Higher Power Film Premiere
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Landmark Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, 20004
Higher 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 urgent need for D.C. Statehood.
Event Details
Host: Rafi Aliya Crockett
Date: April 19, 2023 @ 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://higherpowerfilmpremiere.rsvpify.com/
For More Information
Contact: Rafi Aliya Crockett
Website: www.higherpowerfilm.org
Email: rafi@higherpowerfilm.org
Phone: 301-318-7942

Culture Series: Transgender Oral Histories
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join 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 of violence and hate, the importance of roller-skating, and the power of family whether chosen or blood. Based off a DC Oral History Collaborative project, this presentation explores how the changes in DC over the past several decades have been experienced and influenced by transgender individuals and communities.
Doors open @ 6:30pm. Event @ 7pm.
Event Details
Host: Darby Hickey, HumanitiesDC
Date: April 20, 2023 @ 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-transgender-oral-histories-tickets-574658006567
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

Sip & Learn: Potter's House Lecture
2023-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
Join 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 for community connection, deep conversation, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit, Potter’s House has sustained its patrons with food for the mind and the body.
Bring your questions about legacy businesses, community impact, and neighborhood connections. Questions are welcome and respectful conversation is encouraged.
Come early to this event for the opportunity to order a coffee, browse for a new book, and mingle with other guests.
Doors open at 4:30 and the lecture will begin at 5:00 PM.
Event Details
Host: The Potter’s House
Date: April 22, 2023 @ 4:30pm
Location: The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Rd NW
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dcpreservation/event.jsp?event=297&
For More Information
Contact: Shae Corey
Website: https://dcpreservation.org/
Email: shae@dcpreservation.org
Phone: 202 – 783 – 5596

DC Oral History Collaborative: Advanced Topics - Audio Techniques
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Take an in-depth look at some of the techniques that oral historians use to get high-quality audio from their recording equipment. Learn how to guide interviews to result in crisp and clean sound. While the workshop will focus on the Zoom H4n audio recorder, many of the skills and practices introduced can be used for recording with any technologies.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: May 25, 2023 @ 6pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oral-history-advanced-topics-capturing-quality-audio-tickets-621783620547
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

DanceAfrica DC Festival 2023
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-04
Join Dance Place for a week of dance, music, and tradition during the 36th annual DanceAfrica DC festival. Celebrate the spirit of the African Diaspora with master classes and an outdoor festival including live performances, an African market, and oral histories. Hosted by Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah, DanceAfrica DC 2023 is guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, educate, and entertain.
Event Details
Host: Dance Place
Date: May 30 – April 4, 2023
Location: Multiple Locations
Event fee: $0 – $75
Registration Event link: https://www.danceplace.org/dadc2023/
For More Information
Contact: Julianna Raimondo
Website: https://www.danceplace.org/dadc2023/
Email: juliannar@danceplace.org
Phone: 202-269-1600

DC/DOX Film Festival
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-18
Calling all DC film enthusiasts, come out and celebrate the art of documentary film making with the inaugural festival of DC/DOX.
In partnership with @dcdoxfest HumanitiesDC is also thrilled to announce DC/FRAME, a special aspect of the DC/DOX festival that highlights local documentary filmmakers in the District. We look forward to highlighting filmmakers in the DC metropolitan area that showcases the city’s culture, communities, creations, and more.
Event Details
Host: DC/DOX, HumanitiesDC
Date: June 15-18, 2023
Location: Multiple Venues
Event fee: $140 – $175
Registration Event link: https://dcdoxfest.com/
For More Information
Contact: DC/DOX
Website: dcdoxfest.com
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202-339-9598

Culture Series: Pieces of Me - Music, Memory and Club Photography
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
HumanitiesDC’s Culture Series is excited to announce the first event in our summer series line-up with guest curator Dr. Natalie Hopkinson.
Nothing beats the magic of live music—especially go-go: the vibration, the movement, the fashion, the people, the memories you create at the club. When you stop by to see the “Pictureman,” you come away with a priceless memento that unlocks a million stories.
This conversation on June 22 asks the question: What does the scene look like from the perspective of those looking through the camera lens? Who designs the dramatic backdrop for the absolutely essential Polaroid keepsakes? What does this wealth of imagery mean for current efforts to document and preserve the history of go-go–DC’s treasured musical genre?
Join us for music and good conversation as a panel of photographers, curators and scholars explore the visual side of go-go. Complimenting the voices of the panel will be several of those who were interviewed for oral histories about go-go portraiture and photography.
Curated by Dr. Natalie Hopkinson, author of Go-Go Live and creator of Pieces of Me: Go-Go Club Photography Archival Initiative. Panelists include:

