION 11 “B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-525; AND DIVISION 13 “O-D OFFICIAL DE -

SIGN” SEC. 48-589 AND (2) ARTICLE

V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS”

DIVISION 2 “OFF STREET PARKING

REQUIREMENTS” SUBDIVISION IV “REGULATION OF USE TYPES” SEC. 48-1003 “PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY USE”

The proposed changes are intended to update zoning ordinance language related to outdoor dining including: 1) creation of a definition of outdoor dining; 2) consolidation of outdoor dining requirements for outdoor dining in a Supplementary Provisions section; 3) allow for administrative reductions in required parking to accommodate outdoor dining; and 4) add related administrative authority to regulate outdoor dining.

The public hearing meeting agenda and materials will be available on the following page prior to the meeting date: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/PC. More information about the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance and the outdoor dining process are available on the project webpage: https://www.fallschurchva. gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=1307

This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities and special services or assistance may be requested in advance. (TTY 711)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

The following was given first reading at the February 27, 2023 City Council meeting. A public hearing, second reading, and final City Council action is scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

(TO23-02) ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCES 2024, 2045, AND 2056 REGARDING THE BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE SCHOOL OPERATING FUND, SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND, THE CABLE ACCESS FUND, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS

The proposed ordinance would amend the FY2023 budget to appropriate new revenues and change appropriations for some capital projects.

All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Remote participation information at www.fallschurchva. gov/publiccomment. Comments may also be sent to cityclerk@fallschurchva. gov. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or visit www. fallschurchva.gov/councilmeetings. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).

CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

The following was given first reading at the February 13, 2023 City Council meeting. A public hearing, second reading, and final City Council action is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

(TO23-01) ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REENACT, AND RECODIFY CHAPTER 48, “ZONING” AS FOLLOWS: ADD A DEFINITION OF OUTDOOR DINING TO ARTICLE I “IN GENERAL” SEC. 48-2

“DEFINITIONS;” ADD A NEW DIVISION 11 “OUTDOOR DINING” TO ARTICLE V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS” IN ORDER TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR DINING USES; AND ADD REFERENCES TO THE NEW DIVISION 11 TO: (1) ARTICLE IV “DISTRICTS,”

DIVISION 9 “B-1 LIMITED BUSINESS

DISTRICT” SEC. 48-457; DIVISION 10

“B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-490; DIVISION 11 “B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-525; AND DIVISION 13 “O-D OFFICIAL DESIGN” SEC. 48-589 AND (2) ARTICLE

V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS”

DIVISION 2 “OFF STREET PARKING

REQUIREMENTS” SUBDIVISION IV

“REGULATION OF USE TYPES” SEC. 48-1003 “PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY USE”

All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Remote participation information at www.fallschurchva. gov/publiccomment. Comments may also be sent to cityclerk@fallschurchva. gov. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or visit www. fallschurchva.gov/councilmeetings. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).

CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK

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