Events Calendar

Come 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 in regards to the historical aspects. The conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC; sponsored by American University; and […]

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 strengths. Join two pairs of novelists, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza (We Are Not Like Them) and Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman (The Thread Collectors), in conversation with […]

Studio 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 the early 1980s as a commission for the New Home Baptist Church, Jesus and his disciples are depicted as African American men, an example of […]

WBL 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 our friends at Story District. FEATURING: A'niya Taylor, Girl Genius, Nerd, Precious Foreman, and Malpractice All Ages, Food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite […]

Jessica 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 Festival Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date. PART […]

Witness 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 O-Slice DMV Youth Poet Laureates: Allison Xu, Ribka Desta, Sophia Hall + The Baltimore YPL: A'niya Taylor Music by DJ Shablast All Ages, food and […]

Powerful 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, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry. PART OF […]

It’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 “The Lover of Words”. Guest Perfomer: TLow  Host: Project MC.   DJ: DJ B-Blast All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you […]

Specially 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 on the rooftop of the Eaton hotel in downtown DC. ‘93 Til... is a party celebrating the lineage of Funk, Jazz, and their groovy-genred cousins […]

After 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 Saturday, April 8th dedicated to exploring the power and potential of hip-hop culture at this moment with fans, scholars, artists, and activists engaging each other […]