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.
Immigration Film Festival
Regal Gallery Place 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Immigration Film Fest is hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV to share their skills and stories. […]
$15Fusion Festival 2025
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesAnacostia Arts Center will host the second annual Fusion Festival 2025, powered by WACIF and sponsored by EventsDC, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, […]
$30Together We Stand: A Day of Palestinian Art & Culture
The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, United StatesA vibrant marketplace of vendors offering Palestinian crafts, literature, and food, Dabke workshops, and performances. An introductory class and circle where you?ll learn the art of tatreez. Poetry readings Featured […]
District Hunt
1742 Church St NW 1742 Church St. NW, Washington, DCWelcome to the 7th Annual District Hunt - this year's puzzle adventure for you, your family, your friends, and your co-workers! Each year, the game is designed around a different […]
$25 – $100Home Rule Music Festival
Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Home Rule Music Festival returns for its fall edition on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Alethia Tanner Park. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates Washington, D.C.?s rich music and cultural […]
Free – $108Humanities Under the Stars – Community Celebration & Fundraiser
1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin us for an unforgettable evening under the stars to celebrate DC's powerful stories and vibrant communities! Our first community fundraiser, Humanities Under the Stars, is an outdoor celebration in the […]
$40 – $502025 Julian Clement Chase Prizes Award Ceremony
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe George Washington University Writing Program, in collaboration with the Creative Writing program and the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, is proud to award three annual undergraduate […]
CJM After Sunset: Late to the Party Oktoberfest
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesContinue Oktoberfest celebrations at the Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, DC with curator spotlight talks, sip on German beers, decorate your […]
$10 – $25Culture Series: Snap City – The Art of Roller Skating
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat makes the DC-Maryland variation of Style roller skating deserving of official folk-art recognition? HumanitiesDC & Tasha Klusmann Present Culture Series: Snap City - The Art of Roller Skating. Join […]
FreeDeaf Way Film Festival
Gallaudet University, Eistad Auditorium 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC, United StatesGallaudet University proudly presents the Deaf Way Film Festival, a four-day celebration spotlighting the creativity, power, and stories of deaf* filmmakers and professionals in the film industry. October 16th-19th, 2025 […]
$65 – $200
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