Folger Shakespeare Library
Upcoming Events (9)
Family Workshop: From Print to Paint
Family-friendly workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Library exploring printmaking and painting. Hands-on activities invite kids and adults to transform prints into colorful paintings, guided by museum educators in a welcoming, art-filled setting inspired by literary motifs.
Othello and Storytelling: Who Gets to Speak?
A thoughtful discussion on voice and agency in Othello, exploring who gets to speak on stage and in storytelling. Held at the Folger Shakespeare Library, this session pairs literary analysis with audience dialogue to unpack race, gender, and power in Shakespeare's tragedy.
Artist Talk and Performance with Alexander D'Agostino
An intimate evening at the Folger Shakespeare Library as artist Alexander D'Agostino shares his creative process in an artist talk, followed by a live performance in the library's intimate lecture hall.
Folger Book Club: The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf
Join the Folger Book Club for a thoughtful discussion of Isa Arsén's novel The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf on April 2, 2026 at the Folger Shakespeare Library. An informal, moderated gathering for readers to share insights and reactions to contemporary fiction.
Family Workshop: Celebrations - Shakespearean Style
Join a family-friendly workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Library as you explore festive Shakespearean celebrations through crafts, short readings, and playful activities. This interactive session invites families with children to discover how plays mark feasts, rites, and mirth in Elizabethan times, guided by theater educators in a cozy library setting.
Tell Out My Soul: What’s The Story and Who’s Telling It?
Explore who tells our stories and how voice and perspective shape narrative authority in this Folger Shakespeare Library talk. Scholars discuss storytelling across literary forms, inviting audiences to reconsider who holds the storytelling power.
Folger Gala
An elegant fundraising gala at the Folger Shakespeare Library featuring select performances, cocktails, and remarks celebrating Shakespearean scholarship and theater. Set in a historic DC venue, the evening blends culture, philanthropy, and intimate performances.
Teacher Weekend Intensive: Exploring the New Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare
Educators attend a weekend intensive at the Folger Shakespeare Library to explore the new Folger Guides for teaching Shakespeare. The workshop combines hands-on strategies, collaborative discussion, and practical lesson-planning designed to enrich classroom instruction.
Family Workshop: An Ode to the Gardens
At the Folger Shakespeare Library, families explore garden poetry through hands-on activities, readings, and crafts that celebrate nature and literature. Participants collaborate to craft garden odes and playful art, guided by educators in a historic, story-filled venue.