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Community Voice Lab at American University’s 2026 Film Premiere
Miracle Theater 535 8th Street SE, Washington, DCJoin us for this year's premiere of the new season of impact documentaries from the Community Voice Lab. Tickets are free but RSVP is required. Date: Wednesday, May 6th Time: […]
Breaking News: Writing the Future of Journalism in DC
FeaturedTrue Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA celebration and discussion of local and community journalism. In partnership with the American Press Institute. Be part of the conversation! Join us to celebrate our fourth cohort of Community Journalism […]
Free – $20Theater and Policy Salon: Friends Don’t Fake Out Friends in DC
NYU Washington DC 1307 L Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United StatesA Theater and Policy Salon play reading and panel discussion in partnership with the NYU Brademas Center. Join a timely conversation about the scariest AI deep fake challenges faced by […]
East of the Monsoon: Southeast Asian American Poetry at USA250
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCThe D. SEA Writers Collective read poems commemorating the USA at 250, sharing the tears, joys, and wonders of 1.5 gen. refugees&immigrants. Dan Hong, Nico Penaranda, Dylan Tran, and Pacyinz […]
Step Into the Story: hometown DC On Stage
FeaturedAnacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, Washington, United StatesWashington is more than a capital—it is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods shaped by the people who call them home. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, hometown DC puts local stories […]
FOODISH Story Circle
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin CJM and FOODISH in the sukkah to share family recipes, culinary memories, and personal stories connected to Jewish holidays and traditions. Led by local chef and culinary historian Vered […]
$5 – $10Genealogy 101: Starting Your Journey
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesStart tracing your family history at this beginner friendly, in-person genealogy workshop. No experience needed. School’s in session! Join this class to explore how your family’s history connects to the present. Genealogist […]
FreeHome Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park
Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation presents the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12-9 PM at Alethia Tanner Park in Washington, DC. Celebrating […]
Free – $108.55Forging a More Perfect Union: American Jews and Democracy with Professor Lauren Strauss
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJourney through the history of American Jewish political activism in the 20th and 21st centuries. In this 250th year since American independence, Professor Lauren Strauss goes beyond theoretical discussions about […]
$5 – $10Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists (HUNDRED DAYS)
Keegan Theatre 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHUNDRED DAYS is a folk, pop-punk musical following the lives of a couple who love as if they have 100 days to live. Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists October 18, […]
$55 – $65
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