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  • June 2026

  • Tue 30

    Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon

    Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Simon discusses and reads from his charming new book, Ulysses S. Cat And Other Animals I Have Known “Scott Simon’s work, filled with irresistible, heartfelt encounters and journeys with animals,…

    Get Tickets $12.00 61 tickets left
  • July 2026

  • Wed 1

    Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class – July 2026

    Wednesday, July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class – July 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 11 tickets left
  • Thu 2

    Chinese/Hong Kong Mahjong 101

    Thursday, July 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting,…

  • Mon 6

    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – July 2026

    Monday, July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – July 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 10 tickets left
  • Tue 7

    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 2026

    Tuesday, July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 12 tickets left
  • Wed 8

    ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’: Discussion Featuring Eminent Historians Edna Greene Medford, Kay Wright Lewis, and John Muller

    Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    "I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."  - Frederick…

    Get Tickets $12.00 96 tickets left
  • Fri 10

    Long Lunch – Summer Paella with Chef Mark Haskell

    Friday, July 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! The most traditional paella was based on the rice fields in the Ebro delta valley near Valencia and what the farmers…

    Get Tickets $55.00 6 tickets left
  • Fri 10

    Date Night: Summer in France with Chef Wendi James

    Friday, July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Summer in France is a particular kind of pleasure — unhurried meals, beautiful produce at its peak, the gentle art of doing things well rather than quickly. Chef Wendi James…

    Get Tickets $175.00 12 tickets left
  • Sun 12

    Master Chef Featuring Celebrated Pastry Chef Padua Player: Bubbles & Brushstrokes

    Sunday, July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Watercolor cake paintings come to life as you sip complimentary Prosecco (or cider) and toast your creativity and inner artist. All supplies included. Feel free to bring a photo to…

    Get Tickets $100.00 14 tickets left
  • Mon 13

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Monday, July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper…

    Get Tickets $49.00 12 tickets left
  • Wed 15

    French Language Course: Intermediate II – New Session Summer 2026

    Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Intermediate II – New Session Summer 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 12 tickets left
  • Sun 19

    Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Crys Matthews, 2025 International Folk Music Award’s Artist of the Year

    Sunday, July 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country,…

    Get Tickets $23.00 93 tickets left
  • Mon 20

    Chess Wizards Summer Camp

    Monday, July 20 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Chess Wizards Summer Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Chess Wizards presents: Chess Wizards Summer Camp, a strategy-focused program that teaches students how to think critically, plan ahead, and enjoy the game of chess. What can a game teach…

  • Mon 20

    French Language Course: Advanced – New Session Summer 2026

    Monday, July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Advanced – New Session Summer 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 12 tickets left
  • Tue 21

    International Summer Survival Soups with Chef Mark Haskell

    Tuesday, July 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores the world's great cold soups — red and white gazpachos, classic vichyssoise, and bright,…

    Get Tickets $69.00 14 tickets left
  • Tue 21

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

    Tuesday, July 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Beginner I / Intermediate I – New Session Summer 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 11 tickets left
  • Fri 24

    Groovy Nate In Concert

    Friday, July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Groovy Nate’s music is unique and eclectic, using Funk music as the foundation and reference. This is best represented in his two children’s music albums, “Meet Groovy Nate”, and “I’m…

    Get Tickets $10.00 100 tickets left
  • Fri 24

    Date Night: Summer in France with Chef Wendi James

    Friday, July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Summer in France is a particular kind of pleasure — unhurried meals, beautiful produce at its peak, the gentle art of doing things well rather than quickly. Chef Wendi James…

    Get Tickets $175.00 11 tickets left
  • Sun 26

    Master Chef Featuring The Duck & The Peach Executive Chef Katarina Petonito

    Sunday, July 26 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC Right Now” – The New York Times One of the "best restaurants on Capitol Hill." - The Washington Post Executive…

    Get Tickets $125.00 10 tickets left
  • Mon 27

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Monday, July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper…

    Get Tickets $49.00 12 tickets left
  • Fri 31

    Long Lunch – International Summer Survival Salads with Chef Mark Haskell

    Friday, July 31 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores great cold salads: Carrot Crab Slaw Pickled Shrimp Lemon Lettuce Salad Shaved Salad Rice…

    Get Tickets $55.00 12 tickets left
  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    On the Noodle Road Featuring Jen Lin-Liu: Chinese Dinner Party II

    Saturday, August 1 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Author and former Hill Center cooking instructor Jen Lin-Liu is returning to Hill Center this summer for one cooking class! In this session, she’ll bring together many of the elements…

    Get Tickets $125.00 10 tickets left
  • Mon 3

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Monday, August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper…

    Get Tickets $49.00 12 tickets left
  • Mon 10

    Chicken 101 with Chef Wendi James

    Monday, August 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Ready to break down a whole chicken? There's a reason professional chefs start here. A whole chicken is one of the most economical and versatile things you can buy —…

    Get Tickets $75.00 12 tickets left
  • Tue 11

    Vacanza Italiana with Chef Mark Haskell

    Tuesday, August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    It's August in Washington. You'd rather be in Italy. Chef Mark Haskell's Vacanza Italiana is the next best thing — a full Italian summer menu that makes the most delicious…

    Get Tickets $69.00 12 tickets left
  • Fri 28

    King Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 2026

    Friday, August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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,…

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $14.00 240 tickets left
  • September 2026

  • Wed 23

    An Evening of Music and Conversation with National Symphony Orchestra & Washington National Opera Musicians

    Wednesday, September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Experience an intimate evening of beautiful classical music—and meet the world-class musicians behind it. This event is presented in partnership with Save Our Symphonies (SOS), a Washington, DC volunteer initiative dedicated…

    Get Tickets $12.00 98 tickets left
  • Fri 25

    King Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 2026

    Friday, September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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,…

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $14.00 240 tickets left
  • Sat 26

    Master Chef Featuring Acclaimed Chef Scheyla Acosta: 5 Irresistible International Soups for Every Season

    Saturday, September 26 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Until recently Chef Acosta was the Executive Chef at Georgetown's beloved French bistro, La Bonne Vache. The Barcelona native was also Executive Chef at Anne Cashion's Cashion's Rendezvous. In December…

    Get Tickets $99.00 14 tickets left
  • October 2026

  • Fri 23

    King Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 2026

    Friday, October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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,…

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $14.00 240 tickets left
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