BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hill Center DC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hill Center DC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hill Center DC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250626T193904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T172225Z UID:10015125-1750582800-1750586400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Mr. Mike's Music - Mixed Age Music Class (Summer 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereEach 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 much learning is taking place! \nYou’ll take home the award-winning music used in class\, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long\, you’ll support your child’s music learning and overall development—even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. \nWhy Mixed Ages? \nChild development researchers discovered that grouping children of different ages in one class encourages natural\, family-style learning\, so Music Together developed the Mixed-Age Music Class. In this group music class in Washington\, DC\, everyone participates at their own levels: babies vocalize\, listen\, and observe; toddlers play and experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as they emerge as classroom leaders. Grownups are happy because everyone can come to class together. \n“My husband teases me because whenever I mention Music Together to anyone\, he always pipes up my next line which is ‘best money we ever spent.’ I truly mean it. Kudos to Ken and Lili for a program that outshines any other I have seen around.” —Kim\, Princeton\, NJ \n \nThis time slot includes three separate classes per week\, starting at 9:00 AM\, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM respectfully. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mr-mikes-music-mixed-age-music-class-summer-2025/2025-06-22/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr.-Mike-3-e1712173158746.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mr. Mike's Music Together":MAILTO:mistermikesmusic@gmail.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250305T180054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T195355Z UID:10014768-1750611600-1750618800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Sea Shanties Featuring Celebrated Canadian Musician Seán Dagher DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereHill Center is thrilled to welcome back the amazing Seán Dagher following his sold-out concert here last year. Seán is an active performer\, arranger\, and composer of music from various folk and classical music traditions: Celtic\, Baroque\, Medieval\, Arabic\, French-Canadian\, and Maritime. He is a member of Skye Consort and is the co-artistic director of La Nef. Seán sings and plays Irish bouzouki\, mandolin\, oud\, and banjo. Seán has also provided arrangements for numerous ensembles and artists\, including Camerata Nova (Winnipeg)\, Chor Leoni (Vancouver)\, Arion\, Palade Musica\, Les Voix Humaines\, La Mandragore\, Pierre Lapointe (all Montreal)\, Shannon Mercer\, I Furiosi (Toronto)\, Les Voix Baroques\, Choeur Louisbourg (Moncton)\, Cantatica (Pennsylvania)\, and the Nashville Baroque Orchestra. Other groups he has played with include the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, Ensemble Caprices\, Les Boréades\, Le Petit Rien. Seán’s voice is widely known from his recordings for the Assassin’s Creed video game series\, including Black Flag. His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the games have been streamed some 70 million times. His own Shanty of the Week video series receives thousands of views a week and has a loyal following the world over. He also often tours in North America and Europe with renowned UK shanty singing group\, The Longest Johns. Seán’s compositions and arrangements have been performed across Canada\, the United States\, UK and Europe. He has worked with the Festival du Monde Arabe creating shows of Middle Eastern and North African music. He has arranged and composed music for audio books\, with story-teller and musician Suzanne De Serres\, Youth Program Director for La Nef\, and for American author Sandra Gulland. He has been a composer and sound designer for theatre productions. He has been nominated for numerous OPUS and ADISQ awards and participated in the ADISQ-winning CD\, La Traverse Miraculeuse with La Nef and Les Charbonniers de l’enfer. He has won OPUS awards for Creation of the Year (Leave Her\, Johnny)\,  Album of the Year (Skye Consort & Emma Björling) and Youth Production of the Year (Le chat et le gondolier\, La Nef). URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/sea-shanties-featuring-celebrated-canadian-musician-sean-dagher/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2293.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250220T180809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T162935Z UID:10014534-1750665600-1750698000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Busy Bees Summer Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here \n\n\n\nEvery Day is A Learning Day!\nBusy 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 explore DC\, learn about our community\, and make new friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafety is our number one priority!\nLearning through play makes every day fun!\nArts and movement are integrated into each activity!\n\nAt Busy Bees Music and Arts Playgroup\, we believe in the transformative power of creativity\, exploration\, and play. Our playgroup is a vibrant and nurturing environment where young children can discover their unique talents\, develop essential skills\, and cultivate a lifelong love for the arts. \n\nGet ready for an unforgettable summer experience with Busy Bees! Our program offers a dynamic and engaging summer adventure for children\, keeping them active\, learning\, and having fun. Join us for a summer filled with exciting activities\, learning opportunities\, and new friendships. Register today and give your child the best summer ever with Busy Bees! \nThere are 3 programs: Busy Bees for ages 24-48 months\, Buzzing Bees for ages 4-5.5 years\, and Bumbling Bees for ages 5.5-7 years. Full and part time days\, weeks\, and sessions are available. There will be daily fun and educational activities\, music class\, and an art project for all campers plus trips to local playgrounds and field trips (age and weather permitting). \nFor our littlest campers\, the Busy Bees\, there will be daily outings to our local playground\, conveniently located just 1 block away. Our Buzzing Bees will\, ability permitting\, venture to farther away playgrounds (Watkins\, Rosedale\, Garfield) and go on field trips. The Bumbling Bees group will be headed out on a field trip every single morning. \nField trips for the Buzzing and Bumbling Bee groups will include special presentations at the Air and Space Museum\, trips to the National Zoo\, visiting the Botanical Gardens\, story and activity times at local libraries\, and more. All kids have water play on Fridays — Busy Bees play with water at the Busy Bees headquarters while the Buzzing and Bumbling Bees will head to Yards Park or a similar destination. Our kids take the bus\, subway\, or simply walk to all of the ammenties Washington has to offer. \nEvery Friday is Splash Day with a water activity and or a trip to the splash park! \n\nNature Explorers Week (June 23rd – June 27th): Campers will embark on exciting outdoor adventures\, learning about local flora and fauna\, and developing a deep appreciation for the environment.