Conferences & Festivals To Check For in 2024

January – December 2024

Clearly I love events, I have a whole site dedicated to them, and some of my favorite categories of events are festivals and conferences. In part because deep down I’m a big nerd who loves to learn but also because when done well, it’s kinda the best way to get it all in one place.

January

The Palm Springs International Film Festival
What: The Palm Springs International Film Society enthusiastically pursues its artistic and public service goals; to enrich, to educate, to entertain, to initiate cultural dialogue and celebrate cinematic excellence in any language. Our principle objectives encompass promoting film to an ever-widening audience as a powerful medium that inspires creativity, encourages introspection and compels exploration. The Society aims for a leadership role in providing an extensive forum for multicultural exchange in the Coachella Valley and beyond.
Where: Palm Springs, CA
When: January 2024
Tickets: https://www.psfilmfest.org/

Interfusion Festival
What: Interfusion Festival was founded in 2016 under The Institute for Integrative Wellness (IFIW) with our first festival taking place at Dance Loft on 14th St. in Washington, DC as a celebration of the human spirit. Since that time, it has become the primary indoor transformative festival of North America bringing together the like-minded from across the US and beyond on MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND. Today we continue to operate our grassroots community-based project from Washington DC.
Where: Arlington, VA
When: January 2024
Tickets: https://interfusionfestival.com/

Sundance Film Festival
What: Presented by Sundance Institute, a nonprofit that discovers and supports independent artists.
Where: Park City, UT
When: January 18th – 28th, 2024
Tickets: https://festival.sundance.org/

Mindful Drinking Fest
What: Mindful Drinking Fest 2024 will be a full weekend engaging and connecting mindful drinkers with a grand tasting hall, seminars, bars, brand activations, and an entirely non-alcoholic rave hosted by Disco Mary.
Where: Washington, DC
When: January 26th – 28th, 2024
Tickets: https://www.mindfuldrinkingfest.com/about

February

Sprung Comedy Festival
What: SPRUNG! is Silver Spring’s very own 5 day comedy festival, bringing hilarious and unique shows to the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, along with performer Q & As, special events, and giveaways. We are featuring national headliners, favorite NYC and DC comedians and shows such as MOTHER of All Comedy Shows (2/7), The Originals (2/8), Mic Divas (2/9), Comedy as a Second Language (2/10), Comedy for Peace (2/11) & Cupid’s Queer Comedy Special (2/11).
Where: Silver Spring Black Box Theater
When: February 7-11, 2024
Tickets: Eventbrite – More info at www.improbablecomedy.com/sprung

Pan African Film + Arts Festival

What: A two week-long celebration of film, art and culture, will take place February 6-19, 2024, in Los Angeles at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills & XD and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza with film screenings, industry panels and social events all centered around the Black experience. PAFF will present more than than 140 film screenings, including Q&As and in-depth discussions with attending filmmakers from all over the globe. the choice is yours.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: February 6th-19th 2024 Tickets: https://paff2024.eventive.org/welcome

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
What: Over the past 35 years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and panels, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local, national and global communities. 
Where: Santa Barbara, CA
When: February 7-17th 2024 Tickets: https://sbiff.org/

D.C. Independent Film Forum
What:  DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capitol. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
Where: Departs from Miami – Landmark E Street Cinema – 555 11th Street Washington, DC 20004
When: Feb 21 – 25th 2024 Tickets: https://dciff-indie.org/

South Beach Wine & Food Festival
What: Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.
Where: Miami, FL
When: Feb 22 – 25th 2024 Tickets: https://sobewff.org/

March

Cinequest
What: Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower great creations and to engage audiences, youth, artists, and innovators with these creations and with each other forging community, joy, and our future. Set in Silicon Valley, Cinequest’s uniqueness, impact, and legacy result from applying this powerful integration of creativity, technology, and community to inspire and transform lives. Cinequest does this through the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, Maverick Studio, and Picture The Possibilities youth creativity services.
Where: San Jose, CA
When: March 7-31st 2024 Tickets: https://cinequest.org/tickets-passes

South by Southwest SXSW
What: South by Southwest, abbreviated as SXSW and colloquially referred to as South By, is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States.
Where: Austin, TX
When: March 8-16th, 2024 Tickets: https://www.sxsw.com/festivals/music/

