Events Calendar

The Immigration Film Fest is hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV to share their skills and stories. Now in the festival's 12th year, we are bringing you a hybrid film festival with virtual screenings for 32 films via Eventive, four in-person screenings […]

To what extent did 9-man volleyball help Chinese immigrants preserve their culture?  HumanitiesDC & Ted Gong Present Culture Series: 9-Man, a conversation with key members of the Chinese American community reflecting on the street sport that continues to unite generations. For more than 90 years, 9-man volleyball has drawn teams from Chinatowns across the United […]

Anacostia Arts Center will host the second annual Fusion Festival 2025, powered by WACIF and sponsored by EventsDC, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The festival, with the timely theme ?Transformation,? returns to Southeast DC with a full day of immersive experiences at the intersection of innovation, culture, […]

A vibrant marketplace of vendors offering Palestinian crafts, literature, and food, Dabke workshops, and performances. An introductory class and circle where you?ll learn the art of tatreez. Poetry readings Featured film screenings (stay tuned for the lineup). A central highlight of the two-day event is the GoFundMe Gallery, filled with artwork from Palestinian artists in […]

Welcome to the 7th Annual District Hunt - this year's puzzle adventure for you, your family, your friends, and your co-workers! Each year, the game is designed around a different theme built into the physical and cultural landscape of Washington DC. In 2025, the focus is on Information. This year's story is Burying the Lede. […]

The Home Rule Music Festival returns for its fall edition on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Alethia Tanner Park. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates Washington, D.C.?s rich music and cultural legacy with a full day of live performances, vendors, and community connections. The lineup features Joantz Workshop, Brandon Woody, Junkyard Band, Bongo District, Dogo du […]

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars to celebrate DC's powerful stories and vibrant communities! Our first community fundraiser, Humanities Under the Stars, is an outdoor celebration in the Castle Garden at Heurich House Museum. Surrounded by community, culture, and conversations, we will honor the stories and people who shape our city while raising […]

The George Washington University Writing Program, in collaboration with the Creative Writing program and the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, is proud to award three annual undergraduate Julian Clement Chase Prizes: one for Research Writing on the District of Columbia, one for Creative Writing in Washington, and one for Community Impact in […]

Continue Oktoberfest celebrations at the Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, DC with curator spotlight talks, sip on German beers, decorate your own beer stein, compete in trivia, and dance along to klezmer faves! Plus, a cash bar and snacks for purchase. Ticket includes admission to all […]

What makes the DC-Maryland variation of Style roller skating deserving of official folk-art recognition? HumanitiesDC & Tasha Klusmann Present Culture Series: Snap City - The Art of Roller Skating. Join us for an unforgettable evening as native Washingtonian and roller skate historian Tasha Klusmann takes us inside the world of Style roller skating. Style skating […]