Events Calendar

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 States

For 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 […]

Free

KAMA DC Variety Show

Eaton DC 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrating 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 […]

Free

DC History Conference

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Last Supper Daily Viewings

Studio Acting Conservatory 3423 Holmead Place NW, Washington, DC, United States

Studio 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 […]

Free

Story District Storytelling Showcase

Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

WBL 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 […]

Free

Jessica Care Moore w/ musical guest Wendel Patrick

Kennedy Center 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC

Jessica 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 […]

Free

DMV Youth Poet Laureates showcase w/ O-Slice

Busboys and Poets Baltimore 3224 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Witness 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 […]

Free

DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team Showcase w/ Born I

Busboys and Poets Columbia 6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD

Powerful 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, […]

Free

Other People’s Poetry Open Mic w/ TLoW

Busboys and Poets Monroe 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC, United States

It’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 […]

Free

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