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April 12 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on April 12, 2018 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Silver Spring Dance! 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? We’ve

April 10 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on April 10, 2018 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This Spring, we’ll discover a Haitian folk tale of how the waves were created, hear about the prince who thought he was a rooster, find out about Makhosi and the Magic Horns, learn the “Price of Steam,”

April 3 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on April 3, 2018 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

March 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on March 21, 2018 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather. Join us on April 21! March Theme: Welcoming the Spring Just in time for the Vernal Equinox, let’s sing songs of gathering to usher in the Spring and celebrate Irish Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, and National Reading Month! Special guest sean-nós dancer

March 11 – Pub Sing in Falls Church

By Washington Revels on March 11, 2018 / Past Events, Pub Sing - Past Events

Tags: food, Irish, Jennifer Cutting, Pub Sing, Steve Winick

The rousing melodies of January’s Pub Sing are surely still echoing around McGinty’s rafters, but we can’t wait to come together again to sing glass-raising songs at Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church. Virginia Revelers, this is your cue! Warm up your vocal cords and enjoy the good food,

March 10 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove

By Washington Revels on March 10, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

African American musical traditions come to life at a Historic Church Jubilee Voices performs its first-ever concert for the annual Black History Program at Historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean, VA, built by the descendants of enslaved people in the 1890s. Experience the traditional music that bound

March 8 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on March 8, 2018 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring the Maelstrom Fiddlers (Abe Joyner-Meyers, Darrow Sherman & Peri Leighty) with caller Donna Hunt! 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?

February 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on February 22, 2018 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

February Theme: Songs of Hope, Freedom & Love Let’s sing in celebration of Black History Month with Songs of Hope and Freedom in the Blues, Gospel, and Spiritual traditions, plus Songs of Love from across the globe for Valentine’s Day. 7:00-8:00 — International Songs and Rounds for all

February 19 – Revels Day of Service

By Washington Revels on February 19, 2018 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Let’s spread Revels Joy and Compassion through service! Join Washington Revels this Presidents’ Day and help us share the gift of music with residents at Springvale Terrace! 3:00 — Gather at Springvale Terrace to organize. 3:15-4:15 — Share two short programs: a 45-minute performance for Springvale’s active residents, with

February 17 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass House

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass during this landmark celebration! Jubilee Voices will perform during the opening ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Birthday Celebration on February 17, 10:25 am-12:00 pm, at the Frederick Douglass Historic Site. Guest speakers include Kenneth B. Morris,