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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 […]
FreeStory District Presents: New Year, Who Dis?
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCNew Year, Who Dis? Some stories start with a plan. Others start with a breakup, a burnout, or a late-night idea that won't shut up. This show is about the moments that push us to change –– to leave, to leap, or to try something new even if it scares the hell out of us. […]
$30 – $35Pride Poetry Workshop: “Weird Way to Protest…but, Yes!”
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United States2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB The Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and […]
Silence is Violence: The Podcast – Episode 4 Release
Led by Artistic Director Farah Lawal Harris and Production Manager Keta Newborn, Silence is Violence is Young Playwrights' Theater's playwriting, performance, and community dialogue series exploring areas of injustice experienced by our city's young people. Through a mixture of scripted performances, interviews, poetry readings, and music, Silence is Violence: The Podcast is a four-episode series […]
Writing and Wellness Workshop: Love Letter to You!
Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library 1630 7th St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAttend a Free Writing Workshop to Wake up your inner wisdom and Reflect on the many ways to LOVE YOU! Workshop includes: SOAR's Poetry Training Wheels, Interactive writing prompts and a FREE book for the first 5 people who Register and attend the workshop. Kindly RSVP by emailing your name at goldenfernpress gmail com by […]
Pride Poetry Workshop: Erasure Poems
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United States2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB The Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and […]
The Great 8 Fashion Tour East of The River Presents: In The Pocket – The Magical, Mystical Influence of Go-Go On Culture Style and Fashion
Yaleen Beauty Makerspace 3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DCAn interactive "tour stop" exploring the impact of Go-Go music on fashion and cultural expression in Washington, DC. Through visual media, archival material, and community storytelling, attendees will explore how rhythm, movement, and sound shape personal style and creative identity. The event highlights Go-Go as a living cultural force that influences fashion, community connection, and […]
The Power of Knowing: John Lewis, Poetry & Hip-Hop Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWednesday, March 11 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Ward 5 | Woodridge Neighborhood Library The Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that brings together the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and the expressive energy of hip-hop and spoken word. Led by poet, spoken-word artist, and hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr. in partnership […]
Carry On: Oratory Competition – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Joe's Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier, MDThursday, March 12, | 6:30 PM | Prince George's County | Joe's Movement Emporium The Carry On: Oratory Competition honors the speeches of the Honorable John Lewis as students will use their voices to bring truth to power in a contemporary setting. As an oratorical competition, students will gain confidence in public speaking, learn more […]
She Comes First
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCThis live storytelling show isn't polite. It's personal. She Comes First is Story District's annual night of true stories told by women - bold, funny, complicated, honest, and sometimes all at once. You'll hear voices across generations and backgrounds. It's not just a show. It's a space where real experiences get the mic and connection […]
$30 – $35
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