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.
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 […]
Creating Your Personal Brand with Maureen
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for an interactive workshop that will help you create and pitch your personal brand. Entrepreneur and author Maureen Osuji will share the critical tools needed to kick-start your […]
Becoming FDR Author Talk
In honor of the 90th Anniversary of FDR's first election to President, the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee is proud to present a discussion with Jonathan Darman the Author of Becoming […]
Dap Is A Love Language Closing Soiree
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesJoin our celebration for an incredible run of the multimedia exhibit "Dap is a Love Language" at the Anacostia Arts Center. The celebration includes a live recording of the podcast […]
Lost and Found: KAMA DC’s Best Immigrant Stories
Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesKAMA DC’s volunteer-run, grassroots mission dedicates itself to providing a platform for immigrants to share their skills and their stories. In this KAMA DC and Story District collaboration, we showcase […]
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