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.
Events
The 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 […]
$10Designing Graphics for Education and Outreach
A well-thought through design is the best way to communicate ideas. Archaeologists communicate information through graphics, websites, maps, charts, presentation slides, handouts, and more. In this one-hour virtual workshop, participants […]
$20 – $50HumanitiesDC 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 […]
Voices of Justice – D.C. Under the Constitution: Exhibit & Documentary Premiere
Dunbar High School 101 N. St. NW, Washington, DCCome see the work of a group of Constitutional Law students worked proudly for the whole of term 1 to educate themselves and create for others to see. Youth voices […]
Writing and Wellness Workshop
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesInspired by the Kwanza principle of Nia, meaning purpose: attend a free workshop hosted by Soar in partnership with DCPL, where you will unleash your creativity, awaken the poet within […]
Public Humanities Roundtable featuring Community Voices
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin HumanitiesDC for an overview of all 2026 grant offerings, along with a brief Q&A from Ward 5 grantees Yao Tyus, Saaret Yoseph, and Dr. Alexandra Jones of Archaeology in […]
FreeCommunity Culture & Heritage Grant Workshop
Join for an in-depth look at the Community Culture & Heritage grant application and program requirements. This online session will provide a detailed look at the Community Culture & Heritage […]
DC 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 will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with the basic tools for developing their style and […]
Free – $75
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