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
Community Voice Lab at American University’s 2026 Film Premiere
Miracle Theater 535 8th Street SE, Washington, DCJoin us for this year's premiere of the new season of impact documentaries from the Community Voice Lab. Tickets are free but RSVP is required. Date: Wednesday, May 6th Time: Doors open at 6pm, program starts 6:30pm Location: Miracle Theater, 535 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 Featured Community Partners include: DC Score, L'Arche, OurFarm […]
DC[FRAMEWORKS] – A Work-in-Progress Screening Series
FeaturedEaton Cinema 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWe’re delighted to invite you to the 2026 Spring edition of DC Works-in-Progress Screening, a community event celebrating documentary storytelling in progress. DC provides directors and producers at all experience levels with a unique opportunity to receive constructive, peer-level feedback on their rough-cut films—whether feature-length or short. Each screening is followed by a moderated discussion, […]
Breaking News: Writing the Future of Journalism in DC
FeaturedTrue Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA celebration and discussion of local and community journalism. In partnership with the American Press Institute. Be part of the conversation! Join us to celebrate our fourth cohort of Community Journalism Program graduates, and for an engaging panel discussion on how journalism in DC is evolving and adapting to meet the moment. Our panelists will explore […]
Free – $20Pride Poetry Workshop: Resistance – LGBTQ Poetry as an Act of Defiance
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United States2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB The Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and […]
Humanitini Happy Hour Fundraiser
FeaturedMetrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the HumanitiesDC Board and Staff at Metrobar for an evening of great drinks, new connections, and local impact! HumanitiesDC believes the humanities belong to everyone. We amplify the voices of our city through community-led programs that keep DC’s culture vibrant and inclusive. This happy hour is your chance to meet fellow changemakers while supporting […]
$25 – $75DC Oral History Collaborative Workshop: Audio Techniques for Oral History
FeaturedMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesUnderstand how high-quality audio can improve an oral history project and learn some basic techniques to enhance audio quality. This core workshop in the DC Oral History Collaborative Training Series will take an in-depth look at some of the techniques that oral historians use to get quality audio from their recording equipment. While the workshop […]
Free – $30DC Oral History Collaborative June Meetup
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesCalling all local oral historians: HumanitiesDC and the DC History Center are offering their next oral history meetup in Washington, DC! Join us at the DC History Center on Monday, June 1 at 6 pm to be in community with other oral historians. During the meetup we’ll share ideas, talk through challenges and obstacles, and […]
Foundation to Future Soul: A Photo Exhibition
Manifest 002 1242 3rd Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesMASTER TEACHERS ~ A Soulversations Series Vol. I Foundation to Future Soul: The Cultural Advocacy That Made Black Music Month In June 1979, a historic convening set in motion the federal recognition of June as Black Music Month. Photojournalist Ron St. Clair was in the room and he brought a camera. Foundation to Future Soul […]
Hot Mess
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCSome nights go as planned. This show is about the ones that don't. Hot Mess is a night of live, true stories about chaos, confusion, and the moments when everything goes off the rails, in public, in private, or right when it mattered most. These are the stories that make you cringe, laugh, and say […]
$33.48Sun Ra: Do the Impossible Documentary Screening
Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesSound. Spirit. Imagination. A cosmic exploration of the Sun Ra legacy through film, conversation and community connection. Join us for a special screening of Sun Ra: Do the Impossible, a powerful documentary exploring the life, legacy, and boundless imagination of musician and visionary artist, Sun Ra. Following the film, we welcome you for an intimate […]
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