BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hill Center DC - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hill Center DC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hill Center DC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250724T183639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T153938Z UID:10017197-1759861800-1759867200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereThis 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 will begin a drawing based on an image of their choice with guidance along the way\, as they put what we have learned to use. The following classes will be used as a way to complete details of our drawing\, add finishing touches and a short critique of everyone’s work! We hope you will join us to learn something new and maybe meet some friends along the way! \nPlease bring a hard copy image to draw from. It should be 4″x 6″ or larger (ex. preferably an image of a person where they are the focus of the image). All other materials are provided. \nClasses will take place on October 7th\, 21st and 28th \n \n“This class was so helpful! Christine was a great teacher and conveyed a lot of useful information and everyone in the class had fun!” -Mary Ann\n“I loved this class–I wish it continued through the Summer!” -Caitlin\n  \n \nChristine Vineyard is a local DC artist and art teacher\, working with all mediums and a concentration in photography\, drawing and painting. She has her BFA in Art Education and a Masters of Art Education with a focus on curriculum writing. Christine has worked with all ages from preschool to adults and is excited about sharing her knowledge and love of art with others. \nThis class requires at least 4 participants. Registrants will be notified if the minimum is not met.  \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \nClick HERE for more classes and workshops with Christine! URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/basic-drawing-techniques-drawing-from-an-image-2/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DEC59502-9FC5-40C7-9BB5-BEA90EBBB587_1_201_a-1024x683-1.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250418T144821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134025Z UID:10014831-1759863600-1759870800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Estonian Talharpa Duo Puuluup DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereTalharpa is a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe. Historically\, it has been played in the Estonian-Swedish areas and in Western Estonia\, particularly among Estonian Swedes who came to Estonia around the 10th century from the Swedish part of Finland. \nCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \n\nGlobal Sounds on the Hill is thrilled to present an intimate concert with the neo-zombie Estonian arboreal post-folk duo\, Puuluup.\n\nThe word “Puuluup” comes from the Estonian word for tree or wood: ‘puu’\, and ‘luup’ is a fortuitous re-spelling of the English word ‘loop’. The beautifully weird Estonian duo of Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson do a lot of looping. They’re exponents of a Neo-folk talharpa revival with a touch of surrealism and happy absurdity. Talharpa — that four-stringed Baltic bowed lyre that looks so similar to the Ethiopian krar — has a traditional susurrus sound that\, combined with effects and loops\, creates a fascinating backdrop for their songs.  The lyrics and melodies are a mixture of musical memories and improvisation\, and the inspiration is drawn from Finnish jouhikko repertoire\, Sahel blues\, chastushkas and other elements from musical traditions around the world. All kinds of random sources of inspiration are similarly important – unexpected excerpts from Polish TV series\, old Estonian punk\, and sweetbread from Vormsi Island.  Together with the band 5MIINUST\, they represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in 2024 and made it to the grand final. Shortly before that they also released the joint album “Kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit” ( “Suffering\, or the village swing\, has no breaks.”\n\n\nDuo Puuluup started in 2014 and its members are Ramo Teder\, a looping pioneer in Estonia (also known for his solo project  Pastacas) and Marko Veisson\, who has a background in anthropology. Their first album “Süüta mu lumi” ( Ignite My Snow) was released in 2018 and the second album “Viimane suusataja” ( Last Crosscountry Skier) in 2021.\nCrossing Talharpa with electronics\, Puuluup oscillates on the border of tradition and modern music styles\, flirting with world music\, underground and pop. Puuluup controls the vibrations of Talharpa strings through effect blocks and the looper and uses alternative playing techniques and sound generation options. Electronically amplified echoes\, knocks\, squeaks and scrapes are added to the soft hiss of Talharpa. The music is at times dance-pulsating and at times cinematic and dark\, creeping in and carried over from the chambers of the ancient Vormsi talharpists. It sounds like original creations impregnated with tradition\, references to punk classics and romantic neo-zombie post-folk with educational content. \nThe men themselves say modestly about their work: “Our main message in the context of folk music is that\, look\, you can do all kinds of things with the hiiu kandel\, learn