Meet Crime Fiction Author S.A. Cosby

Celebrate Black History Month! Join us for a presentation with bestselling author S.A. Cosby as he discusses his writing and the inspiration for his critically acclaimed novels. A Q&A will follow the keynote presentation. A book sale and signing will follow this event. Cosponsored by The Alden. S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer […]

Saturday, Feb 21

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Performances 
• Speakers

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Borisevich Duo, Piano and Violin

All Ages Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. $15 Standard/$10 Seniors/$7 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/95. The Borisevich Duo is an internationally acclaimed violin and piano pair, but we don’t need to tell you that. This stunning partnership is an Alden favorite and attracts larger crowds each year! A sweetly old-world sound and brilliant […]

Sunday, Feb 22

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Music
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

UTP at the Old Firehouse

(the) Unruly Improv is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. Members audition to be in the company and are paid for each performance or workshop they do for the community. UTP won 1st place at Improvicon of Northern Virginia in 2022, 2023 and 2025-and were the only teen […]

Friday, Feb 27

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Old Firehouse

1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

• Comedy
• Performances 
• Unruly Theatre Project

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Honolulu Theatre for Youth “The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac”

Family Friendly Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. (ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. Join Po Po and Kung Kung in celebrating Chinese New Year with their grandkids by making dumplings and sharing the story of “The Great Race”- a beloved tale in Chinese folklore and the origin story of […]

Saturday, Feb 28

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Kids & Families
• Performances 
• Theater

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Foreign Language Film

18+ “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964, France; Directed by Jacques Demy) in French with English subtitles Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. In this musical romance, Geneviève (a beautiful young Frenchwoman who works at a small-town boutique selling umbrellas) falls for dashing mechanic Guy. Their brief romance is interrupted when Guy […]

Wednesday, Mar 4

6:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Film
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

“HERO: The Boy from Troy, A New Musical About Young John Lewis”

Family Friendly Friday, March 6, 7 p.m. (ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. A First Woman, LLC Production. Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together, we go on a musical journey through the […]

Friday, Mar 6

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Black History
• Feature Event
• Kids & Families
• Performances 
• Theater

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

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. “Six by Sondheim” (2013) Thursday, March 12, 1 p.m. Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator […]

Thursday, Mar 12

1:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Film
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

The Alden’s 2026 Youth Production “The Wizard of Oz”

Adapted by Erin Detrick; Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents  When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she’s got to find a way back to Kansas. A funny and fast-paced journey down the yellow brick […]

Saturday - Sunday, Mar 21 - 22

2:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Kids & Families
• Performances 
• Theater

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

The Alden’s 2026 Youth Production “The Wizard of Oz”

Adapted by Erin Detrick; Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents  When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she’s got to find a way back to Kansas. A funny and fast-paced journey down the yellow brick […]

Sunday, Mar 22

2:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Kids & Families
• Performances 
• Theater

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Foreign Language Film

18+ “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964, France; Directed by Jacques Demy) in French with English subtitles Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. In this musical romance, Geneviève (a beautiful young Frenchwoman who works at a small-town boutique selling umbrellas) falls for dashing mechanic Guy. Their brief romance is interrupted when Guy […]

Thursday, Mar 26

1:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Film
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Solomon Eichner, Piano

All Ages Baltimore native Solomon Eichner is a product of some of the best conservatories in the country and winner of numerous international competitions. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2016 after winning the “Golden Key Debut” International Competition and has performed in England, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland and throughout the U.S. His playing is […]

Sunday, Mar 29

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Music
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail

Foreign Language Film

Rated PG “Your Name” (2016, Japan; Directed by Makoto Shinkai) in Japanese with English subtitles April Fool’s Day Selection Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they can swap bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the two decide to meet in person. This anime movie […]

Wednesday, Apr 1

6:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

• Feature Event
• Film
• Performances 

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • VK
  • Tumblr
  • GetPocket
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

View Detail