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 […]
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 Anna Kaplan, Ph.D, will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with the […]
Effervescence Collective
Dance Place 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC, United StatesFor our debut show, we explore our namesake in 3 one-act works, led by three different DC-based choreographers, featuring dancers from within our company: the Effervescence Collective. The goal is […]
Culture Series: Creative AI – Threat or Opportunity
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesAs artificial intelligence continues to change every aspect of how we work, the creative fields are seeing a seismic shift in the former ways of doing business. From avatar influencers […]
What is Oral History and Why is it Important?
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis introductory workshop will help participants define oral history in relationship to the history of the practice and other forms of interviewing and storytelling. Participants will learn what motivates oral […]
The Inner Loop February Reading
This February, we're transforming the top floor of Shaw's Tavern into a storytelling sanctuary! This month's reading will feature the incredible novelist, Nadeem Zaman, and nine local writers of fiction, […]
HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable celebration of bold ideas, big questions, and unique experiences! On February 22, 2024, at 6 PM, join us at the Anacostia Arts […]
Silk Road DC presents: Nowruz! Navruz! Nevruz! Dancing into Spring
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesInspired by ancient Spring rituals and traditions of the Silk Road, this concert celebrates Nature's awakening with exuberant, colorful dances of Turkic and Persianate cultures. Although somewhat new to many […]
Dr. Janaki Rangarajan: YONI
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States"YONI" is a dance/spoken word endeavor that explores the myriad shades of female energy to question our (mis)understanding of female existence today. "YONI" is a conversation to create an awareness […]
Celebrate 10 years of Semilla Cultural
1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, Washington DC, DC, United StatesSemilla Cultural celebrates 10 years of sowing Puerto Rican bomba! Come celebrate with us and our community the impact of our programs! We will bring some of our favorite bomba […]
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