Events Calendar

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.

Creativists In Dialogue Podcast

Creativists in Dialogue is a podcast embracing the creative life, with hosts Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Oliver. In this weekly podcast, the hosts interview people from all walks of life […]

Free

Monsters of the American Cinema

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband?s straight, white teenage son, […]

$10 – $45

A Cooling Summer Menu of Yin and Yang Foods Featuring Janet Cam

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

Janet Cam's philosophy "Wine is the Universal Language" has taken her around the world. Her goal of normalizing Chinese cuisine in America is showcased in this course. Come and explore […]

$85 – $100

Culture Series: Hip-Hop 50 – A DC Hip-Hop Love Story

Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, United States

More information coming soon! Event Details Host: HumanitiesDC Date: July 13, 2023 • 7pm Location: Busboys and Poets,  450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Event fee: Free Registration Event link: […]

Free

Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

It's pretty hard to not fall in love with Portuguese food, especially its seafood. Portugal has incredibly diverse influences from its contacts and exploration of Africa, Brazil, the North Atlantic, […]

$55

A Trip to France: Grand Aioli (French Dinner Platter)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

Grand Aioli is a beautiful French platter often consisting of a garlic-based dip surrounded by a myriad of veggies, eggs, shellfish, bread, and more. Event Details Host: Hill Center at […]

$69

Classic Italian: Pasta Making

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

Join us in the kitchen for a pasta workshop! Make a variety of different pastas, including: fresh egg pasta, dried semolina pasta, and even chickpea pasta! Chef Mark Haskell will […]

$69

The Whole Beast: Curing Meat + Fish

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

In this class Chef Mark Haskell will show participants how to choose, cut, prepare and cook a wide variety of meat and fish. After learning to prepare and portion the […]

$69

Fandango y Fiesta en Veracruz Masterclass

The Ballet de Mexico Veracruz Masterclass taking place for its first time in Washington, DC. The workshop will be taught by Artistic Director of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Amalia […]

$100

Brazilian Zouk Social Fundraiser for KAMA DC and Inspira Dance

1280 4th Street 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for an evening of music, dance, and community at a Pop-up Fundraiser Brazilian Zouk Social for Inspira Dance held by KAMA DC! On Sunday 9/3, we are bringing […]

Free – $25

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