Archive for the Past Events Category

January 14 – Revels Play Space

By Washington Revels on January 14, 2020 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Revels Play Space Returns – Now Weekly! Has Winter got you feeling cooped up? Head to Washington Revels for a 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

January 9 – Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on January 9, 2020 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by Terpsichore (Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson & Ralph Gordon) with caller Kappy Laning! 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?

January 4 – Twelfth Night

By Washington Revels on January 4, 2020 / Past Events

Ring in the New Year with Music & Mummers! Washington Revels, Carpe Diem Arts, and the Washington Ethical Society invite you to welcome the new decade at our traditional Twelfth Night celebration. Enjoy singing, dancing, and a Mummers play, plus crafts, a potluck supper and surprises throughout the night! Washington Revels Music Director Betsy Fulford and Community Engagement Director

January 2 – Family Fun Night Out!

By Washington Revels on January 2, 2020 / Past Events

Jump Start Family Fun Night Out! The joy, wonder and whimsy 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

December 21 – Community Sing

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

December Theme: Winter Solstice! Join us for the Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Family & Community Sing. This month we celebrate the Season and the Solstice, with caroling in the Seekers neighborhood followed by hot cider and cookies, and the celebration of December birthdays! 6:30-7:15pm — Meet at Seekers

December 21 – Day of Service

By Washington Revels on December 21, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Let’s spread Revels Joy and Compassion through service! Join Washington Revels as we bring the gift of music to assisted living residents of Seabury at Springvale Terrace! We’ll lead familiar holiday carols and share social time with those who need it during this special season. RSVP by

CANCELED! March 12 – Contra Dance

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

CANCELED — Out of an abundance of caution related to the Coronavirus, we are canceling the March Contra Dance. Please check the general Contra Dances webpage for updates and/or cancellations relating to April’s dance and beyond. On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as

December 12 – Karim Nagi in Concert

By Washington Revels on December 12, 2019 / Past Events

Mark your calendar! Internationally 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 exhilarating drum and percussion techniques, stomping and

December 5 – Family Fun Night

By Washington Revels on December 5, 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 30, 2019 / Past 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