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 Center Holiday Gathering
DC History Center 801 K St NW, Washington, United StatesLift your spirits among friends, family, and neighbors at the DC History Center’s annual holiday gathering—a joyful evening of community building through song and local flavor! Light bites are provided […]
Voices of Justice – D.C. Under the Constitution: Exhibit & Documentary Premiere
Dunbar High School 101 N. St. NW, Washington, DCCome see the work of a group of Constitutional Law students worked proudly for the whole of term 1 to educate themselves and create for others to see. Youth voices […]
Writing and Wellness Workshop
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesInspired by the Kwanza principle of Nia, meaning purpose: attend a free workshop hosted by Soar in partnership with DCPL, where you will unleash your creativity, awaken the poet within […]
DC Oral History Collaborative: Oral History 101+ Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis course 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 […]
Free – $75Story District Presents: New Year, Who Dis?
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCNew Year, Who Dis? Some stories start with a plan. Others start with a breakup, a burnout, or a late-night idea that won't shut up. This show is about the […]
$30 – $35Remembering John Lewis: Good Trouble and the Black-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Mozelle & Donald Saltz Building 2850 Quebec St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 16-18 | Ward 3 | Adas Israel Congregation Mosaic partners with Adas Israel Congregation and its church and gospel partners for the yearly Martin Luther King weekend days of […]
Not Just Another Day Off Poetry Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Folger Theatre 201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJanuary 17, 206 | Ward 6 | Folger Theatre Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with inspiring poetry readings and rousing historical speeches delivered by […]
The Fox & the Panther Play Reading – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Busboys and Poets Takoma 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCJanuary 22, 2026 | Ward 4 | Busboys and Poets Takoma The Fox & the Panther by Tariq Hamami takes us to the 1960s when Algeria established itself as the […]
DC: A Home for New Musicals – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
January 26, 2026 | Location TBD A panel conversation led by Washington Post theater critic Naveen Kumar highlighting local theater companies producing new musicals. Produced in partnership with Olney Theatre […]
The Light Looks Like Me Book Event
Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St., Frederick, MDJoin Shout Mouse Press youth authors to discuss their new book - The Light Looks Like Me. Learn more here.
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