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.
Reach’s 2025 Book Launch Party!
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis annual celebration of the new Teen Publishing Project (TPP) books published by Reach tutors (in Wards 4-8) will be held at the True Reformer Building. The festivities will take […]
$40An Evening with Pati Jinich and Anna Spiegel
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for an advance screening of the closing episode of Season 14 of Pati's Mexican Table, Pati Jinich's long running part travelogue-part cooking PBS series. We will view the […]
$15 – $45The Power of Knowing: John Lewis, Poetry & Hip-Hop – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Ongoing | Wards 5, 7 and 8 | Capitol View Neighborhood Library, Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library and Woodridge Neighborhood Library The Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that […]
FreeTalk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonVeteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker and The New Yorker staff writer, Susan Glasser, for a […]
$10HumanitiesDC Second Annual Winter Soirée
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLast year was so much fun, we decided to do it again. Join us for a Year-End Celebration of our city's public humanities! Get ready to immerse yourselves in an […]
Free – $20DC History Center Holiday Gathering
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesLift your spirits among friends, family, and neighbors at the DC History Center’s annual holiday gathering—a joyful evening of community building through song and local flavor! Light bites are provided […]
Remembering John Lewis: Good Trouble and the Black-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Mozelle & Donald Saltz Building 2850 Quebec St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 16-18 | Ward 3 | Adas Israel Congregation Mosaic partners with Adas Israel Congregation and its church and gospel partners for the yearly Martin Luther King weekend days of […]
Not Just Another Day Off Poetry Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Folger Theatre 201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 17, 206 | Ward 6 | Folger Theatre Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with inspiring poetry readings and rousing historical speeches delivered by […]
The Fox & the Panther Play Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Busboys and Poets Takoma 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCJanuary 22, 2026 | Ward 4 | Busboys and Poets Takoma The Fox & the Panther by Tariq Hamami takes us to the 1960s when Algeria established itself as the […]
DC: A Home for New Musicals – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
January 26, 2026 | Location TBD A panel conversation led by Washington Post theater critic Naveen Kumar highlighting local theater companies producing new musicals. Produced in partnership with Olney Theatre […]
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