HumanitiesDC

Fiesta del Barrio w/ José and Kristy
2023-10-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Mount Pleasant, 3166 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
¿Alguna vez has pensado sobre cómo puedes preservar todas esas historias tan maravillosas en tu familia y comunidad? ¿Has pensado sobre qué uno debe hacer para grabar entrevistas con personas interesantes 🎙️? Visitanos en nuestro kiosko este sábado, 14 de Octobre en el festival del Barrio – donde puedes grabar mini-entrevistas con tus seres queridos (¡o ellos te pueden entrevistar a ti!). O simplemente ven a saludarnos para recibir una guía bilingüe (¡y gratuita!) sobre cómo grabar historias orales.
Ever wondered how to preserve all those great stories in your family and community? Or what it takes to record great interviews with interesting people? Come visit our booth on Saturday, October 14th at the Festival of The Barrio – you can do mini-interviews with your elders and homies (or they can interview you!). Or just come by to say hi & get a free bilingual do-it-yourself oral history interview booklet!
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: October 14, 2023 • 10AM – 4PM
Location: 3166 Mount Pleasant St NW 20010
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-fiesta-del-barrio-tickets-668951611277
For More Information
Contact: Gabriella Jones
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: officeadmin@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

The Great Persons Series Community Experience Days
2023-10-07 12:00 - 16:00 | The Nicholson Project, 2310 Nicholson St, Washington, DC, 20020
Learn about history and social justice through the eyes of GREAT PEOPLE from our past! The Nicholson Project and local artist and educator, Chitra Subramanian will be curating The Great Persons Series Community Experience Days every Saturday in October from 12-4pm! Each Saturday will offer a hands-on, experiential exhibit series focused on the following luminaries: Zitkala-Sa, Harry Belafonte, Mary McLeod Bethune, and George Washington Carver Dates for Program on Saturdays in October: October 7: 12pm-4pm October 14: 12pm-4pm October 21: 12pm-4pm October 28: 12pm-4pm To RSVP to this FREE program, email: akilah@thenicholsonproject Note: Registration is encouraged!
Event Details
Host: The Nicholson Project with Chitra Subramanian
Date: October 7, 2023 • 12PM – 4PM
Location: Nicholson Project, 2310 Nicholson St SE Washington, DC 20020
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.thenicholsonproject.org/great-persons
For More Information
Contact: Akilah Hartgrove
Website: https://www.thenicholsonproject.org/upcoming-programs
Email: akilah@thenicholsonproject.org
Phone: 202-253-0724

A Stage of Their Own
2023-10-05 17:00 - 2023-10-07 19:00 | 1377 R St NW, 1377 R St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Opening Reception is Free with Registration: Thursday, October 5, 5-7pm Exhibit will be open Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. This immersive, multimedia exhibit, curated by Emmy-winning producer Shellée Haynesworth of the Black Broadway on U Project, celebrates DC’s early Black women performers and playwrights. “Black Broadway” was the moniker given to the U Street corridor in the early 20th century, where luminaries such as Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway could be found performing. This entertaining, engaging experience will educate audiences about the city’s rich history with Black theatre and inspire reflection and conversation.
Event Details
Host: Theatre Washington
Date: October 5 – 7, 2023
Location: 1377 R St NW Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://theatreweek.org/events/stage-their-own
For More Information
Contact: Amy Austin
Website: https://theatreweek.org/events/stage-their-own
Email: theatreweek@theatrewashington.org
Phone: 202.337.4572

Neighborhood Power: an Adams Morgan Story Film Preview Screening
2023-09-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Walter Pierce Park, 2634 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Adams Morgan is home to generations of organizing to build a liberated and inclusive community. Work in this neighborhood reshaped the social terrain and had wide-ranging implications. Neighborhood Power is an interactive multimedia installation and short documentary film that weaves the stories of community leaders, activists, and residents who came together and changed the world. The installation is on display in Walter Pierce Park, Adams Mill & Ontario Road NW, from September 10th to September 30th. Bring headphones for the full experience. A pop-up film screenings and community conversation with past and present local organizers will happen in the park September 30th at 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair/blanket and anything that will help you be comfortable outdoors.
Event Details
Host: Kristin Adair + Vikram Chiruvolu
Date: September 30, 2023 • 7:30-9:30PM
Location: Walter Pierce Park, Adams Mill and Ontario Rds., NW, Washington DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.neighborhoodpower.us/
For More Information
Contact: Kristin Adair
Website: https://www.neighborhoodpower.us/
Email: kristin@unchainedstories.com
Phone: 202-213-2070