\nLet Freedom Ring (June 30th – July rd): Celebrate the spirit of independence with patriotic activities and history lessons. Camp Ends at 3pm for ALL campers on July 3rd. No Camp July 4th\nWildlife Safari Week (July 7th – July 121th): Get ready for a safari adventure! Campers will learn about animals from around the world\, go on a pretend safari\, and even meet some real-life creatures.\nArtistic Expressions Week (July 145th – July 18th): Unleash your creativity during this arts-focused week. Campers will explore various forms of art\, from painting and sculpture to dance and theater.\nSTEM Discovery Week (July 21st – July 25th): Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive experiments\, robotics\, and innovative projects.\nPrincess and Superhero Week (July 28th – August 1st): Transform into your favorite characters during this magical week! Campers will enjoy costume play\, learn about real-life heroes\, and participate in imaginative adventures that promote courage and kindness.\nCarnival Week (August 4th – August 8th): Step right up for a week full of classic carnival fun! Campers will enjoy carnival-style games\, learn circus skills\, create carnival crafts\, and participate in exciting fair-themed activities.\nSpirit Week (August 11th – August 15th): Campers will have a fun week with daily themes and surprises.\nSports Week (August 18th – August 22nd): Get active and develop team spirit through a variety of athletic activities! Campers will learn different sports\, practice good sportsmanship\, and participate in friendly competitions while staying active and having fun\n\nEach week will offer a unique and engaging experience\, providing campers with opportunities to learn\, grow\, and have a memorable summer at DC Busy Bees Summer Camp. \nhttp://www.dcbusybees.com/ URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/busy-bees-summer-camp-2025/2025-06-23/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,School Break Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/THRIVE-c.png ORGANIZER;CN="Busy Bees":MAILTO:DCBusyBees@gmail.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250519T231322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T211625Z UID:10014898-1750788000-1750793400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearning 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? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side or simply take notes. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \n  \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-4/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Knife-Skills-Orange.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250505T180413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T143528Z UID:10014847-1750878000-1750885200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:At Issue: The Dismantling of Public Health Institutions Featuring Experts Dr. John Brooks and Dr. Anne Schuchat DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereDr. John Brooks is the former Chief Medical Officer at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of HIV Prevention. Dr. Anne Schuchat was Principal Deputy Director at the CDC from 2015-2021 and served twice as acting director. The discussion will be moderated by Nicholas Florko who writes about health issues for The Atlantic \nHill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series\, At Issue in April. The series will examine the many critical issues we are faced with today. The Trump administration has targeted the American scientific enterprise. It has slashed or frozen budgets at the National Institutes of Health\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, and The National Science Foundation\, among other agencies. It has fired or defunded thousands of researchers. As New York Times science editor Alan Burdick writes\, “The chaos is confusing: Isn’t science a force for good? Hasn’t it contained disease?” (suddenly) “facts are elite\, facts are fungible\, facts are false. And once nothing is true\, anything can be true.” \nDr. Brooks and Dr. Schuchat will examine the short and long term consequences of gutting America’s public health institutions. \nRecently\, Dr. Schuchat delivered an opening statement before a subcommittee of Congress  in which she explained how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects Americans’ health. \nProblems don’t go away or magically disappear when we stop tracking them. They just are much harder to deal with once they become so big\, that we can’t ignore them anymore. \nWe are all at greater risk from the seemingly indiscriminate cuts to the nation’s core public health capacity and the effects go beyond the reduction in forces and budget cuts at CDC. The restrictions on CDC experts’ communication\, at a time of excruciatingly confusing messaging from top HHS leadership\, is making it harder to control measles outbreaks and threatening a resurgence of other vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAnd Dr. Brooks notes: \nThe chaotic cuts we’re seeing to U.S. public health might yield short-term savings but will substantially increase preventable injury\, illness and suffering with a much greater long-term cost. \nDr. John T. Brooks is an internist and clinical infectious diseases expert who worked for 26 years as a medical officer and epidemiologist at the US Centers for Disease Control. Prior to his retirement in 2024\, he served for ten years as the Chief Medical Officer to the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention. Dr. Brooks also led CDC teams during emergency responses to anthrax\, SARS\, influenza\, HIV\, Ebola\, Zika\, and mpox\, and served for two years as the chief medical officer for CDC’s COVID-19 Response. Dr. Brooks has published more than 250 peer-reviewed papers and participates in the formation of multiple national infectious disease guidelines. Dr. Brooks came to CDC as an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer in 1998 after completing medical school\, a residency in internal medicine\, and a fellowship in infectious diseases through Harvard Medical School. \nDr. Anne Schuchat is an internist and epidemiologist who was Principal Deputy Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2015-2021 and served twice as acting director. She was the first Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) from 2005-2015. Schuchat joined CDC as an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer in 1988 and played key roles in numerous emergency responses including the COVID-19 pandemic\, the 2019 outbreak of vaping associated lung injuries\, the West Africa Ebola epidemic\, 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic\, and the 2003 SARS outbreak where she deployed to Beijing. In the 1990’s\, Dr. Schuchat spearheaded US guidelines which have prevented more than 100\,000 life-threatening group B streptococcal infections in newborns so far. She was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and received the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Schuchat retired as a Rear Admiral (upper half) in the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS in 2018 and from CDC in 2021 \nNicholas Florko is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He covers how business and policy affect our well-being\, with a focus on products that make us sick. Before joining The Atlantic in 2024\, Nick was a reporter for STAT covering the commercial determinants of health and the FDA. In 2023\, Nick was a finalist for a National Magazine Award and the Livingston Award for his reporting on hepatitis C in prisons. