Venue
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Mostly Film and Music.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC. 35 upcoming events, mostly Film and Music. Dates, times and details on AskAlice.
Upcoming here
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelight string ensemble tribute concert.
2:00PM
2:00 PM
And if I Die Before I Wake with George M. Johnson
George M. Johnson in conversation with Preston Mitchum
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Black Studies Book Club
The MLK Black Studies Book Club meets the first Saturday of each month to explore, engage, and discuss books from and relating to the Black radical tradition. Selections include classics from authors…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Short Strand Part I: Against the Grain
A dynamic collection of shorts revealing the fight for truth—spotlighting whistleblowers, documentarians, and the power of going on the record. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A.
Door open at…
3:00PM
3:00 PM
Short Strand Part II: Minneapolis: On the Record
A dynamic collection of shorts revealing the fight for truth—spotlighting whistleblowers, documentarians, and the power of going on the record. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker…
11:00AM
11:00 AM
The People’s Archive: What’s In It, How to Use It
This conversation will highlight the vast public record housed right here in Washington — historical photographs, civic documents, and primary sources anyone can access, often for free — and what it…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Conscious Contact: Exploring Recovery Through Film and Story
This community screening will feature Bill W. Conscious Contact followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and attendees will also be introduced to the book A Marriage that Changed the World: Loi…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
The Carbon Connection: From Stars to Life
Carnegie Science and NPR's Short Wave host a live podcast event on carbon's role from stellar origins to life on Earth, with early access to three Short Wave episodes recorded live and audience Q&A w…
6:00PM
5:30PM
5:30 PM
Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience
Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience brings these experiences to life through the photography of Allan Dinkoff , interviews, and discussion sessions, capturing the faces and personal journeys o…
5:00PM
5:00 PM
Opening Reception: 65 Objects That Changed the World
What can an ordinary object tell us about the ways people change one another—and about what it means to be American?
For more than six decades, Peace Corps Volunteers have lived and worked alongside…
3:00PM
3:00 PM
Country Current: Coming Home from Sea
Experience the energy of bluegrass and the power of stories from the sea with the U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current. Join the Library, the National Museum of the United States Navy, and Country Curren…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Songs That Carry the Fleet – Presenting the Sea Chanters
Step aboard for an engaging musical journey through naval history. Join the Library, the National Museum of the United States Navy, and the Navy’s premier chorus, the Sea Chanters, as they explore th…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
MLK DOCS: Union
Directors: Brett Story, Stephen Maing | 2024 | 1 hour 43 min
A documentary film about the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York City's Staten Island — t…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Games, Play, and Community Summit
A day of workshops and talks on games and play building community, hosted by DC Public Library, American University Playful City Lab, Labyrinth Games, and IGDA.
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Accessible Movie Screening: Michael
Join us this month for an accessible screening of Michael (2026). The film will be shown with Audio description and open captions right on the screen.
Running time: 2 hours, 7 mins.
Rated: PG-13
F…
11:00AM
11:00 AM
DC Zinefest
DC Zinefest will once again be hosting its fest - this year, in multiple spaces throughout the MLK Library!
The same day, the DC Punk Archive will host a "Punks Like Us" Pop-Up Museum showcasing the…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Punks Like Us: A DC Punk Archive Pop Up Museum
Theme: "I knew I Was Punk When..."
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A Pop Up Museum is a temporary exhibit created by the people who show up to participate.
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1:00PM
1:00 PM
Kimjang DC 2026: Experience Kimjang & Korean Culture
Join the Embassy of South Korea for Kimjang DC 2026, a vibrant celebration of Kimchi Day and Korean culture. This special event offers a unique opportunity to participate in a hands-on kimjang experi…
3:30PM
3:30 PM
MLK Open Mic
Do you have a song or poem that you wrote or just love to perform? Come out to MLK's Open Mic to share it!
Sign up begins at 3:15 at the Information Desk in the New Books area on the first floor to…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
OCTFME presents Preserving The Pocket: Go-Go Through The Lens
Celebrate Go-Go Preservation Week with films, interactive activities, and a conversation with the voices behind DC's Go-Go culture.
What does it take to keep DC's Go-Go stories alive? Join the DC Off…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Ciné - An International Film Series
Wednesday, November 18:
Tampopo Japan (1985)
Languages: Japanese
Duration: 1 hours 54 minutes
Director: Jūzō Itami
A much loved comedy, cult classic, and "ramen western." A truck driver stops at…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Go-Go Remembered
How do you document a cultural movement that is still growing, changing, and being lived every day?
In this engaging conversation, cultural curator Sundiata Ramin, musician and historian Kato Hammon…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Community Film Screening: What Will I Become?
In honor of Trans Day of Remembrance, join the Library, Trans Pride Washington DC, and filmmakers Lexie Bean and Logan Rozos for a screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary What Will…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Slantwise Histories
DC Public Library is excited to welcome conversation partners Alix Harrow and Bethany C. Morrow for a discussion and book signing. Booksellers from Loyalty Bookstore will be onsite supporting the eve…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
MLK DOCS: Union
Directors: Brett Story, Stephen Maing | 2024 | 1 hour 43 min
A documentary film about the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York City's Staten Island — t…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Black Studies Book Club
The MLK Black Studies Book Club meets the first Saturday of each month to explore, engage, and discuss books from and relating to the Black radical tradition. Selections include classics from authors…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Bushman Film Screening and Panel Discussion
In 1968, Peace Corps veteran David Schickele enlisted his Nigerian friend Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam to film a light-hearted comedy about the adventures of a well-educated Nigerian immigrant in San Franc…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Peace Corps Story Slam
This festive evening will feature returned Peace Corps volunteers sharing heartfelt, humorous, and unforgettable stories that capture the spirit of service and cross-cultural connection. From holiday…
1:30PM
1:30 PM
Accessible Film Screening: Mortal Kombat II
Join us this month for an accessible screening of Mortal Kombat II (2026). The film will be shown with ASL and open captions right on the screen.
Running time: 1 hour, 56 mins
Rated: R
*Sensory no…
3:30PM
3:30 PM
MLK Open Mic
Do you have a song or poem that you wrote or just love to perform? Come out to MLK's Open Mic to share it!
Sign up begins at 3:15 at the Information Desk in the New Books area on the first floor to…
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
On Friday, December 18 , at 6:30 p.m. , experience Candlelight: Christmas Classics at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library . As hundreds of candles cast a warm glow throughout the library, settle…
7:30PM