Latoya Peterson Blacks in AI, Glow Up Games
Maleke Glee Curator + Director of Stable Arts
Thomas Sayers Ellis Photographer, author “Maverick Room”
Dr. Symone Campbell Interviewer Go-Go Portraiture Archival Project Maleke Glee, Curator and Director of Stable Arts

Mr. G aka The Godfather of Club Photography will be on hand to take portraits of those in attendance.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: June 22, 2023 • 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets on 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-pieces-of-me-music-memory-and-club-photography-tickets-632706822137
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

Beyond the Archives: Supreme Courts
2023-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, 20008
Over the course of many years, Washington, DC basketball legend Pennington Greene has had the opportunity to interview over 100 people who have contributed to the city’s basketball history. In 2022, Mr. Greene along with veteran filmmakers Dave Lillard, and Vinnie Perrone, began the process of distilling this treasure trove of oral histories into a multipart series documenting Washington’s longstanding love and appreciation of basketball.
Join us as they screen a trailer for the developing project, share some of the original oral history interviews, and discuss what it has meant to undertake this labor of love.
Doors open @ 2pm. Event @ 2:30pm.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: June 24, 2023 • 2pm – 4pm
Location: University of the District of Columbia Blackbox Theater, 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-archives-supreme-courts-tickets-596139728977
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
2023-07-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Belgium! Moules Frites is considered the national dish of Belgium. It consists of fresh mussels often steamed in white wine, butter, and shallots. Accompanied with homemade french fries so crispy and delicious that you?ll be licking your fingers after!
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 6, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-belgium-moules-frites-mussels-fries/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Family Hoppy Hour with King Bullfrog!
2023-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve, both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers, the duos, roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing while delighting grownups, an approach that successfully hooks audiences young and old. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog is the hottest sensation in family music in the DC area. Or at least the most amphibian!
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 7, 2023 • 5PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $5 – $10
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/family-hoppy-hour-with-king-bullfrog-july/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Caregiver + Child - Fun in the Sun - Cookie Decorating Class
2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Ever wonder how bakeries get the icing to look just right? Join Paige as she leads a hands-on decorating class! At the end of this class, you will have decorated five beautiful Summer sugar cookies to take home. You will learn the basics of royal icing, tips to make decorating easier, and various techniques to elevate your designs. You will receive her most-requested cookie recipe and icing recipe for you to continue practicing your new skills at home.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 8, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $65 – $140
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/caregiver-child-winter-fun-in-the-sun-cookie-decorating-class/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Heart Stuck Bernie: Many Extra Only More
2023-07-08 20:00 - 2023-07-09 16:00 | Extra Space Storage, 2800 8th St NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Many Extra Only More is a massive-scale, big-cast, site specific dance project for 40 dancers, framed by 40 windows, in the four-story storefront of Brookland’s Extra Space Storage facility. It is a communal holler, shout, and shake it all about that will fill an open glass facade with quirky-luscious, exuberant dance. But it is also the search for joy in liminal spaces. It is a window into bodies of power. It is a gentle unpacking of the things we store away in industrial storage units, or the chambers of our hearts. And it is a dance-me, dance-you, dance-us repair for our times. Saturday, July 8 at 8pm | Sunday, July 9 at 4pm.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 8 – July 9, 2023
Location: 2800 8th St NE Washington DC 20017
Event fee: $5 – $15
Registration Event link: https://www.danceplace.org/performances/many-extra-only-more/
For More Information
Contact: Julianna Raimondo
Website: https://www.danceplace.org/
Email: juliannar@danceplace.org
Phone: 202.269.1600