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/at-issue-the-dismantling-of-public-health-institutions-featuring-experts-dr-john-brooks-and-dr-anne-schuchat/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dr.-John-Brooks-and-Dr.-Anne-Schuchat.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250408T170407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T101853Z UID:10014825-1750964400-1750971600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Qais Essar & Sonny Singh: Sangat DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \nCo-sponsored by India House Foundation \nAfghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar has joined forces with Sikh American trumpet player and singer Sonny Singh in a new project that obliterates musical\, political\, and religious boundaries. Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab\, a 2\,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan\, with bold trumpet lines and anthemic Punjabi vocals\, Qais and Sonny ground their music in ancestral wisdom and usher us into the future with their uplifting new sound. Drawing inspiration from hundreds of years old mystical poetry from the Sikh\, Sufi\, and radical bhakti traditions\, their music centers oneness and connection in times of increasing division and hierarchy. \nThe collaboration between Qais Essar and Sonny Singh launches in Spring 2025\, when they begin releasing new music from their forthcoming album SANGAT. The project is not only a meeting of diverse musical and spiritual traditions\, but also a reflection of using art as a vehicle for connection\, resistance\, and healing. Band members include\, Qais Essar – rabab\, Sonny Singh – vocals\, trumpet\, harmonium\, Ria Modak – acoustic guitar\, vocals\, Sukhmani Kaur – tabla\, percussion \n“Sangat is a term Sikhs use to refer to beloved community\,” explains Singh. “We often use the term to refer to the congregation in a gurdwara [Sikh house of worship]\, but to me\, sangat is something much broader. My beloved community transcends ethnic\, religious and national boundaries.” Essar adds\, “In this climate of increasing attacks on the marginalized\, including the communities Sonny and I are a part of\, we hope this new music inspires solidarity and unity.” \nAbout Jim Thomson: Jim Thomson is an independent DIY music producer based in Washington DC who specializes in booking\, live music production\, artist management\, DJ events\, and record releases. In Washington DC he operates an ongoing live music series called Secret Planet DC that partners with various venues\, foundations\, and musicians all across the city to produce unique\, intimate\, and meaningful performances. He also owns and operates the Washington\, DC-based boutique record label Electric Cowbell Records as well as holding down and curating all vinyl DJ residencies at The Green Zone\, Cana\, La Shukran\, Daikaya\, Le Mont Royal\, Eaton Hotel\, the DC Record Fair\, and other bars and restaurants in the city. \nJim is also a lifelong musician and promoter\, playing drums as a founding member of GWAR\, The Alter-Natives (SST Records)\, Bio Ritmo\, CSC Funk Band\, Time Is Fire\, and he currently plays drums and percussion with Motherf*ckers JMB & Co with Geologist from Animal Collective. One of the first concerts he co-promoted was a Bad Brains show in Richmond\, Virginia in 1987 followed by years of concerts including surf guitar legend Dick Dale\, Knitting Factory tours\, Marc Ribot\, Charles Gayle\, Negativland\, Medeski\, Martin\, and Wood\, and many others. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/global-sounds-on-the-hill-featuring-qais-essar-sonny-singh-sangat/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sonny-Qais_3.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250312T175825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T160720Z UID:10014771-1751050800-1751058000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:JUNO-Nominated Nova Scotian Powerhouse Duo Cassie and Maggie in Concert DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here“It’s hard to think of a more entertaining act in music right now. As always\, the bottom line is the music\, and they play it superbly.” – Live Ireland Radio \nWith over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music\, East Coast Music\, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations\, the JUNO-Nominated* powerhouse duo\, Cassie and Maggie\, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy\, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms\, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern. Their eagerly anticipated 5th studio album\, “Gold and Coal\,” poised to solidify their status as folk music trailblazers. \n*The JUNO Awards are the Canadian equivalent of The GRAMMY Awards. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/juno-nominated-nova-scotian-powerhouse-duo-cassie-and-maggie-in-concert/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cassie-and-Maggie.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250708T142729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T143948Z UID:10015945-1751097600-1756918800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Click Here to View Hill Center's Current or Upcoming Art Shows! DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/click-here-to-view-hill-centers-current-or-upcoming-galleries/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Galleries,In-person Events GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250424T180056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T140107Z UID:10014843-1751108400-1751119200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Master Chef: Featuring Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi: Mastering the Fundamentals of Korean Samgyetang Chicken and Ginseng Soup DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereMagpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi once again bring their magic to Hill Center’s kitchen for a day of cooking and eating.  Koreans have a unique tradition of consuming hot food\, particularly hot soups\, during the summer months. This practice is believed to help balance the body’s internal heat and relieve the discomfort caused by the extreme heat and humidity. Samgyetang\, a very popular chicken and ginseng soup\, is a prime example of this tradition. Caleb and Roren will also feature a variation that is closer to an American chicken and dumpling soup as well as some summer style banchan side dishes (dishes served alongside rice and a main course. These small plates are designed to add flavor and variety to the meal\, often incorporating a mix of textures and tastes). Come enjoy a Korean family style meal with your neighbors and friends. \nChefs Jang and Choi will share their expertise\, offering insights into Korean culinary traditions and modern techniques. