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Falls Church residents face a busy stretch of demonstrations, changing housing conditions, youth theater auditions and new international dance classes.

“No Kings” protest planned along Broad Street

Democracy Falls Church and Falls Church Indivisible are organizing a “No Kings II” demonstration for Saturday, Oct. 18.

Participants plan to form a human chain along Broad Street from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A brief kickoff will take place at the Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E. Fairfax St., before demonstrators spread out with signs and American flags.

Organizers describe the event as a peaceful response to the deployment of military forces in American cities and what they consider an erosion of democratic government. They say they have coordinated with volunteers and local authorities to keep the protest lawful, nonviolent and family-friendly.

Afterward, many participants expect to travel together to Washington, D.C., for a national rally scheduled from noon to 3 p.m.

The demonstration follows a June 14 “No Kings Day Rally” that drew participants along West Broad Street.

Federal uncertainty rattles Falls Church housing market

Falls Church’s housing market showed striking year-over-year changes in September 2025 as federal layoffs, budget cuts and a government shutdown created uncertainty across the Washington region.

The city had 53 active home listings during the month, a 488.9 percent increase from September 2024, according to a Bright MLS report. The median sale price fell 24.3 percent from the previous September to $939,000, dropping below $1 million.

Homes also took considerably longer to sell. The city’s median time on the market increased by 59 days year over year.

New listings rose 185 percent from the previous September, while pending sales increased 40 percent. Those gains came amid uncertainty surrounding interest rates, tariffs, federal employment and the shutdown.

Across the wider region, inventory reached 10,993 active listings, up 39.1 percent from a year earlier. Homes spent an average of 21 days on the market, 10 days longer than the previous year. Pending new-home sales across the DMV declined 3.3 percent as shutdown concerns weighed on buyers.

Bright MLS projected slower sales and softer prices during the fall, although some buyers could benefit from lower rates and a larger selection of properties.

Young performers sought for “Madeline’s Christmas”

Creative Cauldron is seeking performers ages 8 to 14 for its Musical Theater Training Ensemble production of “Madeline’s Christmas.”

The company is looking for its next Madeline, 12 girls and magician’s assistants of any gender. Selected students will perform with professional actors while receiving coaching in singing, movement and acting.

An audition announcement lists a session on Oct. 21 at Creative Cauldron, 127 E. Broad St. in Falls Church. Auditions are described as running from 6 to 7 p.m., although the broader announcement promotes a 6-to-8 p.m. window. A separate schedule in the announcement also lists an audition on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m.

Students should prepare 16 bars of a song, bring sheet music if possible and wear clothing and shoes suitable for movement. Strong singing ability is required, and previous dance or movement experience is considered helpful.

The enrollment fee is $800, with scholarships available. Cast members must attend all required rehearsals and performances unless an absence is approved before the first rehearsal.

Workshops and rehearsals begin Nov. 9 and continue through early December. The first preview is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., with performances continuing through Dec. 21. Shows are planned for Friday evenings and twice daily on Saturdays and Sundays.

Solunaah brings global dance series to Falls Church

New dance company Solunaah is launching its first Washington-area pop-up series with introductory classes in Bolivian Caporales and Peruvian Festejo.

The three-week “Dance Around the World” series begins Wednesday, Oct. 15, and continues Oct. 22 and 29 at Ballroom Asia/Step In Joys Dance Studio, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 104 N, in Falls Church.

Caporales classes will run from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by Festejo from 8 to 9 p.m. Shana Inofuentes will teach the Bolivian dance form, while Andrés Arévalo will lead the Peruvian sessions.

Solunaah says its classes are designed to teach both movement and the cultural history behind each discipline. The one-hour drop-in sessions are open to introductory students, although at least one year of experience in another dance style is recommended.

Each class costs $15 for members or $20 without a commitment. Solunaah plans to offer similar pop-up programs several times a year.