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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A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Belgium! Moules Frites is considered the national dish of Belgium. It consists of fresh mussels often steamed in white wine, butter, and shallots. Accompanied with homemade french fries so crispy and delicious that you?ll be licking your […]
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Family Hoppy Hour with King Bullfrog!
Family Hoppy Hour with King Bullfrog!
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve, both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers, the […]
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Heart Stuck Bernie: Many Extra Only More
Many Extra Only More is a massive-scale, big-cast, site specific dance project for 40 dancers, framed by 40 windows, in the four-story storefront of Brookland's Extra Space Storage facility. It is a communal holler, shout, and shake it all about that will fill an open glass facade with quirky-luscious, exuberant dance. But it is also […]
Caregiver + Child – Fun in the Sun – Cookie Decorating Class
Caregiver + Child – Fun in the Sun – Cookie Decorating Class
Ever wonder how bakeries get the icing to look just right? Join Paige as she leads a hands-on decorating class! At the end of this class, you will have decorated five beautiful Summer sugar cookies to take home. You will learn the basics of royal icing, tips to make decorating easier, and various techniques to […]
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Street Food: The Mekong
Street Food: The Mekong
When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets-from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this workshop, you?ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of […]
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Culture Series: Porchtales Listening Party
Culture Series: Porchtales Listening Party
Next in the summer Culture Series line up is the HumanitiesDC premier podcast, Porchtales, listening party. Through its compelling narratives and engaging storytelling, Porchtales amplifies the voices of those who make up the fabric of our nation's capital. Join us as we celebrate the Porchtales season 2 release with this season’s host and producer Katie […]
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DC Oral History Collaborative Advanced Topics Workshop: How Do I Ask This?
DC Oral History Collaborative Advanced Topics Workshop: How Do I Ask This?
This workshop offers advanced training in asking questions and navigating different situations during an oral history interview. Attendees are expected to have already taken an intro to oral history training, either with the DC Oral History Collaborative or elsewhere, prior to this session. Facilitated by local oral historian and DC Oral History Collaborative trainer, Dr. […]
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Monsters of the American Cinema
When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband?s straight, white teenage son, Pup. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the two have developed a warm and caring familial chemistry ? but their relationship is […]
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Making Our Place: A Celebration of Albert I. Cassell and the Mayfair/Parkside Neighborhood
Making Our Place: A Celebration of Albert I. Cassell and the Mayfair/Parkside Neighborhood
Making Our Place celebrates the historical and living legacy of African American architect Albert Irvin Cassell. The event will bring the history of Mayfair Mansions, which Cassell designed, into the present by tracing the redevelopment of Mayfair and neighboring Paradise at Parkside, with an emphasis on community voice and leadership. With the coordination of programming […]
City Dance Festival: 2023 Washington International Dance Festival
City Dance Festival: 2023 Washington International Dance Festival
A remarkable evening dance showcase of the 2023 Washington International Dance Festival Choreography Award finalists, the Washington International Festival is hosted by Xing Dance Theater and City Dance Festival. It celebrates the art of dance in contemporary form. It is a gathering of dancers, choreographers, and enthusiasts from all over the world who come together […]
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Cool Summer Dishes: Gazpacho, Nicoise Salad, and More!
Cool Summer Dishes: Gazpacho, Nicoise Salad, and More!
Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Iberia consisting of blended vegetables, garlic, vinegar, oil, and more. Nicoise Salad is a French dish often consisting of tuna, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, and potatoes. It is a filling, cold dish, perfect to take on the go with you. Lastly, Chef Tshihamba will walk you through […]
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DEMO: Spanish on the Hill w/Macu Yrureta (Ages 4-5)
DEMO: Spanish on the Hill w/Macu Yrureta (Ages 4-5)
Spanish on the Hill returns! The popular children?s Spanish courses back a comeback with instructor Macu Yrureta. Join us for this free demo to get a taste before registering for the full class in the Fall. Spanish on the Hill has been using children?s books to teach Spanish for many years. It is a recipe […]
A Trip to Mexico: Aguachile Shrimp, Tortilla Soup, and Margaritas!
A Trip to Mexico: Aguachile Shrimp, Tortilla Soup, and Margaritas!
Aguachile Shrimp is an essential Mexican ceviche made with shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, and chilies. The coolness of the shrimp balances out the warming spice of the chilies. Paired with tortilla soup and a refreshing marg? Say less? Event Details Host: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital Date: August 5, 2023 • 11AM Location: […]
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A Cooling Summer Menu of Yin and Yang Foods Featuring Janet Cam
A Cooling Summer Menu of Yin and Yang Foods Featuring Janet Cam
Janet Cam's philosophy "Wine is the Universal Language" has taken her around the world. Her goal of normalizing Chinese cuisine in America is showcased in this course. Come and explore Cantonese, one of the eight great Chinese cuisines, with Spanish wines that will heighten your tastebuds and mind. . Event Details Host: Hill Center at […]
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