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
FOODISH 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 – $65Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park
Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation presents the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12-9 PM at Alethia Tanner Park in Washington, DC. Celebrating its fifth year, the free festival highlights DC's rich musical history and culture while showcasing the artists carrying those traditions forward. The day features UCB, […]
Free – $108.55DC Oral History Collaborative: What comes after the interview?
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOral History does not end once the mics are off. This core DC Oral History Collaborative workshop will help participants understand what oral historians do when the interviews are complete. We will discuss transcription and indexing, the importance of narrator feedback and ongoing consent. Additionally, the session will use case studies to explore ways oral […]
Free – $30Forging a More Perfect Union: American Jews and Democracy with Professor Lauren Strauss
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJourney through the history of American Jewish political activism in the 20th and 21st centuries. In this 250th year since American independence, Professor Lauren Strauss goes beyond theoretical discussions about the nation's founding to focus on the many ways that Jewish Americans have engaged politically. From the streets to the courts to Capitol Hill, Jews […]
$5 – $10Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists (HUNDRED DAYS)
Keegan Theatre 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHUNDRED DAYS is a folk, pop-punk musical following the lives of a couple who love as if they have 100 days to live. Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists October 18, 2026 | Following the matinee performance Free and open to all patrons! Purchase tickets
$55 – $65DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival
Founded in 2011, the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival champions the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers in Palestine and in diaspora, showcasing the range and complexity of Palestinian identities and narratives. More details about this year's festival coming soon. Learn more
A Match Made in DC
FeaturedSt. Francis Hall 1340 Quincy St NE, Washington, DCFood · Drinks · Celebration · Connection Join DC History Center and HumanitiesDC for an evening celebrating a match made for DC! After years of bringing people together around history, culture, and the humanities, we’re tying the knot and starting a new chapter together. Raise a glass to what we’ve built, learn more about what’s […]
$50Panel Discussion: Your City Your Story (Double Exposure Film Festival)
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat happens when a community stops waiting on institutions and does accountability’s work itself? In Los Angeles, the gay community banded together to investigate a cold case murder and push it toward resolution — the subject of Rachel Mason’s new film My Brother’s Killer. It’s happening nationwide as legacy news organizations scale back and new […]
$25 – $200
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