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  • At Issue: Freedom of the Press and the First Amendment Featuring Zeke Miller Associated Press Chief White House Correspondent SOLD OUT!

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

    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…

    $10.00

  • Italian Easter Classics with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    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…

    $69.00

  • The Paper Architect: 101 Workshop

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

    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…

  • Sausage Making with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    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…

    $69.00

  • Atlantic Journalist Yoni Applebaum Discusses his new Book STUCK in Conversation with New York Times Writer Binyamin Appelbaum

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

    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…

    $10.00

  • Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice Presents Tell Her This

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

    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…

    $20.00

  • Master Chef: Cambodian Cooking with Celebrated Chef Erik Bruner-Yang SOLD OUT!

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

    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…

    $125.00

  • Mastering the Art of Cupcake Baking & Decorating Featuring Celebrated Pastry Chef Padua “SugaChef” Player: Mother’s Day Cupcake/Floral Bouquet Workshop

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

    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…

    $89.00

  • American Roots Concert Series: Prends Courage

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

    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…

    Free

  • Thai Flavors

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

    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…

    $69.00

  • King Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 2025

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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,…

    $7.00 – $14.00

  • Gentle Yoga with Jayanti of District Flow Yoga (8 Weeks – Starts March 25)

    Gentle Yoga with Jayanti of District Flow Yoga (8 Weeks – Starts March 25)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    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…

    $210.00

  • 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…

    $49.00

  • On The Noodle Road with Jen Lin-Liu: Chinese Dumplings and Scallion Pancakes

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

    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…

    $125.00

  • Mixology Lab Featuring Cocktail Ace Britt Fox: Spring Cheer! SOLD OUT!

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

    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…

    $55.00

  • American Roots Concert Series: Duende Camarón

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

    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…

    Free

  • French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces

    Getting Saucy!
    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…

    $150

  • Contemporary Watercolors Course

    Contemporary Watercolors Course
    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…

    $114.00 – $168.00

  • Overbeck Lecture: Jack Jones on the building of the National Guard Armory

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

    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…

    Free

  • Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Brazilian Singer/Songwriter Luciane Dom

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

    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…

    $20.00

  • The Paper Architect: Workshop 004

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

    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…

  • Hill Center Galleries 2025 CHAL Juried Exhibition Opening Reception

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

    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…

    Free
  • French

    French Language Course: Beginner I/II (Spring 2025)

    French Language Course: Beginner I/II (Spring 2025)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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.…

    $199.00 – $325.00
  • drawing

    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…

    $102.00 – $132.00

  • Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45…

  • Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…

  • Meditation in Capitol Hill

    Meditation in Capitol Hill
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS Suitable for everyone, these meditation classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Each class is available by drop in and you can come to either the entire series for the month or by individual class. Each class is self contained. Everyone is…

  • Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

    Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…