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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
  • 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
  • DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop

    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    This 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 […]

    Free
  • Immigrant Comedy Night

    1701 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, United States

    Join KamaDC for night of laughter featuring comedians who are immigrants, refugees, and 1st-generation Americans. The event will take place outside the restaurant, Immigrant Food, with check-in at 6:30, and […]

    $15 – $20
  • Turning the Page: September Reading

    Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Join the Inner Loop as we turn the page into a new season with our September reading feat. Eric Weiner & our September Author's Corner spotlight Alyson Gold Weinberg. You'll […]

    Free
  • Culture Series: Discovering Medieval DC

    Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

    Walking Tour: 6:30PM, meet at the Joan of Arc Statue in Meridian Hill Event: 7:00PM at Busboys The Middle Ages may seem far distant in time and space, and far […]

    Free
  • Theatre Week Kickoff Fest

    Arena Stage 1101 6th St SW, Washington, District of Columbia

    Explore everything #DCTheatre has to offer at the 2023 Theatre Week Kickoff Fest. Mix and mingle with leaders from your favorite theatres, explore their upcoming seasons, sample their programming, and […]

    Free
  • A Forum on The History of Adams Morgan

    Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

    The History of the Adams Morgan Plaza is a forum and photo exhibit about the long community life of the corner of 18th St and Columbia Rd NW. The forum […]

    Free
  • Neighborhood Power: an Adams Morgan Story Film Preview Screening

    Walter Pierce Park 2634 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Adams Morgan is home to generations of organizing to build a liberated and inclusive community. Work in this neighborhood reshaped the social terrain and had wide-ranging implications. Neighborhood Power is […]

    Free
  • A Stage of Their Own

    1377 R St NW 1377 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Opening Reception is Free with Registration: Thursday, October 5, 5-7pm Exhibit will be open Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. This immersive, multimedia exhibit, curated by Emmy-winning producer Shellée […]

    Free

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