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…
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…
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…
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…
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 somewhere." -Peter McElhinney, Style Weekly Music Writer Afro-Zen Allstars is a 9 piece little big band featuring blazing horns, a driving rhythm section and inspired instrumental jams,…
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…
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 music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the revindication and recognition of the role of women in the music…
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…
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…
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 Benjamin Drummond series of cultural and scholarly programming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H__SOZTolQ As a singer and songwriter, Rochelle Rice creates introspective and deeply profound live music experiences. Her…
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, funny, lyrical and moving. And Elkin is an infectious performer." - Martin Chilton, Telegraph UK It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin share…
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,…
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 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 circumstance, inspired by the passing of Christopher Stafford and the enduring legacy of Feufollet’s “Prends Courage”. With a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! KING BULLFROG is a kindie rock trio that plays high-energy tunes that are developmentally appropriate for kids and grownups…
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…
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…