Until recently Chef Acosta was the Executive Chef at Georgetown's beloved French bistro, La Bonne Vache. She is well known for her delectable soups. This is a hands-on class where you will also learn tips for creating delicious, and gorgeous soups that will impress your family and friends. The Barcelona native was also Executive Chef…
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…
Embrace the elegance of a Bridgerton-era tea with a modern, bubbly twist! In this class, you'll master the art of the perfect scone, delicate tea sandwiches, and a stunning Victoria sponge cake, all while learning to craft and pair delicious, fruit-forward mimosas for a truly celebratory experience.
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…
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 of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
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 to supporting and sustaining world-class live classical music in our community. Join select members of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Washington National Opera (WNO)…
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,…
Belen Escobedo is a 2026 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the nation's highest honor for folk and traditional arts. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Belen Escobedo is…
Senegal's national dish, Cheb ou Jen, has been called paella's bigger, bolder cousin. Learn to cook it and you'll see why. This one-pot classic layers fish, vegetables, and richly seasoned rice, all simmered together until every grain soaks up flavor. It's a dish built for slow afternoons and shared tables, and once you've mastered the…
Fresh off Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship, pastry chef Rochelle Cooper impressed master chocolatier Amaury Guichon with her technical skill and creativity. She is passionate about crafting elegant desserts and sharing the techniques that make chocolate both approachable and extraordinary. Handmade Chocolate Truffles. Join Chef Rochelle and learn how to make ganache, scoop and roll…
Chloe Kimes is an independent artist and songwriter based in Nashville, TN and hers is a name you ought to know. Consistently producing difficult and honest storytelling, incomparable vocal delivery,…
There is hardly a corner of Washington, DC, and the surrounding area that has not been touched by the plans developed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. (1870-1957). Known as Rick, the youngest son of the famous father, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), Rick’s impact far exceeds that of his father in the capital city. Rick Olmsted…
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…
No part of life in the United States has been untouched by Donald Trump’s relentless weaponization of the Justice Department. This is a cautionary tale about how, once a president amasses such power, future presidents may never relinquish it.Whose votes get counted and whose get tossed out? Who gets prosecuted and who gets protected, like…
Join Hill Center Galleries at the opening reception for the 2026 Solo Artist Exhibitions and Sculpture Garden. This is a free event, please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending.
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 — but most home cooks never learn to break one down themselves. Chef Wendi James changes that in one hands-on evening, unlocking a fundamental skill that…
Hill Center is pleased to partner with Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival to present filmmaker Florence Tran's new film about the extraordinary rise and eventual collapse of democracy in ancient Greece. Arkhaios is an ancient Greek word that means " primordial," or "from the beginning." Athens: Birth of Democracy takes viewers to ancient…
“How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” — Tom Paxton, folk music legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient “Their sound is intoxicating - the combination of their tight string band rhythm and their supple harmonies.” — John Platt,…
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 training they need. Frontlines CPR is focused on teaching expecting and existing parents, as well as anyone who cares for infants and children. During class,…
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, savory braised greens, and a hearty…
Horace Trahan, the maker of the hit single, “That Butt Thing,” in 1999, is a world renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist, respected for his ability to pull the hell out of an accordion and belt out vocals that will give you chills. Having over-stepped boundaries and bypassed the stereotypes of naysayers, this native of Ossun,…
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…
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 language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. This course is designed for students who already have a strong foundation in Spanish and want to continue developing their fluency and confidence. With a greater emphasis on conversation, students will have frequent opportunities to discuss different topics, express opinions, and communicate…
Under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon has undergone a radical remaking: Its leaders depleted much of the U.S. arsenal in a war with Iran. They've pushed out some of the most promising generals seemingly because of D.E.I., an aircraft carrier's crew became demoralized and traumatized after avery lengthy deployment, then they punished a military newspaper that…
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 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…
Maqam is the foundational modal system used in Arabic, Turkish, and Middle Eastern music. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Inner Spaces invites audiences into a transcendent musical journey—a fusion of ancestral and futuristic, acoustic and electronic, local and global. Through this synthesis, the duo creates a soundscape that celebrates…
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, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! KING BULLFROG is a kindie rock trio that plays high-energy tunes that are developmentally appropriate for kids and grownups…