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 […]
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