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Korean flavors and its history\, cooking methods\, and their ingredients\, empowering you to recreate these dishes at home and experiment with your own creations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from talented Korean American chefs and take your cooking to the next level! \nMagpie and the Tiger\, the beloved Petworth\, DC eatery\, opened in January 2022. Touting creative food\, it garnered immediate success and stellar reviews. Read The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema’s review here: Washington Post Review \nThe name references Korea’s national bird\, a symbol of good fortune and the belief\, stemming from folklore\, of the tiger’s protective character. Magpie and the Tiger closed its brick-and-mortar location\, leaving its legion of fans clamoring for more\, so Jang and Choi have pivoted\, and have numerous ambitious plans for their new brand – including Hill Center cooking classes. \nRoren Choi began her professional cooking career slinging ramen at Momofuku DC. After a year of working there\, she moved on to become a cook at Tail Up Goat\, where she moved her way up quickly to become sous chef of this Michelin-starred kitchen. She eventually left and helped open their sister restaurant Reveler’s Hour as the pasta\, bread\, and butchery chef. \nCaleb Jang spent time as the sous chef of DC’s late restaurant darling\, Himitsu. Craving a desire to expand his skill set\, Caleb then moved on to become one of the pastry chefs at Seylou Bakery – inching closer every day to become better at making their famed whole grain croissants. From there\, Caleb opened Magpie and the Tiger as the executive chef and co-owner/operator and enjoyed many successes and rave reviews. \nComplimentary beer and wine will be served. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-magpie-and-the-tiger-chefs-caleb-jang-and-roren-choi-mastering-the-fundamentals-of-korean-samgyetang-chicken-and-ginseng-soup/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CalebRoren2-1.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250604T213533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T215420Z UID:10014936-1751130000-1751137200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Thai Street Food - Your New Love Language! DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereJoin Chef Marianne for a coconutty\, chili-kissed adventure—we’re making Tom Kha Gai\, Pomelo Salad\, and Mango Sticky Rice while you cook and feast like a Bangkok local! \nJoin Hill Center and Marianne in this amazing flavorful experience of Thai Cuisine! \nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! \n\nAn ingredients list and recipes will be sent out following the class. \n  \nMarianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar ingredients. Here in the Washington area\, she has scouted the countless international grocery stores that stock their shelves with a wide range of products to serve the needs of our diverse community. Good food knows no boundaries or borders. Check out Marianne on WJLA\, where she makes regular appearances to discuss her food and travels. \nThis class requires at least 6 participants. Participants will be notified if the minimum is not met. Registration will close a couple days before the class so the instructor can shop for the appropriate amount of ingredients. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/thai-street-food-your-new-love-language/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tom-Kha-Gai.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250406T163335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T153658Z UID:10014823-1751194800-1751205600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Master Chef Featuring Award-Winning Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper of The Duck & The Peach: Creative Summer Tortes DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereChef Rochelle will demonstrate creative summer inspired tortes with a new take on buttercream for a seasonal flavor punch. Included will be quick gluten free recipes and exciting flavor combinations for a fun new outlook on cakes that are delicious and ingredient forward.  \n \nRochelle is a Rammy Award-winning pastry chef who learned to love baking at a young age\, making traditional desserts for the holidays with her mom. This hobby grew into a passion and she found herself at Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence. Her talent for the pastry arts was accompanied by a joy brought by sharing knowledge and Ideas with others as a teaching assistant. Professors encouraged her to pursue a masters in education and a year later she wrapped up a graduate program at Pennsylvania State University. It didn’t take long for Rochelle to miss the rush of restaurants and found herself in Washington\, DC. Breaking out at Range by Bryan Voltaggio and working under the renowned Chris Ford there. The whimsy\, science\, and storytelling of Minibar drew her further downtown where she spent years in the two Michelin starred kitchen and went on to become a research and development chef for Jose Andres team. Kat Petonito\, a former colleague and friend\, enticed Rochelle to join Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach\, La Collina\, The Wells) to begin her own pastry program. Inspiration for her desserts comes from nostalgia and seasonal ingredients available locally. Rochelle also has a knack for sustainability and always finding ways to cross utilize savory and bar preparations in her work. Her latest venture\, an Ice Cream Shoppe-Up that quite literally churns excess product into delicious flavors inspired by the team’s childhood favorites. As a new mom\, Rochelle has seen the struggles that parents and children face everyday\, she uses her platform to advocate for affordable and accessible childcare\, as well as a national parental leave policy with groups like MAPP and Regarding Her DC. Rochelle spearheads the Cookie Kindness Project\, a group of pastry chefs\, bakers\, and food writers whose exclusive cookie collections  have raised over $50\,000 for local non-profits focused on kids and families. \nComplimentary wine will be available. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-award-winning-pastry-chef-rochelle-cooper-of-the-duck-the-peach-creative-summer-tortes/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rochelle.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250627T184642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T231636Z UID:10018560-1751470200-1751486400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here\n\n\n\nAlice was raised by a family of professional singers and began taking Suzuki piano lessons at age 4. In school\, she joined concert bands playing the French horn and often landed leading roles in musical theater productions at school and in community theaters. Alice studied music at the University of Maryland\, College Park where she served in leadership positions in music honor society Tau Beta Sigma and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band. Now\, Alice performs and teaches as a professional vocalist\, piano\, trumpet\, and French horn player.\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice wrote original music for\, performed with\, and produced and edited music videos for funk Wammie nominee Strangers That Clique. She currently sings and plays trumpet and keys with award winning musician and climate activist\, Joshua Long\, and she collaborates and performs with Sly on the Bright Side and Dream City Brass. Alice fronts her new band\, The Melting Virgos\, in which she performs her original songs about climate justice and class solidarity.