The Met Opera: “Le Comte Ory”

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

This is a performing arts movie. Rossini’s absolutely ridiculous comic opera has never been better when sung by Juan Diego Flórez, Diana Damrau and Joyce DiDonato. “Le Comte Ory” tells the story of a libidinous and cunning nobleman who disguises himself first as a hermit and then as a nun (told you it was ridiculous) to […]

Sleep Issues Discussion

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

A free discussion series for parents presented by the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with the McLean Community Center. We will delve into the causes and consequences of sleep issues and their impact on mental health. This presentation will cover common sleep disorders, the mind-body connection in sleep and evidence-based techniques for improving sleep quality. Attendees […]

Friday Night Trip: Washington Capitals Hockey Game

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

Join us as we cheer on the Washington Capitals for a “W!” As if the game wasn’t exciting enough, each participant will get a free Caps hat. Admission and dinner are included in the fee. Bring additional money for souvenirs and snacks as desired. A signed waiver is required. Due to construction at the Old Firehouse, […]

Barron Ryan, Piano

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

Award-winning pianist Barron Ryan grew up in a musical household filled with the sounds of artists ranging from Mozart to Michael Jackson. In “Classic Meets Cool,” he features some of the greatest piano music ever made---groovy classical works, renditions of great jazz and pop tunes and original compositions. He combines them all into a musical […]

Ars Gratia Populi

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

Ars Gratia Populi (Latin for “art for the people's sake”) is a vocal ensemble that explores the interplay between art music and folk music in an a cappella setting. The six unaccompanied voices of the ensemble bring purity and intricacy to everything from Renaissance madrigals to Scottish Gaelic ballads to maybe even some modern standards. […]

Collage Dance Collective presents “RISE”

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA, United States

“RISE”, is inspired by the words of civil rights leader and pioneer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” which was delivered at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn. on April 3, 1968. As we commemorate more than 56 years since Dr. King’s passing, this thought-provoking ballet is both a reflection […]