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SUMMARY:DC[FRAMEWORKS] - A Work-in-Progress Screening Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite you to the 2026 Spring edition of DC[FRAMEWORKS] Works-in-Progress Screening\, a community event celebrating documentary storytelling in progress. \nDC[FRAMEWORKS] provides directors and producers at all experience levels with a unique opportunity to receive constructive\, peer-level feedback on their rough-cut films—whether feature-length or short. Each screening is followed by a moderated discussion\, where filmmakers gain valuable insights from an engaged audience\, subject-matter experts\, and experienced DC-based filmmakers. \nRegister here\nInterested in submitting your film?\nIf you’re a DC-based filmmaker with a work in progress and are interested in having your project considered for the Works-in-Progress Screening\, you can apply via this form\, and email info@dcdoxfest.com if you have any questions. \nSubmit a Work-in-Progress by April 27\n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to be partnering once again with DC/DOX for this special off-season program dedicated to supporting DC-area filmmakers.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dcframeworks-a-work-in-progress-screening-series/
LOCATION:Eaton Cinema\, 1201 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event,HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
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SUMMARY:HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re bringing the energy to a new Southeast location as we continue to spotlight the stories that define the public humanities. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us on April 9\, 2026\, at 6 pm at THEARC for a celebration of bold ideas\, even bolder questions\, and some powerful stories to go with them. Together\, we’ll honor the outstanding work of our 2025 Community\, Culture & Heritage grantees. Engage with fellow curious minds as we share the diverse stories and transformative impact of the humanities over the past year. \nRegister here!\nSuggested Donation: We at HumanitiesDC believe that the humanities should be accessible to all. If you are able\, help ensure our approach to programming remains sustainable with a suggested donation. Your donation will help offset the operational costs of this program.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/humanitiesdc-community-showcase/
LOCATION:THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus\, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T221556
CREATED:20260209T215053Z
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SUMMARY:DC Oral History Collaborative: Oral History 101+ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to record oral history interviews with your family\, friends\, and community.\n\n\n\nThis course will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history\, to empower them with the basic tools for developing their style and approach to preserving DC’s rich past through oral history interviews. \nThis course is structured to follow the full cycle of an oral history interview\, from conception to processing. We will discuss practical and theoretical considerations of doing oral history in order to demonstrate the distinctive\, interdisciplinary mindset that oral historians take to their work. Because oral history is best learned “on the job\,” the instructor will ask you to do activities and to discuss your experiences along the way. \nThere is a lot of material to cover\, so participants will also be asked to do some reading and exercises prior to each session. \nThis workshop consists of three sessions – registrants must commit to participating in all three sessions. \n\nRegister here\n\n— \nMarch 19\, 23\, 26 \n6:00pm-8:00pm \nMartin Luther King\, Jr. – 4th Floor Conference Room Space – 401-C \n— \nThe DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents\, preserves\, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington\, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training\, mentorship\, resources\, programs\, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dc-oral-history-collaborative-oral-history-101-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c\, Conference Center\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T203000
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SUMMARY:Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles (Film Showcase)
DESCRIPTION:In this Culture Series\, we showcase three short films while asking the question: What defines a community leader—and who gets to decide?\n\n\n\nHumanitiesDC Present Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles\, a film showcase that brings together three documentaries produced through the Community Voice Lab at American University — Kil and the Kids\, Street Reporter\, and We Rock! — that spotlight everyday people turning challenges into connection\, creativity\, and change across Washington\, DC. \nFrom a mentor supporting youth in a high violence neighborhood\, to a woman reclaiming her life as a community journalist after experiencing homelessness\, to a young professional finding courage and belonging through music\, these films expand how we define leadership. \nThe program will feature three short film screenings followed by a post discussion with the filmmakers\, centered on our bold question: What defines a community leader and who gets to decide? \nJoin us for an evening of film\, conversation\, and reflection that invites us to reconsider where leadership lives\, and how communities rise when everyday people show up. \n  \nRegister here.\n  \nMore About the Curator: The Community Voice Lab at American University produces social impact films that amplify untold stories\, ignite dialogue and spur action toward a more empathetic\, generous and just world. Centered on our creative ethos of collaboration rather than extraction\, our emerging filmmakers and seasoned film faculty work together with local storytellers to honor the ordinary heroes shaping the heart of our nation’s capital. Community Voice Lab films uplift stories of hope\, resilience\, and determination for the common good.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/culture-series-leadership-without-titles-film-showcase/
LOCATION:True Reformer Building\, 1200 U St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - DC Oral History Workshop: Planning Oral History Projects
DESCRIPTION:This session has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of our upcoming workshop offerings.\n\nHow do you invite interviewees? How do you keep things on track? What does it cost?\n\n\n\nRunning an oral history project is a lot of work! But the skills and best practices in this core workshop in the DC Oral History Collaborative’s Training Series will help participants understand how to avoid getting bogged down in budgetary or scheduling challenges. \nThis session covers topics such as developing an organizing research question and overcoming common pitfalls and obstacles. Anxious about approaching potential interviewees\, join us at this session for some practice! \n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\n— \nThe DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents\, preserves\, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington\, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training\, mentorship\, resources\, programs\, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians. The Collaborative is a partnership of HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dc-oral-history-workshop-planning-oral-history-projects/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c\, Conference Center\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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SUMMARY:Culture Series: Comedy Across the River
