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.
Beyond the Archives: Latine Drag History in DC
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLatine Drag has vibrant history and culture in the nation’s capital! Community leaders José Gutiérrez, Mari Con Carne, and Alexa Rodríguez, will explore that history, guided by program curator and HumanitiesDC District Fellow, Carolina Fuentes. The event, part panel and part oral history, will offer space for the three community leaders to recount their stories […]
Oral History Workshop Series – Family Stories
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Oral history is an important way to preserve the memories, stories and voices of family so their wisdom and experience can be passed down to future generations. Interviewing can supplement existing genealogical work or family archiving projects adding critical information to family trees and breathing life into photographs and other documents. This workshop […]
Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDouble Exposure is the United States’ first and only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting on film. It pairs four days of film screenings with a professional symposium that brings together watchdog journalists and filmmakers venturing into investigative storytelling. Host: 100Reporters Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 • 9:30AM - 5:00PM Location: Multiple venues throughout DC […]
Culture Series: DC Is Native Land
Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Scholar, artist, and policymaker Dr. Elizabeth Rule (enrolled citizen, Chickasaw Nation) will screen a rough cut of her forthcoming documentary, DC is Indian Land. Derived from her award-winning book, Indigenous DC: Native Peoples and the Nation's Capital (Georgetown University Press, 2023), this film is an oral history investigation of both the histories and contemporary experiences of […]
My China Roots Genealogy Workshop
600 Massachusetts Avenue NW 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesClear out your attics and basements of documents (in Chinese or English), maps, genealogy records, and photos. Share with Chinese genealogy specialists from My China Roots and U.S. immigration historians and friends. Learn how to document your family's history and how to retell those oral histories. Registration fee includes snacks and lunch. Event Details Host: […]
Salon Nights: Poetry Workshop with Gabriela Orozco
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesBrush up on your writing skills with 2019 DC Youth Poet Laureate, Gabriela Orozco, during a workshop exploring themes of identity, community, and more through the art of poetry, then share your work with attendees. Part of the Museum?s new Jews of Color Creative Workshops Series. In partnership with Mosaic Visions and the Spirit of […]
Panel Conversation: Post Election Round-up
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesExpert panelists provide an insider's look at the election results, the current political landscape, and upcoming legislation. Host: Capital Jewish Museum Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • 6:30PM - 8:00PM Location: 575 3rd St NW Washington DC 20001 Event fee: $0-15 Registration Event Link For More Information Contact: Lisa Del Sesto Website: https://capitaljewishmuseum.org/ Email: ldelsesto@capitaljewishmuseum.org […]
HumanitiesDC Winter Soiree!
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable celebration of bold ideas, big questions, and unique experiences! On December 12, 2024, at 6 PM, join us at the True Reformer Building to honor and applaud the exceptional work of our 2024 Independent Practitioner Fellows. Come together with fellow curious minds to witness the power of […]
CJM After Sunset: Light Up the Night
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLight up the night with an early Hanukkah party at CJM After Sunset. Sip on olive oil martinis, compete in a dreidel tournament, delight in an olive oil tasting, enjoy pop-up spotlight talks with Museum curators, and make your own wrapping paper for the best dressed gift under the menorah. Presented in partnership with GatherDC. […]
Community Grants Virtual Info Sessions
HumanitiesDC Community Grants Virtual Info Sessions This session will provide a broad overview of all of HumanitiesDC's 2025 grant opportunities and general information about our application process and eligibility requirements. These sessions are best for potential applicants who aren’t sure which grant program to apply for and would like information about all our offerings. We […]
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