Street Food: The Mekong
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets-from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this workshop, you?ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast Asia-Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam. Try your hand at crafting this delectable street food alongside Chef Mark Haskell.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: July 11, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/street-food-the-mekong-july/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Culture Series: Porchtales Listening Party
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
Next in the summer Culture Series line up is the HumanitiesDC premier podcast, Porchtales, listening party. Through its compelling narratives and engaging storytelling, Porchtales amplifies the voices of those who make up the fabric of our nation’s capital. Join us as we celebrate the Porchtales season 2 release with this season’s host and producer Katie Davis.
Katie Davis has produced for NPR and This American Life. Now, as she brings this collection of narratives and stories that map the neighborhood she’s lived in for fifty years, we’re going back in time using oral histories and conversation to capture the culture and traditions in this one beautiful, imperfect block.
Listen to the stories live on July 13th and be transported to the historic, vibrant and restless street of Lanier.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 13, 2023 • 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets on 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640596369987.
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

DC Oral History Collaborative Advanced Topics Workshop: How Do I Ask This?
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:45 | Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
This workshop offers advanced training in asking questions and navigating different situations during an oral history interview. Attendees are expected to have already taken an intro to oral history training, either with the DC Oral History Collaborative or elsewhere, prior to this session. Facilitated by local oral historian and DC Oral History Collaborative trainer, Dr. Anna F. Kaplan, “How Do I Ask This?” will help participants strengthen their interviewing skills by analyzing examples and collaboratively workshopping interview questions.
The Collaborative is a unique partnership between HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library, started in 2017, that incorporates grant funding, trainings, coaching and other resources to help residents document, preserve, and celebrate the history of all DC communities, specifically through oral history. Many of the narratives collected are preserved in the People’s Archive at the DC Public Library, and available to the public. To date, nearly 400 narratives have been collected through the Collaborative.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 18, 2023 • 6PM – 7:45PM
Location: Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640820821327
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

Monsters of the American Cinema
2023-07-20 09:30 - 2023-08-08 14:30 | Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband?s straight, white teenage son, Pup. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the two have developed a warm and caring familial chemistry ? but their relationship is tested when Remy discovers Pup and his friends have been bullying a teen at his school. Told through dueting monologue and playful dialogue, Monsters of the American Cinema is a haunting and humorous tale about fathers and sons, ghosts, and monsters. Ages 18+ Content Warning: Swearing or coarse language, mild violence, grief, depictions of smoking on stage.
Event Details
Host: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Date: July 20 – August 6, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $10 – $45
Registration Event link: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/monsters/
For More Information
Contact: Rachel Pearl
Website: https://www.atlasarts.org
Email: rpearl@atlasarts.org
Phone: 239.980.0961

Making Our Place: A Celebration of Albert I. Cassell and the Mayfair/Parkside Neighborhood
2023-07-29 11:00 - 14:00
Making Our Place celebrates the historical and living legacy of African American architect Albert Irvin Cassell. The event will bring the history of Mayfair Mansions, which Cassell designed, into the present by tracing the redevelopment of Mayfair and neighboring Paradise at Parkside, with an emphasis on community voice and leadership. With the coordination of programming partner Verbal Gymnastics, DC’s own playback theater troupe, guests will engage in civic storytelling activities to create a multi-generational narrative of Mayfair/Parkside, from the memories of older residents to the aspirations of young families. Community Resource Vendors will share information on topics like health and reading.
Event Details
Host: Neighborhood Associates
Date: July 29, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Neval Thomas Elementary School, 650 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-our-place-celebrating-paradisemayfairs-history-residents-tickets-665041907247?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Ming Lowe
Website: https://www.neighborhoodassociates.org/
Email: mlowe@neighborhoodassociates.org
Phone: 202-494-5715

