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.
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 […]
FreeDC 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 […]
The Light Looks Like Me Book Event
Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St., Frederick, MDJoin Shout Mouse Press youth authors to discuss their new book - The Light Looks Like Me. Learn more here.
Celebration of DC Black Theater – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Howard University: Mordecai Johnson Administration Bldg 2400 6th St NW, Washington, DCFebruary 26, 2026 | Ward 1 | Howard University A moving panel highlighting DC's long history of being a hub for Black theater featuring present-day local Black women artistic leaders […]
The Mosaic High School Playwriting Contest – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCMarch 15, 2026 | Ward 2 | MLK Library Mosaic uplifts the next generation of playwrights through its High School Playwriting Contest, providing mentorship, instruction and a professionally guided reading […]
Artist Talkback with Psalmayene 24 – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesMarch 28, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center Curious about what went into the making of Young John Lewis? Playwright Psalmayene 24 will share insights into the […]
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