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 […]
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 […]
DC Oral History Collaborative Meetup
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesCalling all local oral historians: HumanitiesDC and the DC History Center are joining forces to offer an oral history meetup in Washington, DC! Join us at the DC History Center […]
DC/DOX Film Submission Deadline
DC/DOX Film Festival HumanitiesDC has partnered with DC/DOX once again for their annual film festival. DC/Frame features films made by documentary filmmakers from the Washington metropolitan area, telling stories that demonstrate […]
The H Street Oral History Project Festival
The multi-year arc of Mosaic Theater Company?s H Street Oral History Project, spearheaded by the Andrew W. Mellon Playwright-in-Residence Psalmayene 24, culminates with the H Street Oral History Project Festival. […]
The Inner Loop March Reading
Shaw's Tavern 520 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesMark your calendar, grab your friends, and head to Shaw's Tavern on March 19th at 7:30pm to hear the amazing Helena Andrews with Author's Corner Spotlight Len Kruger and eight […]
Black Women on the Move: JOURNEY(S): addis to dc Screening & Discussion
Eaton DC 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Eaton DC for an evening of storytelling and conversation centering the diverse origins and migration experiences of Black women. We're screening JOURNEY(S): addis to dc, an experimental "docupoem" anthology, […]
The DC History Conference Celebrates 50 Years
Event Details: HumanitiesDC, in partnership with the DC Public Library and the DC History Center, is proud to present the 50th Anniversary of the DC History Conference held April 4-6, 2024, at […]
Culture Series: Transcending Boundaries – Trans Histories and Liberation
Busboys and Poets, Brookland 625 Monroe Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Explore frontline perspectives on the escalating anti-trans legislation in the US in this compelling paneled event, slated from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Thursday, April 11, at Busboys […]
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