D.C. Area Events

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What to Expect This School Year

This overview maps out our school-year events. Check back for links to upcoming programs as they go live. See more upcoming events below.

August

August 29, 2026: Social Justice Curriculum Fair 2026 (in-person)

November

November 7, 2026: Native Knowledge 360° Teach-in (online)

September

Sept 26, 2026: Native Knowledge 360° Teach-in (in-person in Washington, D.C.)

October

Oct 5–9, 2026: Teach Central America Week

February

February 1–5, 2027: Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

Upcoming Events

A [New] American Dream
Jun
5
to Aug 7

A [New] American Dream

A [New] American Dream won't give you the answers. Join curator Philippa Pham Hughes and the Heurich House Museum for a series of gatherings from May 20th - August 7th, 2026 as America (and DC) enters its 250th year.

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Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia
Jul
12
to Aug 30

Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

  • 1234 Marion Barry Ave SE Washington, DC 20020 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Presented by the Anacostia BID and DCity Smokehouse, Jazzy Sundays returns after an incredible first season that proved one thing: this is exactly what the people want.

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Freedom Isn’t Free Intergenerational Panel
Jul
18

Freedom Isn’t Free Intergenerational Panel

Join Rising Organizers for "Freedom Isn't Free: Social Movements and the Fight for a Free and Fair Democracy,” an intergenerational conversation featuring movement leaders and organizers exploring the role organizing has played in shaping American democracy, the current state of organizing in America, and offering hopes and recommendations for the future of organizing.

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For the Culture Community Day
Jul
18

For the Culture Community Day

Join Black Lives Matter DC for For the Culture Community Day, a day of joy, connection, and celebrating the richness of Black culture! Bring the whole family out for delicious food, music, games, and fun activities for all ages.

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DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
Jul
16
to Jul 19

DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival

The DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival celebrates films from around the world that reflect the richness, diversity, and complexity of Asian and Pacific Islander diasporic experiences, while creating opportunities for audiences, filmmakers, and community leaders to engage in meaningful conversations.

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Black Music Month Celebration Summit
Jun
25

Black Music Month Celebration Summit

DCAESJ Partner Event: In honor of Black Music Month, DC Black MBA, 5 Starr Entertainment, and IN THE LOOP Program of Success are hosting a Music Matters Summit designed to give youth interested in music an opportunity to learn from some leaders in the music industry here in the DMV.

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America 433+ Teach-In
Jun
19

America 433+ Teach-In

TFC co-sponsored event | Join us this Juneteenth from 1–4pm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for a teach-in on how our shared stories are being erased, censored, or manipulated at our national parks, and what we can do to protect them.

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DC Dox Festival
Jun
11
to Jun 14

DC Dox Festival

TFC Co-Sponsored Event | DC/DOX returns to Washington, DC, June 11–14 for its fourth edition, celebrating bold storytelling and the power of documentary. Experience 100+ new films, plus panels, workshops, and special events.

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Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It
May
28

Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It

TFC Partner Event | Co-authors Annie Leonard and André Carothers join us alongside two local protest experts, Nadine Bloch and Deepa Padmanabha, to celebrate the release of Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It and talk about the power of individuals coming together to make real change.

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Founder's Day Celebration
May
22

Founder's Day Celebration

TFC Partner Event | Join the African American Civil War Memorial Museum for a vibrant Founder’s Day Celebration honoring the birth of the United States Colored Troops. Enjoy live music, a pop-up exhibit, and an evening of community and reflection.

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May Day 2026 Noon March and Rally
May
1

May Day 2026 Noon March and Rally

The centerpiece of May Day will be a march and rally beginning at the Washington Monument at 12 PM. Led by immigrant workers in solidarity with labor unions and community members, we’ll take action together to make it clear we reject this administration’s attacks on workers, immigrants, and our communities.

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DC History Conference
May
1
to May 2

DC History Conference

TFC Partner Event | The 52nd DC History Conference will cover topics important to Washingtonians: activism and advocacy, LGBTQ+ communities, education, environment, local culture, religion, design, and more.

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Application Deadline: Summer Graphic Novel Project
Apr
19

Application Deadline: Summer Graphic Novel Project

Shout Mouse Press, in partnership with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, is now accepting applications for a summer writing workshop for girls and gender-expansive youth of color (ages 12-16) in the DC area. Participants will collaborate on writing and publishing a graphic novel set in a fictional middle school.

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The Minutes
Apr
17
to May 3

The Minutes

THE MINUTES is a darkly hilarious, slow-burning thriller that peels back the patriotic veneer of American identity. Part biting satire, part psychological mystery, it exposes the rot at the heart of institutional power and the stories we tell to survive it.

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Filmfest DC 2026
Apr
16
to Apr 26

Filmfest DC 2026

Washington, DC's largest and longest-running international film festival celebrates four decades of global cinema. Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC to bring a limited number filmmakers into D.C. classrooms April 20–24.

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