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.
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, 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…
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 a South Texas fiddler whose music reflects the layered soundscape of the Texas–Mexico borderlands. Her playing draws from early Mexican and Tejano fiddle traditions once…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
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,…
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…
The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington This discussion is part of Hill Center's Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration series, named in honor of the Naval Hospital's first patient, African American seaman Benjamin Drummond From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women…
Award-winning VERONNEAU return to Hill Center following last year's sold-out, audience-favorite, Blue Tapestry - Joni Mitchell & Carole King celebration. From Paris to Rio & Beyond blends soulful French, American…
Join Pie Perfection with SugaChef—The Sweet & Savory Edition, where you’ll learn to craft the ultimate sweet and savory vegetarian pies from scratch. In class, you’ll make your own flaky, golden crust and assemble flavorful fillings—one indulgent and sweet, and another satisfying and savory—so you leave with confidence, a delicious new skill, and a homemade…
Joined by guitarist Conor Hearn, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan and cellist Brendan Hearn, and special guests, Louise Bichan presents the second edition of Halloween music and fun from the Celtic Isles.…
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 — for a class on building a glorious plant-based menu for the holidays. You’ll learn to make: Harissa-roasted carrot and white bean dip Persian-style stuffed delicata…
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…
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…
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 major series of investigative reports for The Washington Post documenting the Trump administration's effort, at the outset of his second term, to dismantle much of…
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…
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…
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…
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 and a cookie tin; some take-home boxes will be provided. Bonnie Benwick (@bbenwick) worked as a journalist for four decades, much of which was spent at The…
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…
"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…