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.
Events
Culture Series: Comedy Across the River
Busboys and Poets Anacostia 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this special Culture Series, we ask who gets to laugh together, and what is lost when communities east of the Anacostia are left out? HumanitiesDCPresents Culture Series: Comedy Across the River explores the stand-up scene east of the Anacostia and the lack of performance spaces in Wards 7 and 8. Comedians have long brought people […]
Free – $20Celebration of DC Black Theater – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Howard University: Mordecai Johnson Administration Bldg 2400 6th St NW, Washington, DCFebruary 26, 2026 | Ward 1 | Howard University A moving panel highlighting DC's long history of being a hub for Black theater featuring present-day local Black women artistic leaders in conversation with trailblazers who built the legacy. Programmed in partnership with Howard University and State of DC Black Theatre. Learn more here.
The Open Door: Skill-Building Day at the Library of Congress
Library of Congress; Thomas Jefferson Building; Room LJ119 10 1st Street, SE, Washington, DC, United StatesWe are happy to participate in the Library of Congress' skill-building day. The DC Oral History Collaborative will present two oral history workshops at this day-long event. More info and registration: https://www.loc.gov/item/event-419839/the-open-door-skill-building-day-at-the-library-of-congress/2026-02-28/ 10am-12pm: Defining Oral History - Learn essential and fundamental oral history skills to help you document life events at a two hour workshop […]
FreeThe Great 8 Fashion Tour East of The River Presents: In The Pocket – The Magical, Mystical Influence of Go-Go On Culture Style and Fashion
Yaleen Beauty Makerspace 3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DCAn interactive "tour stop" exploring the impact of Go-Go music on fashion and cultural expression in Washington, DC. Through visual media, archival material, and community storytelling, attendees will explore how rhythm, movement, and sound shape personal style and creative identity. The event highlights Go-Go as a living cultural force that influences fashion, community connection, and […]
Cancelled – DC Oral History Workshop: Planning Oral History Projects
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis session has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of our upcoming workshop offerings. How do you invite interviewees? How do you keep things on track? What does it cost? Running an oral history project is a lot of work! But the skills and best practices in this core workshop in the DC Oral History […]
Free – $32.49Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles (Film Showcase)
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this Culture Series, we showcase three short films while asking the question: What defines a community leader—and who gets to decide? HumanitiesDC Present Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles, a film showcase that brings together three documentaries produced through the Community Voice Lab at American University — Kil and the Kids, Street Reporter, and We Rock! — […]
Free – $20The Power of Knowing: John Lewis, Poetry & Hip-Hop Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWednesday, March 11 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Ward 5 | 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 hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr. in partnership […]
Carry On: Oratory Competition – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Joe's Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier, MDThursday, March 12, | 6:30 PM | Prince George's County | Joe's Movement Emporium The Carry On: Oratory Competition honors the speeches of the Honorable John Lewis as students will use their voices to bring truth to power in a contemporary setting. As an oratorical competition, students will gain confidence in public speaking, learn more […]
She Comes First
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCThis live storytelling show isn't polite. It's personal. She Comes First is Story District's annual night of true stories told by women - bold, funny, complicated, honest, and sometimes all at once. You'll hear voices across generations and backgrounds. It's not just a show. It's a space where real experiences get the mic and connection […]
$30 – $35The Mosaic High School Playwriting Contest – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCMarch 15, 2026 | Ward 2 | MLK Library Mosaic uplifts the next generation of playwrights through its High School Playwriting Contest, providing mentorship, instruction and a professionally guided reading of the winning play with a director and working actors. This year?s contest is inspired by the themes of Young John Lewis, including justice, coalition […]
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