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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 – $65Double Exposure Film Festival
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDouble Exposure combines four days of film screenings and a public forum including panel discussions, workshops, and special events. This year’s Double Exposure turns on a single question: what happens […]
$50 – $200Panel Discussion: Your City Your Story (Double Exposure Film Festival)
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat happens when a community stops waiting on institutions and does accountability’s work itself? In Los Angeles, the gay community banded together to investigate a cold case murder and push […]
$25 – $200Post-Show Discussion & Button-Making with Girls Rock! DC (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. November 8, 2026 | Following the matinee […]
$55 – $65
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