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.
Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonVeteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker and The New Yorker staff writer, Susan Glasser, for a […]
$10Designing Graphics for Education and Outreach
A well-thought through design is the best way to communicate ideas. Archaeologists communicate information through graphics, websites, maps, charts, presentation slides, handouts, and more. In this one-hour virtual workshop, participants […]
$20 – $50HumanitiesDC Second Annual Winter Soirée
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLast year was so much fun, we decided to do it again. Join us for a Year-End Celebration of our city's public humanities! Get ready to immerse yourselves in an […]
Free – $20DC History Center Holiday Gathering
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesLift your spirits among friends, family, and neighbors at the DC History Center’s annual holiday gathering—a joyful evening of community building through song and local flavor! Light bites are provided […]
Voices of Justice – D.C. Under the Constitution: Exhibit & Documentary Premiere
Dunbar High School 101 N. St. NW, Washington, DCCome see the work of a group of Constitutional Law students worked proudly for the whole of term 1 to educate themselves and create for others to see. Youth voices […]
Writing and Wellness Workshop
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesInspired by the Kwanza principle of Nia, meaning purpose: attend a free workshop hosted by Soar in partnership with DCPL, where you will unleash your creativity, awaken the poet within […]
Story District Presents: New Year, Who Dis?
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCNew Year, Who Dis? Some stories start with a plan. Others start with a breakup, a burnout, or a late-night idea that won't shut up. This show is about the […]
$30 – $35Remembering John Lewis: Good Trouble and the Black-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Mozelle & Donald Saltz Building 2850 Quebec St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 16-18 | Ward 3 | Adas Israel Congregation Mosaic partners with Adas Israel Congregation and its church and gospel partners for the yearly Martin Luther King weekend days of […]
Not Just Another Day Off Poetry Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Folger Theatre 201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 17, 206 | Ward 6 | Folger Theatre Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with inspiring poetry readings and rousing historical speeches delivered by […]
The Fox & the Panther Play Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Busboys and Poets Takoma 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCJanuary 22, 2026 | Ward 4 | Busboys and Poets Takoma The Fox & the Panther by Tariq Hamami takes us to the 1960s when Algeria established itself as the […]
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