Archive for the Events Category

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 Andon Udesign 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 –

June 21 – Community Sing

By Andon Udesign on June 21, 2017 / Community Sing - Past Events

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Special Guest Tim Eriksen Kick off the summer with us! Our monthly Community Sing will be a celebration of the solstice and includes a potluck dinner — please join us and bring a dish to share. We will sing traditional American songs, led by dynamic fiddler and

June 10-11 — Jubilee Voices at Banneker Colonial Fair

By Jo Rasi on June 10, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A Colonial Fair and music with Jubilee Voices! Join us at the Benjamin Banneker Colonial Fair, as members of the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices take the audience on a journey through early African American songs, shouts, hollers, and work songs. Enjoy the music that is all interwoven

June 8 — Carpe Diem! Second Thursday Contra Dance

By Jo Rasi on June 8, 2017 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Seize the day, and dance the night away once a 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 got it all covered in

June 3 — Maritime Voices at C&O Canal

By Washington Revels on June 3, 2017 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

To celebrate 19th-Century life on the Canal, Washington Revels Maritime Voices will present songs from the C&O, Erie Canal and other inland waterways, together with songs of the open sea and shore. For good measure, at the request of the National Park Service, the Voices will also

May 21 – Community Sing

By Jo Rasi on May 21, 2017 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Asian-American & Jewish Heritage, May Day & Mother’s Day

May 12 & 13 – Christmas Revels Adult Auditions

By Washington Revels on May 12, 2017 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Be a part of a spectacular holiday tradition seen by 10,000 people each December! Adult Auditions for The Christmas Revels will be held on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Audition appointments can be made starting April 18. In the meantime, hold a spot by sending us your name and phone number and we will call you! The 2017 Christmas Revels will take place at Lisner Auditorium in Washington DC on the weekends of December 9-10 and 15-17, 2017.

May 10 — Maritime Voices at Village of Friendship Heights

By Washington Revels on May 10, 2017 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A concert at the Village of Friendship Heights Visitor Center! Maritime Voices will perform songs of the sea and shore and of the inland waterways of America. Come along for some spring air, singalongs, and a rollicking good time.