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 […]
Monsters of the American Cinema
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWhen 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, […]
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 StatesMore 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: […]
Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonIt'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, […]
A Trip to France: Grand Aioli (French Dinner Platter)
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonGrand 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 […]
Classic Italian: Pasta Making
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonJoin 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 […]
The Whole Beast: Curing Meat + Fish
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonIn 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 […]
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 […]
Brazilian Zouk Social Fundraiser for KAMA DC and Inspira Dance
1280 4th Street 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis course, led by oral historian Benji de la Piedra, will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with […]
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