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McLean Community Center

Address
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Website
mcleancenter.org ↗
Area
Arlington / Alexandria
Coming up
53 events

Mostly Festivals & Community and Film.

McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA. 53 upcoming events, mostly Festivals & Community and Film. Dates, times and details on AskAlice.

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5:30PM
5:30 PM
Magic of Pastels: Chasing Light on the Landscape
Festivals & Community
Wed, Oct 7
Wed, Oct 7 · 5:30 PM
Explore how light, shadow and color create mood in the landscape. Using expressive mark-making and a limited pastel palette, you’ll create luminous, impressionistic paintings while building confidenc…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Foreign Language Film
Film
Thu, Oct 8
Thu, Oct 8 · 1:00 PM
Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. The Vanishing (1988, Netherlands; directed by G…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
From Eye-Rolls To Heart-To-Hearts: Connecting With Your Child & Teen Through Effective Communication
Museums & Galleries
Thu, Oct 8
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM
MONTHLY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHAT SERIESIn Partnership with the Safe Community Coalition Join us for these free information sessions that are designed specifically for parents and caregivers to ga…
9:00AM
9:00 AM
Touch a Truck
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Mon, Oct 12
Mon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM
Monday, Oct. 12 9-10 a.m. (Quiet Hour) 10 a.m.- Noon McLean Community Center Parking Lot Free Admission Join us for the event that gives children of all ages the chance to see, touch, and explore som…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
A Cut Above
Festivals & Community cooking
Tue, Oct 13
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
Take this knife skills workshop to learn and practice the culinary techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include boning a chicken; cutting onions, carrots, other vegetables,…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate’s Gold
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Tue, Oct 13
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. $30/$25/$20 All Ages In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, the ultimate pirate story comes to life as a live-action graphic novel! Jane Hawkins, 12, lives a…
4:15PM
4:15 PM
Cooking Manners Etiquette
Festivals & Community cooking
Wed, Oct 14 · Through Oct 15
Wed, Oct 14 · 4:15 PM · Through Oct 15
Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. On day one, students prepare a variety of vegetarian dishes, sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor all the while discussing the c…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
International Fish & Seafood
Festivals & Community cooking
Wed, Oct 14
Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM
Learn all the skills needed to prepare great fish dishes. Chef Joel will cover selecting good fish, different types of fish for different dishes; how to best cook a wide variety of fish, and more. Ac…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
¡Buen Provecho! Spanish Cuisine
Festivals & Community cooking
Thu, Oct 15
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Enjoy a meal of Spanish delicacies! Patatas bravas (crispy-fried potatoes with smoky salsa brava); gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp); pan con tomate (toasted country bread slathered with a tomato and…
4:00PM
4:00 PM
Haunted Trip
Festivals & Community
Fri, Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 16, 4-10:30 p.m. $70/$60 MCC district residents $50 OFC ASP members Activity No. 5301.226 Friday Night Activities with the Old Firehouse Center provide a fun, safe place to hang out with…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Hawaiian Tiki Party
Festivals & Community cooking
Fri, Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Enjoy the tropical flavors of Hawaii in this fun class. On the menu: macadamia hummus with pineapple flatbread; tangy Hawaiian gazpacho; Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken; Hawaiian food truck garlic sh…
12:30PM
12:30 PM
Parent and Child Fall Baking
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:30 PM
Spend a fun morning making delicious homemade baked treats. On the menu: cinnamon streusel pumpkin muffins; butterscotch brownies; cranberry drop cookies with orange glaze; sweet potato and cheddar f…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Italian Sunday Dinner
Festivals & Community cooking
Sun, Oct 18
Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Italian focaccia di recco (cheese-filled flatbread); eggplant and mushroom bolognese sauce; sweet Italian sausage meatballs with parmesan bucatini; broccoli salad with chickpeas, olives & provolone;…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Dining in Monaco
Festivals & Community cooking
Mon, Oct 19
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Barbagiuàns (the national dish of Monaco — delicate pastries filled with swiss chard and ricotta); lamb mince kebabs with caramelized onions, herbed mayonnaise & goat cheese (classic monégasque flavo…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Dining in Havana
Festivals & Community cooking
Tue, Oct 20
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes) with mojo Cubano (orange-glazed onion relish); camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp); cilantro and lime sauce; Cuban yellow rice; pan-grilled zucchini with smoked pa…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Foreign Language Film
Film arthouse
Wed, Oct 21
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM
Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. The Vanishing (1988, Netherlands; directed by G…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Liver Health
Festivals & Community
Wed, Oct 21
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
The liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying the body, processing nutrients, and supporting overall metabolic health. When the liver becomes inflamed or damaged, it can lead to symptoms such as fati…
5:00PM
5:00 PM
Painting Luminous Clouds in Pastel
Festivals & Community workshop