A Forum on The History of Adams Morgan
2023-09-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
The History of the Adams Morgan Plaza is a forum and photo exhibit about the long community life of the corner of 18th St and Columbia Rd NW. The forum will cover the time of the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster in 1922 to 2022, when Truist Bank put a fence around the plaza. The presence of an easement on the plaza has been the focus of litigation since 2016. The program will educate the community on the specific issues included in the litigation and why it’s important the plaza remain a public space for continued community use. The exhibit will go up in the community room of the Mount Pleasant Library on September 17th and remain up for 1 month. The library will participate in Art All Night in Mount Pleasant on 9/29. The exhibit will be open to the public until 9pm that night.
Event Details
Host: Nancy Shia
Date: September 30, 2023 • 2:00-4:30PM
Location: Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th St. NW, Washington DC 20010
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/8934471
For More Information
Contact: Nancy Shia
Website: https://www.dclibrary.org/
Email: nancyshia@yahoo.com
Phone: 202-907-1689

Theatre Week Kickoff Fest
2023-09-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Arena Stage, 1101 6th St SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
Explore everything #DCTheatre has to offer at the 2023 Theatre Week Kickoff Fest. Mix and mingle with leaders from your favorite theatres, explore their upcoming seasons, sample their programming, and have great conversations about theatre in the DC-area. With interactive exhibits and happenings, performances, panel discussions, and more, you can immerse yourself in what’s happening on DC-area stages this season.
Event Details
Host: Theatre Washington
Date: September 23, 2023 • 1:00-5:00PM
Location: Arena Stage, 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://theatreweek.org/theatreweek-kickoff
For More Information
Contact: Amy Austin
Website: https://theatreweek.org/theatreweek-kickoff
Email: theatreweek@theatrewashington.org
Phone: 202.337.4572

Culture Series: Discovering Medieval DC
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
Walking Tour: 6:30PM, meet at the Joan of Arc Statue in Meridian Hill
Event: 7:00PM at Busboys
The Middle Ages may seem far distant in time and space, and far removed from contemporary concerns for those of us who live in twenty-first century DC. Yet, the medieval surrounds us, in objects held in DC-area collections, modern ideas, local architecture, and in the motifs that continue to shape our world today. Join Humanities DC and the Medieval DC team to discover the hidden world in our city.
We will begin in Meridian Hill Park, which features a statue of the French heroine Joan of Arc. Why is there a statue of a poor French girl who upended French and English history in a park in Washington DC? Rather than a strange anomaly, the Joan statue is just one of many examples of how the global Middle Ages continues to be relevant today. After our guided visit to the statue, the group will move to Busboys and Poets for a discussion and trivia contest exploring the Middle Ages in DC. We will present the DC Humanities grant-funded Guide to Medieval DC, a web resource hosted by the Catholic University of America, meant to introduce Medieval DC to educators and the general public. We will view one of the videos created for the project and discuss it with the project’s videographer. Finally, we’ll end our night with a Medieval DC trivia game. Please join us to explore and celebrate the medieval in DC.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: September 21, 2023 • 6:30PM
Location: Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-discovering-medieval-dc-tickets-703488833037?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

Turning the Page: September Reading
2023-09-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Sonny’s Pizza, 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
Join the Inner Loop as we turn the page into a new season with our September reading feat. Eric Weiner & our September Author’s Corner spotlight Alyson Gold Weinberg. You’ll also hear work from The Inner Loop’s 2023 Woodlawn-Arcadia Summer Writers-in-Residence! Enjoy the last weeks of warm weather with incredible local writing, a slice of pizza, and a cold drink. Literature-loving dogs are welcome!
Event Details
Host: The Inner Loop
Date: September 19, 2023 • 7:30PM
Location: Sonny’s Pizza, 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-the-page-the-inner-loop-september-reading-tickets-539466146767?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Aeriel Merillat
Website: https://www.theinnerlooplit.org/
Email: aeriel@theinnerlooplit.org
Phone: 850-816-6901

Immigrant Comedy Night
2023-09-07 18:30 - 20:00 | 1701, 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, 20006, United States
Join KamaDC for night of laughter featuring comedians who are immigrants, refugees, and 1st-generation Americans. The event will take place outside the restaurant, Immigrant Food, with check-in at 6:30, and the show starting at 7pm. Food and drink will be available for purchase from the restaurant.
Event Details
Host: KAMADC
Date: September 7, 2023 • 6:30PM
Location: 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC 20006
Event fee: $15 – $20
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-hosted-by-immigrant-food-and-kama-dc-tickets-688089483167?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
For More Information
Contact: Ben Jaffe
Website: https://www.kamadc.org/
Email: kamawashingtondc@gmail.com

DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop
2023-09-05 18:30 - 2023-09-12 20:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
This course, led by oral historian Benji de la Piedra, will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with the basic tools for developing their style and approach to preserving DC’s rich past through oral history interviews.
This course is structured to follow the full cycle of an oral history interview, from conception to processing. We will discuss practical, ethical, and theoretical considerations of doing oral history in order to demonstrate the distinctive, interdisciplinary mindset that oral historians take to their work. Because oral history is best learned “on the job,” the instructor will ask you to do activities and to discuss your experiences along the way.
There is a lot of material to cover, so participants will also be asked to do some reading and exercises prior to each session.
This workshop consists of three sessions – registrants must commit to participating in all three sessions.
The Collaborative is a unique partnership between HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library, started in 2017, that incorporates grant funding, trainings, coaching and other resources to help residents document, preserve, and celebrate the history of all DC communities, specifically through oral history. Many of the narratives collected are preserved in the People’s Archive at the DC Public Library, and available to the public. To date, nearly 400 narratives have been collected through the Collaborative.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: September 5, 7, 12, 2023 • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 4th Floor Conference Space, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://OHWorkshopFall2023.eventbrite.com
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

Brazilian Zouk Social Fundraiser for KAMA DC and Inspira Dance
2023-09-03 16:00 - 20:00 | 1280 4th Street, 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and community at a Pop-up Fundraiser Brazilian Zouk Social for Inspira Dance held by KAMA DC! On Sunday 9/3, we are bringing the rhythm and energy of Brazilian Zouk to La Cosecha, the vibrant heart of Latin American culinary and cultural experiences. Your ticket will directly contribute to bringing dance programs to schools in the DMV area, providing students with the opportunity to explore the transformative power of dance! Get dressed up and help us inspire the next generation at this exclusive event, in the La Cosecha Market’s beautiful and spacious second-floor gallery event space with our talented local DJ Chapibol. DJ Chapibol is a local DC DJ from Cochabamba, Bolivia. 4-5 pm Brazilian Zouk Lesson 5-8 pm Social Dancing with DJ.
Event Details
Host: KAMA DC
Date: September 3, 2023 • 4PM
Location: 1280 4th Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Event fee: $0 – $25
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-zouk-social-fundraiser-for-kama-dc-and-inspira-dance-tickets-699918574297?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Shreya Tulsiani
Website: https://www.kamadc.org/
Email: shreya@kamadc.org

Fandango y Fiesta en Veracruz Masterclass
2023-08-24 18:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00 | DC
The Ballet de Mexico Veracruz Masterclass taking place for its first time in Washington, DC. The workshop will be taught by Artistic Director of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez. Corazon Folklorico Dance Company is thrilled to host the workshop at two renowned locations: the Dance Institute of Washington and The Kennedy Center. Thursday, Aug 24 6PM-9:30PM at the Dance Institute of Washington Friday, Aug 25 6:30PM-9PM at the Kennedy Center REACH campus Saturday, Aug 26 10AM-8PM at the Kennedy Center REACH campus Sunday, Aug 27 9AM-6PM at Dance Institute of Washington Student Registration Cost: $100.
Event Details
Host: Corazon Folkloric
Date: August 24, 2023 – August 27, 2024
Location: Locations vary and are listed in description.
Event fee: $100
Registration Event link: https://form.jotform.com/CorazonFolkloricoDC/veracruz-masterclass-workshop
For More Information
Contact: Corazon Folklorico Operations Team
Website: https://corazonfolkloricodc.com/
Email: operations@corazonfolkloricodc.com

The Whole Beast: Curing Meat + Fish
2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
In this class Chef Mark Haskell will show participants how to choose, cut, prepare and cook a wide variety of meat and fish. After learning to prepare and portion the meat properly, you will try your hand at grilling, sautéing, frying, and braising different fish and meat varieties. The menu will feature salmon, tuna, cod, southern pickled pork, and duck prosciutto. Accompanying sauces and side dishes will be served as well.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 22, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-whole-beast-curing-meat-fish-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Classic Italian: Pasta Making
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Join us in the kitchen for a pasta workshop! Make a variety of different pastas, including: fresh egg pasta, dried semolina pasta, and even chickpea pasta! Chef Mark Haskell will take you through the steps to complete fettuccine for bolognese, cheese & meat ravioli, fresh cannelloni & spinach, and ricotta gnocchi. Polish up your skills at Hill Center and impress your partner for your next date night! Pasta and wine? Say no more.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 17, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/classic-italian-pasta-making-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

