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.
Calendar of Events
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| 1 event,  Ongoing | Wards 5, 7 and 8 | Capitol View Neighborhood Library, Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library and Woodridge Neighborhood Library The Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that brings together the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and the expressive energy of hip-hop and spoken word. Led by poet, spoken-word artist, and […] Free | 2 events, -  Inspired 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 and show yourself some love. RSVP to kimberlydcsoar.org by 12.28.2025. Space is limited Learn more. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Join HumanitiesDC for an overview of all 2026 grant offerings, along with a brief Q&A from Ward 5 grantees Yao Tyus, Saaret Yoseph, and Dr. Alexandra Jones of Archaeology in the Community. HumanitiesDC grants are currently open to help Washingtonians... Explore and document local culture Research their history and origins, and build a representative archive […] Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 2 events,  This 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 approach to preserving DC’s rich past through oral history interviews. This course follows the full cycle of an oral history interview, from conception to processing. […] Free – $75 -  Join for an in-depth look at the Community Culture & Heritage grant application and program requirements. This online session will provide a detailed look at the Community Culture & Heritage grant requirements, eligibility information, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Community Culture & Heritage grantee who will share insights […] | 2 events, -  Join HumanitiesDC for an overview of our 2026 community grants during an in-person session at the Dorothy Height/Benning Neighborhood library. Grants are available to help DC residents, community groups, and organizations... Explore and document local culture Research their history and origins, and build a representative archive Tell your stories, in your words Register to attend | 2 events, -  Join for an in-depth look at the Oral History Interviewing grant application and program requirements This session will provide a detailed look at the Oral History Interviewing grant requirements, eligibility information, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Oral History Interviewing grantee who will share insights into their project, the […] | 2 events, -  New 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 moments that push us to change –– to leave, to leap, or to try something new even if it scares the hell out of us. […] $30 – $35 | 2 events,  January 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 inspiration. From shabbat to the Sunday community day of service, Mosaic and Adas will share stories, challenges and musical inspirations from Lewis' exemplary life of […] -  Join for an in-depth look at the Visions - Projects & Events grant application and program requirements. This online session will provide a detailed look at the Visions grant requirements, eligibility information, and application questions. Attendees will also get to hear from a current Visions grantee who will share insights into their project as well […] | 2 events, -  January 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 contemporary poets and actors. Mosaic will amplify their work and the significant relationship between Dr. King and Congressman Lewis, which is featured heavily in the […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, -  Join this virtual overview session to learn about all of HumanitiesDC's 2026 grant offerings. HumanitiesDC's 2026 community grants cycle opens December 8, 2025 with three grant opportunities, including: Community Culture & Heritage grant - $10,000 for DC-based individuals and non-profit organizations to create public humanities projects Visions grant - $25,000 for DC-based non-profit organizations to […] | 0 events, | 1 event, -  January 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 anti-colonial capital of the world and hosted multiple revolutionaries including the Black Panther Party. Presented in collaboration with California?s Golden Thread Productions, this new play […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event, -  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 Company and Signature Theatre Company, the event will feature performances from Young John Lewis and upcoming productions at the peer theaters. Learn more here. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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