• Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Best Selling Author Lynne Olson SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Veteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Lynne Olson Lynne Olson is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books of history, most of which focus on World War II. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called her “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War…

    $10.00
  • Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $132.00
  • Our City. Our Music. Our Writers.

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    On September 30th at 7.00 pm, two outstanding Smithsonian Museum curators will present and discuss their recent books and the key insights derived from archival research, field work, and material culture studies that increase our understanding of this quintessential American music and its global influence. Dwandalyn R. Reece will present Musical Crossroads: Stories Behind the…

    $10.00
  • PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education

    PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Motherhood is a journey, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time moms and second(or third!)-time moms in the DC metro area. Groups are closed and led by trained facilitators, covering a wide range of discussion topics…

  • John Franzen Terrace & Hill Center Galleries Outdoor Sculpture Garden Grand Opening

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Galleries

    Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:30pm-7:30pm for an Opening Reception to dedicate the John Franzén Terrace and to showcase new works from amazing local sculptors at Hill Center's first ever sculpture exhibition. During the Opening reception prizes will be awarded.  All pieces of art will be on display in…

    Free
  • Islamic Geometric Patterns: Art History Studio Arts Workshop with Dr. Joanne Allen

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    In this combined art history and studio art workshop, you will learn about the origins of complex geometric patterns used to decorate medieval mosques in the Islamic world. Using a pair of compasses and a ruler you will create a repeating interlaced geometric design to better understand this amazing art form. This workshop is great…

    $70.00
  • American Roots Concert Series: Brennen Leigh

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Brennen Leigh was perhaps fated to “walk the line” from birth. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, she was raised just across the state border in Moorhead, Minnesota, in an environment where country music was all-encompassing. “My parents listened to country music, to the point where I didn’t realize there was other music,” she recalls.   …

    Free
  • Back to Basics – Essential Kitchen Techniques

    Back to Basics – Essential Kitchen Techniques
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    This series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine- tune your techniques. Each week, we'll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work, you'll get to relax and…

    $225.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025)

    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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,…

    $199.00 – $325.00
  • French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces

    French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $180.00
  • Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Estonian Talharpa Duo Puuluup SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Talharpa is a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe. Historically, it has been played in the Estonian-Swedish areas and in Western Estonia, particularly among Estonian Swedes who came to Estonia around the 10th century from the Swedish part of Finland. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Global…

    $20.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class (Wednesday Fall 2025)

    Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class (Wednesday Fall 2025)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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,…

    $150.00 – $325.00
  • At Issue: The Politicization of the F.B.I. Featuring New York Times F.B.I. and DOJ correspondent Devlin Barrett and Former F.B.I. Agent Michael Feinberg

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. The New York Times recently published an editorial board opinion titled, “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe,” in which it argues, “Only 11 days after President Trump was…

    $10.00
  • Knead & Nourish: The Art of Bread & Charcuterie SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Did someone say bread and charcuterie? Discover the timeless craft of bread making—kneading, shaping, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Learn the joy of breaking bread together, then take home recipes you’ll cherish for years to come.…

    $69.00
  • Iranian Journalist Fatemeh Jamalpour discusses her new book For The Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    “Personally driven, historically necessary, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews Fatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute Fatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned from working in Iran by the Ministry of Intelligence. Jamalpour has worked as a freelance reporter for outlets such as The Sunday Times, The Paris Review…

    $10.00
  • Master Chef Featuring Award-Winning Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper of The Duck & The Peach: Delectable and Creative Fall Cakes

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Chef Rochelle returns following her smash hit, sold-out Summer Tortes class to lead a part demo, part hands on, scrumptious fall cakes class. Menu features: Sweet potato toffee cake with sugared pecans         Caramel apple cake (Vegan) Olive oil cake (dairy free) with lemon curd and blackberries    Rochelle is a Rammy…

    $125.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class (Monday Fall 2025)

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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,…

    $199.00 – $325.00
  • Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $49.00
  • The Paper Architect Hack®

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    Create Iconic Structures from Paper Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just two hours! With basic hand tools and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life like—the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. This hands-on workshop will walk you through every step of…

  • The Life of a Poet Featuring Acclaimed Poet Reginald Harris in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    “Reginald Harris’s Autogeography is the winner of the Cave Canem Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize. The book has been praised for being great black poetry and great LGBT poetry, but it’s great writing beyond category.”         - Poet, Sean Singer Established in 2013, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth…

    $10.00
  • Contemporary Watercolors Workshop

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $52.00
  • Date Night: Fall Flavors – A Squash Celebration

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, squash-centric recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand.   Menu: Butternut Squash, Apple, Sage, and Goat Cheese Tart Pumpkin & Manchego Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp Pumpkin Spice &…

    $150.00
  • DC Cafe Aman in Concert Featuring Spyros Koliavasilis: Ambassadors of Sound

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Featuring Spyros Koliavasilis, Hakan Keles, Nicholas Mitrone and Firat Alpergin DC Café Aman invites you on a journey where time dissolves and borders become meaningless. DC Café Aman transmits the rich cross-cultural soundscape of Greece, Turkey, and the Mediterranean region, celebrating deeply intertwined musical heritages. The band draws its name from the legendary Café Amans—cafes…

    $20.00
  • American Roots Concert Series: New Dangerfield

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    A century of forgetfulness and erasure has led to diminished public awareness of the Black string band tradition - and similarly diminished numbers of Black string bands. As of 2023, a new Black string band has risen to carry the torch: New Dangerfield. New Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington, who enlisted three other…

    Free
  • The Kitchen Cabinet Series – Cook with the Seasons

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Cook with the Seasons What to do with your CSA when you’re lacking culinary inspiration or time? We will use produce from a local farmer with a CSA model and learn about how they grow their nutrient-dense, flavorful produce.  We will learn what’s in season in our region, creative ways to pair different flavor profiles,…

    $69.00
  • Readin’ & Rockin’ Featuring GRAMMY-Nominated Musician Paul Burch in Conversation with former NPR host Melissa Block.

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Burch Discusses his new Novel Meridian Rising about Country Music Legend Jimmie Rodgers and Sings a Few Songs Too! "Jimmie Rodgers comes a-yodelin' out of Paul Burch's novel as if he were with us today. This is a tour de force of musical imagination." —Roy Blount Jr., author of Save Room for Pie "Paul Burch has…

    $10.00
  • Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Alt/Indie Singer/ Songwriter Megan Burtt

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    “Delightfully expressive, expansive, and pleasing, with Witness, Megan Burtt crafts a rich tapestry of colors and evocative textures.” – Guitar Girl Magazine Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday Megan Burtt (https://www.meganburtt.com/) is an international touring singer/songwriter who has garnered national recognition. She has recently released Witness, her first solo album in…

    $20.00
  • Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $5.00 – $49.00
  • Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)

    Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Our mission every day is to spark creativity and connection. We do this through the restorative power of comedy, storytelling and artistic expression. More than 650 veterans return home from duty every day. But there isn’t always a homecoming party waiting for them. Transitioning to civilian life after service is often a challenging and isolating…

  • Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $132.00