the instrument and make your own music.” \nAbout Jim Thomson: Jim Thomson is an independent DIY music producer based in Washington DC who specializes in booking\, live music production\, artist management\, DJ events\, and record releases. In Washington DC he operates an ongoing live music series called Secret Planet DC that partners with various venues\, foundations\, and musicians all across the city to produce unique\, intimate\, and meaningful performances. He also owns and operates the Washington\, DC-based boutique record label Electric Cowbell Records as well as holding down and curating all vinyl DJ residencies at The Green Zone\, Cana\, La Shukran\, Daikaya\, Le Mont Royal\, Eaton Hotel\, the DC Record Fair\, and other bars and restaurants in the city. \nJim is also a lifelong musician and promoter\, playing drums as a founding member of GWAR\, The Alter-Natives (SST Records)\, Bio Ritmo\, CSC Funk Band\, Time Is Fire\, and he currently plays drums and percussion with Motherf*ckers JMB & Co with Geologist from Animal Collective. One of the first concerts he co-promoted was a Bad Brains show in Richmond\, Virginia in 1987 followed by years of concerts including surf guitar legend Dick Dale\, Knitting Factory tours\, Marc Ribot\, Charles Gayle\, Negativland\, Medeski\, Martin\, and Wood\, and many others. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/global-sounds-on-the-hill-featuring-estonian-hiiu-kandle-duo-puuluup/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/puuluup-34-1-1433x720-1.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250811T221443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T215502Z UID:10017290-1759946400-1759953600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:French Language Course: Intermediate II (Fall 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nEngage in spirited discussions\, analyze challenging texts\, and refine your conversational finesse. Our small class setting ensures personalized attention\, cultivating a supportive environment for your linguistic journey. \nWhether your goal is mastering professional communication or reveling in the beauty of French expression\, our Intermediate II / Advanced French Language Course is your gateway to linguistic excellence. \nJoin us and witness the transformation of your proficiency in a setting of 4 to 12 students\, fostering dynamic interactions and accelerated progress.” \nAll the materials and exercises will be distributed by the teacher. \n\n“Liliane is a great teacher–she always has interesting articles to read and topics to discuss.” -Kavita \n“Liliane is a wonderful teacher who always has thought-provoking conversation topics prepared\, which helps encourage us to practice our French conversational skills.” -Rosie \n\nAbout the Instructor:\nLiliane Weinrob is a native French speaker who moved to Washington\, DC in the early 1980s from Paris\, France. Due to her French roots\, she has enjoyed teaching French culture and language to Francophiles of all ages around the district for the past 20 years. Liliane has taught at the Global Language Network (GLN)\, the Washington International School (WIS) and Blyth-Templeton Academy. \nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \nFor an evaluation of your skill level\, or for any questions please email Liliane at the address below. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/french-language-course-intermediate-i-ii-summer-2025-2/2025-10-08/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Untitled-design-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="French Language with Liliane Weinrob":MAILTO:weinrobliliane@yahoo.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250828T131841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184208Z UID:10017514-1759950000-1759950000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:At Issue: The Politicization of the F.B.I. Featuring New York Times F.B.I. and DOJ correspondent Devlin Barrett and Former F.B.I. Agent Michael Feinberg DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereHill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. \nThe New York Times recently published an editorial board opinion titled\, “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe\,” in which it argues\, “Only 11 days after President Trump was inaugurated for a second term\, his administration began a purge of the F.B.I. that now threatens some of the bureau’s most important missions. His appointees ousted eight of its most experienced managers\, including the division heads overseeing national security\, cybersecurity and criminal investigations. Several had worked on prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters or had assisted in the various investigations of Mr. Trump\, and Emil Bove\, then the acting deputy attorney general\, said they could not be trusted to carry out the president’s agenda. \nThat was just the beginning. Over the past five months\, many F.B.I. agents\, including other top managers and national security experts\, have been fired\, pressured to leave or transferred to lesser roles. Hundreds have resigned on their own\, [including Michael Feinberg]\, unwilling to follow the demands of the Trump administration. Their absence has left a vacuum in divisions that are supposed to protect the public. Mr. Trump’s playbook for the F.B.I. is plain to see. He is turning it into an enforcement agency for MAGA’s priorities.” \nAs Devlin Barrett noted in recent reporting\, “The Trump administration has taken a host of measures meant to punish his perceived enemies. He has also forced out F.B.I. agents and executives and demoted or reassigned a wide swath of senior Justice Department officials whom Mr. Trump and his top aides do not trust. In firing scores of law enforcement officials based solely on Mr. Trump’s expansive claim of executive power\, the administration has flouted longstanding civil service laws meant to ensure the public receives professional services from government agencies. Many of those fired individuals have sued\, but the cases are moving slowly through the courts.” \nMichael Feinberg\, a top deputy in the Norfolk\, Va.