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 LGBTQ+: An Introduction to Queer Archaeology
Queer archaeology has its roots in the quest for and identification of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in the past. Incorporating queer theoretical advances and approaches from other disciplines, queer archaeology has expanded in scope and now serves as a powerful tool to help understand the past. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we […]
DC/DOX 3rd Annual Documentary Film Festival
The DC/DOX 3rd Annual Documentary Film Festival, sponsored in part by HumanitiesDC, is once again celebrating bold voices, innovative visions, and dedicated truth-seekers in the art of non-fiction storytelling. Make sure to check out the DCprogramming to find films made by documentary filmmakers from the DC area. These films highlight stories that reflect the unique […]
The Inner Loop June Reading
Shaw's Tavern 520 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for our June Reading featuring Kat Chow reading alongside nine local writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry downstairs at Shaw's Tavern. The event is free and open to the public and wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know the local writing community! Registration Link
Pride Month Screening and Zine Swap with DC Zinefest and XFR Collective
Fantom Comics 2010 P St NW, Washington, United StatesSee historic films and tapes of LGBT+ protests, pride, and video art from XFR Collective and swap zines with DC Zinefest! Free and open to the public! About the Films: Radical tape transfer collective XFR brings recently digitized jewels transferred from original materials provided by Leslie-Lohman Museum members which offer a rare glimpse into the […]
Family Day: Full of Pride
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA Pride party for all ages! Dance to live music courtesy of the Hill Havurah ensemble at 10:15 am, listen to the fabulous Jewish Drag Story Time at 12pm, and explore LGBTJews in the Federal City with our Family Guide or kid's scavenger hunt. Plus, drop in crafts and activities all day ? design a […]
Oral History 101: A workshop for the new and novice oral historian
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesYour family story: a gift to future generations. Your community?s traditions: your legacy. Your organization?s impact: its foundation. Attend this oral history workshop to learn beginning practices of oral history to help you capture the stories that matter the most. We'll discuss: The difference between oral history and an interview How to plan for an […]
Culture Series: Vital Signs – DC and the Poetry of AIDS
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHow did DC nurture—and challenge—the artists and writers who lived through the AIDS crisis? And what can DC residents learn from their legacy to help ignite our resistance to the challenges of our own time? Join HumanitiesDC and guest curators Kim Roberts and Regie Cabico for Culture Series: Vital Signs: DC and the Poetry of […]
DC Day of Archaeology Festival
Tudor Place 1644 31st St. NW, Washington, United StatesThe annual DC Day of Archaeology Festival gathers archaeology organizations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia together in one location to inform our community about local archaeology resources. The event is organized by Archaeology in the Community and held in June as part of DC Archaeology Month. Find hands-on activities for all ages! […]
Oral History Interviewing Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis core workshop in the DC Oral History Collaborative workshop series will provide participants strategies to make the interview experience rewarding for the interviewer and the narrator. The workshop will begin by further exploring what comes before the interview – connecting research and planning with building trust and rapport with narrators. Participants will then discuss […]
Thrilling Upcycled Celtic Folk Trio House of Hamill in Concert
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonA concert featuring House of Hamill. Register here
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