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.
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 […]
Community Grants Info Session at Anacostia Arts Center
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesHumanitiesDC Community Grants Info Session at Anacostia Arts Center In partnership with the Anacostia BID and Art to Go-Go, join HumanitiesDC to learn about how Ward 8 residents can engage with HumanitiesDC through our community grant opportunities, as well as available fellowships, grant reviewer opportunities, and more. Light refreshments will be available. Event Details Host: […]
Culture Series: James Baldwin at 100: Celebrating the Enduring Witness
Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Join HumanitiesDC and guest curator Tracy Chiles McGhee for an exploration of James Baldwin's profound legacy in "James Baldwin at 100: Celebrating the Enduring Witness." This event marks the centennial of Baldwin's birth and explores what it means to 'bear witness' in today's world and how we, as artists, writers, and citizens, use […]
Community Grants Virtual Application Workshops
HumanitiesDC Community Grants Application Workshops HumanitiesDC offers 4 virtual workshops for applicants that offer an in-depth look at each grant program's funding scope, eligibility requirements, application questions, and review criteria. Attendees are highly encouraged to come having started an application and reviewed the grant requirements. These sessions will be recorded and later uploaded to our […]
Community Grants Info Session at Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesHumanitiesDC Community Grants Info Session at Woodridge Neighborhood Library Join HumanitiesDC to learn about how Ward 5 residents can engage with HumanitiesDC through our community grant opportunities, as well as available fellowships, grant reviewer opportunities, and more. Light refreshments will be available. This event is family and child friendly. This event was made possible in […]
DC Oral History Collaborative: Oral History 101+ Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis course, led by Anna F. Kaplan, PhD., 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. This course is structured to follow the full cycle […]
Community Grants Info Session at MLK Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHumanitiesDC Community Grants Info Session at MLK Library Join HumanitiesDC to learn about how DC residents can engage with HumanitiesDC through our community grant opportunities, as well as available fellowships, grant reviewer opportunities, and more. Light refreshments will be available. This event is family and child friendly. Event Details Host: HumanitiesDC Dates: Monday, January 15, […]
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