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.
Not Just Another Day Off Poetry Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Folger Theatre 201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 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 […]
HumanitiesDC Community Grants General Info Session
Join this virtual overview session to learn about all of HumanitiesDC's 2026 grant offerings. HumanitiesDC's 2026 community grants cycle opens December 8, 2025 with three grant opportunities, including: Community Culture & Heritage grant - $10,000 for DC-based individuals and non-profit organizations to create public humanities projects Visions grant - $25,000 for DC-based non-profit organizations to […]
The Fox & the Panther Play Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Busboys and Poets Takoma 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCJanuary 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 […]
DC: A Home for New Musicals – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
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.
The Light Looks Like Me Book Event
Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St., Frederick, MDJoin Shout Mouse Press youth authors to discuss their new book - The Light Looks Like Me. Learn more here.
DC Oral History Collaborative 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, February 9 at 6 pm to be in community with other oral historians. During the meetup we’ll share ideas, talk through challenges and obstacles, and […]
FreeCelebration 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 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 […]
Artist Talkback with Psalmayene 24 – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesMarch 28, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center Curious about what went into the making of Young John Lewis? Playwright Psalmayene 24 will share insights into the process behind the production and his artistic practice following a performance of the musical. Learn more here.
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