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,…
Join Joe Yonan — best-selling cookbook author (“Cool Beans,” “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking"), three-time James Beard Award winner, and former longtime Food editor at The Washington Post — and learn to make a vibrant vegetable-forward taco spread from scratch: hand-pressed tortillas, a hearty bean-and-poblano filling, charred salsa, and citrus-pickled onions, plus a berry…
From ancient Persia to the Ottoman Empire, Spain and all around the Mediterranean, for centuries people have been enjoying meze, an appealing array of hot and cold small dishes and dips, as party food, appetizers before a larger meal or as a meal itself. Together we’ll make and enjoy vegetarian meze served up with some…
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,…
Until recently Chef Acosta was the Executive Chef at Georgetown's beloved French bistro, La Bonne Vache. The Barcelona native was also Executive Chef at Anne Cashion's Cashion's Rendezvous. In December of 2024 she was inducted into Disciples Escoffier. She is also a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier. Acosta has been featured in Best of 26…
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…
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…
Embrace the elegance of a Bridgerton-era tea with a modern, bubbly twist! In this class, you'll master the art of the perfect scone, delicate tea sandwiches, and a stunning Victoria sponge cake, all while learning to craft and pair delicious, fruit-forward mimosas for a truly celebratory experience.
Experience an intimate evening of beautiful classical music—and meet the world-class musicians behind it. This event is presented in partnership with Save Our Symphonies (SOS), a Washington, DC volunteer initiative dedicated…
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,…
Belen Escobedo is a 2026 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the nation's highest honor for folk and traditional arts. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Belen Escobedo is…
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…
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…
“How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” — Tom Paxton, folk music legend and…
Maqam is the foundational modal system used in Arabic, Turkish, and Middle Eastern music. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Inner Spaces invites audiences into…
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 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…
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…
The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington This discussion is part of Hill Center's Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration series, named in honor of the Naval Hospital's first patient, African American seaman Benjamin Drummond From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women…
Award-winning VERONNEAU return to Hill Center following last year's sold-out, audience-favorite, Blue Tapestry - Joni Mitchell & Carole King celebration. From Paris to Rio & Beyond blends soulful French, American…
Join Pie Perfection with SugaChef—The Sweet & Savory Edition, where you’ll learn to craft the ultimate sweet and savory pies from scratch. In class, you’ll make your own flaky, golden crust and assemble flavorful fillings—one indulgent and sweet, and another satisfying and savory—so you leave with confidence, a delicious new skill, and a homemade pie…
Joined by guitarist Conor Hearn, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan and cellist Brendan Hearn, and special guests, Louise Bichan presents the second edition of Halloween music and fun from the Celtic Isles.…
Join Joe Yonan — best-selling cookbook author (“Cool Beans,” “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking”), three-time James Beard Award winner, and former longtime Food editor at The Washington Post — for a class on building a glorious plant-based menu for the holidays. You’ll learn to make: Harissa-roasted carrot and white bean dip Persian-style stuffed delicata…
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…
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…
Event details: When: Thursday November 12th 6pm-8pm Where: Eastern market North Hall, 225 7th st SE What: Pottery Jam Description The Pottery Jam is back! Co-hosted by Eastern Market Pottery and District Clay Center, the Pottery Jam is a lively event showcasing the clay artistry of guest ceramists from Pottery on the Hill alongside music,…
Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April, 2025. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. Hannah Natanson spearheaded a major series of investigative reports for The Washington Post documenting the Trump administration's effort, at the outset of his second term, to dismantle much of…
Pottery on the Hill SHOW AND SALE – NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026 Pottery on the Hill returns again for another great year of ceramics! Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating…
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…
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…