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 […]
Theatre Week Kickoff Fest
Arena Stage 1101 6th St SW, Washington, District of ColumbiaExplore 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 […]
A Forum on The History of Adams Morgan
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe 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 […]
Neighborhood Power: an Adams Morgan Story Film Preview Screening
Walter Pierce Park 2634 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdams 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 […]
A Stage of Their Own
1377 R St NW 1377 R St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOpening 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 […]
The Great Persons Series Community Experience Days
The Nicholson Project 2310 Nicholson St, Washington, DCLearn about history and social justice through the eyes of GREAT PEOPLE from our past! The Nicholson Project and local artist and educator, Chitra Subramanian will be curating The Great […]
Fiesta del Barrio w/ José and Kristy
Mount Pleasant 3166 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, United States¿Alguna vez has pensado sobre cómo puedes preservar todas esas historias tan maravillosas en tu familia y comunidad? ¿Has pensado sobre qué uno debe hacer para grabar entrevistas con personas […]
Gilded Lily Burlesque: Return to Glamour
Dance Place 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe sparkle of a rhinestone in the spotlight. The hypnotic shimmy of fringe across the hips. The caress of a silk stocking along the leg. This year's Return to Glamour […]
Rhizome Is Home: Documentary Screening + Musical Performance
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin LA-based filmmaker Tatev Sargsyan for a screening of the 40-min. documentary on the Takoma Park fixture for experimental arts programming. Plus Q&A and an appearance form the band Drawn. […]
CJM After Sunset: The Notorious RBG
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDiscover the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg after hours at the Capital Jewish Museum. Dig deeper into exhibit stories with Spotlight Talks with CJM […]
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