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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.
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.
Fri, May 10 - 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
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
Scholar Talk: Metamorphoses
Scholar Talk: Metamorphoses
Scholar Sasha-Mae Eccleston dives deep into themes around 'Metamorphoses' in a conversation led by Patricia Akhimie.
Fri, June 7, 2024, 6:30pm
Imprints in Time
Imprints in Time
This special exhibition at the Folger features rare books from the collection of Stuart and Mimi Rose that present literary, cultural, and historical high points.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024 – Sun, Jan 5, 2025
Into the Vault: Books of the 1620s
Into the Vault: Books of the 1620s
See books from the Folger collection that were printed in European cities in the decade from which the Shakespeare First Folio emerged.
Opening Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Out of the Vault: Into the Heart of the Folger
Out of the Vault
Encounter remarkable books and manuscripts that connect with the multifaceted work of the Folger in this ongoing exhibition.
Opening Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Shakespeare Exhibition
Our Shakespeare Exhibition
See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.
Opening Fri, Jun 21, 2024
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.
Wed, May 17 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024