Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


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Crime & Parody

Delaware Humanities presents “Crime & Parody” at the Wilmington International Film Festival Join us for a special afternoon of cinema and conversation in celebration of the humanities. We’re proud to present the award-winning, feature-length documentary "Crime & Parody" directed by Will Thwaites. Following the screening, stay for a Q&A panel with local leaders and scholars as they discuss the themes and topics addressed in the film. Hosted in Wilmington's independent arthouse cinema, Theatre N, this screening will also serve as a fundraiser with 75% of proceeds from ticket sales going to support Delaware Humanities. Admission is $15 per person and space is limited. Registration is required. Presented by Delaware Humanities in partnership with the Wilmington International Film Festival (WIFF), this screening event is being held in honor of Arts & Humanities Month.
Oct 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM (ET)
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No Kings: Vote Early October 17 Event Flyer

NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY (Statewide Events)

Oct 17, 2026 | 12:00 AM (ET)
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2026 Kandler Celebration

The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow! The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable. Help us to build that energy by sponsoring this year’s Kandler Celebration. As a community of activists, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone in our community who would like to join us in celebration of our mission and community initiatives. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now. Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware! Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.
Oct 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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Justice Reform In Delaware - let's talk about probation!

Justice Reform in Delaware: What You Need to Know

Are you passionate about fighting injustice in Delaware? Come learn about how probation reform can combat our state's high incarceration rate, improve family stability, increase healthcare access, and more. You'll meet fellow advocates and hear from community members with real, lived experience in Delaware's justice system. Attendees will also be the first to know about upcoming opportunities to volunteer and advocate for reform.
Oct 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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You're Invited! Vote Early With Us & Party at the Polls in Sussex County

Party at the Polls in Sussex County

Showing up early to cast your ballot is worth celebrating – come party at the polls with us! We're hosting a party to celebrate voting participation in Delaware. Early voters will get a chance to connect with other voters, enjoy some food and music, and take pride in civic participation with your community! Parties are free to attend and open to the public. We encourage you to bring your family, your friends, and your "I voted!" sticker.
Oct 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM (ET)
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You're Invited! Vote Early With Us & Party at the Polls in New Castle County

Party at the Polls in New Castle County

Showing up early to cast your ballot is worth celebrating – come party at the polls with us! We're hosting a party to celebrate voting participation in Delaware. Early voters will get a chance to connect with other voters, enjoy some food and music, and take pride in civic participation with your community! Parties are free to attend and open to the public. We encourage you to bring your family, your friends, and your "I voted!" sticker.
Oct 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM (ET)

Past Events


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Pacem Film Festival: Dead Man Walking

Pacem Film Festival—The Best Peace and Justice Films of the Last 50 Years Discussant: Sally Milbury-Steen, Ph.D.; founder of Delaware Citizens Opposed to the Death Penalty and PhD in Contemporary Literature
Aug 15, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Pacem Film Festival: Schindler's List

Schindler’s List (1993) portrays the efforts of German industrialist Oskar Schindler, who arrives in Krakow, Poland in 1939 to profit from World War II. Discussant: Polly Zavadivker, Ph.D. ; director, University of Delaware, Jewish Studies Program
Aug 08, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Vigil: Hiroshima/Nagasaki Nuclear Weapons Abolition

This event is sponsored by Pacem in Terris
Aug 07, 2017 | 1:00 PM
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Juvenile Expungement

Juvenile Expungement Clinic - Wilmington

Did you know that juvenile arrests and adjudications remain on you criminal record forever and can harm your employment, educations, or housing opportunities?
Aug 04, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Pacem Film Festival: Do the Right Thing

Spike Lee’s classic film, Do the Right Thing (1989), considers race relations in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, a cauldron of racial tensions that explodes on the hottest summer day of the year.
Aug 01, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Eastern state penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary Spotlight Series: Judicial Discretion

An advocate for returning sentencing discretion to judges, Jeffrey K. Sprecher has authored a book calling for the end of both the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission and mandatory sentences.
Aug 01, 2017 | 6:00 PM
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Expungement Training for Volunteer Attorneys - Wilmington

The Office of Defense Services is recruiting volunteer attorneys to represent youth seeking expungements.
Jul 26, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Pacem Film Festival: To Kill a Mockingbird

Join us at the Pacem Film Festival, where the next installment features the 1962 classic film, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Jul 25, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Pacem Film Festival: Gandhi

Join Pacem in Terris for the next installment of the Pacem film Festival, Ghandi (1982). Alan Fox, Professor of Asian and Comparative Philosophy, will be the guest speaker.
Jul 18, 2017 | 7:00 PM