Performing Arts Movies

Spring Break Selection “The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage!” Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. Free Film Screenings. Programs subject to change. SpongeBob fans young and old, join the spring break fun at Bikini Bottom! Catchy songs and fun characters create a theatrical party full of heart and humor, where the power of optimism really can […]

Thursday, Apr 17

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Tutti Frutti Productions: “Underneath a Magical Moon”

Family Friendly Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m. $15/$12 students and seniors/$10 MCC district residents Through her open window, Wendy Darling normally gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and the imagined stories she can tell. But tonight, like no other, has magic in the air…underneath a Magical Moon set in […]

Sunday, Apr 27

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Macdonald Finals

Annually, the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Three prizes (1st – $1,200; 2nd – $800, and 3rd – $400) are awarded in each of four categories: Dance, Theater, Instrumental Music and Vocal Music. In 2020, the 1st place […]

Wednesday, Apr 30

8:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Selection “The King of Masks” (China; directed by Wu Tianming) in Mandarin with English subtitles Thursday, May 1, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. […]

Thursday, May 1

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Borisevich Duo, Piano and Violin

All Ages Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents In a recent poll, Alden audiences named the Borisevich Duo their favorite artists in our chamber music series. No joke! (We have no data about how dentists feel about them.) With their impeccable technique and artistry, illuminating commentary from Peabody Conservatory […]

Sunday, May 4

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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360 ALLSTARS

All Ages Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. $30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS showcases a dream team of sensational champs in a supercharged physical performance celebrating street culture-BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more. Boasting a stellar international cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes […]

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Terrapin Puppet Theatre: “The Paper Escaper”

All Ages Saturday, May 10, 4 p.m. $20/$17 students and seniors/$15 MCC district residents At first, the world of the Paper Escaper exists only in white, blacks and greys–but then, the Illustrator reveals a vividly colored pop-up book and the books newest character, Benny. The plucky puppet protagonist has aspirations that take him off of […]

Saturday, May 10

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Selection “The King of Masks” (China; directed by Wu Tianming) in Mandarin with English subtitles Thursday, May 1, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. […]

Wednesday, May 14

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Performing Arts Movies

Double Bill: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Selection Thursday, May 15, 1 p.m. Free Film Screenings. Programs subject to change. “Ki Ho’alu: That’s Slack Key Guitar” This compelling look at Hawaiian slack-key guitar unveils a cultural richness that is uniquely Hawaiian. The story is told not by a narrator but by the artists […]

Thursday, May 15

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Pride Month Selection “Great Freedom” (Germany; directed by Sebastian Meise) in German with English subtitles Cannes winner Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. In post-war Germany, liberation by […]

Thursday, Jun 5

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Francesca Hurst, Piano

All Ages Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents Recognized for her “tender lyricism” (The Washington Post), yet not afraid to shout, swing her foot onto the piano or don fingerless gloves if the music demands it, Pianist Francesca Hurst divides her playing between classical and contemporary music. She makes […]

Sunday, Jun 8

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Pride Month Selection “Great Freedom” (Germany; directed by Sebastian Meise) in German with English subtitles Cannes winner Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. In post-war Germany, liberation by […]

Wednesday, Jun 11

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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