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.
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Designing Graphics for Education and Outreach
A well-thought through design is the best way to communicate ideas. Archaeologists communicate information through graphics, websites, maps, charts, presentation slides, handouts, and more. In this one-hour virtual workshop, participants will learn about the basics of design principles, what to consider when creating accessible graphics for the public, and free resources to save time and […]
$20 – $50Voices of Justice – D.C. Under the Constitution: Exhibit & Documentary Premiere
Dunbar High School 101 N. St. NW, Washington, DCCome see the work of a group of Constitutional Law students worked proudly for the whole of term 1 to educate themselves and create for others to see. Youth voices meet the Bill of Rights in D.C. - where local choices collide with federal oversight. See what happens when students turn interviews into public history. […]
Writing and Wellness Workshop
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesInspired by the Kwanza principle of Nia, meaning purpose: attend a free workshop hosted by Soar in partnership with DCPL, where you will unleash your creativity, awaken the poet within and show yourself some love. RSVP to kimberlydcsoar.org by 12.28.2025. Space is limited Learn more.
Public Humanities Roundtable featuring Community Voices
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin HumanitiesDC for an overview of all 2026 grant offerings, along with a brief Q&A from Ward 5 grantees Yao Tyus, Saaret Yoseph, and Dr. Alexandra Jones of Archaeology in the Community. HumanitiesDC grants are currently open to help Washingtonians... Explore and document local culture Research their history and origins, and build a representative archive […]
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