Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop…
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…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop…
A Conversation Featuring John Lewis's Longtime Director of Communications, Brenda Jones, Playwright, Psalmayene 24, and Historian, George Derek Musgrove Presented in partnership with Mosaic Theatre Company and their production of…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting,…
Build confidence cooking fish from start to finish. Learn how to choose and purchase fresh fish, then dive into essential techniques: sautéing filets, baking whole fish, and preparing crudo, escabeche, and tartar. We’ll cover heat, oils, coatings, acids, and flavor balance—plus how to tell exactly when fish is done—so you can cook seafood beautifully at…
Providencia is included in the 2025 Michelin Guide for its unique cocktails and fusion food Providencia is a love letter to the immigrant experience. Tucked away just off H Street’s buzzing trolley-lined street, this 22-seat bar offers more than food and drinks—it offers a whimsical journey. Pedro and Danny will guide you through the essentials…
Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your…
Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN.…
A Tippi Toes Day Off Camp is open on school-free days in a safe, welcoming space where curiosity and joy guide the experience. It’s a positive, nurturing environment where children…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Get ready for a hands-on dough session! You'll master shaping the perfect thin crust and learn to balance the…
Explore one of Europe’s most soulful cuisines. Portugal’s history as a “navigator nation” brought global influences home, shaping a food culture rich in bold flavors, fresh seafood, beautiful vegetables, and soulful meat dishes. Join us for a leisurely, flavor-packed class celebrating dishes inspired by Africa, Asia, and the Americas—warm, generous food meant to be shared.…
Come celebrate the Festival of Colors by creating (and sampling) some easy Indian desserts with food writer Varu Chilakamarri. Parents, caregivers, and their children are welcome to join us in the kitchen as we make simple versions of rich Indian sweets, including coconut burfi and almond milk fudge. We’ll also create colorful “pixie dust” to sprinkle on…
Break out of the coconut macaroons-and-meringues routine with a bumper crop of deliciously different sweet treats for Seders and beyond. Sephardic chef-instructor Susan Barocas and veteran food journalist Bonnie Benwick…
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…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting,…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors, perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh,…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Embrace slow cooking and complex spicing as we simmer a fiery berbere-spiced chicken stew and savory lentils, all to be…
Frontlines CPR is dedicated to teaching people the skills required to save a life. The company offers both private and group classes, making it possible for anyone to get the…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Focus on technique as you individually stir-fry colorful vegetables and beef, then toss them with chewy sweet potato noodles…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a…
Join us for a hands-on, spring-inspired cake decorating class as we sculpt simple flower pots and bloom-ing toppers. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll carve a flower pot chocolate cake, frost with cheerful pastel buttercream, and decorate it with fresh-looking faux flowers and leaves. Perfect for birthdays, moms’ night out, or a seasonal treat—leave with a cute…
Seth Kibel & The Kleztet will entertain and delight with a program focused on upbeat klezmer music (Eastern-European Jewish folk music) along with some detours into Yiddish folk song, jazz, swing, and the Great American Songbook. Think the Brothers Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern,…
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…
Join us to master this classic Italian dish - Chicken Involtini. Chef Mark Haskell will dish out the tips to make this recipe fun and easy. Polish up your skills at Hill Center and impress your partner for your next date night! Italian food and complimentary wine? Say no more…. Menu for the evening consist…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting,…
Hill Center is beyond thrilled to welcome back Maura Sean Scanlin and Conor Hearn who comprise Rakish. Their previous two concerts here sold out quickly, so be sure to purchase…
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 called ‘ChaulChnam Thmey’ which means “enter the new year.” Erik is a multi James Beard Foundation award nominee and the chef-owner of Cambodian/Taiwanese influenced Maketto. Erik…