Kennedy Center – Mark Twain Awards
What: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists will be awarded to Kevin Hart at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy
Where: The Kennedy Center
When: March 24th, 2024 Tickets: Kevin Hart Announced Mark Twain Recipient | Kennedy Center (kennedy-center.org)

Kennedy Center – Hip Hop &…
What: Hip Hop & represents an annual season focus highlighting Hip Hop’s intersection with other genres, forms and disciplines. It is dedicated to celebrating the multi-hyphenate and the evolutionary and unexpected ways that Hip Hop impacts culture. As we launch our inaugural Festival we are excited to celebrate the dynamic relationship between Hip Hop & Jazz over the course of several exciting programs encompassing listening sessions, performances, dance parties and more. The Hip Hop & Jazz Festival is dedicated to Visionary Concert Producer, Music Impresario and Founder & CEO of Revive Music Group, Meghan Stabile.
Where: The Kennedy Center
When: March 27th – 30th, 2024 Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/hip-hop-festival/

Pink Tie Party – National Cherry Blossom Festival
What: Mark your calendar to kick-off spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party on the evening of March 15, 2024,  presented by Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine. We invite you to experience the sites and bites of global locations as we kick-off spring at the historic Union Station Washington D.C.
Where: Union Station, Washington, DC
When: March 15th, 2024 Tickets: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/pink-tie-party/

National Cherry Blossom Festival
What: What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin now spans four weeks throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring in Washington, DC has to offer — from exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches.
Where: Washington, DC and Surrounding Counties
When: March 20h – April 14th, 2024 Tickets: National Cherry Blossom Festival – March 20 – April 14, 2024

Girl, Get Your Life
What: Join us for a power packed weekend designed to inspire and empower women to live their best lives. It’s time to take charge of your life and embrace your full potential! The retreat package includes hotel stay for 2, 3, or 4 to a room. The prices are per person and includes hotel stay and conference registration from March 22-24, 2024.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel, 15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
When: March 22nd – 24th 2024 Tickets: Girl Get Your Life Empowerment Conference & Retreat: It’s Time!

April

Festival Internacional de Cine De Cartagena De Indias
What: Founded in 1960, FICCI is the oldest film festival in Latin America. Throughout its history, it has been characterized by welcoming and promoting risk and renewal of dramaturgy and cinematographic calligraphy in Ibero-America and the world.
Where:  Palacio de la Proclamación,  Bolívar, Colombia
When: April 16th. 2024 Tickets: FICCI 63 | Ticketcode

Wild For Planners
What: WE BRING PLANNERS TOGETHER. Connect with others who share your passion. Focus on your goals. Pursue your wildest dreams. Join our online community Planners Gone Wild or join us in person for the seventh GO Wild planners conference.
Where: Live Oak Campground, Santa Barbara, California
When: April 18th-21st, 2024 Tickets: GO Wild Planners Conference | Dallas 2024 (gowildconf.com)

Washington, DC International Film Festival
What: Filmfest DC’s program of new films from around the globe will delight, enlighten, and entertain you. Premieres, comedies, thrillers, dramas, social justice documentaries, and new films by Washington filmmakers will transport you. We thank the expert team who mounted this year’s FIlmfest DC. We hope you are reminded why film matters.
Where: Washington, DC
When: April 18th – 28th, 2024 Tickets: Filmfest DC

Cochella
What: Held annually at the 78-acre Empire Polo Club in the beautiful Southern California desert, The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the most critically acclaimed music festivals in the world. Coachella mixes some of the most groundbreaking artists from all genres of music along with a substantial selection of art installations from all over the world.
Where: Empire Polo Club in Indio, California
When: April 19th-21st, 2024
Tickets: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

DC Planner Con
What: WELCOME TO DC PLANNER JOURNAL CON! You are welcome to our 2nd annual yearly convention, where planner and journal enthusiasts from all over the country come together, have fun and celebrate all things planner and journal. Scrap Booking, the dazzle of ink pens, designer stationary, with amazing workshops, games, activities, guest speakers and music provided by DJ CandiKrush! All this excitement is happening April 26th-27th, 2024 at the Washington Convention Center. Come be apart of the fun!
Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
When: April 22nd, 2024

Black Women In Food
What: Black Women In Food Summit is the Premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation of Black women in the food industry. From renowned chefs and restauranters to food justice advocates, farmers and food entrepreneurs, this Summit is the epicenter of culinary excellence, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.
When: April 26th-27th, 2024
Where: Washington, DC

