This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course…
THE SOLDIER’S TRUTH: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II: Acclaimed writer David Chrisinger discusses his new book. “Ernie Pyle was the poet laureate of World War II, the most widely read and revered correspondent of the greatest conflict in human history. Finally, at long last, David Chrisinger's The Soldier's Truth does…
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…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impressario and musician Jim Thomson. Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an…
Learn how to make dumplings from China to Italy along the Silk Road and find out how the flavors, shapes, and sizes change as we move west. Author Jen Lin-Liu (On the Noodle Road) will teach Chinese dumplings, Central Asian manta (steamed dumplings filled with lamb), Turkish manti (small dumplings filled with beef), and Italian tortellini…
Join author-illustrator and art instructor Joan Waites for a class using picture books as an introduction to famous artists and illustrators! Each class will include a picture book reading, brief introduction to the featured artist, and an art lesson incorporating basic art fundamentals and use of different art materials. This class will focus on the…
Sponsored by National Capital Bank New York Times Writer Rachel Swarns Discusses Her New Book The 272, in Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Marcia Chatelain. In 1838, a group of America’s most prominent Jesuit priests sold 272 enslaved people to save their largest mission project, what is now Georgetown University. The 272: The Families Who Were…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Thiebou Dienn (pronounced CHEB-oo jen) or Cheb, is Senegal’s national dish, whose cuisine is finally being recognized as one of the best in the world. With its rich, spicy, tomato-based rice and seafood combination, it’s like paella on steroids! Take your taste buds…
Join Hill Center for their first ever outdoor Dragathon Extrava-GAY-za! Think of it as a big, fat, gay festival. Cheer for your favorite DC drag performers with 2 hours straight of drag excellence, explore the stands of local queer businesses, grab a bite to eat, and of course do it all outside with a cold bevvy (boozy…
Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center's kitchen! This class covers how to cook sushi rice, what ingredients you will need, techniques on rolling the different types of sushi and how to pair the sushi with different sauces. Chef Wendi James will teach you how to roll hand rolls (temaki) and in-side-out rolls (uramaki) with…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Chef Tshihamba's home country, the Congo! Chicken Mwamba is a savory dish native to Central Africa that has been deemed the national dish of the Congo. It is a simple, but delicious dish that serves as a great…
The Grateful Dead Reimagined: African, Jam Band Style, Afrobeat, Soukous & High-Life Hill Center presents Afro Dead + Guinean Singer/Songwriter Sia Tolno in Concert. Afro Dead is a musical collective…
Stress-Free Seafood Dinner Party Learn tricks of the trade so that you can relax and enjoy your next seafood dinner soiree. Fiona Lewis is the founder and co-owner of three businesses…
Influential D.C. chef and restaurateur Erik Bruner-Yang returns to Hill Center to lead a Cambodian inspired class celebrating Khmer New Year which is observed April 14-16. In Khmer, it is…
NEW SERIES 🎉: HOUSE CONCERTS AT HILL CENTER (HC@HC) Melan is a nomadic & multifaceted artist based in the dmv, bringing a distinct sense of vulnerability and sound curation to…
Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. At Warrior Karate we believe…
Mad Science summer camps give kids the opportunity to learn about science through our interactive and hands-on science activities. These summer science programs let children become junior scientists for the…
Busy Bees Music & Art Playgroup will be holding a summer camp for children ages 2-years-old to eight-years-old for summer 2023. There are 3 programs: Busy Bees for ages 24-48…
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…
Join Tippi Toes® for a magical Princess and Super Hero Dance Camp! Your child will love dressing up every day, dancing to Tippi Toes music, playing Freeze Dance with Queen Elsa, creating…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Belgium! Moules Frites is considered the national dish of Belgium. It consists of…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run,…
Ever wonder how bakeries get the icing to look just right? Join Paige as she leads a hands-on decorating class! At the end of this class, you will have decorated…
Chess 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…
When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets – from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of…
Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote Project.…
1789 was an excellent day for France and a rough day for Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI...... In celebration of Bastille Day, join us for a wine tasting inspired by…
Train Your Brain Project presents…Saturday Academy Col-Laboratory. We are the passport to FUN for the weekend! Jumpstart your child’s day by joining us Saturday mornings from 10 - 11:30 am…