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.
Community Grants Virtual Application Workshops
HumanitiesDC Community Grants Application Workshops HumanitiesDC offers 4 virtual workshops for applicants that offer an in-depth look at each grant program's funding scope, eligibility requirements, application questions, and review criteria. […]
FreeDC Oral History Collaborative: Oral History 101+ Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis course, led by Anna F. Kaplan, PhD., will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with the basic […]
Community Grants Info Session at MLK Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHumanitiesDC Community Grants Info Session at MLK Library Join HumanitiesDC to learn about how DC residents can engage with HumanitiesDC through our community grant opportunities, as well as available fellowships, […]
FreeWhat is Oral History and Why is it Important?
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street 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 […]
StoryDistrict: Sucker for Love
Lincoln Theatre 1215 U street nw, Washington, United StatesThis year's show happens on Friday, February 14, 2025, and features funny and captivating true stories about love, dating, and relationships?perfect for singles, couples, or anyone who's loved, lost, or […]
$40Culture Series: ’91 We in a Dope Jam
Go-Go Museum and Cafe 1920 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, United StatesEvent Details: By the time Backyard Band released their hit single “‘91 We in a Dope Jam “, go-go had become a defining cultural force in DC—shaping streetwear, establishing legendary […]
FreeSalon Nights: Art Workshop with HumanitiesDC Fellow Jessica Valoris
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCreate mixed media mezuzot during the Inside Outside In-Between workshop, led by Jessica Valoris. Inspired by Jessica's emergent project, AfroJudaica, the workshop will explore themes of home, diaspora, return, and […]
$12 – $17Culture Series: Bank on Her
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEvent Details: Join HumanitiesDC and guest curators Ingrid Gillies and Leslie Aroon Wash for a celebration of Women's History Month with "Bank on Her: Exploring the Impact of the Equal […]
FreePlanning Oral History Projects
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesRunning an oral history project is a lot of work! But the skills and best practices in this core workshop in the DC Oral History Collaborative’s Training Series will help […]
Community Showcase
Join us on April 10, 2025, at 6 pm at the Anacostia Arts Center for a celebration of bold ideas, even bolder questions, and some powerful stories to go with them. Together, […]
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