Recurring Events
Washington's Spelmanslag has regular rehearsals every other Saturday afternoon from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm from September-June. Please email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com for more information.
Upcoming Events
10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 2074010100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740,
Rehearsal/gig schedule May-June 2023
Washington's Spelmanslag has resumed in-person rehearsals. Masks are optional. Zoom events TBA.
Saturday, May 6, 1-5:00 pm. Scandinavian Day at the School of Musical Traditions, 7122 Willow Avenue, Takoma Park. Workshop led by our member, Mari Carlson. There will also be jam, fika, and dance. See here for more information or register.
Saturday, May 13, 10 am -12:00 pm. Playing at the European Union Open House 2023. Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC.
Saturday, May 27, 2:30-4:00 pm. Rehearsal in Kensington.
Saturday, June 3, 6-7:00 pm. Washington Folk Festival in the Spanish Ballroom. We will be playing Swedish dance tunes and teaching a dance.
Saturday, June 10, 2:30-6ish. Jam and party in Kensington.
Friday, June 23, 6:00-8:00 pm. Midsummer celebration at IKEA, 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Sunday, June 25, 3:00-5:00 pm. Midsummer celebration arranged by SWEA, ASA, Wasa Drott Lodge, and Finlandia Foundation. At Carderock Recreation Area, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, Maryland.
For more information or if you are interested in joining Washington's Spelmanslag, please send an email to dcspelmanslag@gmail.com.
Rehearsal/gig schedule May-June 2023
Washington's Spelmanslag has resumed in-person rehearsals. Masks are optional. Zoom events TBA.
Saturday, May 6, 1-5:00 pm. Scandinavian Day at the School of Musical Traditions, 7122 Willow Avenue, Takoma Park. Workshop led by our member, Mari Carlson. There will also be jam, fika, and dance. See here for more information or register.
Saturday, May 13, 10 am -12:00 pm. Playing at the European Union Open House 2023. Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC.
Saturday, May 27, 2:30-4:00 pm. Rehearsal in Kensington.
Saturday, June 3, 6-7:00 pm. Washington Folk Festival in the Spanish Ballroom. We will be playing Swedish dance tunes and teaching a dance.
Saturday, June 10, 2:30-6ish. Jam and party in Kensington.
Friday, June 23, 6:00-8:00 pm. Midsummer celebration at IKEA, 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Sunday, June 25, 3:00-5:00 pm. Midsummer celebration arranged by SWEA, ASA, Wasa Drott Lodge, and Finlandia Foundation. At Carderock Recreation Area, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, Maryland.
For more information or if you are interested in joining Washington's Spelmanslag, please send an email to dcspelmanslag@gmail.com.
Past Events
Nordic Christmas Service
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play at the Nordic Prayer Service on Christmas Eve. This annual event is organized by all the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Augustana Lutheran Church
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 1:30 pm
2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 1:30 pm
2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Performance at Lucia Event
A small ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will provide music for the joint Christmas celebration of Wasa Drott Lodge and the American Scandinavian Association. There will be a Lucia pageant and dance around the Christmas tree.
St. John's Episcopal Church
Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 4:30-7 pm
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 4:30-7 pm
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Performance at IKEA, College Park
Washington's Spelmanslag will play at IKEA's Julbord. There will be traditional Swedish food, dance, and music
IKEA, College Park
Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6-8 pm
10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6-8 pm
10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Playing at Swedish Church Service
Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will be playing live for the Swedish Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C. outdoor summer service.
Carderock Park, MD
For more information email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Carderock Park, MD
For more information email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Workshop with Jens Ulvsand
Saturday, May 1, 2021
2:30-4:00pm
Saturday, May 1, 2021
2:30-4:00pm
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA), Washington's Spelmanslag is proud to present a digital workshop with Jens Ulvsand, a renowned folk musician and teacher from Skåne, Sweden. For more information contact dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
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Workshop with Mia Marine
Saturday, January 30, 2021
2:30-4:00pm
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA), Washington's Spelmanslag is proud to present a digital workshop with Mia Marine, a renowned fiddler and teacher from Värmland, Sweden. For more information contact dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
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Music at Kensington Park Library
Kensington Park Library
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM
4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, Maryland
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM
4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, Maryland
Washington's Spelmanslag will perform a wide variety of Scandinavian folk tunes used in traditional dances and songs.
Nordic Christmas Service
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play at the Nordic Prayer Service on Christmas Eve. This annual event is organized by all the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Augustana Lutheran Church
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM
2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM
2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Brookside Gardens Festival of Lights
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play in the Visitor Center
Brookside Gardens Visitor Center
Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 6-7:30 PM
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, Maryland
Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 6-7:30 PM
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, Maryland
National Lutheran Home, The Village at Rockville
Washington's Spelmanslag will play for residents and their guests.
The Village at Rockville
Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 2:30-3:30 PM
9701 Veiurs Drive, Rockville, Maryland
The Village at Rockville
Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 2:30-3:30 PM
9701 Veiurs Drive, Rockville, Maryland
Drott Lodge Swedish Bazaar
Come and buy Swedish gifts and enjoy a Swedish ''fika'' while listening to Washington's Spelmanslag.
St. James Potomac Episcopal Church
Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Maryland
Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Maryland
Allsång in Washington with Eva Tjörnebo
Washington's Spelmanslag will perform during this event.
River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 5-9 pm - 12:30 PM
Tickets are $30 and must be bought in advance. Please contact Kerstin Hendrickson at kerstinhend@gmail.com
River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 5-9 pm - 12:30 PM
Tickets are $30 and must be bought in advance. Please contact Kerstin Hendrickson at kerstinhend@gmail.com
Bowie International Festival
Performance on the Boathouse Stage
Allen Pond Park. 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, Maryland
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Allen Pond Park. 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, Maryland
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Performance on the World Stage in the Cafetorium
7611 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, Maryland
Sunday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Performance for Swedish National Day
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 3:00-5:00 PM
Private Event
Private Event
Playing at Swedish Church
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will be playing for the Swedish Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C. outdoor summer service.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Picnic Shelter F, Cabin John Park, 10728 Westlake Drive, Maryland.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Picnic Shelter F, Cabin John Park, 10728 Westlake Drive, Maryland.
Updated 05/22/2023 KG