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  • Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard

    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 of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…

    $137.00

  • French Language Course: Intermediate II

    French Language Course: Intermediate II
    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 advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…

    $199.00 – $349.00

  • Profs & Pints DC: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Search for Life Beyond Earth,” with Måns Holmberg, postdoctoral researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute and part of a team of astronomers looking for chemical traces…

  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Korean Japchae

    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 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…

    $69.00

  • Contemporary Watercolors Workshop with Christine Vineyard SOLD OUT!

    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 approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…

    $54.00

  • Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Christine Vineyard

    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 linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…

    $62.00

  • Master Chef with Celebrated Pastry Chef Padua Player: Opulent Pots & Petals! Spring Cake Class SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $100.00

  • Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Eastern-European Jewish Folk Music with Seth Kibel & The Kleztet

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    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, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more! Seth and his band will have your toes a-tappin' and make you want to dance in the aisles. Historical commentary (some of which…

    $23.00
  • Chef slicing scallions on wooden cutting board

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    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 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…

    $49.00

  • Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard

    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 approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…

    $175.00

  • Overbeck Lecture: Shakespeare Re-imagined for the 21st Century

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Is Shakespeare relevant today? Do we really need a building dedicated to him and his times in the 21st century, when we are so heavily reliant on the virtual world?…

    Free

  • Italian Easter Classics with Chef Mark Haskell

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $69.00

  • Mahjong on The Hill

    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, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Hong Kong Mahjong, enjoy social games, or…

  • Acclaimed Irish, Scottish, and American Folk duo Rakish in Concert

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    Hill Center is beyond thrilled to welcome back Maura Shawn Scanlin and Conor Hearn who comprise Rakish. Their previous two concerts here sold out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage.…

    $23.00

  • Master Chef: Cambodian Cooking with Celebrated Chef Erik Bruner-Yang SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $125.00
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    Tippi Toes Day Off Camp

    Tippi Toes Day Off Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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 between the ages of 3 and 7 come together in a relaxed and friendly setting. This one-day experience brings that familiar Tippi Toes energy into…

  • Chef slicing scallions on wooden cutting board

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    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 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…

    $49.00

  • Vietnamese Street Food with Chef Mark Haskell SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets – from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this class, you’ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast…

    $69.00

  • The Life of a Poet Featuring Brian Gilmore, author of No More Worlds to Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington, DC in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    A history of Black poets in Washington, DC, reveals how they have reflected and transformed American cultural discourse The discussion will feature poet Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Folger Poetry Manager…

    $12.00

  • Date Night: French Bistro with Chef Wendi James

    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 four vibrant, delicious recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Salade Lyonnaise - Frisée Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Poached Egg Pan Seared Hanger Steak with Béarnaise Sauce Frites with Aioli…

    $160.00

  • Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring ALASH, Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    “Utterly stunning...audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.”  - The Washington Post Curated and hosted by iconic DC impressario and musician Jim Thomson ALASH are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this trio from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is…

    $23.00

  • Master Seafood Class with Fishmonger Fiona Lewis, Chef/Owner, The District Fishwife SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join DC fishmonger and chef Fiona Lewis for a hands-on masterclass in seafood. The Fillet: Learn the technical knife skills to break down a whole Dorade - a highly regarded Mediterranean fish. The Prep: Master the classic En Papillote method—steaming your hand-cut fillets in parchment for a perfect, fool-proof finish. The Discussion: A candid "Fishmonger’s Deep Dive"…

    $125.00

  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. We'll create the deep, complex flavors of a tagine on the stovetop, learning to layer spices like saffron and…

    $69.00

  • Busy Bees Spring Break Camp

    Busy Bees Day Off Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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. Whether it be a conference day, a longer break - like February and Spring - or the Summer, we provide a fun, safe place to…

  • Long Lunch – Asian Dumplings with Chef Mark Haskel

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join us for a delightful long lunch where you'll learn to craft traditional dumplings that embody the spirit of the season. Get ready to pinch, steam, and savor your own delicious creations, including meat, fish, and veggie options. Experience the joy of making a variety of Asian dumplings, complete with wrappers for both steaming and…

    $55.00

  • Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Zanzibari Pilau

    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 into the world's first global cuisines. Discover the art of toasting whole spices to unlock their fragrance before building a one-pot rice masterpiece with tender…

    $69.00

  • Provençal Spring Bounty with Chef Mark Haskell

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Celebrate spring through the flavors of Provence, where seasonal produce truly shines. Using fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, we’ll prepare classic Provençal soups, terrines, salads, casseroles, and desserts. This class is a joyful exploration of bright, elegant recipes that capture the beauty of spring and the warmth of southern France. Farinata or Socca, Panisses &…

    $69.00

  • Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class

    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class
    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 language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…

    $199.00 – $349.00