May

Netflix Is A Joke Fest
What: Netflix Is a Joke Fest is the biggest comedy festival in North America, and it’s back and bigger than ever! Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the star-studded celebration of comedy will feature over 300 live stand-up shows, special events, table reads, sketches, and more with the best comedians and artists in the world. For 11 days, the comedy community will take over more than 35 of LA’s most beloved landmarks, such as Hollywood Bowl, the Greek, the Dolby, the Forum, the Palladium, Orpheum Theatre, and the Wiltern, as well as historic comedy venues, including the Hollywood Improv, Largo, Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Store.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: May 2nd – 12th, 2024
Tickets: Netflix Is A Joke Festival 2024

Washington Writers Conference
What: You know that manuscript you’ve been toiling over for months and months (if not years and years)? Well, it’s finally time to DO something with it! Attend the 2024 Washington Writers Conference and pitch your book to literary agents!
Where: Rockville, MD
When: May 3rd – 4th 2024
Tickets: Announcing the 2024 Washington Writers Conference

Roadmap To Billions
What:  Our annual tech conference is dedicated to providing workshops, resources, and tactical strategies for Black female entrepreneurs and their supporters. It is the largest gathering of Black female tech founders created by and for Black female tech founders in the world. A conference built from the perspective of women, the goal is to showcase the brilliance of Black women in tech, create a stage for our experiences, foster deep connections, and create real funding opportunities. Don’t just attend a conference – be part of a transformative experience that’s shaping the future of tech for Black women founders. Join us at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and be a part of something revolutionary!
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: May 16th – 18th, 2024
Tickets: RTB 2024 – Roadmap to Billions

June

Tribecca Film Festival
What: Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.
Where: Tribeca. NY
When: June 5th – 16th 2024
Tickets: Tribeca Festival | Tribeca (tribecafilm.com)

The Governors Ball
What: For the east coast residents looking to enjoy an unbelievable festival with the iconic NYC skyline as a backdrop, make your way to Governor’s Ball. Widely recognized as one of the biggest and best festivals in New York, this definitely deserves a top spot on your bucket list! While this year it is taking place at Citi Park, previously it was located on the beautiful and well-maintained Randall’s Island Park, festival-goers are treated to three days of world-class music, phenomenal stages, and good vibes.
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NYC
When: June 7th – 9th, 2024
Tickets: https://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/

DC/Dox
What: A major new international film festival in the nation’s capital dedicated to promoting documentary film as a leading art form, championing new voices and innovations in non-fiction storytelling, and using film as a catalyst to engage the most compelling issues of our day.
Where: Washington, DC
When: June 13th – 16th, 2024
Tickets: Home – DC/DOX (dcdoxfest.com)

Bonnaroo
What: Bonnaroo features a diverse lineup of 150+ musicians and other performance artists every year. With 10+ stages and entertainment that goes ALL NIGHT LONG, you will NOT be bored. AND Camping at Bonnaroo is hardly “camping” by most definitions of the word – it’s a non-stop adventure of discovery and human connection with your fellow Bonnaroovians, and a key to the one-of-a-kind Bonnaroo experience.
Where: Manchester, TN
When: June 13th-16th 2024
Tickets: https://www.bonnaroo.com/

JUNETEENTH (Here’s One but this will definitely have it’s own post full of more celebrations)

Juneteenth
What: Join us in celebrating freedom and honoring Black history this Juneteenth in the Big Apple NYC! Where: New York, NY
When: June 14th – 19th, 2024
Tickets: Juneteenth NY Festival 2024

Smithsonian Folklife Festival
What: Join a circle of celebration with stories, songs, and dance. Experience ancestral foods like the Three Sisters (beans, corn, and squash) and inventive, sustainable cuisine. Learn stories that underlie Indigenous sports and games. Hear how Indigenous youth are reclaiming their languages through spoken-word and hip-hop. Explore traditional arts that flourish in their connections to place and environmental knowledge.
Where: National Museum of The American Indian
When: June 26th – 30th and July 3rd – 7th, 2024
Tickets: Smithsonian Folklife Festival (si.edu)

July

Essence Festival
What: The Essence Festival of culture, known as “the party with a purpose”, is an annual music festival which started in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women. It became the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States. Locally referred to as the Essence Fest, it has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1995 except in 2006, when it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina’s effect on New Orleans and 2020 when it was cancelled. The festival features artists simultaneously performing on a main stage as well as four standing-room only superlounge stages.
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: July 4th – July 7th 2024
Tickets: Essence Festival 2024 | Essence

