Events Calendar

Arena Stage dramaturg and Yale lecturer Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zöe leads this one-day master class exploring the playwrights of the Black Arts Movement and their impact on today’s writers. The day begins with an exploration of the cultural moment of the 1970s and 80’s and spirit of protest that sparked this influential time in history. Participants […]

In this inaugural event in HumanitiesDC’s Culture Series, writer, producer and cultural worker Saaret E. Yoseph presents her multi-faceted, intergenerational oral history project JOURNEY(S): Addis to DC. Combining documentary interviews with original poetry, the project takes audience members on a narrative trip between sister cities Washington, DC and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Yoseph sifts through her […]

A limited two-day performance panel and discussion on the life of Shirley Chisholm for Black History Month. All tickets are free for the 24th, limited free tickets for the performance at 2pm and 8pm on the 25th. The panel discussion will take place at 3:30pm on the 25th. Event Details Host: Dr. Zinga Fraser, Brooklyn […]

A limited two-day performance panel and discussion on the life of Shirley Chisholm for Black History Month. All tickets are free for the 24th, limited free tickets for the performance at 2pm and 8pm on the 25th. The panel discussion will take place at 3:30pm on the 25th. Event Details Host: Dr. Zinga Fraser, Brooklyn […]

Join critics, editors, producers, actors, directors, funders, and the theater community for a conference, Rethinking Theater Criticism, Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, 2023 to understand and envision the future of theatrical criticism. All events are free; advance registration is required for some sessions Event Details Host: Day Eight Date: February 18, 2023 and February […]

Celebrate and honor Black Washington, DC residents driving affordable housing development in the 1940’s, including trailblazing architect Albert Irvin Cassell (1895–1969). Display the pride of being part of the legacy of Paradise Manor and Mayfair Mansions, the first housing developments in the District built by Black people for Black people. Gather with a historically marginalized […]

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF) returns for its 31st year with in-person and virtual programming March 16-26. The 2023 event will highlight over 100 films and offer screenings and expert discussions on issues like climate change, environmental justice, and wildlife conservation. Film highlights include: DEEP RISING, narrated by Executive Producer Jason […]

For one night, the Dap Project asks DC’s Black women barbers to lay down their clippers, pick up a mic, and tell their story. The barbershop: the Black man’s country club, where barber and client talk smack, throw shade, feel seen. This is the image we expect to see when we reach for the silver […]

Celebrating their 7th year, KAMA DC will highlight DC’s immigrant community showcasing their talents through comedy, dance, storytelling, and more. Join them at Eaton DC for a cocktail hour from 6 PM-7 PM, followed by an evening of multicultural entertainment. Including performances from Yasmin Elhady - Host/Storyteller Erick Acuna - comedian Masoud Hamnava - musician […]

Come learn and explore the past, present, and future of Washington, DC. The DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the growth, changes, and dynamics of the city in regards to the historical aspects. The conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC; sponsored by American University; and […]