Wed, Oct 21
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Paint expressive cloudscapes in soft pastel while learning cloud structure, warm and cool color relationships and atmospheric effects. The simple landscape keeps the focus on dramatic skies. Ideal fo…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Taste of Oktoberfest
Festivals & Community cooking
Wed, Oct 21
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
It is never too late to enjoy the spirit and flavors of Oktoberfest! Bratwurst and sauerkraut egg rolls; Reuben dipping sauce; German potato & cheese soup; crispy bratwurst croutons; grilled bratwurs…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
It’s a Small World
Festivals & Community
Thu, Oct 22
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM
Swedish smoked salmon & potato croquettes with lemon dill sauce; Pakistani alloo kay kebabs (potato patties) with carrot and cumin tzatziki sauce; Persian muhammara (vibrant red pepper & walnut dip)…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Performing Arts Movie
Film arthouse
Thu, Oct 22
Thu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Tea With the Dames Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. Dames Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith get together for tea to reminisce and discuss their acting careers. Not rated. Runtime:…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Borisevich Duo
Festivals & Community classical
Sun, Oct 25
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. $20/$15/$10 All Ages Real-life couple pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich and their piano prodigy son return to the Alden stage for an afternoon of b…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Lithium-Ion Battery
Festivals & Community
Wed, Oct 28
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Lithium-ion batteries power everyday devices, but they also require safe handling. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue will lead this workshop, giving a quick overview of how these batterieswork, their be…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Boo-tiful Blooms: Halloween Flower Arranging
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Oct 31
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Celebrate the season with a festive Pumpkin Flower Decorating class! Families work together to arrange beautiful fall flowers inside a pumpkin, creating a fun, hands on centerpiece to take home. All…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Be Kind, Rewind
Festivals & Community arthouse
Wed, Nov 4
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. Two bumbling store clerks inadvertently erase the footage from all the tapes in their video rental store, which they believe to be the birthplace of Fats Waller*. To keep…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Foreign Language Film
Film arthouse
Thu, Nov 5
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:00 PM
Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. 3 Idiots (2009, India; directed by Rajkumar Hir…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Creating Artwork with Layered Paper: Charming Doorways
Festivals & Community workshop
Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Create a charming doorway scene with potted plants, vines and lush greenery using colorful layered papers. Learn techniques for adding texture and dimension while creating a one-of-a-kind mixed-media…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
The Judy Carmichael Trio
Festivals & Community jazzintimate
Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. $35/$30/$25 All Ages A stride pianist so accomplished that Count Basie gave her the nickname “Stride,” Judy Carmichael is more than just a great jazz musician in the style of F…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
McLean Antiques Show & Sale
Festivals & Community
Sat, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Saturday, Nov. 1410 a.m. – 5 p.m.McLean Community CenterAdmission*: $11; free admission for children 17 or younger. Celebrate a beloved tradition! Whether you’re passionate about art, history, disco…
11:00AM
11:00 AM
McLean Antiques Show & Sale
Festivals & Community
Sun, Nov 15
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
Sunday, Nov. 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. McLean Community Center Admission*: $11; free admission for children 17 or younger. Celebrate a beloved tradition! Whether you’re passionate about art, history, disc…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Foreign Language Film
Film film festival
Wed, Nov 18
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. 3 Idiots (2009, India; directed by Rajkumar Hir…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Performing Arts Movie
Film film festival
Thu, Nov 19
Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PM
Bathtubs Over Broadway Thursday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. Welcome to the bizarre world of corporate musicals: Broadway-style musical shows about some of the most recognizable corporations in America-General E…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Self-Esteem and Executive Functioning Skills: Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Stress
Festivals & Community
Thu, Nov 19
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
MONTHLY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHAT SERIESIn Partnership with the Safe Community Coalition Join us for these free information sessions that are designed specifically for parents and caregivers to ga…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating
General & Hyperlocal family-friendlyholiday
Sat, Nov 21
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating Celebrate the holidays with us! Families decorate a gingerbread house to make their own one-of-kind designs. The Old Firehouse will supply pre-built house, frosti…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Duo Mosaic Piano Duo
Festivals & Community classicalintimate
Sun, Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. $20/$15/$10 All Ages Wildly popular pianist Ching-Yi Lin returns to The Alden with his wife and musical partner Grace Liu. The two will dazzle on The Alden’s two Steinway pian…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Jewelry Making: Fun with Resin!
