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.
District Hunt
1742 Church St NW 1742 Church St. NW, Washington, DCWelcome to the 7th Annual District Hunt - this year's puzzle adventure for you, your family, your friends, and your co-workers! Each year, the game is designed around a different […]
Home Rule Music Festival
Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Home Rule Music Festival returns for its fall edition on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Alethia Tanner Park. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates Washington, D.C.?s rich music and cultural […]
Humanities Under the Stars – Community Celebration & Fundraiser
1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin us for an unforgettable evening under the stars to celebrate DC's powerful stories and vibrant communities! Our first community fundraiser, Humanities Under the Stars, is an outdoor celebration in the […]
CJM After Sunset: Late to the Party Oktoberfest
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesContinue Oktoberfest celebrations at the Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, DC with curator spotlight talks, sip on German beers, decorate your […]
Striving to Belong: LGBTQ+ Jews in Orthodox Communities
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis roundtable discussion examines shifts in the Orthodox community towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews. Panelists include Peninah Gershman and Rabbi Hyim Shafner, more panelists coming soon. Moderated by Miryam […]
Cello Concert with John Kaboff
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesConcert Cellist John Kaboff will perform works by LGBTQ+ composer, Benjamin Britten, and Jewish composer, Ernst Bloch. Kaboff will discuss how both composers were inspired by the solo cello music […]
Voices Series: Multigenerational Stories of Coming Out
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn conjunction with our special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City, hear from members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish Washington community as they reflect on their personal experiences with coming out. […]
A Bookish Night at the Museum
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHave you ever wanted to spend a cozy fall evening reading in a museum? Grab your book and join fellow bibliophiles for a relaxing and enlightening evening of reading and […]
Salon Nights: Identity Collage Workshop
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin artist and educator Lior Gross, co-founder of the Nonbinary Hebrew Project, for a hands-on collage workshop. Through guided somatic inquiry, reflective introspection, and creative process, participants will engage with […]
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