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.
Grantee Event: The PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story
American University School of International Service 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesThe PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story is among the nation’s most illustrious literary prizes for the short story. This year, PEN/Faulkner will honor Yiyun Li in a ceremony that will feature a reading, a conversation with American University Professor Patricia Park, and remarks by Janna Malamud Smith. The ceremony will be followed […]
Grantee Event: Axé Fest
The Capoeira Spot 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesAxé Fest is a community day of free movement classes hosted by The Capoeira Spot, featuring the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, yoga, and Afro-Brazilian dance. Attendees can immerse themselves in art, culture, movement, music, and good vibrations all afternoon! This event is free and family friendly - open to kids and adults! Axé Fest […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Porchtales Podcast – The Disappearance of Sister Koko with Prof. D. Boose, Episode 3
Porchtales is HumanitiesDC’s new podcast, where every season embarks on a deep-dive exploration of a subject that helps listeners get to experience the District through the eyes of those who make up the fabric of our nation's capital. “The Disappearing of Sister Koko with Prof. D. Boose” is a five-episode season where we meet Sister […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Dancing With Myself – A Conversation on Music, Mood, and Our Mental Health
Lydia on H 1427 H St NE, Washington, DCJoin HumanitiesDC and Dr. Patrise Holden for a discussion that invites audience members to explore their feelings, attitudes, identity, and mood when listening to music and reflect on the short-term or long-term effect that music has had on their lives, person, and mental health. Event Details Type: Panel Discussion Host: HumanitiesDC, featuring Dr. Patrise Holden […]
HumanitiesDC Event: Beyond the Archives: Performing Oral History
Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC, MD, United StatesJoin us as John A Johnson and an amazing group of actors use Playback Theatre techniques to bring Washington, DC stories to life. Selected from both the DC Oral History Collaborative collection at the DC Public Library’s People’s Archive and Johnson’s Anacostia Unmapped project the stories each discuss pivotal moments in the lives of their […]
Grantee Event: The Meaning Behind the Music
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United StatesThe Washington Arts Ensemble is DC’s classical music community, offering classical chamber music concerts with an emphasis on connection between audience members and performers. In keeping with holiday celebrations around the globe, our December concert will explore how various composers found meaning in music, whether it be through tradition, worship, or simply gratitude and purpose. […]
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