• Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Ethiopian Doro Wat, Collard Greens and Red Lentil Stew SOLD OUT!

    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. Embrace slow cooking and complex spicing as we simmer a fiery berbere-spiced chicken stew, savory braised greens, and a hearty…

    $69.00
  • Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – July 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
  • Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 2026

    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 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
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series – Turkish Lahmacun

    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. Get ready for a hands-on dough session! Lahmacun is a crispy, thin flatbread generously topped with a spiced mix…

    $69.00
  • Chinese/Hong Kong Mahjong 101

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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…

  • Busy Bees Summer Camp

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

    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 structure with exploration? Busy Bees offers a thoughtfully designed daily schedule that includes arts and crafts, outdoor play, storytelling, and interactive learning experiences. Activities are…

  • DC Way: Art & Soccer Summer Camp

    DC Way: Art & Soccer Summer Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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 creativity at the same time? DC Way’s Art & Soccer Summer Camp offers participants a balanced day of movement and imagination. Campers develop core soccer…

  • 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…

  • French Language Course: Intermediate II – New Session Summer 2026

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Chinese Dan Dan Noodles

    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. Dan dan noodles are spicy, savory noodles tossed in a rich sesame and chili oil sauce, topped with minced…

    $69.00
  • French Language Course: Beginner I / Intermediate I – New Session Summer 2026

    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 – $349.00
  • 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. Pilau is a fragrant rice dish, deeply spiced with cloves, cinnamon, and cumin, and tender beef and vegetables. Discover…

    $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,…

  • EAST WORKSHOP: Paint, Play & Share: Small Flower Paintings with Kate Mereand

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

    Come explore painting without the pressure of perfection! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a series of small paintings on cardboard, using flowers as inspiration while having the freedom to paint whatever subjects spark their imagination. We’ll experiment with color, layering, markers, paint, and paint pens. Participants can work on several pieces at once,…

  • American Roots Concert Series: The Little Mercies

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

    The Little Mercies is a group of three multi-instrumentalist songwriters, Bronwyn Chelette, Shanice Richards, and Rosalee Walsh, friends united through their love of oldtime music. With individual expertise in bluegrass, reggae, jazz, folk, and classical, their collective sound respects tradition while blending genre lines. They also believe that music and dance are two sides of…

    Free
  • French Language Course: Advanced – New Session Summer 2026

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon SOLD OUT!

    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. You'll make tender chicken braised with olives and the unique, tangy punch of salty preserved lemons in a savory…

    $69.00
  • Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: USA Today’s Susan Page discusses her new book The Queen and Her Presidents

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

    The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with thirteen American presidents — from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump — and how these relationships changed world history. No American or foreign leader has met with as many sitting presidents as…

    $12.00
  • Chinese/Hong Kong Mahjong 101

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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…

  • Master Chef: Plant-Based Taco Party Featuring Three-Time James Beard Award Winner Joe Yonan SOLD OUT!

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

    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…

    $125.00
  • Meze: Small Plates, Big Flavors Featuring Chef Susan Barocas SOLD OUT!

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

    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…

    $75.00
  • 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…

    Sold Out $49.00
  • American Mahjong with DC Mahj Collective

    American Mahjong with DC Mahj Collective
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Join us for American Mahjong - every other Wednesday! Beginners and old hands are welcome. Beginner Mahjong @ The Hill Center ($75) Learn to play American Mahjong in just one lesson! We'll teach you the tiles, the setup, the game and you'll leave knowing how to play. Each participant will get one of our instructional…

  • Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) discusses U.S. Current Affairs & his new book No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism SOLD OUT!

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

    New York Times Hardcover Bestseller! NO PROPHETS is a behind- the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism’s reach in our government―and the fight to defend church-state separation. Drawing on his experiences as a formerly devout Christian and the only Humanist ever to serve in Congress, Huffman maps the movement’s largely hidden landscape―taking readers behind the scenes of…

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  • Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Young Explorers (Ages 4–8)

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence, and help children start speaking Spanish naturally. Through engaging games, music, and interactive activities led by experienced native Spanish-speaking instructors, our small-group classes provide the…

    $349.00
  • Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Confident Communicators (Ages 9–14)

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence, and help children start speaking Spanish naturally. Through engaging games, music, and interactive activities led by experienced native Spanish-speaking instructors, our small-group classes provide the…

    $349.00
  • 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…

  • Woolfolk Academy Dance – Jr. Ballet (Ages 5-8)

    Woolfolk Academy Dance – Jr. Ballet (Ages 5-8)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Jr. Ballet is designed for movers ages 5-8 who enjoy ballet dancing. In this class, students build coordination, confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills; all while having fun.This class introduces foundational ballet skills, technique and vocabulary that will transfer well in ballet classes as they progress. Students will also learn the history of ballet throughout the…

  • Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

    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…