Learn to make Greek appetizers featuring Taramasalata (fish roe dip), Haloumi, (pan grilled cheese), Skordalia (potato and garlic dip) and a delicious Octopus Salad. All are served with pita bread. Join Hill Center and Marianne as we explore the Cuisine of Greece! Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! An…
Two eminent, essential local writers on jazz are featured in the March 12 session of the series. Georgetown University Professor Maurice Jackson has just published Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience: How Black Washingtonians Used Music and Sports in the Fight for Equality. He will also talk about DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington,…
Discover the principles and techniques of bread making as we explore a range of breads including long-rise yeast breads, sourdoughs, flatbreads, quick breads, and both baked and grilled breads. We’ll experiment with various flours, including gluten-free options, and delve into the science of yeast, sourdough starters, and the fermentation process. Learn how doughs rise in…
Veronneau perform the music of two iconic artists, from their iconic albums - Joni Mitchell's "Blue" & Carole King's "Tapestry.” "Inspiring & Joyful...excellent performers" - The Washington Post "The kind of thoughtful artistry one can expect from masters of the music." - Washingtonian Magazine In songs and stories, Veronneau brings to life the music of…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks. Week 1: Stocks, Roux, Veloute, Fruit Coulis…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students! A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class is suitable for all ages of adults--no matter experience, injuries, conditions. It is ideal for seniors, mothers who…
If you have ever wanted to start knitting with a manageable project this is the class for you! With individualized instruction, students new to knitting will learn the basics and finish an item over the 4 week course of this program. If you have knitted before, our instructor welcomes you to come and try a…
Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students! A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class is suitable for all ages of adults--no matter experience, injuries, conditions. It is ideal for seniors,…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…
When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets – from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast…
Chinese-American cookbook author Buwei Yang Chao invented the term "stir-fry" in the English language in the 1940s, and since then it's permeated its way into all aspects of the American kitchen. Author, cooking instructor, and culinary consultant Jen Lin-Liu -- who is in the midst of writing a biography about Mrs. Chao -- will teach you how to…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the French language. You will learn numbers, days of the week, and months of the year and dive into a crossword puzzle to learn basic vocabulary.…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Kat Chow is a reporter, teacher, writer and the author of Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir (Grand Central Publishing), named a Notable Book by The New York Times. She is The George Washington University’s 2024-2025 Jenny McKean Moore Writer-In-Washington, where she teaches Creative Nonfiction. She was a reporter at NPR, where she was a founding member…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Travel to Brazil with this hearty fish stew. The flavor goes well with any savory dish, but especially fish, other seafood, and all vegetables! Lastly, the hearty dish will be accompanied with cheesy appetizers and Caipirinhas, the national cocktail, to top it all…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson “With new album “Entre Tus Flores,” Miramar gives listeners countless reasons to love the bolero. Richmond-based bolero group Miramar is as closely knit as any trio you’ll find. Vocalists Rei Álvarez and Laura Ann Singh harmonize with so much precision and grace that it’s…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
A Chef’s Table is typically located in the kitchen of a restaurant and allows Chefs to show off their culinary skills and prepare dinner for a small group in an intimate setting. Chef Peter Chang is arguably the most celebrated Chinese chef in the United States. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Chang has long…
Volunteer Capitol Hill - established in 2013 by the Old Naval Hospital Foundation to celebrate the extraordinary contributions made by Nicky and Steve Cymrot to the Capitol Hill community over more than forty years - is an annual event designed to showcase a wide variety of opportunities for volunteer service. Local organizations will be present…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Albert Carry and Clement Didden were two pioneering entrepreneurs who left their mark on their local community and the city at large. On March 31, the Overbeck Capitol Hill History lecture by Amanda Didden Edwards will focus on their contributions. Both immigrants, they honed their skills, brewing and architecture respectively, here in America, building an…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting, indoors if not), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! KING BULLFROG is a kindie rock trio that plays high-energy tunes that…
Join Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi as they guide you through the essentials of a Korean BBQ feast. Learn how to marinate succulent meats, craft three authentic banchan (Korean side dishes), and prepare other indispensable components of a complete KBBQ table. Weather permitting, we'll fire up the grill and savor…
We are currently on a waitlist for this workshop, but please sign up in the event that a family cancels and we can fit you in. Join us for a fun and creative kids’ art workshop where we’ll turn ordinary portraits into playful, imaginative masterpieces! Inspired by mixed-media collage, kids will transform old images with…