This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with pembrolizumab in treating patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, or Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back after a period of improvement or that does not respond to treatment. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Vorinostat may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving vorinostat and pembrolizumab together may work better than pembrolizumab alone in treating patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, or Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Number of Patients With Grade 3-5 Adverse Events
Timeframe: From initial study treatment to 90 days post-last dose, up to 27 months.
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) on Vorinostat
Timeframe: From initial study treatment to two cycles of study treatment
Number of Participants With Dose-limiting Toxicities (DLT)
Timeframe: From initial study treatment to two cycles of study treatment, up to 42 days.