\n\nAlice’s love of music and focus on fun keeps students coming back\, excited to develop their skills. Read more about lessons with Ms. Alice and student testimonials here: www.meltingvirgo.com/services/private-lessons\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/summer-piano-and-voice-lessons-with-ms-alice/2025-07-02/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Music Lessons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Melting-Virgo-.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250602T183805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T183633Z UID:10014917-1751817600-1751824800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereTeaching 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 by an adult). \nBeginner classes: The essentials of swing\, you’ll learn the three footwork patterns that are the basis of all swing dancing—six-count; eight-count Lindy Whip and Circle; Charleston—plus lead-and-follow skills\, transitions\, and more. \nTaught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith\nContact Robert@Gottaswing.com  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/gottaswing-beginners-and-intermediate-4/2025-07-06/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Mindful Motion & Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Gottaswing-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gottaswing":MAILTO:Debra@gottaswing.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250506T203706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162609Z UID:10014876-1751911200-1751918400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:French Language Course: Advanced I/II (Summer 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nEngage in spirited discussions\, analyze challenging texts\, and refine your conversational finesse. Our small class setting ensures personalized attention\, cultivating a supportive environment for your linguistic journey. \nWhether your goal is mastering professional communication or reveling in the beauty of French expression\, our Intermediate II / Advanced French Language Course is your gateway to linguistic excellence. \nJoin us and witness the transformation of your proficiency in a setting of 4 to 12 students\, fostering dynamic interactions and accelerated progress.” \nAll the materials and exercises will be distributed by the teacher. \n\n“Liliane is a great teacher–she always has interesting articles to read and topics to discuss.” -Kavita \n“Liliane is a wonderful teacher who always has thought-provoking conversation topics prepared\, which helps encourage us to practice our French conversational skills.” -Rosie \n\nAbout the Instructor:\nLiliane Weinrob is a native French speaker who moved to Washington\, DC in the early 1980s from Paris\, France. Due to her French roots\, she has enjoyed teaching French culture and language to Francophiles of all ages around the district for the past 20 years. Liliane has taught at the Global Language Network (GLN)\, the Washington International School (WIS) and Blyth-Templeton Academy. \nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \nFor an evaluation of your skill level\, or for any questions please email Liliane at the address below. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/french-language-course-advanced-i-ii-summer-2025/2025-07-07/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Untitled-design-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="French Language with Liliane Weinrob":MAILTO:weinrobliliane@yahoo.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250506T205411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T150512Z UID:10015069-1752084000-1752091200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:French Language Course: Intermediate I/II (Summer 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nEngage in spirited discussions\, analyze challenging texts\, and refine your conversational finesse. Our small class setting ensures personalized attention\, cultivating a supportive environment for your linguistic journey. \nWhether your goal is mastering professional communication or reveling in the beauty of French expression\, our Intermediate II / Advanced French Language Course is your gateway to linguistic excellence. \nJoin us and witness the transformation of your proficiency in a setting of 4 to 12 students\, fostering dynamic interactions and accelerated progress.” \nAll the materials and exercises will be distributed by the teacher. \n\n“Liliane is a great teacher–she always has interesting articles to read and topics to discuss.” -Kavita \n“Liliane is a wonderful teacher who always has thought-provoking conversation topics prepared\, which helps encourage us to practice our French conversational skills.” -Rosie \n\nAbout the Instructor:\nLiliane Weinrob is a native French speaker who moved to Washington\, DC in the early 1980s from Paris\, France. Due to her French roots\, she has enjoyed teaching French culture and language to Francophiles of all ages around the district for the past 20 years. Liliane has taught at the Global Language Network (GLN)\, the Washington International School (WIS) and Blyth-Templeton Academy. \nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \nFor an evaluation of your skill level\, or for any questions please email Liliane at the address below. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/french-language-course-intermediate-i-ii-summer-2025/2025-07-09/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Untitled-design-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="French Language with Liliane Weinrob":MAILTO:weinrobliliane@yahoo.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250506T202007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T193225Z UID:10014849-1752231600-1752238800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Long Lunch: Paella with Chef Mark Haskell DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here\n\nJoin us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! This dish makes the perfect feast because you don’t have to sweat over the details! Join Mark Haskell in learning the fun of this one-pot dish that allows you to toss in the ingredients and let them simmer in harmony while you watch and sip your favorite drink. Did we mention that paella always pairs well with wine?……. Just another reason to love it! \n \n\n\nShut your laptop for a long Friday lunch and add another favorite to your go-to cooking list. Eat\, drink and be merry! \nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!” \nChef Mark Haskell’s career has taken him to kitchens in Europe\, Asia\, South America and the US. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, he has an affection for Southern cooking and gardening\, and he applies his international flair to these traditions. He was knighted a Chevalier to the Confrérie de Vin de Saint Vincent for his work promoting organic and biodynamic food in the Côtes du Rhône region of France. \nTickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.  \n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \nClick HERE for more classes with Mark Haskell! URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-paella-with-chef-mark-haskell/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Paella-Pic-1-scaled.