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  • November 2026

  • Sun 8

    Master Chef Featuring 3-time James Beard Award Winner Joe Yonan: A Plant-based Holiday Feast SOLD OUT!

    Sunday, November 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join Joe Yonan — best-selling cookbook author (“Cool Beans,” “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking”), three-time James Beard Award winner, and former longtime Food editor at The Washington Post —…

    Sold Out $125.00
  • Mon 9
    Watercolors Course

    Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard

    Monday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $131.00 12 tickets left
  • Tue 10
    Chicken 101 with Wendi James

    Chicken 101 with Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, November 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 10 tickets left
  • Tue 10
    Basic Drawing

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $69.00 12 tickets left
  • Tue 10
    Duncen Spencer My Boats

    Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Award-winning Journalist Duncan Spencer discusses his new book My Boats: A Life by Sail and Oar

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Duncan Spencer fell  in love with boats at the age of six. Eight decades later, that  passion still carries him across open water—and through the  remarkable stories of a life shaped by adventure,…

    Get Tickets $12.00 100 tickets left
  • Thu 12
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    Pottery Jam! 2026

    Thursday, November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Eastern Market 225 7th Street, SE, Washington, United States
    Galleries

    Event details: When: Thursday November 12th 6pm-8pm Where: Eastern market North Hall, 225 7th st SE What: Pottery Jam Description The Pottery Jam is back! Co-hosted by Eastern Market Pottery…

    Get Tickets Free 360 tickets left
  • Thu 12
    Vegetarian samsa or samosas.Indian special traditional street food punjabi samosa

    Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Easy Indian Samosas

    Thursday, November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…

    Get Tickets $69.00 14 tickets left
  • Thu 12
    Hannah Natanson Susan Glasser

    At Issue: The Dismantling of the Federal Government: Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson in Conversation with The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser

    Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April, 2025. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. Hannah Natanson spearheaded a…

    Get Tickets $12.00 67 tickets left
  • Fri 13
    PotteryOnTheHill-Logo

    Pottery on the Hill 2026: Calendar + Tickets

    Friday, November 13 @ 6:30 pm - Sunday, November 15 @ 4:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Galleries

    Pottery on the Hill SHOW AND SALE – NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026 Pottery on the Hill returns again for another great year of ceramics! Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating…

    Get Tickets Free – $45.00 1,639 tickets left
  • Sat 14
    Watercolors (1)

    Contemporary Watercolors Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    Saturday, November 14 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $54.00 12 tickets left
  • Sat 14
    Linocut 2

    Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    Saturday, November 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $62.00 12 tickets left
  • Tue 17
    Knife Skills – Orange

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, November 17 @ 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 18
    Marianne Holiday Sides

    Holiday Sides with Marianne Tshihamba – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Fennel Salad with Apples and Radishes

    Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    In the midst of the holiday season, brighten your table with these innovative, crowd-pleasing sides. This trio brings fresh color, texture, and flavor to balance out the usual rich, heavy…

    Get Tickets $69.00 12 tickets left
  • Fri 20
    Bento Katsu Goma ae

    Japanese Bento Box with Chef Wilma

    Friday, November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Tired of sandwiches for lunch? Here’s a class that can jazz up your lunch bags and dining table. The Japanese Bento Box has remained the quintessential meal of convenience and…

    Get Tickets $79.00 13 tickets left
  • Fri 20
    Squash Tart Wendi

    Date Night: Fall Flavors – A Squash Celebration

    Friday, November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, squash-centric recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with…

    Get Tickets $160.00 4 tickets left
  • Mon 30
    Sauces Wendi

    French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces with Chef Wendi James

    Monday, November 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces with Chef Wendi James
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    In 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…

    Get Tickets $180.00 10 tickets left
  • December 2026

  • Tue 1
    Knife Skills – Orange

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, December 1 @ 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
  • Tue 1
    Basic Drawing

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard

    Tuesday, December 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $103.00 12 tickets left
  • Thu 3
    Marianne Moules Frites

    A Trip to Belgium with Marianne Tshihamba – Moules Frites

    Thursday, December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Moules Frites (mussels with fries) - You can't get any more Belgian than this food combination! Mussels steamed in a fragrant white wine sauce are the star, but the fries…

    Get Tickets $69.00 14 tickets left
  • Sat 5
    Bonnie Benwick New Headshot

    Bonnie Benwick’s Annual Holiday Cookie Baking Class SOLD OUT!

    Saturday, December 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join Bonnie and Jane Touzalin as they share another batch of intriguing, artful recipes and helpful baking tips that make this session perennially popular (and always sold out). Bring an apron…

    Sold Out $89.00
  • Sun 6
    Susan Barocas Meze

    Meze: Effortless Holiday Entertaining Made Delicious Featuring Chef Susan Barocas

    Sunday, December 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join us for another delicious culinary experience featuring Chef Susan Barocas and her celebrated take on meze—flavorful, shareable dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and beyond.…

    Get Tickets $75.00 12 tickets left
  • Mon 7
    Watercolors Course

    Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard

    Monday, December 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $87.50 12 tickets left
  • Tue 8
    Chicken 101 with Wendi James

    Chicken 101 with Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, December 8 @ 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
  • Wed 9
    Maria Mazzota

    Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Renowned Italian Singer Maria Mazzotta

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

    "Maria Mazzotta has a remarkably memorable voice, and a taste for musical adventure." - RootsWorld Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Maria Mazzotta’s unique versatility is what…

    Get Tickets $23.00 96 tickets left
  • Sat 12
    Embutido Cassava Cake

    Filipino American Christmas – Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf) + Vegetarian Pansit Bihon + Cassava Cake with Chef Wilma

    Saturday, December 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Christmas to Filipinos means a feast. Adobo and lumpia might show up on the table. But in this class, you’ll learn about other famous dishes that Filipinos enjoy and that…

    Get Tickets $79.00 14 tickets left
  • Sat 12
    Watercolors (1)

    Contemporary Watercolors Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    Saturday, December 12 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $54.00 12 tickets left
  • Sat 12
    Linocut 2

    Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    Saturday, December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    Get Tickets $62.00 12 tickets left
  • Sun 13
    Make the Yuletide Gay

    Make the Yuletide Gay Featuring Award-winning Musicians Crys Matthews, Heather Mae, and Flamy Grant

    Sunday, December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    It’s your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music and storytelling. 2025 International Folk…

    Get Tickets $23.00 95 tickets left
  • Tue 15
    Knife Skills – Orange

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, December 15 @ 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
  • Thu 17
    Marianne Turkish Lahmacun

    Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series – Turkish Lahmacun

    Thursday, December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…

    Get Tickets $69.00 14 tickets left
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