Performances

Enjoy a night at McLean’s premier performing arts venue. The Robert Ames Alden Theatre is a 383-seat performing arts venue that presents national and international touring acts in music, comedy, dance, film and more.

June 2026
Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

PG-13 “Wings of Desire” (1987, West Germany; Directed by Wim Wenders) in German with English subtitles Thursday, June 4, 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. All over Berlin, there are invisible, immortal angels who listen to the thoughts of the city’s human inhabitants, comforting the distressed. Even though the city is densely populated, many […]
Thursday, Jun 4
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Napoleon Dynamite cast members

“Napoleon Dynamite” Live! A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries

All Ages Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m. $45 Standard/$35 Seniors/$25 MCC district residents. UPDATE: The Napoleon event is officially sold out. We appreciate the community’s tremendous interest! You can still join us at the Two Smooth Dudes Tater Tot Truck outside the MCC Plaza (between the MCC and Dolley Madison Library) from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on […]
Saturday, Jun 6
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

PG-13 “Wings of Desire” (1987, West Germany; Directed by Wim Wenders) in German with English subtitles Thursday, June 4, 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. All over Berlin, there are invisible, immortal angels who listen to the thoughts of the city’s human inhabitants, comforting the distressed. Even though the city is densely populated, many […]
Wednesday, Jun 10
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Performing Arts Movie

Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted. One screening each month. “Orchestra of Exiles” (2012) Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m. “Orchestra of Exiles” is the suspenseful chronicle of […]
Thursday, Jun 11
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Summer Concert Series: The Pack Drumline

Our famous, free concerts are back at the McLean Central Park amphitheater! Grab your family and friends and enjoy live music every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, a notice of cancellation will be posted here and on our social media channels at least an […]
Thursday, Jun 18
7:00 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22101

Summer Concert Series: Bennie and the Jets: Tribute to Elton John

Our famous, free concerts are back at the McLean Central Park amphitheater! Grab your family and friends and enjoy live music every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, a notice of cancellation will be posted here and on our social media channels at least an […]
Thursday, Jun 25
7:00 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22101

“The American Revolution”, Episode 1

Special Screening “The American Revolution”, Episode 1by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m.Rated TV-PG; runtime 1 hr, 56 mins. Commemorate America’s 250th with the latest series by legendary documentarian Ken Burns. Together we will watch the first episode, “In Order to Be Free,” after a primer from a Revolutionary […]
Monday, Jun 29
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
July 2026
The Still Surfin band members standing in front of the ocean holding a surfboard.

Summer Concert Series: Still Surfin’—A Tribute to the Beach Boys

Our famous, free concerts are back at the McLean Central Park amphitheater! Grab your family and friends and enjoy live music every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, a notice of cancellation will be posted here and on our social media channels at least an […]
Thursday, Jul 2
7:00 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22101
One Hit Wonderers performing

Summer Concert Series: One Hit Wonderers

Our famous, free concerts are back at the McLean Central Park amphitheater! Grab your family and friends and enjoy live music every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, a notice of cancellation will be posted here and on our social media channels at least an […]
Thursday, Jul 9
7:00 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22101
EU band members on stage.

Summer Concert Series: EU (Experience Unlimited)

Our famous, free concerts are back at the McLean Central Park amphitheater! Grab your family and friends and enjoy live music every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, a notice of cancellation will be posted here and on our social media channels at least an […]
Thursday, Jul 16
7:00 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22101

McLean Community Players Presents “1776”

All Ages Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m.$25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$18 MCC district residents. Celebrate America’s story at a historic moment. As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, McLean Community Players’ “1776” brings the passionate debates, personal rivalries, and hard-won compromises of the Founding Fathers vividly to life. With […]
Friday, Jul 17
7:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

McLean Community Players Presents “1776”

All Ages Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$18 MCC district residents. Celebrate America’s story at a historic moment. As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, McLean Community Players’ “1776” brings the passionate debates, personal rivalries, and hard-won compromises of the Founding Fathers vividly to life. […]
Saturday, Jul 18
7:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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