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
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
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, […]
DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop
This course, led by oral historian Anna Kaplan, Ph.D, 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 is structured to follow the full […]
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Effervescence Collective
Effervescence Collective
For our debut show, we explore our namesake in 3 one-act works, led by three different DC-based choreographers, featuring dancers from within our company: the Effervescence Collective. The goal is to capture the concept of collective effervescence in 3 vastly different ways, by featuring 3 works that explore community and connection in 3 different capacities […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Culture Series: Creative AI – Threat or Opportunity
Culture Series: Creative AI – Threat or Opportunity
As artificial intelligence continues to change every aspect of how we work, the creative fields are seeing a seismic shift in the former ways of doing business. From avatar influencers with real world modeling contracts to AI powered rappers, AI is changing how humans do business. Latoya Peterson, cofounder and CXO at Glow Up Games, […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
What is Oral History and Why is it Important?
What is Oral History and Why is it Important?
This introductory workshop will help participants define oral history in relationship to the history of the practice and other forms of interviewing and storytelling. Participants will learn what motivates oral historians to do their work and what might motivate them to initiate projects of their own. Participants will also learn how to discover archival oral […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
The Inner Loop February Reading
The Inner Loop February Reading
This February, we're transforming the top floor of Shaw's Tavern into a storytelling sanctuary! This month's reading will feature the incredible novelist, Nadeem Zaman, and nine local writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and head to Shaw's Tavern on February 20 at 7:30pm. Whether you're a bookworm, an inspiring […]
1 event,
2 events,
HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
Get ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable celebration of bold ideas, big questions, and unique experiences! On February 22, 2024, at 6 PM, join us at the Anacostia Arts Center to honor and applaud the exceptional work of our 2023 grantees and independent practitioner fellows. Come together with fellow curious minds to witness the […]
1 event,
2 events,
Silk Road DC presents: Nowruz! Navruz! Nevruz! Dancing into Spring
Silk Road DC presents: Nowruz! Navruz! Nevruz! Dancing into Spring
Inspired by ancient Spring rituals and traditions of the Silk Road, this concert celebrates Nature's awakening with exuberant, colorful dances of Turkic and Persianate cultures. Although somewhat new to many Americans, the holiday of Nowruz – also Navruz and Nevruz – marks one of humanity's oldest celebrations, long a part of Central Asian and Persian […]
3 events,
Dr. Janaki Rangarajan: YONI
Dr. Janaki Rangarajan: YONI
"YONI" is a dance/spoken word endeavor that explores the myriad shades of female energy to question our (mis)understanding of female existence today. "YONI" is a conversation to create an awareness about what female energy is as represented in various Indian traditional texts and to dispute what is seen with the colored lenses of sexuality, gender, […]
Celebrate 10 years of Semilla Cultural
Celebrate 10 years of Semilla Cultural
Semilla Cultural celebrates 10 years of sowing Puerto Rican bomba! Come celebrate with us and our community the impact of our programs! We will bring some of our favorite bomba songs, dancing and drumming, joined by the harvest: our students and community members with whom we have been building community.
2 events,
DC Oral History Collaborative Meetup
DC Oral History Collaborative Meetup
Calling all local oral historians: HumanitiesDC and the DC History Center are joining forces to offer an oral history meetup in Washington, DC! Join us at the DC History Center on Monday, February 26 at 6 pm to meet other oral historians and grow a community of practice together focused on: sharing ideas, talking through […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
Bring some humanity to your inbox:
Subscribe to our Newsletter.