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.
The Light Looks Like Me Book Event
People's Book 7014 Westmoreland Ave Suite A, Takoma Park, MD, United StatesJoin Shout Mouse Press youth authors plus guest author Ebony LaDelle to discuss The Light Looks Like Me.
Culture Series: Documenting Culture – How to Be a Humanist
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat does it take to become a humanist, and what is lost if we fail to preserve DC’s stories? HumanitiesDC Presents Culture Series: Documenting Culture - How to Be a Humanist, a thoughtful conversation featuring three public historians exploring what it means to be a humanist in the nation's capital. Featuring Paul Grant, Creative Director […]
FreeYes, Chef: Stories About Food & Family Drama
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCFood brings people together but not always how you'd expect. Behind every favorite dish, there's tension, tradition, chaos, or comfort. Sometimes all of it at once. This show is about what happens when meals go sideways, recipes carry history, and family shows up with opinions. Come for real stories about how food stirs things up, […]
DC Oral History Collaborative Community Meetup
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesCalling 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, November 17 at 6 pm to be in community with other oral historians. During the meetup we’ll share ideas, talk through challenges and obstacles, and […]
FreeReach’s 2025 Book Launch Party!
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis annual celebration of the new Teen Publishing Project (TPP) books published by Reach tutors (in Wards 4-8) will be held at the True Reformer Building. The festivities will take place from 6-8pm, featuring hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with Reach tutors and the Reach community. In 2025, the tutors explored themes […]
$40An Evening with Pati Jinich and Anna Spiegel
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for an advance screening of the closing episode of Season 14 of Pati's Mexican Table, Pati Jinich's long running part travelogue-part cooking PBS series. We will view the episode For Love and Family, in advance of the episode's official public release on November 21. Following the screening, Jinich will be in conversation with […]
$15 – $45The Power of Knowing: John Lewis, Poetry & Hip-Hop – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Ongoing | Wards 5, 7 and 8 | Capitol View Neighborhood Library, Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library and Woodridge Neighborhood Library The Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that brings together the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and the expressive energy of hip-hop and spoken word. Led by poet, spoken-word artist, and […]
FreeTalk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonVeteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker and The New Yorker staff writer, Susan Glasser, for a candid assessment of President Trump's first year in office as well as breaking news of the day. Register here.
$10HumanitiesDC Second Annual Winter Soirée
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLast year was so much fun, we decided to do it again. Join us for a Year-End Celebration of our city's public humanities! Get ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable celebration of bold ideas, big questions, and unique experiences! On December 11, 2025, at 6 PM, join us at the True Reformer Building to […]
Free – $20DC History Center Holiday Gathering
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesLift your spirits among friends, family, and neighbors at the DC History Center’s annual holiday gathering—a joyful evening of community building through song and local flavor! Light bites are provided by local restaurants, inspired by the iconic flavors of DC, and drinks are on us (just remember your ID)! Attendees are invited to join for a […]
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