\, office\, had ties to a former agent whom Kash Patel\, the F.B.I. director\, identified in his book as part of the so-called deep state. The moves add to the transfers\, ousters and demotions that have rippled across the F.B.I. as Mr. Patel and Dan Bongino\, his No. 2\, promise to remake the country’s premier law enforcement agency. The wave of changes\, current and former agents say\, amount to little more than retaliation\, underscoring what they describe as the politicization of the F.B.I. as its leaders seek to mollify Mr. Trump’s supporters. \nCritics say Mr. Patel and Mr. Bongino\, who are clear about their loyalty to the president and lack the experience of their predecessors\, are simply doing what they railed about for years under the previous administration: weaponizing the bureau. In a statement addressing his decision to step down\, Mr. Feinberg denounced the agency as an organization that had begun “to decay.” \nDevlin Barrett covers the Justice Department and the F.B.I. for The New York Times\, explaining how decisions are made inside these powerful and often secretive agencies that have played an ever-growing role in American politics. Barrett joined The Times in 2024 after covering federal law enforcement for more than two decades for The New York Post\, The Associated Press\, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Barrett has covered many significant FBI-related stories\, including the Mar-a-Lago documents\, the Mueller investigation reaching into the Trump White House\, and the Jan. 6 FBI warning about extremism. \nHe is also the author of the book October Surprise: How the F.B.I. Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election\, which details the FBI’s role in the 2016 presidential election. The book recounts the enormously consequential role of the Justice Department and F.B.I. in the 2016 presidential election. Barrett was part of reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes in 2018 and 2022. In 2017 he was a co-finalist for both the Pulitzer for feature writing and the Pulitzer for international reporting. \nMichael Feinberg is currently a Public Service Fellow with the Lawfare Institute\, and a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, where he spent the overwhelming majority of his career combatting the People’s Republic of China’s intelligence services. During the course of his tenure with the Bureau he worked in the Los Angeles\, Washington\, and Norfolk Field Offices\, with additional time spent at FBI Headquarters. He is a recipient of the FBI’s highest recognition\, the Director’s Award for Excellence\, for his work serving as the primary architect of the investigation of Huawei Technologies\, a number of its subsidiaries\, and multiple employees. He was also nominated for the commendation two times previously\, both also focusing on East Asian matters. He was awarded numerous other Bureau honors and recognized by the Director of National Intelligence for his counterintelligence efforts on three separate occasions. Under his leadership\, numerous squads in multiple field offices successfully prosecuted Chinese intelligence officers\, their agents – including one working as a mole within the FBI – and multiple corporate entities facilitating the PRC’s intelligence operations. Toward the end of his career\, Michael spent time on counterterrorism matters\, as well. \nPrior to his service with the FBI\, he was an attorney in both private and public practice. He has a B.A. cum laude and J.D. from Brandeis University and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law\, respectively\, and spent multiple summers at Middlebury College studying Mandarin. The opinions presented at this event are entirely his own and not that of the U.S. government. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/at-issue-the-politicization-of-the-f-b-i-featuring-new-york-times-f-b-i-and-doj-correspondent-devlin-barrett-and-former-f-b-i-agent-michael-feinberg/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Devlin-Barrett-and-Michael-Feinberg.