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November 14 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on November 14, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by Elke Baker & Friends with caller Ann Fallon! 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

November 14 – Mini Voyageurs

By Washington Revels on November 14, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Mini Voyageurs Concludes! Join us as we set sail for home port, ending this Fall’s global voyage through children’s literature and music. In this series, picture books come to life through songs, movement, games, and more. We’ll make animal noises, construct beautiful Autumn crafts, and march around

November 12 – Revels Play Space

By Washington Revels on November 12, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Enjoy the last Play Space of Fall! Come for some final Fall fun as we conclude our Autumn 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,

November 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on November 7, 2019 / Community Sing - Upcoming Events, Events, Upcoming Events

Celebrating Thanksgiving and More! November Theme: Songs of Grace and Gratitude for Thanksgiving and American Indian Heritage Month. 6:30-8:00 pm – International Songs and Rounds for All Ages 8:00-8:30pm – Refreshments, Social Time and Celebration of October Birthdays Everyone is welcome to bring refreshments and songs to

November 7 – Family Fun Night

By Washington Revels on November 7, 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

November 30 – Arab Folk Dance Workshop (for all ages)

By Washington Revels on November 6, 2019 / Events, Upcoming Events

Join Washington Revels and 2019 Christmas Revels tradition bearer Karim Nagi for an “Arab Folk Dance Intensive” workshop! In this cultural and artistic experience, you’ll have fun learning new dance steps and, like the villagers in our “Celestial Fools” Revels, you will experience the sense of connection

December 12 – Karim Nagi in Concert

By Washington Revels on November 5, 2019 / Events, Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar! Intentionally renowned Arab drumming and dance specialist — and 2019 Christmas Revels tradition bearer — Karim Nagi will present ALIVE & DIVERSE, an uplifting, joyous, and participatory solo-performance concert for all ages! In this engaging program, Karim performs multiple drums, stomping and sticking folk dances,

November 2 – Jubilee Voices at Button Farm

By Washington Revels on November 2, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Maryland Emancipation Day! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins Button Farm Living History Center for a celebration of Maryland Emancipation Day, commemorating 155 years of freedom in Maryland. Enjoy a performance of traditional African American music by the Voices from 2:30-3:30 pm. All afternoon long, everyone

October 31 – Mini Voyageurs

By Washington Revels on October 31, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Mini Voyageurs Celebrates Halloween! Come in costume as we continue the voyage through children’s literature and music! In this series, picture books come to life through songs, movement, games, and more. We’ll construct Halloween Crafts and parade around the Revels Studio Space to celebrate this (not-too-spooky) holiday!

October 29 – Revels Play Space

By Washington Revels on October 29, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Have fun and explore in our Play Space! 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, parade and dance, get out some energy, and find friends