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Free Events
The Folger offers a wide range of free events for audiences of all ages, including our monthly book club discussions and our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday.
Shakespeare's Birthday Lecture: Dr. Patricia Akhimie on "The Goodness of the Night: Editing Othello"
Shakespeare's Birthday Lecture
Dr. Patricia Akhimie, director of the Folger Institute, delivers a lecture on "The Goodness of the Night: Editing Othello".
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 7pm
Limited Tickets
Folger Book Club: The East Indian
Folger Book Club: The East Indian
Our May book club tells the story of Tony, a young boy kidnapped and indentured on a tobacco plantation during the early days of English colonization in Virginia.
Thu, May 2, 2024, 6:30pm
DC & Me: Community Stories from Anacostia
DC & Me: Community Stories from Anacostia
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Anacostia community in this multi-media installation.
Tues, May 7 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
Othello Lessons from the Teachers of The Folger Guide to Teaching Othello
Othello Lessons from the Teachers of The Folger Guide to Teaching Othello
Teachers are invited to join this free Folger Education professional development session.
Thu, May 23, 2024, 8pm ET
Folger Book Club: The Latinist by Mark Prins
Folger Book Club: The Latinist by Mark Prins
A contemporary reimagining of the Daphne and Apollo myth, our June selection is a page-turning exploration of power, ambition, and the intertwining of love and obsession.
Thu, Jun 6, 2024, 6:30pm
DC & Me: Community Stories from Mt. Pleasant
DC & Me: Community Stories from Mt. Pleasant
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Mt. Pleasant community in this multi-media installation.
Wed, Apr 24 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
DC & Me: Community Stories from Penn Quarter
DC & Me: Community Stories from Penn Quarter
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Penn Quarter community in this multi-media installation.
Tue, May 7 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024