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250812T152852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T162849Z UID:10017313-1759996800-1760031000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:DC Way One Day Camp DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereDC Way is excited to start One Day Camps on short holidays and most teacher workdays during your child’s day off from school! DC Way’s camps provide a fun\, positive\, safe\, and non-competitive environment for all children. Our philosophy is that players learn best when they are having fun. All campers actively participate\, move\, laugh\, kick\, jump\, complete drills\, and have a ‘moment to shine’. \nWe offer a new topic\, skill set\, and life lesson at each camp to build a strong foundation for our players. In just a day\, you will see changes in your child’s motor skills\, emotional intelligence\, decision-making ability\, spatial awareness\, self-confidence\, muscle coordination\, and more. \nOne Day Camps are for any child at any skill level. Even without ever playing soccer before\, we guarantee your child will enjoy our camp! URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/dc-way-day-off-camp/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/08-22-2023-Brazilian-Summer-camp-2023-0091.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DC WAY":MAILTO:contact@dcway.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250812T162722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T162854Z UID:10017353-1759998600-1760029200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Busy Bees Day Off Camp DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here \n\n\n\nEvery Day is A Learning Day!\nBusy 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 explore DC\, learn about our community\, and make new friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafety is our number one priority!\nLearning through play makes every day fun!\nArts and movement are integrated into each activity!\n\nAt Busy Bees Music and Arts Playgroup\, we believe in the transformative power of creativity\, exploration\, and play. Our playgroup is a vibrant and nurturing environment where young children can discover their unique talents\, develop essential skills\, and cultivate a lifelong love for the arts. \n\nGet ready for an unforgettable experience with Busy Bees! Our program offers a dynamic and engaging adventure for children\, keeping them active\, learning\, and having fun. Join us for a day filled with exciting activities\, learning opportunities\, and new friendships. Register today and give your child the best Day Off Camp experience with Busy Bees! \nThere are 3 programs: Busy Bees for ages 24-48 months\, Buzzing Bees for ages 4-5.5 years\, and Bumbling Bees for ages 5.5-7 years. Full and part time days\, weeks\, and sessions are available. There will be daily fun and educational activities\, music class\, and an art project for all campers plus trips to local playgrounds and field trips (age and weather permitting). \n  \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/busy-bees-day-off-camp/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/THRIVE-c.png ORGANIZER;CN="Busy Bees":MAILTO:DCBusyBees@gmail.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250818T165134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T165218Z UID:10017413-1759998600-1760029200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Tippi Toes Day Off Camp DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereA 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 a reliable\, cheerful setting filled with positivity and smiles\, designed to offer families something easy and enjoyable when school is out URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/tippi-toes-day-off-camp/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tippi-toes-c.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tippi Toes":MAILTO:claire@tippitoesdance.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250828T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T155449Z UID:10017515-1760115600-1760119200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Back to Wine School: Pour Choices Are Good Choices! DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nMonthly on Fridays this fall – a part of the Wine Tasting Club with Michael Scaffidi \nRemember the fun of going “back to school” — but without the tests or homework? This class brings that spirit to life through wine. Each month\, you’ll gather for a guided 60-minute tasting designed to spark curiosity\, laughter\, and connection over four thoughtfully chosen wines.\nTogether\, you’ll explore two whites and two reds from both Old World and New World regions\, learning the fundamentals of tasting\, the vocabulary of wine\, and the stories behind each bottle. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiastic explorer\, you’ll walk away with new knowledge\, expanded taste memories\, and a fresh appreciation for why every pour choice is a good choice. \nCome ready to sip\, learn\, and discover your next favorite wine. No pop quizzes — just pours! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/back-to-wine-school-pour-choices-are-good-choices/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ME-BIGGG-Michael-Scaffidi.