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Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival is thrilled to present our monthly film screenings that will help us navigate through climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and the plastic crisis in our communities with innovative solutions.
“If you build landscapes without these powerhouse native plants that support caterpillars, the food web is doomed.” —Doug Tallamy
"The caterpillar does all the work, and the butterfly gets all the applause." — George Carlin
"Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar." — Bradley Miller
JOIN US for The Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening followed by Panel Discussion!
DATE: Monday April 27, 2026 TIME: 7:00-9:30 PM LOCATION: Cinema Arts Theatres 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 FREE! Ample Parking
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Award-Winning THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR Directed by JEFF MCKAY, featuring Doug Tallamy TVO Films
Experience the enchanting world of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a TVO Original documentary. This captivating film reveals the crucial role of these tiny creatures in transforming parks and backyards, powering ecosystems that support everything from songbirds to grizzly bears.
With stunning macro videography by naturalist Sam Jaffe, viewers will explore the fascinating survival skills and ecological importance of caterpillars. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures and directed by Jeff McKay, the documentary features insights from leading experts, including entomologist Antonia Guidotti and author Doug Tallamy.
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OUR EXCEPTIONAL PANELISTS:
MADDIE BRIGHT, Executive Director of Earth Sangha.
DANIELLE WYNNE, Watershed Education and Outreach Fairfax County Stormwater Management. 
JOANNE HUTTON, Co-Chair Plant NOVA Natives campaign, Arlington Regional Master Naturalist. 
MODERATOR: ELLE KATHERINE CLEVELAND: Elle is an English and Communication Major at George Mason University, where she is dedicated to honing her skills in effective communication and literary analysis. __
EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3. EVENT PARTNERS: Plant NoVa Natives, Earth Sangha, FIRA, Trace – The Zero Waste Store, American Solar USA, Go Electric DMV, Climate &amp; Clean Energy Working Group.
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AGENDA
6:45-7:00 PM | Gathering in Theatre Atrium, connect with event Partners to learn more about how to make small changes in your lives to restore biodiversity, reduce and drawdown carbon, and live more sustainably 7:00 PM | OPENER 7:15 PM | SCREENING of The Extraordinary Caterpillar 8:30- 9:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Q&amp;A
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Bring your own EMPTY drink and popcorn containers (that you can use to buy a drink and popcorn at Cinema Arts Theatres concession stand) to help make this a WASTE FREE event!
If the seats become fully booked, and there's a waitlist, please show up at the door anyway. There are usually enough no-shows for everyone to get in.

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Join us on May 2 from 5-8pm on the Plaza at Fairfax Corner for The Runway Social! Celebrate the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere by bringing out your over-the-top, high-fashion, or uniquely you looks that never have the right occasion at our Nowhere to Wear It Party.
Celebrate fashion, self-expression, and fun on the Plaza with activations worthy of Miranda Priestly herself!
🎨 Get matched to your perfect palette at a free&nbsp;Express Color Analysis station
🧑‍🎨 Takeaway a Live Fashion Sketch to savor your curated outfit long after the night ends
📸 Pose at our Pop-Up Photo Studio
🍹 Enjoy a themed refreshment and DJ Tunes
🎟️ Enter onsite giveaways for movie tickets and gift cards
Activations available while supplies and availability last.&nbsp;

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