Kat Chow is a reporter, teacher, writer and the author of Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir (Grand Central Publishing), named a Notable Book by The New York Times. She is The…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Travel to Brazil with this hearty fish stew. The flavor goes well with any savory dish, but especially…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson “With new album “Entre Tus Flores,” Miramar gives listeners countless reasons to love the bolero. Richmond-based bolero group Miramar…
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…
A Chef’s Table is typically located in the kitchen of a restaurant and allows Chefs to show off their culinary skills and prepare dinner for a small group in an…
Volunteer Capitol Hill - established in 2013 by the Old Naval Hospital Foundation to celebrate the extraordinary contributions made by Nicky and Steve Cymrot to the Capitol Hill community over…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Albert Carry and Clement Didden were two pioneering entrepreneurs who left their mark on their local community and the city at large. On March 31, the Overbeck Capitol Hill History…
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…
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…
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…
We are currently on a waitlist for this workshop, but please sign up in the event that a family cancels and we can fit you in. Join us for a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…