Calling all carnivores! Many of us have forgotten that the meat we buy comes from animals. To reconnect with the meat’s source (hint: it’s not a cellophane-wrapped package), local chefs have turned to whole animal butchery. The Whole Beast series will highlight the processes involved in butchering and preparing prime cuts, as well as some…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson "Whether floating on the undulating melodic surface or diving into the rhythmic crosscurrents, this is music that takes you…
Providencia is a love letter to the immigrant experience. Tucked away just off H Street’s buzzing trolley-lined street, this 22-seat bar offers more than food and drinks—it offers a whimsical journey. Pedro will guide you through the essentials of concocting three creative and exquisite cocktails. Born from the dreams of immigrants and their children, Providencia…
Award-winning Chef Scott Drewno leads a class inspired by the menu at CHIKO which pairs modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors. Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema describes CHIKO’s cooking as “a little Chinese, a little Korean, and wholly delectable.” Chef Scott Drewno was raised in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes…
What is Zen meditation? Zen meditation, or Zazen, is one of the most powerful methods of Zen Buddhist practice developed in the past 2,500 years in Asia and brought to America in the 60’s and 70’s. Zazen is a practice-oriented tradition that is very simple, you “just sit,” as a Japanese master would say. We…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Las Guaracheras is a powerful Latin Music sextet from Cali, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa, as well as…
Hill Center will launch a new public affairs discussion series that will examine the many critical issues we are faced with today. We’re honored to begin with a conversation with Zeke Miller who has been the Chief White House Correspondent for The Associated Press since August 2022 where he leads coverage of the president and…
Join us to master this classic Italian dish - Chicken Involtini. Chef Mark Haskell will dish out the tips to make this recipe fun and easy. Polish up your skills at Hill Center and impress your partner for your next date night! Italian food and complimentary wine? Say no more…. Menu for the evening consist…
The Paper Architect: 101 Create Iconic Structures from Scratch Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just a few hours! With basic tools like a craft knife and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life—think the White House, the Taj Mahal, or…
Join us in the kitchen for a sausage making workshop! In this interactive cooking class, Chef Mark Haskell will walk you through how to make sausages! Learn a variety of types and techniques – spicy moroccan lamb merguez, fragrant Thai sao ou from Chaing Mai, Italian sweet fennel pork sausage, & Chinese shrimp mousse sausage,…
Atlantic journalist Yoni Appelbaum’s STUCK: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity shows us that the decrease in affordable housing, rising inequality, and political polarization are all symptoms of a little remarked upon problem in American life: people aren’t moving--actually changing where they live--as much as they used to. Both…
Tell Her This is an inspiring blend of podcasting, visual art, and live music that celebrates the voices and wisdom of women This event is part of Hill Center’s annual…
Influential D.C. chef and restaurateur Erik Bruner-Yang returns to Hill Center to lead a Cambodian inspired class celebrating Khmer New Year which is observed April 14-16. In Khmer, it is called ‘ChaulChnam Thmey’ which means “enter the new year.” Erik is a multi James Beard Foundation award nominee and the chef-owner of Cambodian/Taiwanese influenced Maketto. Erik…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday CARRIE ELKIN & DANNY SCHMIDT TOGETHER Two Great Songwriters, One Great Night "Schmidt is a remarkable songwriter, poetic,…
Making Life Sweeter, One Dessert at a Time Join celebrated Executive Pastry Chef Padua “SugaChef” Player for a delightful and delectable afternoon of fun, baking and decorating an exquisite Mother’s Day Cupcake Bouquet. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to bake and decorate cupcakes that resembles a beautiful floral bouquet. Discover essential techniques for baking,…
In the heart of Lafayette, where Cajun spirit meets creative fervor, Prends Courage was born. This dynamic band is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Let's take a tour to Thailand and learn to make some of Thailand's most iconic dishes at home. In this class, we will be preparing Pad Thai, Thai Beef Salad, and Sticky Rice with Mango. If you’re passionate about cooking and love…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors, perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh,…
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…
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 launched its new public affairs discussion series, At Issue, in April. The series will examine the many critical issues we are faced with today. Kennicott and Eisele will address the growing challenges confronting and impacting America’s cultural institutions, including museums, performing arts centers, libraries, arts funding, and public broadcasting. In a recent Post…
Author, cooking instructor, and culinary consultant Jen Lin-Liu will show you how to make delicious, juicy Chinese dumplings, both boiled and pan-fried, with two types of scrumptious fillings and from-scratch dumpling skins -- plus homemade chili oil. And, as a bonus, she'll show you how to make scallion pancakes with the leftover dough. Learn the…
Mixologist Britt Fox builds upon their past three sold-out, hands-on classes. You’ll learn the essentials of concocting three exquisite cocktails with an emphasis on spring flavors. You’ll learn to harness the season’s early produce in a spectrum of fabulous cocktails. This two hour class will cover the basics of cocktail ingredients, tools, and techniques: including recipes and…
Duende Camarón is fronted by brothers Mario and Jose Oretea, who were born and raised in Bolivia and started playing guitar at a young age. They were heavily influenced by…
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 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…
The 80-Year Struggle to Build the DC National Guard Armory How the vacant land between East Capitol Street and Independence Avenue west of the Anacostia River became a center of civic and military activity is a history worth telling. Jack Jones, historic preservation specialist at the DC Historic Preservation Office, will do just that…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Luciane Dom, multilingual singer, songwriter and producer, is part of the new generation of contemporary artists from Rio de…
The Paper Architect: 101 Create Iconic Structures from Scratch Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just a few hours! With basic tools like a craft knife and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life—think the White House, the Taj Mahal, or…
Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday, May 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm for an Opening Reception showcasing new works from the amazing local artists making up the Capitol Hill Arts League. Also included in the show are special works from Alan Braley, Kasse Andrews-Weller, and Rindy Obrien. During the Opening Reception prizes will be awarded.…