Festivals & Community
Sun, Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Learn the basics of jewelry making using wire and gemstone beads. Students will practice wire-wrapping techniques while creating earrings and a pendant. All supplies are provided. Material fee: $25.…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Museums & Galleries family-friendly
Fri, Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM
Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. McLean Community Center Admission*: $5; free admission for children 12 or younger. Experience the…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Museums & Galleries family-friendly
Sat, Dec 5
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. McLean Community Center Admission*: $5; free admission for children 12 or younger. Experience the…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Museums & Galleries family-friendly
Sun, Dec 6
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. McLean Community CenterAdmission*: $5; free admission for children 12 or younger. Experience the ma…
9:15AM
9:15 AM
Music Together Jingle Jam
Music family-friendly
Mon, Dec 7 · Through Dec 10
Mon, Dec 7 · 9:15 AM · Through Dec 10
Join your favorite Music Together instructor for a special one-time holiday themed 45-minute music class. Activities will include singing, dancing, and jingling to your favorite holiday music, in the…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Festive Photo with Santa - One Family Photo
Museums & Galleries family-friendlyholiday
Sat, Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Festive Photo with Santa $20/$15 MCC district residents for family photo. This registration includes one family picture with Santa and a letter to Santa experience. ------------------------------- Da…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Milk & Cookies with Santa
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.McLean Community Center Celebrate the holidays with a magical visit to the McLean Community Center! Families have the option of two different holi…
11:00AM
11:00 AM
The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree -11 a.m.
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.*$30/$26/$22*This ticket includes an exclusive photo op with Santa at 12-1 p.m.! All AgesASL Interpreted Bring the holiday season to life with everything you love from nosta…
4:00PM
4:00 PM
The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree -4 p.m.
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.$25/$23/$20 All Ages Bring the holiday season to life with everything you love from nostalgic TV holiday specials: original songs, toe-tapping choreography, sensational comme…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Sounds of the Season: A Lil’ Maceo Holiday
Festivals & Community
Sat, Dec 19
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.$45/$35/$25All Ages Celebrate the season with one of the McLean Community Center’s favorite holiday traditions! Enjoy an upbeat evening of funky jazz renditions of beloved se…
12:00AM
12:00 AM
Light Up McLean! Holiday House Decorating Contest Voting Begins
Festivals & Community
Mon, Dec 21 · Through Dec 22
Mon, Dec 21 · 12:00 AM · Through Dec 22
The Light Up McLean Holiday Decorating Competition is an opportunity to show off your home in all its holiday splendor! Think your holiday decorations are the best? Enter the competition and prove it…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Performing Arts Movie
Film film festival
Tue, Dec 22
Tue, Dec 22 · 1:00 PM
Hansel and GretelHoliday Selection Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. By Engelbert Humperdinck in German with English subtitles. Diana Damrau and Angelika Kirchschlager star in the acclaimed 2008 Royal Opera p…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Furia Flamenca Navidad Flamenca
Festivals & Community
Sun, Jan 3
Sun, Jan 3 · 2:00 PM
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m.$35/$30/$25All Ages Come celebrate the holidays the Spanish and Puerto Rican way! Navidad Flamenca is a delightful concert that will take you on a journey of some of the most fe…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Winter Block Party
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Jan 9
Sat, Jan 9 · 1:00 PM
Saturday, Jan. 9, 1 – 4 p.m. McLean Community CenterFree Admission Step inside the McLean Community Center for a one-of-a-kind Winter Block Party experience! Throughout the building, each room trans…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Damien Sneed: We Shall Overcome
Festivals & Community
Fri, Jan 15
Fri, Jan 15 · 7:00 PM
MLK Day Celebration   Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.  $35/$30/$25   All Ages   Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an uplifting and inspiring evening of music led by the incomparable p…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Performing Arts Movie
Film film festival
Thu, Jan 21
Thu, Jan 21 · 1:00 PM
Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists during these once-a-month movies. These movies are programmed for 18+ unless otherwise no…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Junwen Liang, Piano
Festivals & Community classicalintimate
Sun, Jan 24
Sun, Jan 24 · 2:00 PM
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.  $20/$15/$10  All Ages  Originally from Nanning, China, Junwen Liang is already putting his stamp on the classical music scene. He made his solo debut by thirteen and has made…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Thu, Jan 28
Thu, Jan 28 · 7:00 PM
Thursday, Jan. 28, 7  p.m.* (Sensory Friendly & ASL) $25/$23/$20  Family Friendly Be amazed by the power of pressure and what it can teach us! For even the youngest among us, this show is equal part…
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