Archive for the Past Events Category

July 11 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on July 11, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by Carolee Rand, Bob McCluskie & Friends with caller Susan Taylor! 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

July 9 – Day of Service

By Washington Revels on July 9, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Our Biggest Service Collaboration Yet! Our art-service collaboration between Montgomery College Art Professor Robert Devers, So Other Might Eat (SOME), and Washington Revels will expand this July when we are joined by our friends at Carpe Diem Arts and RefAmerica — including 20 teenage Syrian refugees participating in RefAmerica‘s

July 4 – Takoma Park Parade

By Washington Revels on July 4, 2019 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

March — and sing if you like — in the 130th Takoma Park Independence Day Parade! All Revelers, all ages, both veteran and new, are invited to join our colorful and lively parade unit — let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of

June 21 – Community Sing

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

June’s Theme: “Sing In” the Solstice! Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing. This month we meet outdoors and sing songs to welcome the Summer Solstice and to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Accordion Month. 6:30-7:30 — Potluck picnic supper,

June 19 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on June 19, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

World Story Time Concludes (for now)! Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This week we wrap up our multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. (But don’t worry, more Story Time dates are in store!) Revels World

June 18 – Day of Service (Day #2!)

By Washington Revels on June 18, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Sing & Serve with Revels! As part of a new collaboration with So Others Might Eat (SOME, an organization working to meet the daily needs of DC’s homeless), Revelers will sing to guests in SOME’s dining room during their meal. At each meal, guests eat in three

June 16 – Day of Service (Day #1!)

By Washington Revels on June 16, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

A “Father’s Day” Bowl Painting Session Create three beautiful things with your child — a memory, a bowl to give to the homeless, and a bowl to keep — at our special Father’s Day event! Join us for a collaboration between Montgomery College Art Professor Robert Devers,

June 13 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on June 13, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by David Knight, Owen Morrison & Carrie Rose with caller Scott Higgs! 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

June 8 & 9 – Jubilee Voices at Banneker Colonial Fair

By Washington Revels on June 8, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Enjoy Living History and Music by Jubilee Voices! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices return to celebrate the Colonial Market Fair‘s 10th anniversary! Journey through the spirituals, shouts, hollers, and work songs that bound together African American communities in the 18th and early 19th Centuries. History, stories, poetry,

June 5 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on June 5, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

World Story Time Continues! Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This week we continue our multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Revels World Story Time is geared toward the infant-preK set, but all are welcome! Have