Discounts are available for Students, Seniors, and MCC Tax District Residents when you purchase tickets at the Alden Theatre Box Office. Call the Box Office for pricing: 703-790-9223.
Andes MantaSaturday October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Ages 6+ Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. From the lyrical sound of the quena, or Andean Flute, to the haunting tones of the six-foot long pan-pipes, the music of Andes Manta is an experience that never fails to bring audiences to their feet.
Pan Pipe Workshop by Andes Manta
Saturday October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6+ Created as a hands-on learning experience for children and adults alike, the panpipe workshop is a start to finish lesson in creating one's own instrument. Each participant is provided with a kit containing pre-tuned South American bamboo pipes, cording and bamboo struts. Participants will be instructed in how to play the pipes.
$10 per person. Tickets available at Alden Theatre Box Office
MummenschanzSaturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 31 at 3 p.m.
Mummenschanz has been enchanting audiences of all ages for 35 years with its clever, comic and bizarre world filled with strange creatures, amusing situations, astounding colors and imaginative shapes.
www.mummenschanz.com/
$40/$35 McLean district residents
Hot Club of San Francisco Cool Yule
Saturday, December 11 at 8 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays in Paris! Back by popular demand, Hot Club of San Francisco brings to life your favorite winter tunes with their Gypsy jazz stylings. A welcome change from the usual Scrooges and Nuts.
www.hcsf.com/
$28/$23 McLean district residents
The Brothers Grimm SpectaculathonAn Alden Theatre Production
Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18 at 7:30pm
The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride. This wild, free form comedy is an evening of madcap fun as the stories of the Brothers Grimm meet the comedy style of Monty Python. It may be nutty, but this ain’t no Nutcracker!
$8/$5 McLean district residents
Capitol StepsFriday and Saturday, January 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.
They’re back. We always have to turn people away from the annual Capitol Steps shows, so buy early and buy often.
www.capsteps.com
$45, $40 McLean district residents
Coming attractions
Our spring 2011 shows include
Martha Graham Dance Company
The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi
…and much more!