A Trip to France: Grand Aioli (French Dinner Platter)
2023-08-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Grand Aioli is a beautiful French platter often consisting of a garlic-based dip surrounded by a myriad of veggies, eggs, shellfish, bread, and more.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 12, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-france-grand-aioli-french-dinner-platter/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food
2023-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
It’s pretty hard to not fall in love with Portuguese food, especially its seafood. Portugal has incredibly diverse influences from its contacts and exploration of Africa, Brazil, the North Atlantic, Europe & Asia. In this workshop, join other food lovers to learn more about Portugal and its diverse food scene. Eat, drink and be merry!
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 11, 2023 • 1PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $55
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-portuguese-street-food-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Culture Series: Hip-Hop 50 - A DC Hip-Hop Love Story
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
More information coming soon!
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 13, 2023 • 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: Coming Soon.
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

A Cooling Summer Menu of Yin and Yang Foods Featuring Janet Cam
2023-08-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Janet Cam’s philosophy “Wine is the Universal Language” has taken her around the world. Her goal of normalizing Chinese cuisine in America is showcased in this course. Come and explore Cantonese, one of the eight great Chinese cuisines, with Spanish wines that will heighten your tastebuds and mind. [Cooking Class].
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 6, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $85 – 100
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-mexico-agua-chile-shrimp-tortilla-soup-and-margaritas/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

A Trip to Mexico: Aguachile Shrimp, Tortilla Soup, and Margaritas!
2023-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Aguachile Shrimp is an essential Mexican ceviche made with shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, and chilies. The coolness of the shrimp balances out the warming spice of the chilies. Paired with tortilla soup and a refreshing marg? Say less?
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 5, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-mexico-agua-chile-shrimp-tortilla-soup-and-margaritas/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

DEMO: Spanish on the Hill w/Macu Yrureta (Ages 4-5)
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Spanish on the Hill returns! The popular children?s Spanish courses back a comeback with instructor Macu Yrureta. Join us for this free demo to get a taste before registering for the full class in the Fall. Spanish on the Hill has been using children?s books to teach Spanish for many years. It is a recipe for educational success! They are truly an essential tool for literacy education. We will be using a wide range of literacy resource books in our classroom during our sessions.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 5, 2023 • 10AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/demo-spanish-on-the-hill-w-macu-yrureta-ages-4-5/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Cool Summer Dishes: Gazpacho, Nicoise Salad, and More!
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Iberia consisting of blended vegetables, garlic, vinegar, oil, and more. Nicoise Salad is a French dish often consisting of tuna, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, and potatoes. It is a filling, cold dish, perfect to take on the go with you. Lastly, Chef Tshihamba will walk you through a spicy Thai Green Papaya Salad.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 1, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/cool-summer-dishes-gazpacho-nicoise-salad-and-more/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

City Dance Festival: 2023 Washington International Dance Festival
2023-07-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
A remarkable evening dance showcase of the 2023 Washington International Dance Festival Choreography Award finalists, the Washington International Festival is hosted by Xing Dance Theater and City Dance Festival. It celebrates the art of dance in contemporary form. It is a gathering of dancers, choreographers, and enthusiasts from all over the world who come together to showcase their artistry and cutting-edge works with our community. The festival has a core mission to provide a stage for dance makers to present their works and have the opportunity to perform at our partner international dance festivals in Puerto Rico, China, Japan, South Korea, and Finland. The festival also includes performances, workshops, and master classes. www.citydancefestival.org 2023
Event Details
Host: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Date: July 29, 2023 • 7.30PM
Location: 1333 H Street NE Washington DC 20002
Event fee: $30 – 35
Registration Event link: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/dance-festival/
For More Information
Contact: Rachel Pearl
Website: https://www.atlasarts.org
Email: rpearl@atlasarts.org
Phone: 239.980.0961

Making Our Place: A Celebration of Albert I. Cassell and the Mayfair/Parkside Neighborhood
2023-07-29 11:00 - 14:00 | DC
Making Our Place celebrates the historical and living legacy of African American architect Albert Irvin Cassell. The event will bring the history of Mayfair Mansions, which Cassell designed, into the present by tracing the redevelopment of Mayfair and neighboring Paradise at Parkside, with an emphasis on community voice and leadership. With the coordination of programming partner Verbal Gymnastics, DC’s own playback theater troupe, guests will engage in civic storytelling activities to create a multi-generational narrative of Mayfair/Parkside, from the memories of older residents to the aspirations of young families. Community Resource Vendors will share information on topics like health and reading.
Event Details
Host: Neighborhood Associates
Date: July 29, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Neval Thomas Elementary School, 650 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-our-place-celebrating-paradisemayfairs-history-residents-tickets-665041907247?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Ming Lowe
Website: https://www.neighborhoodassociates.org/
Email: mlowe@neighborhoodassociates.org
Phone: 202-494-5715

