Archive for the Past Events Category

September 4 – 50th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade

By Washington Revels on September 4, 2017 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Join us for the 50th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade!

August 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on August 21, 2017 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate National American Artist Appreciation Month and Back to School

August 19 – Maritime Voices aboard USS Constellation

By Washington Revels on August 19, 2017 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Songs of the Sea, the Shore, and the Chesapeake Join Maritime Voices aboard the USS Constellation, docked in Baltimore Harbor, for a concert highlighting the maritime history of the Chesapeake from the late-18th through mid-19th Centuries, as well as the two sailing ships that bore the name Constellation. The program will feature

August 10 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on August 10, 2017 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Carpe Diem! Dance to Backstep Cindy (featuring Joe Langley, Art Abrams, Sandy Hofferth, and Howard Zane) with caller Greg Frock

July 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on July 21, 2017 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate National Ice Cream month (with tastes of ice creams from our sponsor, Moorenko’s) and enjoy songs and dances from around the world.

July 13 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on July 13, 2017 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Carpe Diem! Dance to the Organic Family Band (Jakob Raitzyk, Rebekah Gelle, Michael Raitzyk , and Judith Geller) and Caller, Woody Lane

July 8 — Jubilee Voices at Voices of History Street Fair

By Washington Revels on July 8, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate African American History and Culture! Join Jubilee Voices, storytellers, musicians, and other performing artists for the 3rd annual Voices of History Street Fair! In celebration of 34 years, join the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Inc. and the Growing Griots Literacy Program as they showcase

July 4 — 128th Takoma Park Parade

By Jo Rasi on July 4, 2017 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Our joyous and robust band of revelers – adults, teens, and children – will be a colorful and lively musical section of this historic parade.

June 24 — Maritime Voices at Big Train

By Jo Rasi on June 24, 2017 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Watch Baseball & Sing! $5 (discounted!) tickets (FREE for Revels Volunteers & Donors!) Join us for our 10th summer of baseball and song as we entertain the fans at a Big Train game. We’ll sing before and during the game, plus you can help us sing “Take

June 23 — Sacred Harp Sing & Tim Eriksen in Concert

By Washington Revels on June 23, 2017 / Past Events

Sing with Tim at his famous introduction to shape note singing — be part of an American tradition! The evening includes a potluck dinner — please bring a dish to share — and be sure to stay for the concert! Schedule: 6:00-7:00 pm – Potluck Dinner 7:00-8:00 pm –