Black Tech Week
What: Black Tech Week is back to connect tech entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to education, resources, opportunities— and one another! With more than 3,000+ anticipated attendees, 100+ speakers and 50 + workshops, you’ll find everything you’re looking for, and more.
Where: Cincinnati, OH
When: July16th – 20th, 2024
Tickets: Black Tech Week

The Rammy’s
What: Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine since 2008, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: its restaurants! Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations in the DC region’s restaurant and foodservice community.
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
When: July 21st, 2024
Tickets: THE RAMMYS

Mubadala Citi DC Open
What: The Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, DC, is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis and is the only combined ATP & WTA 500 tournament in the world. Held annually in Rock Creek Park since its founding, the Mubadala Citi DC Open is also the longest-running pro tennis event to be held in an equal-access public park.
Where: Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, Washington, DC
When: July 27th – Aug 4th, 2024
Tickets: Event Info | Mubadala Citi DC Open | Tennis

Broccoli City Festival Summer
What: Broccoli City Festival is an American music festival founded by Greensboro, North Carolina entrepreneur Brandon McEachern. McEachern and longtime friend Marcus Allen hosted their first festival event in 2010, in Los Angeles, California to promote their clothing line and Earth Day. Kendrick Lamar, Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Skeme and more popular west coast artist performed. Broccoli City Festival was then curated in Washington, D.C. in 2013 after teaming up with Darryl Perkins and Jermon Williams, where Big K.R.I.T was the headliner. The festival moved to promote environmental causes in the African-American community.
Where: Audi Field – Washington, DC
When: Summertime, July 27th-28th
Tickets: https://www.bcfestival.com/

DC Black Food & Wine
What: The DC Black Food & Wine Festival will be overflowing with delicious food, wine, and vibes. From the minute you walk in, the mouth-watering aromas made your taste buds tingle with anticipation.
Where: Washington, DC
When: No Date Posted Yet
Tickets: DC Black Food & Wine Fest

August

Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
What: The Run & Shoot Filmworks MVAAFF is a nine-day event that showcases the works of independent and established African-American filmmakers.
Where: Marth’s Vineyard, MA
When: Aug 2nd – 10th, 2024 Tickets: https://www.lollapalooza.com/

Sidewalk Film Festival
What: The Sidewalk Film Festival, which showcases the work of more than 250 filmmakers and welcomes 15,000 film lovers to Birmingham annually.  Since its debut in 1998, filmmakers from across the country and around the world have come to Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have been thrilled to discover enthusiastic crowds eager to devour new independent cinema.
Where: Birmingham, AL
When: August 19th – 25th, 2024
Tickets: Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema

National Book Festival
What: The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together bestselling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities.
Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
When: Aug 24th, 2024
Tickets: ttps://www.loc.gov/item/event-410776

Burning Man
What: The organizers might not like the word, but Burning Man is the ultimate festival. Taking place in the Nevada desert, it’s all about bringing freedom back into an increasingly regulated life. Started in 1986, Burning Man has grown into a cultural phenomenon, inspiring numerous imitation festivals around the globe.
Where: Black Rock Dessert, NV
When: Aug 25th – Sep 2nd, 2024
Tickets: https://burningman.org/

Cinequest
What: Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower great creations and to engage audiences, youth, artists, and innovators with these creations and with each other forging community, joy, and our future. Set in Silicon Valley, Cinequest’s uniqueness, impact, and legacy result from applying this powerful integration of creativity, technology, and community to inspire and transform lives. Cinequest does this through the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, Maverick Studio, and Picture The Possibilities youth creativity services.
Where: San Jose, CA
When: No Date Posted Yet Tickets: Cinequest | create, innovate, empower.