Monsters of the American Cinema
2023-07-20 09:30 - 2023-08-08 14:30 | Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband?s straight, white teenage son, Pup. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the two have developed a warm and caring familial chemistry ? but their relationship is tested when Remy discovers Pup and his friends have been bullying a teen at his school. Told through dueting monologue and playful dialogue, Monsters of the American Cinema is a haunting and humorous tale about fathers and sons, ghosts, and monsters. Ages 18+ Content Warning: Swearing or coarse language, mild violence, grief, depictions of smoking on stage.
Event Details
Host: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Date: July 20 – August 6, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $10 – $45
Registration Event link: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/monsters/
For More Information
Contact: Rachel Pearl
Website: https://www.atlasarts.org
Email: rpearl@atlasarts.org
Phone: 239.980.0961

DC Oral History Collaborative Advanced Topics Workshop: How Do I Ask This?
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:45 | Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
This workshop offers advanced training in asking questions and navigating different situations during an oral history interview. Attendees are expected to have already taken an intro to oral history training, either with the DC Oral History Collaborative or elsewhere, prior to this session. Facilitated by local oral historian and DC Oral History Collaborative trainer, Dr. Anna F. Kaplan, “How Do I Ask This?” will help participants strengthen their interviewing skills by analyzing examples and collaboratively workshopping interview questions.
The Collaborative is a unique partnership between HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library, started in 2017, that incorporates grant funding, trainings, coaching and other resources to help residents document, preserve, and celebrate the history of all DC communities, specifically through oral history. Many of the narratives collected are preserved in the People’s Archive at the DC Public Library, and available to the public. To date, nearly 400 narratives have been collected through the Collaborative.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 18, 2023 • 6PM – 7:45PM
Location: Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640820821327
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

Culture Series: Porchtales Listening Party
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
Next in the summer Culture Series line up is the HumanitiesDC premier podcast, Porchtales, listening party. Through its compelling narratives and engaging storytelling, Porchtales amplifies the voices of those who make up the fabric of our nation’s capital. Join us as we celebrate the Porchtales season 2 release with this season’s host and producer Katie Davis.
Katie Davis has produced for NPR and This American Life. Now, as she brings this collection of narratives and stories that map the neighborhood she’s lived in for fifty years, we’re going back in time using oral histories and conversation to capture the culture and traditions in this one beautiful, imperfect block.
Listen to the stories live on July 13th and be transported to the historic, vibrant and restless street of Lanier.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 13, 2023 • 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets on 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640596369987.
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

Street Food: The Mekong
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets-from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this workshop, you?ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast Asia-Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam. Try your hand at crafting this delectable street food alongside Chef Mark Haskell.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 11, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/street-food-the-mekong-july/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Heart Stuck Bernie: Many Extra Only More
2023-07-08 20:00 - 2023-07-09 16:00 | Extra Space Storage, 2800 8th St NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Many 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 the search for joy in liminal spaces. It is a window into bodies of power. It is a gentle unpacking of the things we store away in industrial storage units, or the chambers of our hearts. And it is a dance-me, dance-you, dance-us repair for our times. Saturday, July 8 at 8pm | Sunday, July 9 at 4pm.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 8 – July 9, 2023
Location: 2800 8th St NE Washington DC 20017
Event fee: $5 – $15
Registration Event link: https://www.danceplace.org/performances/many-extra-only-more/
For More Information
Contact: Julianna Raimondo
Website: https://www.danceplace.org/
Email: juliannar@danceplace.org
Phone: 202.269.1600

Caregiver + Child - Fun in the Sun - Cookie Decorating Class
2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Ever 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 elevate your designs. You will receive her most-requested cookie recipe and icing recipe for you to continue practicing your new skills at home.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 8, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $65 – $140
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/caregiver-child-winter-fun-in-the-sun-cookie-decorating-class/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Family Hoppy Hour with King Bullfrog!
2023-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Bring 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 duos, roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing while delighting grownups, an approach that successfully hooks audiences young and old. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog is the hottest sensation in family music in the DC area. Or at least the most amphibian!
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 7, 2023 • 5PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $5 – $10
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/family-hoppy-hour-with-king-bullfrog-july/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172
