Hill Center is thrilled to welcome back the amazing Seán Dagher following his sold-out concert here last year. Seán is an active performer, arranger, and composer of music from various folk and classical music traditions: Celtic, Baroque, Medieval, Arabic, French-Canadian, and Maritime. He is a member of Skye Consort and is the co-artistic director of…
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…
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,…
Dr. John Brooks is the former Chief Medical Officer at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of HIV Prevention. Dr. Anne Schuchat was Principal Deputy Director at the CDC from 2015-2021 and served twice as acting director. The discussion will be moderated by Nicholas Florko who writes about health issues for The Atlantic…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Co-sponsored by India House Foundation Afghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar has joined forces with Sikh American trumpet player and singer Sonny Singh in a new project that obliterates musical, political, and religious boundaries. Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab, a 2,500 year-old…
Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. If you want to gain muscle mass while training for martial arts or any other physical activity, you may explore this wide selection of amazing tasting protein powders. At Warrior Karate…
“It’s hard to think of a more entertaining act in music right now. As always, the bottom line is the music, and they play it superbly.” – Live Ireland Radio With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated* powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge…
Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi once again bring their magic to Hill Center’s kitchen for a day of cooking and eating. Koreans have a unique tradition of consuming hot food, particularly hot soups, during the summer months. This practice is believed to help balance the body's internal heat and relieve…
Join Chef Marianne for a coconutty, chili-kissed adventure—we’re making Tom Kha Gai, Pomelo Salad, and Mango Sticky Rice while you cook and feast like a Bangkok local! Join Hill Center and Marianne in this amazing flavorful experience of Thai Cuisine! Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! An ingredients list…
Chef Rochelle will demonstrate creative summer inspired tortes with a new take on buttercream for a seasonal flavor punch. Included will be quick gluten free recipes and exciting flavor combinations for a fun new outlook on cakes that are delicious and ingredient forward. Rochelle is a Rammy Award-winning pastry chef who learned to love baking…
Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be…
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 us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! This dish makes the perfect feast because you don’t have to sweat over the details! Join Mark Haskell in learning the fun of this one-pot dish that allows you to toss in the ingredients and let them simmer in harmony while you watch and sip your…
“Absolutely electrifying... mesmerizing melodies that redefine what’s traditional, with personality and verve.” — CelticRadio.net House of Hamill returns to Hill Center following their sold-out 2024 concert House of Hamill owes its existence - almost entirely - to a series of cancelled flights. Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City.…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday Hill Center is thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Buffalo Rose following their sold-out 2024 Concert. “How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” — Tom Paxton, folk music legend…
Demystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. About Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar…
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…
We all know it, we all love it, but do we actually know the right way to make it? Step away from the frozen pizza and kick off your weekend with fresh food! Join us for a long lunch of proper dough making and different styles of pizza including: Napoli traditional, Philly style red, and…
Featuring Wine Expert Leslie Frelow Join us on July 19th for an exceptional wine tasting experience celebrating the unique flavors and craftsmanship of local wines from Maryland and Virginia. The afternoon is dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary character and diversity found in the Mid-Atlantic region's viticulture. Indulge in a selection of five exclusive wines, each…
Author, cooking instructor, and culinary consultant Jen Lin-Liu has been teaching at the Hill Center and this will be her last class before she leaves Washington D.C. for a while (though she will always consider the D.C. & the Hill Center her home). In this class, she'll bring together many of the elements she's taught…
Celebrate the best of summer produce, inspired in part by years of Top Tomato reader recipe contest winners published in The Washington Post's Food section. Bonnie makes just about all these recipes every year. We'll share top tomato kitchen tips and tales, too. Recipes include a terrific tomato pie, a kimchi-inspired relish, and cheesy, quick-grilled…
Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how…
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…
Join Tippi Toes® for a magical Princess and Super Hero Dance Camp! Your child will love dressing up every day, dancing to Tippi Toes music, playing Freeze Dance with Queen Elsa, creating superhero masks to demonstrate bravery, reading fun stories, participating in games like Frog, Frog, Princess & much much more! Boys and girls ages 3-7 years…
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…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Learn the secrets of balancing bold Moroccan flavors: succulent Chicken Tagine with Briny Preserved Lemons, a crunchy-sweet Carrot & Harissa Salad, and the art of pouring Mint Tea like a true Berber host. Your taste buds will dance to the rhythm of North Africa! Dishes that…
Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. With half and full day classes, kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical…
Nicole “Ms. Niki” Addison is a classically trained singer/songwriter from Washington, D.C. One of family music's most compelling and talented new emerging artists, Ms. Niki is a member of the GRAMMY-nominated 1 Tribe Collective's All One Tribe album featuring "Rainbow." Described as a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle. Ms. Niki is…
Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN. Whether it be a conference day, a longer break - like February and Spring - or the Summer, we provide a fun, safe place to…