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.
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 […]
’93 TIL party w/ Diamond D, Farrah Flosscett & DJ RBI
Eaton DC 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesSpecially curated sounds brought to you by our headliner DJ Diamond D (of DITC, legendary producer of The Fugees “The Score” among other classics), DJ RBI, and DJ Farrah Flosscett […]
Remixing The Art Of Social Change Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAfter a three-year hiatus, Remixing the Art of Social Change is back! We are excited to partner with DC Public Libraries to present some amazing panels and breakout workshops on […]
Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL
Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, WashingtonJazz & Blossoms will take over Franklin Park for a park jam Saturday, April 8. This free, outdoor event will celebrate the beauty and nature in the city with a […]
Spanish Joe Remembers
Bloombars 3222 11th St NW, WashingtonScreening of “Spanish Joe Remembers” a short film about Pepe Gonzalez, bass player. Event Details Host: Sami Miranda Date: April 8, 2023 @ 5pm - 7pm Location: Bloombars, 3222 11th […]
Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJs d.painter & Adrian Loving
Metrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, DC, United StatesPut on your captain’s hat and join us for an Easter day party at DC’s top outdoor venue, Metrobar. Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival MUSIC BY: D.PAINTER […]
Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL
Planet Word 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWBL Festival presents a special gathering honoring poets who have featured on Hip Hop albums including: Ursula Rucker, Amir Sulaiman, Jessica Care Moore, Ayesha Jaco Live music by Biscuit Bynum […]
Higher Power Film Premiere
Landmark Cinema 555 11th St NW, WashingtonHigher Power uses the stories of Black Washingtonians fighting to enter the legal cannabis industry to reveal the stark reality of 700,0000 disenfranchised Americans living in Washington, D.C. and the […]
Culture Series: Transgender Oral Histories
Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin HumanitiesDC for the third event in its new Culture Series. Featuring guest curator Darby Hickey, come hear stories about legendary nightclubs of yesteryear, resilience and organizing in the face […]
Sip & Learn: Potter’s House Lecture
The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesJoin DCPL and the Potter's House team to learn about the organization's history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960, Potter's House has acted as a space […]
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