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.
DC History Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 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 […]
FreeLiterary 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 […]
FreeLast 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 […]
FreeStory 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 […]
FreeJessica 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 […]
FreeDMV 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 […]
FreeDMV 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, […]
FreeOther 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 […]
Free’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 […]
FreeRemixing The Art Of Social Change Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 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 […]
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