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
2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed
The Parks at Walter Reed 6900 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrate five years of culture, community, and sound at the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at The Parks at Walter Reed! This free, outdoor festival honors Washington, DC's rich musical legacy, spotlighting jazz, go-go, funk, hip-hop, soul, and contemporary voices that continue to shape the city's cultural identity. Registration link Now in its 5th year, […]
FreeTheater and Policy Salon: Friends Don’t Fake Out Friends in DC
NYU Washington DC 1307 L Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United StatesA Theater and Policy Salon play reading and panel discussion in partnership with the NYU Brademas Center. Join a timely conversation about the scariest AI deep fake challenges faced by vulnerable communities in DC and globally, anchored by a reading of D.C. playwright Ben Hatt's new play, "Imposed." This Theater and Policy Salon event, in […]
East of the Monsoon: Southeast Asian American Poetry at USA250
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCThe D. SEA Writers Collective read poems commemorating the USA at 250, sharing the tears, joys, and wonders of 1.5 gen. refugees&immigrants. Dan Hong, Nico Penaranda, Dylan Tran, and Pacyinz Lyfoung are Southeast Asian American poets from Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines, bearing the cultural heritage of their Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, and Hmong ancestors. They […]
Step Into the Story: hometown DC On Stage
FeaturedAnacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, Washington, United StatesWashington is more than a capital—it is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods shaped by the people who call them home. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, hometown DC puts local stories at the heart of the District’s commemoration. hometown DC is series of installations—designed as interactive “cubes”—being showcased at a DC Public Library in every ward and […]
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
Alamo Drafthouse DC 630 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DCThe annual DC APA Film Festival curates films from established and emerging Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists. This year's program explores the intersection of indigenous and AANHPI diaspora communities and features new and repertory films, some of which rarely screen for the public. All screenings will be followed by Q&As. Although AANHPI […]
$15 – $20Closing Event: Celebrating the voices of hometown DC!
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCCelebrate the final weeks of hometown DC! In mid-September, neighborhood installations from across the District will be brought together at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Experience the complete exhibit celebrating Washington, DC as our hometown from Sept. 15 through Oct. 5. Join us on September 16 in the MLK Library Auditorium for a special […]
Black Women Make Movies
Shanklin Hall 2325 18th St NW, Washington, DCA showcase + mixer featuring a curated selection of shorts written and directed by Black women. Open to all, but especially for Black women filmmakers and the folx who love them. Come for the visuals, stay for the vibes. One (1) complimentary drink included with each ticket purchased. FEATURED SHORTS Writer, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist […]
$22.99 – $33.99FOODISH Story Circle
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin CJM and FOODISH in the sukkah to share family recipes, culinary memories, and personal stories connected to Jewish holidays and traditions. Led by local chef and culinary historian Vered Guttman, participants can contribute their own stories while discovering connections across Jewish communities and generations. Presented in partnership with FOODISH, the Jewish food initiative of […]
$5 – $10Genealogy 101: Starting Your Journey
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesStart tracing your family history at this beginner friendly, in-person genealogy workshop. No experience needed. School’s in session! Join this class to explore how your family’s history connects to the present. Genealogist Gigi Nelson offers a foundational introduction, including an overview of all the essential resources at the DC Public Library. Once we know how to get […]
FreeTop Shelf
Lincoln Theatre 1215 U street nw, Washington, United StatesIf you're looking for something different to do in DC this fall, Story District's Top Shelf is back at the Lincoln Theatre on October 1. We're bringing together eight standout storytellers from the past year for one night of true, live stories. This year's lineup was selected from 65 stories, so it's really a best-of […]
$45 – $65
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