City Dance Festival: 2023 Washington International Dance Festival
2023-07-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
A remarkable evening dance showcase of the 2023 Washington International Dance Festival Choreography Award finalists, the Washington International Festival is hosted by Xing Dance Theater and City Dance Festival. It celebrates the art of dance in contemporary form. It is a gathering of dancers, choreographers, and enthusiasts from all over the world who come together to showcase their artistry and cutting-edge works with our community. The festival has a core mission to provide a stage for dance makers to present their works and have the opportunity to perform at our partner international dance festivals in Puerto Rico, China, Japan, South Korea, and Finland. The festival also includes performances, workshops, and master classes. www.citydancefestival.org 2023
Event Details
Host: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Date: July 29, 2023 • 7.30PM
Location: 1333 H Street NE Washington DC 20002
Event fee: $30 – 35
Registration Event link: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/dance-festival/
For More Information
Contact: Rachel Pearl
Website: https://www.atlasarts.org
Email: rpearl@atlasarts.org
Phone: 239.980.0961

Cool Summer Dishes: Gazpacho, Nicoise Salad, and More!
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Iberia consisting of blended vegetables, garlic, vinegar, oil, and more. Nicoise Salad is a French dish often consisting of tuna, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, and potatoes. It is a filling, cold dish, perfect to take on the go with you. Lastly, Chef Tshihamba will walk you through a spicy Thai Green Papaya Salad.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 1, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/cool-summer-dishes-gazpacho-nicoise-salad-and-more/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

DEMO: Spanish on the Hill w/Macu Yrureta (Ages 4-5)
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Spanish on the Hill returns! The popular children?s Spanish courses back a comeback with instructor Macu Yrureta. Join us for this free demo to get a taste before registering for the full class in the Fall. Spanish on the Hill has been using children?s books to teach Spanish for many years. It is a recipe for educational success! They are truly an essential tool for literacy education. We will be using a wide range of literacy resource books in our classroom during our sessions.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 5, 2023 • 10AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/demo-spanish-on-the-hill-w-macu-yrureta-ages-4-5/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

A Trip to Mexico: Aguachile Shrimp, Tortilla Soup, and Margaritas!
2023-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Aguachile Shrimp is an essential Mexican ceviche made with shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, and chilies. The coolness of the shrimp balances out the warming spice of the chilies. Paired with tortilla soup and a refreshing marg? Say less?
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 5, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-mexico-agua-chile-shrimp-tortilla-soup-and-margaritas/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

A Cooling Summer Menu of Yin and Yang Foods Featuring Janet Cam
2023-08-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Janet Cam’s philosophy “Wine is the Universal Language” has taken her around the world. Her goal of normalizing Chinese cuisine in America is showcased in this course. Come and explore Cantonese, one of the eight great Chinese cuisines, with Spanish wines that will heighten your tastebuds and mind. [Cooking Class].
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 6, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $85 – 100
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-mexico-agua-chile-shrimp-tortilla-soup-and-margaritas/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Culture Series: Hip-Hop 50 - A DC Hip-Hop Love Story
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
More information coming soon!
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: July 13, 2023 • 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: Coming Soon.
For More Information
Contact: Jimmy Watkins
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@dcdoxfest.com
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 806

Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food
2023-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
It’s pretty hard to not fall in love with Portuguese food, especially its seafood. Portugal has incredibly diverse influences from its contacts and exploration of Africa, Brazil, the North Atlantic, Europe & Asia. In this workshop, join other food lovers to learn more about Portugal and its diverse food scene. Eat, drink and be merry!
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 11, 2023 • 1PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $55
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-portuguese-street-food-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

A Trip to France: Grand Aioli (French Dinner Platter)
2023-08-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Grand Aioli is a beautiful French platter often consisting of a garlic-based dip surrounded by a myriad of veggies, eggs, shellfish, bread, and more.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 12, 2023 • 11AM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-france-grand-aioli-french-dinner-platter/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Classic Italian: Pasta Making
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
Join us in the kitchen for a pasta workshop! Make a variety of different pastas, including: fresh egg pasta, dried semolina pasta, and even chickpea pasta! Chef Mark Haskell will take you through the steps to complete fettuccine for bolognese, cheese & meat ravioli, fresh cannelloni & spinach, and ricotta gnocchi. Polish up your skills at Hill Center and impress your partner for your next date night! Pasta and wine? Say no more.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 17, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/classic-italian-pasta-making-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

