Archive for the Past Events Category

October 10 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on October 10, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by Frog Hammer Band with caller Greg Frock! On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing with others! Are you yearning for more community engagement? More joy? More cultural activities? More exercise?

October 5 – Heritage Voices at the GWU Museum

Rescheduled from July 27 The Washington Revels Heritage Voices will perform a concert of Civil War-era music in conjunction with the George Washington University Museum’s recently opened exhibition, Songs of the Civil War. The performance will feature three pieces recorded by Heritage Voices specifically for the exhibit: “Wanted!—A

October 3 – Mini Voyageurs

By Washington Revels on October 3, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Begin an adventure as a Mini Voyageur! Teeny Revelers continues with Mini Voyageurs: a global voyage through children’s literature and music! In this series, picture books come to life through songs, movement, crafts, games, and more. We’ll make animal noises, construct beautiful Autumn lanterns, and march around

October 3 – Family Fun Night

By Washington Revels on October 3, 2019 / Past Events

Jump Start Family Fun Night Out! The joy, wonder and whimsey of the arts are all waiting for your child at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring! Enjoy quality family time and a rotating roster of talented performers on the first Thursday of every month. Whether it’s

October 1 – Revels Play Space

By Washington Revels on October 2, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Have fun and explore at our first Play Space! Teeny Revelers kicks off with Revels Play Space: a journey through some of the parts and pieces that make up Revels performances and celebrations. Play with musical instruments, dress in costumes, create with wooden toys and games, sing,

September 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on September 21, 2019 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn! September Theme: The Fall Equinox and Hispanic & African Heritage Months. 6:30-8:00 pm – Songs celebrating Hispanic & African Heritage, plus Harvest & Labor Songs 8:00-8:30pm – Refreshments, Social Time and Celebration of September Birthdays Everyone is welcome to bring refreshments and

September 14 – Jubilee Voices at Chesapeake Fest

By Washington Revels on September 14, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Hear Jubilee at This New Festival! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will present two performances at the inaugural Chesapeake Music Festival on the campus of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. From 3:30-4 pm, join the Voices at the Main Stage for work songs, menhaden chanteys, sea chanteys,

September 12 – Day of Service

By Washington Revels on September 12, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Let’s spread Joy and Compassion through service! Join Washington Revels & Carpe Diem Arts for a Day of Service event! We will make greeting cards for the elderly, the sick, and the homeless, and then on following Days of Service we will deliver the cards and visit with the recipients. All supplies will be

September 12 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on September 12, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by David Kaynor, Charlie Pilzer & Rebecca Weiss with caller April Blum! On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing with others! Are you yearning for more community engagement? More joy? More

September 8 – Maritime Voices at Folk Fest

By Washington Revels on September 8, 2019 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Maritime Voices “Docks” at Folk Fest! Once again, the Washington Revels Maritime Voices can be found at the Takoma Park Folk Festival. Join the Voices for their annual singalong spectacular, featuring songs of the sea and shore. Whether you belt out the lyrics along with us or prefer