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.
A Rethinking Theater Criticism Conference
Join critics, editors, producers, actors, directors, funders, and the theater community for a conference, Rethinking Theater Criticism, Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, 2023 to understand and envision the […]
FreePlaywrights of the Black Arts Movement
Studio Acting Conservatory 3423 Holmead Place NW, Washington, DC, United StatesArena Stage dramaturg and Yale lecturer Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zöe leads this one-day master class exploring the playwrights of the Black Arts Movement and their impact on today’s writers. The day […]
$125Culture Series: Intergenerational Oral Histories of DC’s Ethiopian Community
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesIn this inaugural event in HumanitiesDC’s Culture Series, writer, producer and cultural worker Saaret E. Yoseph presents her multi-faceted, intergenerational oral history project JOURNEY(S): Addis to DC. Combining documentary interviews […]
FreeCampaign 72 The Chisholm Effect
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesA limited two-day performance panel and discussion on the life of Shirley Chisholm for Black History Month. All tickets are free for the 24th, limited free tickets for the performance […]
FreeCampaign 72 The Chisholm Effect
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesA limited two-day performance panel and discussion on the life of Shirley Chisholm for Black History Month. All tickets are free for the 24th, limited free tickets for the performance […]
FreeA Rethinking Theater Criticism Conference
Join critics, editors, producers, actors, directors, funders, and the theater community for a conference, Rethinking Theater Criticism, Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, 2023 to understand and envision the […]
FreeBreaking Ground: Mayfair/Paradise Community History Celebration
The Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy 3701 Hayes St NE, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrate and honor Black Washington, DC residents driving affordable housing development in the 1940’s, including trailblazing architect Albert Irvin Cassell (1895–1969). Display the pride of being part of the legacy […]
FreeDC Environmental Film Festival
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF) returns for its 31st year with in-person and virtual programming March 16-26. The 2023 event will highlight over 100 films and […]
FreeCulture 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 […]
FreeKAMA 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 […]
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