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.
Grantee Event: The PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story
American University School of International Service 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesThe PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story is among the nation’s most illustrious literary prizes for the short story. This year, PEN/Faulkner will honor Yiyun Li in a […]
Grantee Event: Axé Fest
The Capoeira Spot 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesAxé Fest is a community day of free movement classes hosted by The Capoeira Spot, featuring the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, yoga, and Afro-Brazilian dance. Attendees can immerse themselves […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Porchtales Podcast – The Disappearance of Sister Koko with Prof. D. Boose, Episode 3
Porchtales is HumanitiesDC’s new podcast, where every season embarks on a deep-dive exploration of a subject that helps listeners get to experience the District through the eyes of those who […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Dancing With Myself – A Conversation on Music, Mood, and Our Mental Health
Lydia on H 1427 H St NE, Washington, DCJoin HumanitiesDC and Dr. Patrise Holden for a discussion that invites audience members to explore their feelings, attitudes, identity, and mood when listening to music and reflect on the short-term […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Beyond the Archives: Performing Oral History
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesJoin us as John A Johnson and an amazing group of actors use Playback Theatre techniques to bring Washington, DC stories to life. Selected from both the DC Oral History […]
Grantee Event: The Meaning Behind the Music
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United StatesThe Washington Arts Ensemble is DC’s classical music community, offering classical chamber music concerts with an emphasis on connection between audience members and performers. In keeping with holiday celebrations around […]
Grantee Event: Dance Institute of Washington Presents “The Spirit of Kwanzaa”
Cramton Auditorium 2455 6th St, NW, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesThe Spirit of Kwanzaa, the Dance Institute of Washington’s most popular and longest-running (since 1995) cultural arts and dance production affords the community an immersive and imaginative presentation that uniquely […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Porchtales Podcast – The Disappearance of Sister Koko Episode 5
Porchtales is HumanitiesDC’s new podcast, where every season embarks on a deep-dive exploration of a subject that helps listeners get to experience the District through the eyes of those who […]
HumanitiesDC Event: LGBTQ Bars – Beyond Drinking, There is Community!
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesThis gathering explores how community can be found in drinking establishments, how bars provide a social outlet for people, and how bars and clubs allow individuals in the LGBTQ community […]
Grantee Event: A Musical Offering
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United StatesThe Washington Arts Ensemble is DC’s classical music community, offering classical chamber music concerts with an emphasis on connection between audience members and performers. The concert on January 14, will […]
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