Explore our city’s upcoming humanities events from performances and lectures to celebrations and multi-media experiences. These public events are created and hosted by either HumanitiesDC, our grantees or local partners. To submit an event for consideration, please complete this form.

2025 Julian Clement Chase Prizes Award Ceremony
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, WashingtonThe George Washington University Writing Program, in collaboration with the Creative Writing program and the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, is proud to award three annual undergraduate […]

CJM After Sunset: Late to the Party Oktoberfest
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, WashingtonContinue Oktoberfest celebrations at the Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, DC with curator spotlight talks, sip on German beers, decorate your […]

Culture Series: Snap City – The Art of Roller Skating
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, WashingtonWhat makes the DC-Maryland variation of Style roller skating deserving of official folk-art recognition? HumanitiesDC & Tasha Klusmann Present Culture Series: Snap City - The Art of Roller Skating. Join […]

Deaf Way Film Festival
Gallaudet University, Eistad Auditorium 800 Florida Avenue NE, WashingtonGallaudet University proudly presents the Deaf Way Film Festival, a four-day celebration spotlighting the creativity, power, and stories of deaf* filmmakers and professionals in the film industry. October 16th-19th, 2025 […]
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