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.

May 2026
Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

Rated R. “El Norte” (1983, United States, Guatemala; directed by Gregory Nava) in Spanish and K’iche’ with English subtitles Thursday, May 7, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. When a group of Mayan Indians organize a labor union, their community is violently destroyed by the Guatemalan army. Teenage siblings Rosa and Enrique manage to […]
Wednesday, May 13
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. “Ballet Russes” (2005) Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m. After impresario Sergei Diaghilev’s death, the iconic and groundbreaking […]
Thursday, May 14
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Jenny Lin, Piano “Melody’s Mostly Musical Day”

Family Friendly Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Ticket price includes one copy of the “Melody’s Mostly Musical Day” book. You must purchase three tickets to receive a book. One book per order, please. “Melody’s Mostly Musical Day” incorporates props and storytelling to engage the children in the audience. Traveling […]
Sunday, May 31
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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. VIP Meet and Greet, additional $60. Meet and Greet begins at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited and must be purchased separately from the show ticket. Gosh! This unique evening includes a full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite” (PG) followed by a lively, freewheeling […]
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 1 by 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 […]
Monday, Jun 29
6:30 PM
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, 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
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