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
East of the Monsoon: Southeast Asian American Poetry at USA250
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCThe D. SEA Writers Collective read poems commemorating the USA at 250, sharing the tears, joys, and wonders of 1.5 gen. refugees&immigrants. Dan Hong, Nico Penaranda, Dylan Tran, and Pacyinz […]
Step Into the Story: hometown DC On Stage
FeaturedAnacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, Washington, United StatesWashington is more than a capital—it is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods shaped by the people who call them home. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, hometown DC puts local stories […]
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
Alamo Drafthouse DC 630 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DCThe annual DC APA Film Festival curates films from established and emerging Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists. This year's program explores the intersection of indigenous and AANHPI […]
$15 – $20Closing Event: Celebrating the voices of hometown DC!
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCCelebrate the final weeks of hometown DC! In mid-September, neighborhood installations from across the District will be brought together at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Experience the complete […]
Black Women Make Movies
Shanklin Hall 2325 18th St NW, Washington, DCA showcase + mixer featuring a curated selection of shorts written and directed by Black women. Open to all, but especially for Black women filmmakers and the folx who love […]
$22.99 – $33.992026 Chinese American Women in History Conference
UCDC 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DCFor generations, Chinese American women have shaped our nation’s history, culture, and arts. Their stories deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered. Join scholars, artists, educators, students, and community leaders […]
$25 – $175FOODISH Story Circle
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin CJM and FOODISH in the sukkah to share family recipes, culinary memories, and personal stories connected to Jewish holidays and traditions. Led by local chef and culinary historian Vered […]
$5 – $10Top Shelf
Lincoln Theatre 1215 U street nw, Washington, United StatesIf you're looking for something different to do in DC this fall, Story District's Top Shelf is back at the Lincoln Theatre on October 1. We're bringing together eight standout […]
$45 – $65Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park
Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation presents the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12-9 PM at Alethia Tanner Park in Washington, DC. Celebrating […]
Free – $108.55DC Oral History Collaborative: What comes after the interview?
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOral History does not end once the mics are off. This core DC Oral History Collaborative workshop will help participants understand what oral historians do when the interviews are complete. […]
Free – $30
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