January 2026 Calendar of Events
County of Fairfax, Virginia
The McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Va. 22101
mcleancenter.org
Media Contact:
Jessica Wu, Director of Marketing & Communications
Cell: 571-585-3476
Jessica.Wu@fairfaxcounty.gov
January ’26 Calendar of Events
The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers a variety of activities, events, classes, and performances every single month at the McLean Community Center building, The Alden Theatre (located at the MCC building), and The Old Firehouse Center in Downtown McLean. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for the most current information.
Theatre/Performances/Movies:
Presented by The Alden – Spain at The Alden Theatre
Furia Flamenca: “A Trip to Spain”
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
$25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents
Audience-favorite Furia Flamenca is back with a show for the whole family. “A Trip to Spain” introduces children to flamenco music and dance, shares some of the art form’s history and invites audience members to participate in flamenco-making.
Presented by The Alden – Foreign Language Film
“Pelle the Conqueror”
(1987, Danish with English subtitles)
Thursday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Free admission.
When his wife dies, Lasse (Max von Sydow) takes his 12-year-old son, Pelle, from their home in Sweden to Denmark in search of a better life. PG-13.
Calling Young Actors!
The Alden’s 2026 Youth Production “The Wizard of Oz” Auditions
Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan. 13 & 14, 7-9 p.m.
The spring show is The Alden’s only self-produced production of the year. Director, designers and production staff are all local, theatrical professionals. Actors must be residents of the MCC tax district between the ages of 10-16 at their audition. There is no charge to audition, but participation in the production is $150 for each actor who is cast. Actors will read from the script and perform improv games during the 15 minute audition. Sample scripts will be available 20 minutes prior to the audition time and cannot be emailed in advance. Questions? Please contact alden@mcleancenter.org
Barron Ryan Trio: “There Arises Light into the Darkness”
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m.
$15 Standard/$10 Seniors/ $7 MCC district residents
Following his triumphant performance here last season, The Alden is proud to welcome back pianist and composer Barron Ryan for a special event featuring the expanded three-part movement of a work originally commissioned by Chamber Music Tulsa for the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Inspired by eyewitness accounts of the massacre, Ryan’s gorgeous piano, violin and cello trio aim to bring hope to a dark time in history.
Community Events:
Celebrate the season!
Winter Block Party
Saturday, Jan. 3, 1-4 p.m.
Free admission
Join us for the 5th Annual Winter Block Party! Sit by the firepits and enjoy s’mores, treat yourself to some delicious hot chocolate, watch the impressive ice carving demos, and shop at the children’s business fair. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of food, entertainment, crafts, and more at this event that's well on its way to becoming a McLean treasured tradition!
Play Away!
Open Games at OFC
Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 6:30-9 p.m.
The Old Firehouse Center
Free admission
Every Wednesday, come enjoy table tennis, arcade games, video games, pool, bridge, mah-jongg, a sensory lab and more at the Old Firehouse! Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
INOVA, in partnership with McLean Community Center
No More Sugar-Coating: The Truth on Sugar
Thursday, Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m.
Free admission. Registration is required.
Sugar is all around us. It is the ingredient of celebrations, milestones, love, heartbreak and everything in between. This seminar will provide you with the good, the bad and the truth about sugar to help you make the best decisions for your body.
Snowball Dance (5th & 6th graders)
Friday, Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m.
The Old Firehouse Center
$25 MCC district residents/$10 OFC members (must call to make payment)
Old Firehouse 5th-6th grader parties are themed and decorated accordingly. Free catered food and beverages will be distributed to participants. Parties feature a DJ, open dance floor and a variety of activities.
Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies, in partnership with McLean Community Center
Financial Planning: Choosing Your Path to Retirement
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m.
Free. Registration is required.
This seminar provides a comprehensive guide to planning your ideal retirement. Whether you're just starting to save or nearing retirement, this session will help you understand key strategies for building and managing your retirement nest egg. Topics include determining your retirement goals, understanding investment options, maximizing employer-sponsored plans and IRAs, managing debt, and protecting your savings. You'll also learn how to evaluate risks, plan for healthcare costs, and create a sustainable income stream. Instructor: Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies
Medstar Gastroenterology, in partnership with McLean Community Center
IBS Roadmap: Your Guide to a Better Digestion
Thursday, Jan. 29, 6-7 p.m.
Free. Registration is required.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 10-15% of Americans. IBS can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, but it is manageable through dietary adjustments, stress management, and sometimes medication. Raising awareness about IBS can help those affected seek appropriate care and support. The intention of this to presentation is to provide a brief overview of the symptoms of IBS, how it is diagnosed, and what you can do to manage it.
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.
