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.
The Whole Beast: Curing Meat + Fish
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonIn 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 […]
Fandango y Fiesta en Veracruz Masterclass
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 […]
Brazilian Zouk Social Fundraiser for KAMA DC and Inspira Dance
1280 4th Street 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Immigrant Comedy Night
1701 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, United StatesJoin KamaDC for night of laughter featuring comedians who are immigrants, refugees, and 1st-generation Americans. The event will take place outside the restaurant, Immigrant Food, with check-in at 6:30, and […]
Turning the Page: September Reading
Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the Inner Loop as we turn the page into a new season with our September reading feat. Eric Weiner & our September Author's Corner spotlight Alyson Gold Weinberg. You'll […]
Culture Series: Discovering Medieval DC
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesWalking Tour: 6:30PM, meet at the Joan of Arc Statue in Meridian Hill Event: 7:00PM at Busboys The Middle Ages may seem far distant in time and space, and far […]
Theatre Week Kickoff Fest
Arena Stage 1101 6th St SW, Washington, District of ColumbiaExplore everything #DCTheatre has to offer at the 2023 Theatre Week Kickoff Fest. Mix and mingle with leaders from your favorite theatres, explore their upcoming seasons, sample their programming, and […]
A Forum on The History of Adams Morgan
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe History of the Adams Morgan Plaza is a forum and photo exhibit about the long community life of the corner of 18th St and Columbia Rd NW. The forum […]
Neighborhood Power: an Adams Morgan Story Film Preview Screening
Walter Pierce Park 2634 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdams Morgan is home to generations of organizing to build a liberated and inclusive community. Work in this neighborhood reshaped the social terrain and had wide-ranging implications. Neighborhood Power is […]
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