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250317T144532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T132139Z UID:10014773-1752260400-1752267600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Thrilling Upcycled Celtic Folk Trio House of Hamill in Concert DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here“Absolutely electrifying… mesmerizing melodies that redefine what’s traditional\, with personality and verve.” — CelticRadio.net \nHouse of Hamill returns to Hill Center following their sold-out 2024 concert \nHouse of Hamill owes its existence – almost entirely – to a series of cancelled flights. \nRose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform\, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase\, Rose approached Brian\, who she knew fronted Canadian celtic rock band Enter the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands\, pulled him onstage\, and the two just clicked. \nFour years and hundreds of shows later\, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival\, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences\, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musician Caroline Browning\, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again\, the chemistry was undeniable\, and House of Hamill became a trio. The band’s latest release\, “Wildfire\,”  marks House of Hamill’s most compelling work to date. Featuring their strongest and most exciting songwriting\, “Wildfire” is filled with lyrical depth\, sophisticated vocal and instrumental arrangements\, and hooks that are simply irresistible. This album captures the vibrant energy and creativity that have become the hallmarks of a House of Hamill live show. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels\, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads\, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road\, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. \nToday\, Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US\, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting Contest\, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook\, where it was shared over 400\,000 times. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/thrilling-upcycled-celtic-folk-trio-house-of-hamill-in-concert/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/house-of-hamill-trio-3-credit-sarah-snyder.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250408T165426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T141836Z UID:10014824-1752426000-1752433200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Modern Folk/Americana Sextet Buffalo Rose DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereCurated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday \nHill Center is thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Buffalo Rose following their sold-out 2024 Concert. \n“How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” \n— Tom Paxton\, folk music legend and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient \nBuffalo Rose is a charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh\, PA. They take the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive\, meticulously arranged\, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in. \nThe band’s most recent release Again\, Again\, Again has brought forth a shimmering and sophisticated sound to their well crafted songs.  A follow up to their 2022 EP Rabbit\, a project created in collaboration with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton\, they released two records last year and show no signs of slowing down. Their 2018 debut album\, The Soil and the Seed\, established them as a vocal\, instrumental\, and creative force. Since then\, Buffalo Rose has dropped two EPs\, 2019’s Big Stampede and 2020’s Borrowed and Blue\, opened for the Wood Brothers\, Mipso\, Pokey LaFarge\, Tyler Childers\, Infamous Stringdusters\, and shared a festival stage with the legendary Sam Bush. \nBuffalo Rose’s lineup of Lucy Clabby (vocals)\, Margot Jezerc (vocals)\, Bryce Rabideau (mandolin)\, Malcolm Inglis (dobro)\, Jason Rafalak (upright bass)\, and Shane McLaughlin (guitar\, vocals) pushes itself and each other far beyond their perceived limits and blends their diverse and atypical approach to songwriting with the desire to see how unique a song can get and still feel like home. They use powerful vocal harmonies\, strong playing\, and an original vision to operate at every possible emotional level and put on dynamic live shows that are unforgettable experiences. They go from up and moving to sad and sweet and back again\, bringing the entire audience along. \nThis combination of artistry and enthusiasm makes Buffalo Rose one of the most vital and important groups working today. Rather than play the folk music of the past\, the band gleefully combines genres and ideas together to move acoustic music forward to a new\, contemporary place without ever losing sight of its roots. Fans of Lake Street Dive\, Nickel Creek\, and Punch Brothers will find much to like in this crew. Anyone seeking compelling new acoustic music needs to join Buffalo Rose in the future right now. \n“The balancing act that the six musicians of Buffalo Rose achieve is something to be celebrated. The group match each other’s energy both in instances of quiet tenderness and rich swells… that vocal blend not only sets the mood for the folk tunes but also makes those dynamic changes seem so fluid.” \n— NPR Music \nAbout David Holiday: David Holiday — a lifelong music aficionado who in his youth performed with the Grammy-winning Texas Boys Choir and numerous youth orchestras and ensembles\, founded Stone Room Concerts together with his wife in 2012 to bring  intimate\, high-quality performances by local\, national and international independent musicians to the DMV area.  He has hosted more than 200 shows over the past decade in homes\, churches and other eclectic venues\, including for several years at Bikenetic\,a full service bicycle shop in Falls Church. Stone Room Concerts also serves as the fiscal agent for Niñas Arriba\, a charitable project of Latin Grammy-nominee Gina Chavez and their wife Jodi Granado\, which they set up to support the college education of young women in El Salvador and Central America.  In keeping with his long standing professional involvement with Central America\, Holiday is part of a team supporting the Maya Kaqchikel musician Sara Curruchich.  In 2023\, he had the privilege of serving as tour manager for Curruchich’s first-ever US tour\, including major venues and festivals in New York\, California\, Colorado and Illinois. \n \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/stone-room-concerts-hill-center-featuring-modern-folk-americana-sextet-buffalo-rose/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Buffalo-Rose.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20240626T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184216Z UID:10011345-1752516000-1752523200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Macarons with Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereDemystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. \n\nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \n\nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \n\nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. \n\n\n\nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/macaroons-w-wendi-james/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0586-e1747698246914.