Archive for the Past Events Category

September 11 – Maritime Voices at the Takoma Park Folk Festival

By Washington Revels on August 16, 2022 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Maritime Voices will perform songs of the sea, the shore, and the inland waterways of America at 5:30pm on the Abbott Stage. The full festival runs from 10am until 7pm.

September 17 – Children’s Auditions for The Christmas Revels

By Washington Revels on August 15, 2022 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces children’s auditions for the 2022 Christmas Revels The children’s chorus plays an important role in every Christmas Revels—they are both featured as an ensemble and woven throughout the production with their stage families. Revels children are integral to the creation of our diverse onstage community. Auditions are open to children entering grades 3-5.

September 17 – Jubilee Voices at “Echoes of the Enslaved”

By Washington Revels on August 14, 2022 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

On Saturday, September 17 at 2 p.m., join Jubilee Voices for a spirited, interactive concert of songs, games, stories and more as part of a daylong celebration of family history, wellness and community engagement through archaeological excavations, music, food and connection.

July 4 – Takoma Park Parade

By Washington Revels on June 28, 2022 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

March and Sing in the 2022 Takoma Park Independence Day Parade! Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. Let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of July 4th spectators! If you prefer, come sit

June 19 – Juneteenth: Singing the Journey

By Washington Revels on June 12, 2022 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Juneteenth with Jubilee Voices in Alexandria Join Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a concert in celebration of Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Jubilee Voices will perform a lively, interactive performance featuring traditional African American

June 10-11 – Adult Auditions for The Christmas Revels

By Washington Revels on May 27, 2022 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Be a part of a spectacular holiday tradition seen by 10,000 people each December! Washington Revels announces adult auditions for The Christmas Revels: Celtic Crossroads. Join our adult chorus and bring to life an exuberant blend of music, dance and story as we return to GW Lisner

May 18 – Maritime Voices Concert

By Washington Revels on May 8, 2022 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A concert at the Friendship Heights Village Center! For their ninth performance at FHVC, the men and women of the Washington Revels Maritime Voices will present their new program, “American Songs of the Sea and Shore,” featuring homegrown music of American sailors and the women who sustained seafaring

May 21 – Jubilee Voices at the Maryland Iron Fest

By Washington Revels on May 8, 2022 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrating the African American Legacy in Ironmaking The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the 3rd annual Maryland Iron Festival, commemorating the state as a center for the craft of ironmaking in two full days of activities, including: blacksmithing and casting demonstrations, live iron pour, log hewing, live

June 25 – Jubilee Voices at Button Farm

By Washington Revels on May 3, 2022 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

At 2 p.m., Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform in “Those Before Us,” an immersive experience that interweaves narratives from the Underground Railroad, the historic Button Farm, and music, spoken word and dance.

April 30 – Carousel Day at Glen Echo

By Washington Revels on April 19, 2022 / May Revels - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels as we chase away Winter and celebrate the seasonal re-opening of Glen Echo Park’s 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel! We will kick off the day with a festive procession throughout the park, beginning at 11:00am, followed by some joyous Maypole dancing (and you will be invited to join in). Then, at 12:30pm, the Washington Revels chorus of adults, teens, tweens children will be joined by the Whiskey Before Breakfast Band (and friends!), and some and merry mummers, to present a festive celebration of Spring in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This family-friendly show will include many opportunities for you to join in the singing.