The Whole Beast: Curing Meat + Fish
2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, 20003
In this class Chef Mark Haskell will show participants how to choose, cut, prepare and cook a wide variety of meat and fish. After learning to prepare and portion the meat properly, you will try your hand at grilling, sautéing, frying, and braising different fish and meat varieties. The menu will feature salmon, tuna, cod, southern pickled pork, and duck prosciutto. Accompanying sauces and side dishes will be served as well.
Event Details
Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Date: August 22, 2023 • 6PM
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Event fee: $69
Registration Event link: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-whole-beast-curing-meat-fish-august/
For More Information
Contact: Haviland Atha-Simonton
Website: hillcenterdc.org
Email: programs@hillcenterdc.org
Phone: 202.549.4172

Fandango y Fiesta en Veracruz Masterclass
2023-08-24 18:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00
The Ballet de Mexico Veracruz Masterclass taking place for its first time in Washington, DC. The workshop will be taught by Artistic Director of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez. Corazon Folklorico Dance Company is thrilled to host the workshop at two renowned locations: the Dance Institute of Washington and The Kennedy Center. Thursday, Aug 24 6PM-9:30PM at the Dance Institute of Washington Friday, Aug 25 6:30PM-9PM at the Kennedy Center REACH campus Saturday, Aug 26 10AM-8PM at the Kennedy Center REACH campus Sunday, Aug 27 9AM-6PM at Dance Institute of Washington Student Registration Cost: $100.
Event Details
Host: Corazon Folkloric
Date: August 24, 2023 – August 27, 2024
Location: Locations vary and are listed in description.
Event fee: $100
Registration Event link: https://form.jotform.com/CorazonFolkloricoDC/veracruz-masterclass-workshop
For More Information
Contact: Corazon Folklorico Operations Team
Website: https://corazonfolkloricodc.com/
Email: operations@corazonfolkloricodc.com

Brazilian Zouk Social Fundraiser for KAMA DC and Inspira Dance
2023-09-03 16:00 - 20:00 | 1280 4th Street, 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and community at a Pop-up Fundraiser Brazilian Zouk Social for Inspira Dance held by KAMA DC! On Sunday 9/3, we are bringing the rhythm and energy of Brazilian Zouk to La Cosecha, the vibrant heart of Latin American culinary and cultural experiences. Your ticket will directly contribute to bringing dance programs to schools in the DMV area, providing students with the opportunity to explore the transformative power of dance! Get dressed up and help us inspire the next generation at this exclusive event, in the La Cosecha Market’s beautiful and spacious second-floor gallery event space with our talented local DJ Chapibol. DJ Chapibol is a local DC DJ from Cochabamba, Bolivia. 4-5 pm Brazilian Zouk Lesson 5-8 pm Social Dancing with DJ.
Event Details
Host: KAMA DC
Date: September 3, 2023 • 4PM
Location: 1280 4th Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Event fee: $0 – $25
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-zouk-social-fundraiser-for-kama-dc-and-inspira-dance-tickets-699918574297?aff=oddtdtcreator
For More Information
Contact: Shreya Tulsiani
Website: https://www.kamadc.org/
Email: shreya@kamadc.org

DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop
2023-09-05 18:30 - 2023-09-12 20:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
This course, led by oral historian Benji de la Piedra, will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history, to empower them with the basic tools for developing their style and approach to preserving DC’s rich past through oral history interviews.
This course is structured to follow the full cycle of an oral history interview, from conception to processing. We will discuss practical, ethical, and theoretical considerations of doing oral history in order to demonstrate the distinctive, interdisciplinary mindset that oral historians take to their work. Because oral history is best learned “on the job,” the instructor will ask you to do activities and to discuss your experiences along the way.
There is a lot of material to cover, so participants will also be asked to do some reading and exercises prior to each session.
This workshop consists of three sessions – registrants must commit to participating in all three sessions.
The Collaborative is a unique partnership between HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library, started in 2017, that incorporates grant funding, trainings, coaching and other resources to help residents document, preserve, and celebrate the history of all DC communities, specifically through oral history. Many of the narratives collected are preserved in the People’s Archive at the DC Public Library, and available to the public. To date, nearly 400 narratives have been collected through the Collaborative.
Event Details
Host: HumanitiesDC
Date: September 5, 7, 12, 2023 • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 4th Floor Conference Space, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://OHWorkshopFall2023.eventbrite.com
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804
