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.
Sip & Learn: Potter’s House Lecture
The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesJoin DCPL and the Potter's House team to learn about the organization's history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960, Potter's House has acted as a space for community connection, deep conversation, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit, Potter's House has […]
DC Oral History Collaborative: Advanced Topics – Audio Techniques
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesTake an in-depth look at some of the techniques that oral historians use to get high-quality audio from their recording equipment. Learn how to guide interviews to result in crisp and clean sound. While the workshop will focus on the Zoom H4n audio recorder, many of the skills and practices introduced can be used for […]
DanceAfrica DC Festival 2023
Join Dance Place for a week of dance, music, and tradition during the 36th annual DanceAfrica DC festival. Celebrate the spirit of the African Diaspora with master classes and an outdoor festival including live performances, an African market, and oral histories. Hosted by Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah, DanceAfrica DC 2023 is guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, […]
DC/DOX Film Festival
Calling all DC film enthusiasts, come out and celebrate the art of documentary film making with the inaugural festival of DC/DOX. In partnership with @dcdoxfest HumanitiesDC is also thrilled to announce DC/FRAME, a special aspect of the DC/DOX festival that highlights local documentary filmmakers in the District. We look forward to highlighting filmmakers in the […]
Culture Series: Pieces of Me – Music, Memory and Club Photography
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesHumanitiesDC's Culture Series is excited to announce the first event in our summer series line-up with guest curator Dr. Natalie Hopkinson. Nothing beats the magic of live music—especially go-go: the vibration, the movement, the fashion, the people, the memories you create at the club. When you stop by to see the “Pictureman,” you come away […]
Beyond the Archives: Supreme Courts
University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Ave, WashingtonOver the course of many years, Washington, DC basketball legend Pennington Greene has had the opportunity to interview over 100 people who have contributed to the city’s basketball history. In 2022, Mr. Greene along with veteran filmmakers Dave Lillard, and Vinnie Perrone, began the process of distilling this treasure trove of oral histories into a […]
A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonIn this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Belgium! Moules Frites is considered the national dish of Belgium. It consists of fresh mussels often steamed in white wine, butter, and shallots. Accompanied with homemade french fries so crispy and delicious that you?ll be licking your […]
Family Hoppy Hour with King Bullfrog!
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonBring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve, both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers, the […]
Caregiver + Child – Fun in the Sun – Cookie Decorating Class
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonEver wonder how bakeries get the icing to look just right? Join Paige as she leads a hands-on decorating class! At the end of this class, you will have decorated five beautiful Summer sugar cookies to take home. You will learn the basics of royal icing, tips to make decorating easier, and various techniques to […]
Heart Stuck Bernie: Many Extra Only More
Extra Space Storage 2800 8th St NE, Washington, DC, United StatesMany Extra Only More is a massive-scale, big-cast, site specific dance project for 40 dancers, framed by 40 windows, in the four-story storefront of Brookland's Extra Space Storage facility. It is a communal holler, shout, and shake it all about that will fill an open glass facade with quirky-luscious, exuberant dance. But it is also […]
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