Events Calendar

This 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

Veteran 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.

Last 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 […]

Lift 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 […]

January 16-18 | Ward 3 | Adas Israel Congregation Mosaic partners with Adas Israel Congregation and its church and gospel partners for the yearly Martin Luther King weekend days of inspiration. From shabbat to the Sunday community day of service, Mosaic and Adas will share stories, challenges and musical inspirations from Lewis' exemplary life of […]

January 17, 206 | Ward 6 | Folger Theatre Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with inspiring poetry readings and rousing historical speeches delivered by contemporary poets and actors. Mosaic will amplify their work and the significant relationship between Dr. King and Congressman Lewis, which is featured heavily in the […]

January 22, 2026 | Ward 4 | Busboys and Poets Takoma The Fox & the Panther by Tariq Hamami takes us to the 1960s when Algeria established itself as the anti-colonial capital of the world and hosted multiple revolutionaries including the Black Panther Party. Presented in collaboration with California?s Golden Thread Productions, this new play […]

January 26, 2026 | Location TBD A panel conversation led by Washington Post theater critic Naveen Kumar highlighting local theater companies producing new musicals. Produced in partnership with Olney Theatre Company and Signature Theatre Company, the event will feature performances from Young John Lewis and upcoming productions at the peer theaters. Learn more here.