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/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 […]
The Inner Loop’s 10th Anniversary Reading
Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Alice McDermott returns to The Inner Loop to read from the new novel Absolution, after which Inner Loop board, staff, and veteran readers read flash pieces of […]
The Struggle to Realize Enlightenment Ideals
NYU Washington DC 1307 L Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Theater and Policy Salon presents, “The Struggle to Realize Enlightenment Ideals: From the Early Days of the American Republic to the Present” Last fall's HumanitiesDC supported event featured […]
Culture Series: Decoding DC Language
Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: HumanitiesDC invites you to an engaging interactive discussion on African American Language and its speakers in the DMV area. The event, which will include special appearances from local […]
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