The Family Reunion
What: The Family Reunion was created to celebrate the Black and Brown contributions to the food industry. Join for year four of festivities with bigger and better programming.
Where: Salamander Resort
When: No Date Posted Yet
Tickets: https://www.salamanderhotels.com/familyreunion/

September

I Heart Radio Music Festival
What: Since 2011, iHeartRadio Music Festival has taken place each year in Las Vegas, in September. It boasts a myriad of world-class musical acts, and has quickly become a fixture on the festival scene. For the first several years, the festival was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. However, the main festival stage was moved to the T-Mobile Arena. But that’s not the only place to see great music: the festival also features the iHeartRadio Daytime Village, a second venue that features additional up and coming acts.
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
When: Sept 20th-21st, 2024
Tickets: https://www.iheart.com/music-festival/

Life Is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival
What: Life Is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival was founded in 2013, one of the newest mega fests. Melding commercial and critical darlings across pop, rock, hip hop, and electronic genres on the bill every year, rest assured you will witness some of the biggest names in music plying their craft in the heart of North America’s hedonist capital.
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: September 20-22, 2024
Tickets: https://www.lifeisbeautiful.com/

Afropunk
What: Starting out as a DIY movement in the US, as a response to feeling like an outsider and desiring a sense of belonging, AFROPUNK is now one of the world’s most famous cultural movements. Its mix of art, activism and music now attracts up to 60,000 people and spreads its message in cities around the globe, celebrating black culture and giving community to those who feel marginalised in modern western societies.
Where: Brooklyn, New York
When: Sept 2024
Tickets: https://afropunk.com/

All Things Go Music Festival
What: Music Festival
Where: Columbia, MD
When: N/A
Tickets: All Things Go Music Festival

The Atlantic Festival
What: The Atlantic Festival brought together influential and provocative political, cultural, business, tech, and climate leaders for two full days of in-depth interviews, timely forums, intimate breakout sessions, book talks, screenings, and networking opportunities. Our writers and moderators hosted a lively exchange of complex ideas, addressing the most significant issues of our time with today’s boldest thinkers as we bring The Atlantic’s journalism to life onstage.
Where: Washington, DC
When: September 2024 Tickets: The Atlantic Festival

October

III Points
What: One of the country’s leading boutique festivals, III Points has been raising the bar in terms of giving creativity a platform since 2013. Firmly anchored in electronic music, the festival also showcases the best from hip hop, rock and beyond with only one criteria to make it on the bill: your music has to be good.
Where: Miami, FL
When: Oct 2023
Tickets: https://www.iiipoints.com/

Noir City DC
What: In a move taken in opposition to the nation’s current wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, the venerable NOIR CITY film festival, celebrating its 21st year has declared “Darkness Has No Borders.” The 10-day festival will feature a dozen thematically linked double bills, pairing foreign language films with movies made in the United States and United Kingdom.
Where: Washington, DC,
When: October 11th -24th, 2024
Tickets: https://www.noircity.com/

NYC Wine & Food Festival
What: We are honored to partner with New York City metropolitan area’s only leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for individuals living with severe illness, God’s Love We Deliver. Medically tailored meals provide lower healthcare costs, improve health outcomes and greatly improve clients’ outlook on quality of life.
Where: NYC
When: October 17th – 20th, 2024
Tickets: https://nycwff.org/

Global Citizen Festival
What: We are an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty, powered by a community of millions of Global Citizens who believe in one world, one people – where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. This is our world and the actions of one can have a profound impact on many. That’s why we rally around the critical issues of climate change, poverty, and inequality.
Where: Various Locations
When: October 19th, 2024
Tickets: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/festival/

Austin City Limits Fest
What: Music Festival – Since its first edition in 2002, Austin City Limits has grown to become one of the largest and most well-known festivals in the US! With its growth in popularity, it’s expanded to a two-weekend event that offers its attendees some of the best international artists spanning all genres, fine arts exhibits by local artists, and incredible Texas BBQ, as well dozens of other delicious food & drink vendors.
Where: Austin, TX
When: October 4th – 6th & 11th-13th 2024
Tickets: https://www.aclfestival.com/

Utopia Film Festival
What: Utopia Film Festival seeks documentaries, feature films, shorts and animation which creatively explore the personal, social, political, cultural and environmental issues which challenge humanity’s never-ending quest for a better world. 
Where: Greenbelt, MD
When: October 2024
Tickets: Utopia Film Festival – Home | Utopia Film Festival

Immigration Film Festival
What: Our goal is to tell the story of global immigration through the art form of film and to humanize the plight of immigrants and refugees by sharing their stories. In doing this, we seek not only to entertain but also to inform our audiences and, in partnership with organizations, provide the means by which our audiences can take action to correct the injustices that can force people to leave their homes and the dislocations that can result from migration. 
Where: Washington, DC
When: October 2024
Tickets: Home – immigration film fest

Reel Affirmations
What: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival and Monthly Film Series. 
Where: Washington, DC
When: October 2024
Tickets: Reel Affirmations – The DC Center for the LGBT Community