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250519T231306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T231306Z UID:10014899-1752602400-1752607800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearning 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? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side or simply take notes. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \n  \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-3/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Knife-Skills-Orange.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250506T202445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T144035Z UID:10014850-1752836400-1752843600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Long Lunch: Pizza + Flatbreads Workshop with Chef Mark Haskell DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereWe all know it\, we all love it\, but do we actually know the right way to make it? Step away from the frozen pizza and kick off your weekend with fresh food! Join us for a long lunch of proper dough making and different styles of pizza including: Napoli traditional\, Philly style red\, and french onion pissaladière. Learn at Hill Center\, then do a proper pizza night at home!\n\nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! \n  \n“My favorite part of the class was the Chef sharing his deep knowledge of ingredients and tricks of the trade!” -Charles \n\nChef Mark Haskell’s career has taken him to kitchens in Europe\, Asia\, South America and the US. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, he has an affection for Southern cooking and gardening\, and he applies his international flair to these traditions. He was knighted a Chevalier to the Confrérie de Vin de Saint Vincent for his work promoting organic and biodynamic food in the Côtes du Rhône region of France. \nClick HERE for more classes with Mark Haskell! \nThis class requires at least 6 participants. \n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance.\n\nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to discuss options. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-pizza-flatbreads-workshop-with-chef-mark-haskell/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pexels-photo-263041-scaled.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250429T140739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T134120Z UID:10014845-1752933600-1752940800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Discover the Terroir: A Maryland and Virginia Wine Journey DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereFeaturing Wine Expert Leslie Frelow\nJoin us on July 19th for an exceptional wine tasting experience celebrating the unique flavors and craftsmanship of local wines from Maryland and Virginia. The afternoon is dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary character and diversity found in the Mid-Atlantic region’s viticulture. \nIndulge in a selection of five exclusive wines\, each meticulously chosen to highlight the distinct advantages of grape growing in our local terrain. From the rolling hills of Virginia to the lush landscapes of Maryland\, you’ll journey through aromas\, tastes\, and stories that define our regional winemaking excellence. \nOur discussion will dive into the unique climate conditions and soil compositions that contribute to the distinctiveness of Mid-Atlantic wines. You will learn about the innovative approaches and traditional techniques that local winemakers employ to harness these advantages. \nThe Wine Concierge is a minority-owned and woman-owned business founded by Leslie Frelow\, who previously worked for several years in the public policy industry for public and non-for-profit organizations. Following her passion\, Ms. Frelow’s beginnings with her wine-focused business\, Vino 301 Wine Concierge\, started in January 2013 with regional wine tours and special events programs. She holds a Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits (WSET). Encouraged and inspired by her industry peers\, she has had the honor of participating as a judge in regional wine competitions\, which included the 2019 Maryland Governor Cup and Maryland’s Comptroller’s Cup. \nThe excitement revolving around Ms. Frelow’s wine tourism and education programs\, as well as her dedication to supporting winemakers of color and women-owned wineries\, have inspired her to launch The Wine Concierge’s unique internet retailer business in the District of Columbia in 2020. \nMs. Frelow has also discovered ways to celebrate minority-owned winemakers and connect with like-minded wine enthusiasts through the podcast\, The Swirl Suite\, hosted by Sarita Cheaves\, Tanisha Townsend\, Glynis Hill\, and Ms. Frelow. The podcast (https://www.swirlsuite.com/)\, which features engaging interviews with wine professionals such as Melissa Schulte of Black Ankle Vineyards\, Eric Turner of Hip Hop Juice Box\, Burnie Williams of Chats Wine & Liquor\, and winemakers at the Essence Wine Festival\, serves as an inspiring resource for established and aspiring wine entrepreneurs. \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/discover-the-terroir-a-maryland-and-virginia-wine-journey/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/leslie-arms-folded.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250507T135056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T182830Z UID:10014893-1753009200-1753020000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:On the Noodle Road Featuring Jen Lin-Liu: The Chinese Dinner Party DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereAuthor\, cooking instructor\, and culinary consultant Jen Lin-Liu has been teaching at the Hill Center and this will be her last class before she leaves Washington D.C. for a while (though she will always consider the D.C. & the Hill Center her home). In this class\, she’ll bring together many of the elements she’s taught in her classes\, including stir-frying and cutting methods\, and show you how to throw the perfect Chinese Dinner Party. \nThe menu is: \n\nChinese Cucumber Salad\nDan Dan Noodles (Vegetarian Option Available)\nFried Rice with Cantonese Lap Cheong Sausage (Vegetarian Option Available)\nStir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables\nA Surprise Dessert\n\nJen Lin-Liu was born in Chicago and grew up in Southern California. She is the author of Serve the People: A Stir-Fried Journey Through China\, On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome with Love and Pasta\, and the forthcoming Formidable Mrs. Chao\, the real-life story of China’s Julia Child. She founded acclaimed Beijing cooking school Black Sesame Kitchen and is currently the events director at Chang Chang\, a Chinese restaurant by Peter Chang in Dupont Circle. \nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course. Bring your appetite and an apron. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/one-the-noodle-road-featuring-jen-lin-liu-the-chinese-dinner-party/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jen-Lin-Liu.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250604T200713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T160009Z UID:10014933-1753120800-1753128000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereIn this three part cooking class series\, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training\, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks.