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.
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Creativists In Dialogue Podcast
Creativists in Dialogue is a podcast embracing the creative life, with hosts Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Oliver. In this weekly podcast, the hosts interview people from all walks of life about the role that creativity plays in shaping who they are. They explore creativity at both the practical level, and the process level. On occasion, […]
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Breaking Ground: Mayfair/Paradise Community History Celebration
Breaking Ground: Mayfair/Paradise Community History Celebration
Celebrate and honor Black Washington, DC residents driving affordable housing development in the 1940’s, including trailblazing architect Albert Irvin Cassell (1895–1969). Display the pride of being part of the legacy of Paradise Manor and Mayfair Mansions, the first housing developments in the District built by Black people for Black people. Gather with a historically marginalized […]
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DC Environmental Film Festival
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF) returns for its 31st year with in-person and virtual programming March 16-26. The 2023 event will highlight over 100 films and offer screenings and expert discussions on issues like climate change, environmental justice, and wildlife conservation. Film highlights include: DEEP RISING, narrated by Executive Producer Jason […]
Culture Series: Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers
Culture Series: Sisters with Clippers: True Stories from Black Women Barbers
For one night, the Dap Project asks DC’s Black women barbers to lay down their clippers, pick up a mic, and tell their story. The barbershop: the Black man’s country club, where barber and client talk smack, throw shade, feel seen. This is the image we expect to see when we reach for the silver […]
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KAMA DC Variety Show
KAMA DC Variety Show
Celebrating their 7th year, KAMA DC will highlight DC’s immigrant community showcasing their talents through comedy, dance, storytelling, and more. Join them at Eaton DC for a cocktail hour from 6 PM-7 PM, followed by an evening of multicultural entertainment. Including performances from Yasmin Elhady - Host/Storyteller Erick Acuna - comedian Masoud Hamnava - musician […]
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DC History Conference
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 […]
Literary Conversation: Collaboration
Literary Conversation: Collaboration
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 […]
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