DC Startup Week
What: DC Startup Week is an annual 5-day conference for the largest startup community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
Where: Washington, DC
When: October 2024
Tickets: DC Startup Week

November

Alexandria Film Festival
What: The festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an acclaimed travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital.
Where: Alexandria, VA
When: Nov 7th – 10th 2024
Tickets: The Festival — Alexandria Film Festival

Hamptons Film Festival
What: The annual film festival, the premier film event on New York State’s East End, and recently referred to by Variety as “one of America’s most glamorous displays of the best in cutting-edge cinema,” continues to play an important role during awards season, with a significant number of titles highlighted every year at the Academy Awards.
Where: Long Island, NY
When: No Date Posted Yet
Tickets: – Hamptons International Film Festival

St. Louis International Film Festival
What: SLIFF serves as a cinematic beacon, illuminating the big screen with a diverse array of films that might otherwise remain hidden gems, waiting to be discovered by local audiences. As the festival unfolds, St. Louis becomes a vibrant hub for filmmakers from far and wide, with many making their inaugural visit to the city. In this dynamic atmosphere, the city buzzes with the infectious energy and passion that only the power of film can generate. 
Where: St. Louis MO
When: Nov 7th – 17th. 2024
Tickets: 32nd Annual SLIFF | Cinema St Louis

HBCU First Look Film Festival
What: ​The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival & Tour is an innovative annual HBCU initiative that focuses on Diversity and Inclusion opportunities that brings together HBCU student graduates with African American creators and leaders in film, TV and broadcast industries. Combining social media and on-site interactive engagement, with a digital platform that not only showcases cinematic creative content works from filmmakers, while providing hands on career development opportunities.  
Where: Howard University
When: Nov 8th – 10th, 2024
Tickets: HBCU FirstLOOK Film Festival

Three Rivers Film Festival
What: The 2023 Three Rivers Film Festival showcased 22 exciting and thought-provoking indie feature films including dramas, comedies, and documentaries. We also had all the fun things that make a film festival so much more than just going to the movies: world and Pittsburgh premieres of incredible films, Q&As with cast and crew, an amazing opening night party, and so much more!
Where: Pittsburg, PA
When: No Date Posted Yet
Tickets: Three Rivers Film Festival | Film Pittsburgh

American Film Festival
What: The American Film Festival presents independent American Cinema, providing insight into the culture and reality of the United States. The festival showcases the latest work by established filmmakers. retrospectives of acclaimed auteurs as well as films by rising stars of American cinema.
Where: Wroclaw, Poland
When: Nov 2024
Tickets: American Film Festival

Urbanworld
What: The Urbanworld Film Festival, founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes, is one of the largest internationally competitive festivals of its kind. Since inception, Hollywood studios, indie film distributors, and established and emerging filmmakers have consistently chosen Urbanworld to premiere box office and award-winning hits.
Where: NYC
When: Nov 2024
Tickets: American Film Festival

Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival
What: Celebrates the finest new films inspired by the investigative instinct. It combines film screenings for the public with a professional symposium for journalists and visual storytellers.
Where: Washington, DC
When: Nov 2024
Tickets: Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival

Honeyland
What: Experience unforgettable live performances, activations with your favorite brands, up-close panel discussions, and more sweet treats.
Where: Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, TX.
When: Nov 2024
Tickets: Honeyland Festival – About

December

Art Basel
What: Art Basel Miami Beach, said to be North America’s most comprehensive international contemporary art fair, returns for its 21st edition with its largest show to date. Art Basel Miami Beach, said to be North America’s most comprehensive international contemporary art fair, returns for its 21st edition December 7 – 9, 2023 with its largest show to date. Thousands of art dealers, artists, collectors and art aficionados will enjoy modern and contemporary art from 283 galleries from 38 countries. Also, the popular Conversations discussion series returns with 35 speakers across nine panels, exploring the evolving global art scene. Art Basel Miami Beach is one of only four Art Basel fairs in the world; the others are in Hong Kong, Paris and the founding fair in Basel, Switzerland.
Where: Miami, Fl
When: December 6th – 8th, 2024
Tickets: https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach

Kennedy Center Honors
What: The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes artists who have made profound contributions to the cultural life of our nation.
Where: Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
When: December 2024
Tickets: The Kennedy Center Honors (kennedy-center.org)