February 2025 Calendar of Events
County of Fairfax, Virginia
The McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Va. 22101
www.mcleancenter.org
Media Contact:
Sabrina Anwah, Director of Marketing & Communications
703-790-0123, TTY: 711
571-230-5197 (work cell)
sabrina.anwah@fairfaxcounty.gov
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McLean Community Center Calendar of Events for February 2025
McLean, Va. — The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in February 2025. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for up-to-date information. Residents of the center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville, are eligible for discounts on fees. All activities are held at the center, located at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, Va. 22101, unless otherwise noted.
Presented by The Alden – Chamber Music Series
Ars Gratia Populi
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
$10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents
For all ages. Ars Gratia Populi (Latin for “art for the people’s sake”) is a vocal ensemble that explores the interplay between art music and folk music in an a cappella setting. The six unaccompanied voices of the ensemble bring purity and intricacy to everything from Renaissance madrigals to Scottish Gaelic ballads to maybe even some modern standards. Photo: Dominique Bianco Photography.
Presented by The Alden - Foreign Language Film
“The Intouchables” (France; directed by Olivier Nakache).
In French with English subtitles. Golden Globe Award-winner
Thursday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m.
Free admission
A Parisian aristocrat, quadriplegic since a paragliding accident, hires a young man to be his live-in caretaker. Although very different, the two men bond and develop a close friendship. Rated: R. Runtime: 2 hours.
Family Events
Sweetheart Parent & Child Dance
Friday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m.
Admission: $20 per person
For all ages. Children are invited to come to MCC for a fancy “date” with their parents or guardians. Featured activities included a photo booth, a DJ playing your favorite tunes, craft projects and light refreshments. Create lasting memories by joining us! A parent or guardian must attend the event with their child/children and register individually.
Presented by The Alden
The Black Opry Revue
Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
$30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents
For all ages. Country music has been made by and loved by Black people since its conception. Country, blues, folk and Americana music overlap or are woven together by a proper revue of Black country artists. In true Opry style, this concert will feature a variety of Black country music artists from around the country. Featured artists: Acisse Jay, Sug Daniels, Mel Washington and Justin Golden.
Presented by The Alden - Foreign Language Film
“The Intouchables” (France; directed by Olivier Nakache).
In French with English subtitles. Golden Globe Award-winner
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Free admission
A Parisian aristocrat, quadriplegic since a paragliding accident, hires a young man to be his live-in caretaker. Although very different, the two men bond and develop a close friendship. Rated: R. Runtime: 2 hours.
Presented by The Alden - Performing Arts Movies
Black History Month Selection
“How It Feels to be Free”
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m.
Free admission
Based on the book by Ruth Feldstein, this PBS documentary tells the inspiring stories of six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier. Rated TV-PG, runtime 113 minutes. Common Sense Media recommended for ages 10 and older. These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted.
Presented by The Alden
Bill Blagg: Magic & Illusion
Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. and
Saturday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m.
$20/$17 students and seniors/$15 MCC district residents
For all ages. This action-packed spectacular is filled with mind-blowing magic and jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Over 90 minutes of incredible interactive magic. Experience the impossible!
Presented by The Alden – Chamber Music Series
Barron Ryan, Piano
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
$10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents
For all ages. Award-winning pianist Barron Ryan grew up in a musical household filled with the sounds of artists ranging from Mozart to Michael Jackson. In “Classic Meets Cool,” he features some of the greatest piano music ever made---groovy classical works, renditions of great jazz and pop tunes and original compositions. He combines them all into a musical adventure that’s vintage yet fresh, historical yet hip, classic yet cool.
MCC Governing Board
February Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m.
All Governing Board meetings are open to the public.
Tax district residents (Small District One A-Dranesville) who wish to speak during the “Public Comment” portion of the monthly board meeting are welcome to do so while attending the meeting, or may call the center in advance at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, to be placed on the speakers’ list.
For more information, call MCC at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit mcleancenter.org. For Old Firehouse activities, call 703-448-8336. For The Alden Box Office, call 703-790-9223.
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The McLean Community Center, an agency of Fairfax County Government, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all programs, services and activities. We will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. To request special accommodations, call the Center 14 working days in advance of the event. To request this information in an alternate format, call 711.
