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Recent (past) EVENTS

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Solstice in the Forest

Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
Arrive timely between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.  Event is timed to Sunset!

John Hinkel Park & Amphitheater, Berkeley
41 Somerset Place, Berkeley, CA 94707
Cost:  Gratis/None
To mark the Shortest Day of the year, we will witness the Abbots Bromley Deer Dance in the trees, participate in a Solstice Dance to lantern light, and sing "Carols for the Earth" together, to welcome Yule!
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Bring these with you:
Your singing voice, a flashlight, seat cushion, blanket, umbrella, your own snacks/non-alcoholic beverages, and a refuse bag to clean up after yourself and your family.

Heavy rain cancels, light rain may be tolerated.
Admission free
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The 37th annual Midwinter revels: 
"The Butterfly Lovers of gold mountain"

A holiday favorite, and our special main event of the year!
2022Streaming for Purchase coming soon before the New Year
Check back soon!
Journey from China to Gold Rush Era California in celebration of the Winter Solstice!
(Live shows were performed December 9th-11th & 16th -18th, 2022, at the First Congregational Church of Oakland.)

Events subject to change:
Due to unforseen circumstances our events are, from time to time, be subject to change. 
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In honor of our founders,  Jack Langstaff and Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer, together we Welcome Yule!
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  • Reveling Year-Round
    • 2025 Midwinter Revels
    • Samhain
    • Midautumn
    • Bromliad
    • Summer Solstice 2025
    • 2024 Midwinter Revels Video
  • News
  • What is Revels?
    • Staff & Board
    • Volunteer
    • Revels Lore >
      • Dragon Fewmets
    • Show Archive
  • Donate
    • Tribute
    • Sponsors
  • The Revels Chorus