• The Life of a Poet Featuring Brian Gilmore, author of No More Worlds to Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington, DC in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan

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

    A history of Black poets in Washington, DC, reveals how they have reflected and transformed American cultural discourse The discussion will feature poet Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Folger Poetry Manager and eminent DC Poet, Karl Carter Washington, DC, has long been home to a dynamic and vibrant African American literary community, despite often being overshadowed…

    $12.00
  • Date Night: French Bistro with Chef Wendi James

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

    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 wine and beer in hand. Menu: Salade Lyonnaise - Frisée Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Poached Egg Pan Seared Hanger Steak with Béarnaise Sauce Frites with Aioli…

    $160.00
  • Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring ALASH, Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing SOLD OUT!

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

    “Utterly stunning...audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.”  - The Washington Post Curated and hosted by iconic DC impressario and musician Jim Thomson ALASH are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this trio from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is…

    $23.00
  • Master Seafood Class with Fishmonger Fiona Lewis, Chef/Owner, The District Fishwife SOLD OUT!

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

    Join DC fishmonger and chef Fiona Lewis for a hands-on masterclass in seafood. The Fillet: Learn the technical knife skills to break down a whole Dorade - a highly regarded Mediterranean fish. The Prep: Master the classic En Papillote method—steaming your hand-cut fillets in parchment for a perfect, fool-proof finish. The Discussion: A candid "Fishmonger’s Deep Dive"…

    $125.00
  • EAST WORKSHOP: “Facing Forward” Mixed Media with Keyonna  “KAYEMJAY6” Jones

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

    We are joined by new contributing artist Keyonna "KAYEMJAY6" Jones for this exciting new workshop: Facing Forward. This is a reflective, hands-on art workshop centered on intention, self-affirmation and mindful movement into the future. The kids will create a mixed-media art piece that represents what we’re choosing to carry with them as we move forward…

  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon

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

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. We'll create the deep, complex flavors of a tagine on the stovetop, learning to layer spices like saffron and…

    $69.00
  • Busy Bees Spring Break Camp

    Busy Bees Day Off Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN. Whether it be a conference day, a longer break - like February and Spring - or the Summer, we provide a fun, safe place to…

  • Long Lunch – Asian Dumplings with Chef Mark Haskel

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

    Join us for a delightful long lunch where you'll learn to craft traditional dumplings that embody the spirit of the season. Get ready to pinch, steam, and savor your own delicious creations, including meat, fish, and veggie options. Experience the joy of making a variety of Asian dumplings, complete with wrappers for both steaming and…

    $55.00
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Zanzibari Pilau

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

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. Discover the art of toasting whole spices to unlock their fragrance before building a one-pot rice masterpiece with tender…

    $69.00
  • Frontlines: Infant and Child CPR

    Frontlines: Infant and Child CPR
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    Frontlines CPR is dedicated to teaching people the skills required to save a life.  The company offers both private and group classes, making it possible for anyone to get the training they need. Frontlines CPR is focused on teaching expecting and existing parents, as well as anyone who cares for infants and children. During class,…

  • FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA and Around the World Featuring Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian: Family Fun! SOLD OUT!

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

    "Parents will be as entertained by the sublime musicianship and droll lyricism as the kids.” — Boston Globe Weather permitting, this concert will be held outdoors, perfect for little ones to run and dance. GRAMMY winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are joined by Chinese hammered dulcimer virtuoso Chao Tian in a highly energetic, participatory concert of…

    Free – $23.00
  • Provençal Spring Bounty with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    Celebrate spring through the flavors of Provence, where seasonal produce truly shines. Using fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, we’ll prepare classic Provençal soups, terrines, salads, casseroles, and desserts. This class is a joyful exploration of bright, elegant recipes that capture the beauty of spring and the warmth of southern France. Farinata or Socca, Panisses &…

    $69.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class

    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class

    Spanish Language Class: Intermediate March 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • The Rise of Christian Nationalism: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Former Church Members Featured in the Film

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Films and Performances

    Screening Courtesy of CNN In this CNN documentary, which first aired on CNN March 22, Pamela Brown examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American society; exploring how a movement once largely confined to the margins of white evangelical culture has gained new visibility and political power. CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown examines the…

    $12.00
  • Master Chef Featuring Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi – Spring Vegetable Banchan and Bibimbap

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

    Join Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi as they guide you through the essentials of Korean cuisine. Learn how to craft authentic banchan (Korean side dishes), and Caleb and Roren's version of popular Korean dish, Bibimbap. Chefs Jang and Choi love to share their expertise, offering insights into Korean culinary traditions…

    $125.00
  • Contemporary Watercolors Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    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…

    $54.00
  • Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Christine Vineyard

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

    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…

    $62.00
  • Hill Center’s Family Day 2026

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

    Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic Music Face Painting Balloon Animals Alpacas and more! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family!

    Free – $10.00
  • Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    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 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…

    $49.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class

    Spanish Language Course Beginner March 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard

    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…

    $103.00
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Venetian Antipasti and Bellinis

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

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. This class is a Venetian aperitivo! You'll learn to make a refreshing seafood salad, whip up a luxurious salt cod…

    $69.00
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Persian Tachin

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

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. Prepare to create a show-stopping centerpiece! This class focuses on layering techniques and the magic of yogurt and saffron…

    $69.00
  • Mr. Mike’s Music – Mixed Ages Classes (0-5 Years) 2026

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Music Lessons

    Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how…

  • EAST WORKSHOP: Mosaic Art with Rupal Patel

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

    In this fun, hands-on mosaic art class, kids will explore their creativity by designing colorful patterns using tiles. They’ll use basic mosaic techniques such as mixing colors, creating contrast, or repeating patterns to make the design visually interesting. Eachchild will leave with a unique piece they created themselves. Instructor Bio: Rupal is a multimedia artist…

  • Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate

    Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    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 our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be accompanied…

  • Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate

    Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    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 our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be accompanied…

  • American Roots Concert Series: Justin Golden & The Devil’s Coattails

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

    We are delighted and grateful to welcome Justin Golden & The Devil’s Coattails to Hill Center for a rare performance. With roots in the Mississippi Delta, Chicago, and the Piedmont of Virginia, Richmond-based guitarist and songwriter Justin Golden’s origins are deeply vested in the blues. First picking up the guitar at age 19, Golden did…

  • Super Soccer Stars (Ages 1-5)

    Super Soccer Stars (Ages 1-5)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…