\n\nWeek 1: Stocks\, Roux\, Veloute\, Fruit Coulis\nChicken Pot Pie; Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce \nWeek 2: Bechamel\, Mornay\, Chocolate Ganache + Hollandaise\nFour Cheese Macaroni & Cheese; Profiteroles \nWeek 3: Sauce Tomat\, Bechamel\, Caramel\nMoussaka; Sautéed Apples with Caramel Sauce \n\nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago. Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago).Wendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/french-cuisine-basics-getting-saucy-the-foundational-sauces-4/2025-07-21/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mother-Sauces-Designed-by-Catherine-Goode-768x593-1.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250529T210243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T161543Z UID:10014916-1753527600-1753538400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Favorite Summer Tomato Dishes Featuring Veteran Food Writer Bonnie Benwick DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereCelebrate the best of summer produce\, inspired in part by years of Top Tomato reader recipe contest winners published in The Washington Post’s Food section. Bonnie makes just about all these recipes every year. We’ll share top tomato kitchen tips and tales\, too. Recipes include a terrific tomato pie\, a kimchi-inspired relish\, and cheesy\, quick-grilled beefsteak slices. \nMenu: \n\nAnn Marotto’s Fresh Tomato Pie (demo\, served)\nTomato Nectarine Blueberry Salad\nTomato Mousse with Basil Oil (demo\, served)\nGrilled Tomatoes with Cabrales and Pine Nuts\nTomato Kimchi-Chi\n\nComplimentary beer\, wine\, and other beverages are included. \nBonnie Benwick worked as a journalist for four decades\, much of which was spent at The Washington Post. During her Food section tenure\, she wrote the “Dinner in Minutes” column and other recipe-related features\, and ran the test kitchen. She edited The Washington Post Cookbook: Readers’ Favorite Recipes (2013). Retired\, she is now involved in cookbook production\, and was honored to contribute two recipes (Date-Night Pasta and Blood Orange Salsa) to the terrific A Taste of Hill Center (2021). Bonnie has led Hill Center’s annual holiday cookie baking class since 2013. \nPlease Note: Tickets are Non-Refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/favorite-summer-tomato-dishes-featuring-veteran-food-writer-bonnie-benwick/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Pie.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20241203T213847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T213621Z UID:10013495-1754297100-1754319600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Chess Wizards Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereChess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. With half and full day classes\, kids will play in mini tournaments\, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children\, improves both verbal and mathematical skills\, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing\, visualizing goals\, abstract thinking\, and forming concrete opinions. Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. Snacks will be provided but full day kids should bring a lunch. All students will receive a trophy\, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. \nCome join the fun! \nRegister here. Type in ‘20003’ and then scroll down to see camps hosted at Hill Center! URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/chess-wizards/2025-08-04/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,School Break Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chess-wizards.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250707T175604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T175604Z UID:10015936-1754935200-1754940600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearning 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? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side or simply take notes. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-6/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Knife-Skills-Orange.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250701T172210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134040Z UID:10015721-1755194400-1755201600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Tangy\, Spicy\, & Sweet—Moroccan Magic! DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In this interactive cooking class\, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Learn the secrets of balancing bold Moroccan flavors: succulent Chicken Tagine with Briny Preserved Lemons\, a crunchy-sweet Carrot & Harissa Salad\, and the art of pouring Mint Tea like a true Berber host. Your taste buds will dance to the rhythm of North Africa! \nDishes that we will be preparing in class. \nChicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Couscous\nMoroccan Carrot Salad\nMint Tea \nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! \nAn ingredients list and recipes will be sent out following the class. \nMarianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar ingredients. Here in the Washington area\, she has scouted the countless international grocery stores that stock their shelves with a wide range of products to serve the needs of our diverse community. Good food knows no boundaries or borders. Check out Marianne on WJLA\, where she makes regular appearances to discuss her food and travels. \nThis class requires at least 6 participants. Participants will be notified if the minimum is not met. Registration will close a couple days before the class so the instructor can shop for the appropriate amount of ingredients.  \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/tangy-spicy-sweet-moroccan-magic/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chicken-preserved-Lemon-Update.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250703T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124337Z UID:10015911-1755540000-1755547200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class (Monday Fall 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe 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 to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of ‘Go Spanish 1 (8th Edition).’ Please come with a notebook as well and something to write with! \n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-advanced-class-monday-fall-2025/2025-08-18/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spanish-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Language with Go Spanish Now":MAILTO:lessons@gospanishnow.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132643 CREATED:20250703T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T174703Z UID:10015919-1755626400-1755633600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe 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 to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of ‘Go Spanish 1 (8th Edition).’ Please come with a notebook as well and something to write with! \n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-beginner-class-tuesday-fall-2025/2025-08-19/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spanish-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Language with Go Spanish Now":MAILTO:lessons@gospanishnow.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR