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…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into four vibrant, delicious recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with…
“Mehrnam Rastegari is a New York-based master of the traditional Persian spike fiddle, the kamancheh” - New Sounds, WNYC New York Public Radio Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario…
Filipino food used to be a fear factor. Now, it’s always trending. In this class, everyone will contribute as a community, more like a family, in preparing the celebration dishes…
Warrior Fusion presents: Warrior Fusion Camp, an innovative movement-based program blending martial arts, dance, and acrobatics into an energetic and confidence-building experience. What happens when strength, discipline, and creativity come…
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…
“Way of Tradition” Solo Performance & Masterclass Yogev Shetrit’s solo performance presents original compositions that fuse traditional North African, Gnawa, and Andalusian music from his Moroccan heritage with contemporary jazz…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
What makes Thai food distinct from other Asian cuisines? In this class, you’ll cook with ingredients that define Thai flavors: galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili, palm sugar and more.…
Featuring Bandoneonist, Heyni Solera and Cellist Maxfield Wollam-Fisher For the past seven years, Heyni Solera and Maxfield Wollam-Fisher have been actively working together in bringing live tango music to the…
DC Busy Bees presents: Busy Bees Summer Camp, a nurturing, play-based program designed to keep young children active, curious, and engaged throughout the summer. Looking for a camp that blends…
DC Way presents: Art & Soccer Summer Camp, a dynamic program combining creative expression with high-quality soccer training led by professional coaches. Can a camp build both athletic skills and…
Tippi Toes presents: Tippi Toes Dance Camp, a fun-filled program that introduces children to movement through music, imagination, and joyful instruction. Ready to dance, move, and express yourself? Tippi Toes…
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,…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Hill Center is thrilled to welcome acclaimed Chef Suresh Sundas whose class will feature several standout dishes from Tapori and Daru. Chef Suresh Sundas’ (James Beard Foundation Finalist: Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2026, RAMMY Rising Culinary star of the year 2025 winner, Rammy 2022 Best new restaurant, Food & Wine Magazine 2024 Global Tastemaker) cooking journey…
Simon discusses and reads from his charming new book, Ulysses S. Cat And Other Animals I Have Known “Scott Simon’s work, filled with irresistible, heartfelt encounters and journeys with animals, from family hearth to hot spots around the world, will bring you insights and joy.” ―Amy Tan Scott Simon’s household makes little distinction between humans…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Hong Kong Mahjong, enjoy social games, or are…
Join us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! The most traditional paella was based on the rice fields in the Ebro delta valley near Valencia and what the farmers and irrigation workers found - using snails/escargot & rabbit, and local gardens, not seafood - but then it was adopted to wider tastes & pocketbooks.…
Watercolor cake paintings come to life as you sip complimentary Prosecco (or cider) and toast your creativity and inner artist. All supplies included. Feel free to bring a photo to be inspired by! For a taste of a past Chef Padua baking class, check out this fabulous Instagram Reel created by dinewithmags. You’re in for…
A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.…
When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores the world's great cold soups — red and white gazpachos, classic vichyssoise, and bright, citrusy ceviches — perfect for navigating DC's scorching summers with style and ease. Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!…
Groovy Nate’s music is unique and eclectic, using Funk music as the foundation and reference. This is best represented in his two children’s music albums, “Meet Groovy Nate”, and “I’m Gonna Play My Bell”, along with a single promoting seat belt safety aptly called, “Put Your Seat Belt On” (he recently published a children’s book…
Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC Right Now” – The New York Times One of the "best restaurants on Capitol Hill." - The Washington Post Executive Chef Katarina Petonito oversees the menus and kitchen teams at Eastern Point Collective’s restaurants, The Duck & The Peach (seasonal, new American), La Collina (neighborhood…
Discover the depth, resilience, and character of Mid‑Atlantic winemaking at this special tasting featuring standout wines from Maryland and Virginia. Join us for an afternoon that blends education, regional pride, and delicious exploration. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of five locally crafted wines, each selected to showcase the diversity and evolving style of our region.…
When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores great cold salads: Carrot Crab Slaw Pickled Shrimp Lemon Lettuce Salad Shaved Salad Rice Crepes with Miso Vinaigrette perfect for navigating DC's scorching summers with style and ease. Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the…
Author and former Hill Center cooking instructor Jen Lin-Liu is returning to Hill Center this summer for one cooking class! In this session, she’ll bring together many of the elements she’s taught in previous classes, including stir-frying and cutting methods, and show you how to throw the perfect Chinese Dinner Party II. The menu is:…
It's August in Washington. You'd rather be in Italy. Chef Mark Haskell's Vacanza Italiana is the next best thing — a full Italian summer menu that makes the most delicious…
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,…
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,…