Events Calendar

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.

DMV Youth Poet Laureates showcase w/ O-Slice

Busboys and Poets Baltimore 3224 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Witness tomorrow’s leaders today as all of our area’s Youth Poet Laureates lift their voices (representing DC, Montgomery Co., Prince George's Co. and Arlington Co.) - Special Guest performance by O-Slice DMV Youth Poet Laureates: Allison Xu, Ribka Desta, Sophia Hall + The Baltimore YPL: A'niya Taylor Music by DJ Shablast All Ages, food and […]

Free

DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team Showcase w/ Born I

Busboys and Poets Columbia 6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD

Powerful presentation & insightful lyrics will be on the menu as the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team performs together for the first time ever. Guest Perfomer: Born I All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry. PART OF […]

Free

Other People’s Poetry Open Mic w/ TLoW

Busboys and Poets Monroe 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC, United States

It’s Not Quite Karaoke! Bring your favorite poems, songs or rap lyrics to read onstage - then listen to DJ Shablast play all your favorites! Feature poet - T-Low, aka “The Lover of Words”. Guest Perfomer: TLow  Host: Project MC.   DJ: DJ B-Blast All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you […]

Free

’93 TIL party w/ Diamond D, Farrah Flosscett & DJ RBI

Eaton DC 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Specially curated sounds brought to you by our headliner DJ Diamond D (of DITC, legendary producer of The Fugees “The Score” among other classics), DJ RBI, and DJ Farrah Flosscett on the rooftop of the Eaton hotel in downtown DC. ‘93 Til... is a party celebrating the lineage of Funk, Jazz, and their groovy-genred cousins […]

Free

Remixing The Art Of Social Change Conference

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

After a three-year hiatus, Remixing the Art of Social Change is back! We are excited to partner with DC Public Libraries to present some amazing panels and breakout workshops on Saturday, April 8th dedicated to exploring the power and potential of hip-hop culture at this moment with fans, scholars, artists, and activists engaging each other […]

Free

Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL

Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington

Jazz & Blossoms will take over Franklin Park for a park jam Saturday, April 8. This free, outdoor event will celebrate the beauty and nature in the city with a musical backdrop, celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival and featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and producer Bilal. Additional performances include Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Daylight DC featuring […]

Free

Spanish Joe Remembers

Bloombars 3222 11th St NW, Washington

Screening of “Spanish Joe Remembers” a short film about Pepe Gonzalez, bass player. Event Details Host: Sami Miranda Date: April 8, 2023 @ 5pm - 7pm Location: Bloombars, 3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Event fee: 0 -$7 Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-dmv-youth-poetry-slam-team-showcase-w-born-i-tickets-571048691007 For More Information Contact: Sami Miranda Website: www.americanpoetrymuseum.org Email: info@americanpoetrymuseum.org Phone: 202-903-4611

Free

Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJs d.painter & Adrian Loving

Metrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, DC, United States

Put on your captain’s hat and join us for an Easter day party at DC’s top outdoor venue, Metrobar. Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival MUSIC BY: D.PAINTER & ADRIAN LOVING A mix of Jazz soaked soft rock & soul with a few twists for the hip-hop generation. Food Trucks on site and a […]

Free

Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL

Planet Word 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

WBL Festival presents a special gathering honoring poets who have featured on Hip Hop albums including: Ursula Rucker, Amir Sulaiman, Jessica Care Moore, Ayesha Jaco Live music by Biscuit Bynum Collective + DJ 2-Tone Jones Join us for a conversation with the poets followed by performances by each one backed by the Biscuit Bynum Collective. […]

Free

Higher Power Film Premiere

Landmark Cinema 555 11th St NW, Washington

Higher Power uses the stories of Black Washingtonians fighting to enter the legal cannabis industry to reveal the stark reality of 700,0000 disenfranchised Americans living in Washington, D.C. and the urgent need for D.C. Statehood. Event Details Host: Rafi Aliya Crockett Date: April 19, 2023 @ 7pm - 8:30pm Location: Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 […]

Free

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