FOODISH Story Circle

Join CJM and FOODISH in the sukkah to share family recipes, culinary memories, and personal stories connected to Jewish holidays and traditions. Led by local chef and culinary historian Vered Guttman, participants can contribute their own stories while discovering connections across Jewish communities and generations.

Presented in partnership with FOODISH, the Jewish food initiative of ANU – Museum of the Jewish People.

ABOUT VERED GUTTMAN Vered Guttman is an Israeli-American chef and food writer. Her work has appeared in Haaretz, The Washington Post and among others. She currently works with Foodish, the culinary wing of ANU. In 2014, she cooked for President Obama’s Passover Seder. Vered is also active in Jewish organizations promoting democracy, peace, and coexistence.

 

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A Match Made in DC

Food · Drinks · Celebration · Connection

Join DC History Center and HumanitiesDC for an evening celebrating a match made for DC! After years of bringing people together around history, culture, and the humanities, we’re tying the knot and starting a new chapter together. Raise a glass to what we’ve built, learn more about what’s next, and celebrate the beginning of this new partnership.

What to Expect

We’ll celebrate the people and ideas shaping our city, along with the communities who have supported and sustained our organizations over the years. Come meet new people, connect with old friends, and get a first look at the work of our new organization through a variety of activities.

 

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Closing Event: Celebrating the voices of hometown DC!

Celebrate the final weeks of hometown DC! In mid-September, neighborhood installations from across the District will be brought together at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library.

Experience the complete exhibit celebrating Washington, DC as our hometown from Sept. 15 through Oct. 5.

Join us on September 16 in the MLK Library Auditorium for a special closing performance by the Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company. This interactive event will celebrate and highlight oral histories from the project and stories shared by audience members. This event is free and open to all ages.

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hometown DC is a joint project of HumanitiesDC, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the DC History Center, and DC Public Library. Learn more about this project on the hometown DC page.

Step Into the Story: hometown DC On Stage

Washington is more than a capital—it is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods shaped by the people who call them home. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, hometown DC puts local stories at the heart of the District’s commemoration.

hometown DC is series of installations—designed as interactive “cubes”—being showcased at a DC Public Library in every ward and includes free events focusing on experiences and reflections from the people who call the District home. Join us for this free interactive event where Washingtonians’ stories will take center stage.

Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company will bring recorded memories to life using a modified version of their signature Playback Theater method. During this event, the company will perform a selection of hometown DC oral history interviewee stories through movement, music, and drama. We can’t for you to join Johnson and the rest of the cast as they turn these oral histories into a shared, high-energy visual experience.

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More than an exhibition, hometown DC is an invitation to connect with the fabric of our city. Visit hometown.dchistory.org to learn more about this project, listen to featured oral histories, and find an installation near you.

Humanitini Happy Hour Fundraiser

Join the HumanitiesDC Board and Staff at Metrobar for an evening of great drinks, new connections, and local impact!

HumanitiesDC believes the humanities belong to everyone. We amplify the voices of our city through community-led programs that keep DC’s culture vibrant and inclusive. This happy hour is your chance to meet fellow changemakers while supporting the stories that define our District.

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The Challenge:

Our Board has already stepped up to kick off the season by personally raising $800. We’re looking for our community to help us match it! Every $25 ticket and donation goes directly toward accessible, city-wide humanities programming.

The Details:

  • Food: Tickets include delicious bites from El Jefe Woodfire Pizza.
  • Drinks: Available for purchase directly from the Metrobar team.
  • Venue: Check out Metrobar’s FAQs for location and accessibility info.

Let’s toast to a stronger, more connected DC. See you there!

Breaking News: Writing the Future of Journalism in DC

A celebration and discussion of local and community journalism. In partnership with the American Press Institute.

Be part of the conversation! Join us to celebrate our fourth cohort of Community Journalism Program graduates, and for an engaging panel discussion on how journalism in DC is evolving and adapting to meet the moment. Our panelists will explore how journalism in DC is responding to the changes in the media landscape.

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The panelists are:

  • Abigail Higgins,The 51st
  • Mike Schaffer, City Cast DC
  • Harry Jaffe, SpotlightDC

The panel will be moderated by Kayla Hewitt, WAMU

About the Community Journalism Program:

HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program is a 14-week training for DC residents led by a team of professional local journalists. This free program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities. The journalist team teaching and supporting the participants includes:

  • Martin Austermuhle
  • jonetta rose barras
  • Delonte Harrod
  • George Kevin Jordan
  • Julie Strupp

To learn more about HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program, visit our website.

Hill Center Family Day 2026

Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic, Music, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Alpacas, and more! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family!

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HumanitiesDC Community Showcase

This year, we’re bringing the energy to a new Southeast location as we continue to spotlight the stories that define the public humanities.

Join us on April 9, 2026, at 6 pm at THEARC for a celebration of bold ideas, even bolder questions, and some powerful stories to go with them. Together, we’ll honor the outstanding work of our 2025 Community, Culture & Heritage grantees. Engage with fellow curious minds as we share the diverse stories and transformative impact of the humanities over the past year.

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Suggested Donation: We at HumanitiesDC believe that the humanities should be accessible to all. If you are able, help ensure our approach to programming remains sustainable with a suggested donation. Your donation will help offset the operational costs of this program.