DESCRIPTION:In this special Culture Series\, we ask who gets to laugh together\, and what is lost when communities east of the Anacostia are left out?\n\n\n\n  \nHumanitiesDCPresents Culture Series: Comedy Across the River explores the stand-up scene east of the Anacostia and the lack of performance spaces in Wards 7 and 8. Comedians have long brought people together through laughter while making difficult conversations more accessible. But what happens when the artists behind those voices are left without places to develop their craft? \nInspired by C. Darren Thompson’s AFRO article\, “Comedy East of the Anacostia Is No Laughing Matter\,” the program features three performers sharing their experiences growing up in a city with a deep comedic history\, while lacking access to venues to watch\, learn\, and perform comedy. \nThe evening will begin with stand-up performances from our featured comedians\, followed by a panel discussion centered on the bold question: Who gets to laugh together\, and what is lost when communities east of the Anacostia are left out? \nIf you’ve ever wondered who gets to be heard in the city\, join us as we open the conversation right here in Anacostia! \nRegister here.\n\n\n  \nMore About the Curator: Clyde Darren Thompson is a Navy Veteran\, eighth-generation Washingtonian\, stand-up\, sketch\, and improv comedian\, and community busy body. He teaches improv comedy for the Armed Services Arts Partnership\, serves as a Board Member for Washington Improv Theater\, and is the Founder of the East River Dog Park Group. He most often performs improv comedy with his troupe\, Baggage Claim\, and sketch comedy with his team\, The RENS. He is a proud alumnus of Prince George’s Community College\, The University of Maryland at College Park\, Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law\, and The George Washington University School of Business.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/5560/
LOCATION:Busboys and Poets Anacostia\, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T060000
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CREATED:20260108T162617Z
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SUMMARY:DC Oral History Collaborative Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Calling all local oral historians: HumanitiesDC and the DC History Center are offering their next oral history meetup in Washington\, DC! Join us at the DC History Center on Monday\, February 9 at 6 pm to be in community with other oral historians. During the meetup we’ll share ideas\, talk through challenges and obstacles\, and celebrate successes. The first half of the evening is dedicated to small group discussion\, with snacks. Then\, we’ll gather for a group discussion. \nYou do not have to be a practicing oral historian to participate but come prepared to learn from others and to share your own thoughts\, perspectives\, and experiences. \nRegister here: https://dchistory.org/events/dcohc-meetup-february/ 
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dc-oral-history-collaborative-meetup-2/
LOCATION:DC History Center\, 801 K St NW\, Washington\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
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CREATED:20260106T183509Z
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SUMMARY:HumanitiesDC Community Grants General Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual overview session to learn about all of HumanitiesDC’s 2026 grant offerings.\nHumanitiesDC’s 2026 community grants cycle opens December 8\, 2025 with three grant opportunities\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Culture & Heritage grant – $10\,000 for DC-based individuals and non-profit organizations to create public humanities projects\nVisions grant – $25\,000 for DC-based non-profit organizations to produce public humanities projects\nOral History Interviewing grant – up to $13\,000 for DC-based individuals and non-profit organizations to collect\, document\, and archive local oral history interviews\n\nRegister to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/humanitiesdc-community-grants-general-info-session/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T133000
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CREATED:20260106T181942Z
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SUMMARY:Visions - Projects + Events Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth look at the Visions – Projects & Events grant application and program requirements. This online session will provide a detailed look at the Visions grant requirements\, eligibility information\, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Visions grantee who will share insights into their project as well as their successful grant application process.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/visions-projects-events-grant-workshop/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T133000
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CREATED:20260106T182821Z
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SUMMARY:Oral History Interviewing Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth look at the Oral History Interviewing grant application and program requirements \n\n\n\nThis session will provide a detailed look at the Oral History Interviewing grant requirements\, eligibility information\, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Oral History Interviewing grantee who will share insights into their project\, the training they received from the DC Oral History Collaborative\, as well as their successful grant application process. \n\nRegister to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/oral-history-interviewing-grant-workshop/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T133000
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CREATED:20260106T181421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182128Z
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SUMMARY:Community Culture & Heritage Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth look at the Community Culture & Heritage grant application and program requirements. \n\n\n\nThis online session will provide a detailed look at the Community Culture & Heritage grant requirements\, eligibility information\, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Community Culture & Heritage grantee who will share insights into their project as well as their successful grant application process. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/community-culture-heritage-grant-workshop/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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