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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Dreamcatcher DIY. Come make a DIY Dreamcatcher to give you sweet dreams at Tysons-Pimmit Library. All materials provided. Ages 5—16. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 4 — 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 History Outside the Box. Do you like quilting? Do you like dancing? Want to learn about Native American storytelling, histories & culture? Then come meet T Carter & Joe Gaines at Thomas Jefferson Library. This event includes a colorful variety of quilts inspired by Native American and Indigenous history, culture and lifeways. Through star quilts, wildlife applique and beadwork, T shares stories passed down by the oral tradition, and exposes hidden history. Joe Gaines from the Choctaw Nation will provide traditional singing, drumming and a fun dance lesson. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 10 — 11:30 a.m. Kids in Motion. Come join TysonsPimmit Library for motion and movement. This is an interactive experience that engages kids to form healthy fitness habits and empowers them to enjoy movement and fitness. Come dressed ready to move. Presented by the Junior League of Northern Virginia. This is for ages 3—8 with one parent, if you have questions about the appropriate age for a program or its content please call the branch at 703-790-8088 (option 4). Due to space limitations, the library only has room for one adult with each registered child. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 12 — 1 p.m.
more at Thomas Jefferson Library. For school-age children. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 5 — 6 p.m. City Council Meeting. The City Council meets in-person in City Hall’s Council Chambers. In-person capacity may be limited due to Covid-19 safety, and all attendees must wear a mask and stay socially distant at all times. The meeting can be viewed live online (fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings) or on FCCTV (Cox channel 11, RCN channel 2, Verizon channel 35). Public comment can be made inperson or via MS Teams on any topic; sign-up by noon on the day of the meeting, fallschurchva.gov/ PublicComment. (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 7:30 — 11 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 Pre-K Time. Join Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs, and activities to get ready for kindergarten. Ages 3—5. Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events. Tickets are free and first-come, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m. Needlecraft Circles. Want to get crafty? Each Wednesday Thomas Jefferson Library teaches a new needlecraft. Supplies provided. This event is for adults. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 — 2 p.m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
Afterschool Activities and Adventures. Introducing After School Activities and Adventures: the after-school activity of the week at Woodrow Wilson Library. It might be games, activities, or crafts! It’s always a surprise and fun. Ages 6—12. Limited to the first 12 participants. (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church). 4:30 — 5:30 p.m.
Maker Mondays. Let your imagination run wild as you build and create with our Lego, Keva Planks, Squigz, Mega Magnets, MagnaCars, Marble Run, Gears, and
Pajama Storytime. Come in your pajamas for a bedtime story at Tysons-Pimmit Library. Ages 0 to 6 and their families. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 7 — 7:30 p.m.
JOIN THOMAS JEFFERSON LIBRARY to learn more about Native American storytelling, history and culture through quilts on Saturday, January 22. (Photo: History Outside the Box Quilting)
THEATER&ARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 tick tick… BOOM! The MHS VPA department has been hard at work preparing for its first musical in the new high school — ‘’tick tick...BOOM!’ with Covid protocols in place. To that end, they require that the cast, pit and crew wear masks at all times, with the exception of the three leads. Those three students will mask whenever they are not on stage. The three leads will participate in daily antigen testing before the show. These are how they are working to protect students and staff during this time of high transmission. The show will take place Thursday, January 20 — Saturday, January 22 with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. For more information, see Tuesday’s edition of the Morning Announcements or visit mhs.fccps.org. (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church). 7:30 p.m.
LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 Keb’ Mo’ Band with the Brother Brothers: Live. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $89.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Masters of Hawaiian Music Live and in Concert with George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, & Herb Ohta Jr. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $27+. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900. Jimi Smooth & the Hit Time. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Beatle Jam Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Keb’ Mo’ Band with the Brother Brothers. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $89.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Cory Branan with Minks Miracle Medicine. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Wicked Jezabel. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Tunematics. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Red Not Chili Peppers with Gordon Sterling & the People. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $12 — $15. 8 p.m. 703-237-0300. Albert Lee with Ben McNulty. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $35. 8 p.m. 703255-1566. Route 66 Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. Jameson Green Band. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 9:30 p.m. 703-237-8333.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 The Spanish Hour. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $44+. 3 p.m. 703-255-1900. Julia Kasdorf & Ira Gitlin. JV’s
Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504. Josh Abbott Band. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. Signal Fire with Seranation and Riley Kerns. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Something County. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Tom Saputo Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. J. Brown. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Open Mic with Josh and Andy. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 Sweet Honey in the Rock. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Smylin Jack Show: Live. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-2419504. An Evening with Branford Marsalis. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $68+. 8 p.m. 703255-1900.
