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.
Culture Series: Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers
Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesFor one night, the Dap Project asks DC’s Black women barbers to lay down their clippers, pick up a mic, and tell their story. The barbershop: the Black man’s country […]
KAMA DC Variety Show
Eaton DC 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrating their 7th year, KAMA DC will highlight DC’s immigrant community showcasing their talents through comedy, dance, storytelling, and more. Join them at Eaton DC for a cocktail hour from […]
DC History Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCome learn and explore the past, present, and future of Washington, DC. The DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the growth, changes, and dynamics of the city […]
Literary Conversation: Collaboration
Writing a novel can be a lonely endeavor. Some authors find solace and inspiration in collaboration—partnering with a writer who brings a new perspective, a wealth of experiences, and different […]
Last Supper Daily Viewings
Studio Acting Conservatory 3423 Holmead Place NW, Washington, DC, United StatesStudio Acting Conservatory announces a week of daily viewings for the public to experience the Last Supper sculpture, by artist Akili Ron Anderson. Created by artist Akili Ron Anderson in […]
Story District Storytelling Showcase
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesWBL kicks off the annual Word Power Festival featuring some of the DMV’s most stellar performance artists as you’ve never seen them before: Sharing personal true life tales courtesy of […]
Jessica Care Moore w/ musical guest Wendel Patrick
Kennedy Center 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DCJessica Care moore is an internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer. She will be accompanied by professor and composer Wendel Patrick. Part of the 2023 Words Beats & Life […]
DMV Youth Poet Laureates showcase w/ O-Slice
Busboys and Poets Baltimore 3224 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesWitness tomorrow’s leaders today as all of our area’s Youth Poet Laureates lift their voices (representing DC, Montgomery Co., Prince George's Co. and Arlington Co.) - Special Guest performance by […]
DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team Showcase w/ Born I
Busboys and Poets Columbia 6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MDPowerful presentation & insightful lyrics will be on the menu as the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team performs together for the first time ever. Guest Perfomer: Born I All Ages, […]
Other People’s Poetry Open Mic w/ TLoW
Busboys and Poets Monroe 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC, United StatesIt’s Not Quite Karaoke! Bring your favorite poems, songs or rap lyrics to read onstage - then listen to DJ Shablast play all your favorites! Feature poet - T-Low, aka […]
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