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250905T143258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T144935Z UID:10017538-1760121000-1760128200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Knead & Nourish: The Art of Bread & Charcuterie DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereA part of the newly launched\, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. \nDid someone say bread and charcuterie? \nDiscover the timeless craft of bread making—kneading\, shaping\, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Learn the joy of breaking bread together\, then take home recipes you’ll cherish for years to come. Alongside fresh bread\, you’ll explore the art of preparing the perfect charcuterie board\, an ideal skill for the upcoming holiday season. To complete the experience\, enjoy one simple yet elegant main dish that ties everything together. \nMenu \nGarlic & Herb Focaccia \nSoft\, golden focaccia infused with garlic\, rosemary\, and olive oil. \nFlatbread with Dukkah \nWarm flatbread sprinkled with nutty Egyptian spice blend. \nRustic Country Bread with Rosemary Butter \nHearty\, crusty bread paired with whipped rosemary butter. \nEntrée: Tuscan White Bean & Greens Stew \nA comforting stew of cannellini beans\, garlic\, rosemary\, and kale\, served with fresh bread. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/knead-nourish-the-art-of-bread-charcuterie/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/White-Brown-Modern-Simple-Dinner-Meal-Prep-Recipe-Pinterest-Pin.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250806T162706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T105857Z UID:10017255-1760122800-1760122800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Iranian Journalist Fatemeh Jamalpour discusses her new book For The Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran's Women-Led Uprising DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here“Personally driven\, historically necessary\, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews \nFatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres\, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute \nFatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned from working in Iran by the Ministry of Intelligence. Jamalpour has worked as a freelance reporter for outlets such as The Sunday Times\, The Paris Review and the Los Angeles Times\, and has also held positions at BBC World News in London and Shargh newspaper in Tehran. She has two master’s degrees in journalism and communication from Northwestern University and Allameh Tabatabaei University in Tehran and was a 2024-25 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan. \nHolly Dagres is a senior fellow at the think tank\, The Washington Institute. She is also the curator for the popular weekly newsletter\, The Iranist\, on Substack. Holly is Iranian-American and spent her formative years in Iran. \nFor The Sun After Long Nights\, co-authored by Nilo Tabrizy\, is a moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran\, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists. In September 2022\, a young Kurdish woman\, Mahsa Jîna Amini\, died after being beaten by police officers who arrested her for not adhering to the Islamic Republic’s dress code. Her death galvanized thousands of Iranians – mostly women – who took to the streets in protest in one of the largest uprisings in the country in decades: the “Woman\, Life\, Freedom” movement. Despite the threat of imprisonment or death for her work as a journalist covering political unrest\, state repression\, and grassroots activism in Iran—which has led to multiple interrogation sessions and arrests—Fatemeh Jamalpour joined the throngs of people fighting to topple Iran’s religious extremist regime. Across the globe\, Nilo Tabrizy\, who emigrated from Iran with her family and was raised in Canada\, was covering the protests and state violence in Iran\, knowing that spotlighting the women on the frontlines and the systemic injustice of the Iranian government meant she would not be able to safely return to Iran in the future. Though they had met only once in person\, Nilo and Fatemeh corresponded constantly\, often through encrypted platforms in order to protect Fatemeh’s privacy and security. As the protests continued to unfold\, they shared what led them to embark on an effort to document the spirit and legacy of the movement\, and the history\, geopolitics\, and influences that led to this point. At once deeply personal and assiduously reported\, For the Sun After Long Nights offers two perspectives on what it means\, as a journalist\, to cover the stories that are closest to one’s heart—both from the frontlines and from afar. \nThe title FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS\, originates from the song “Baraye” by Shervin Hajipour which went viral online and became a protest anthem for the movement in 2022. Hajipour is currently serving a three year and eight-month sentence for “encouragement to protest.” His story embodies how poetry\, a pillar of Iranian culture\, has historically been used for political commentary. This memoir follows that same tradition of using art as a form of self-expression and a political vessel. \nBooks will be available for sale. A book signing will follow the discussion. \nFatemeh Jamalpour photo credit: Joan Susie URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/iranian-journalist-fatemeh-jamalpour-discusses-her-new-book-for-the-sun-after-long-nights/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fatemeh-Jamalpour.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250707T144908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T092432Z UID:10015935-1760266800-1760277600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Master Chef Featuring Award-Winning Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper of The Duck & The Peach: Delectable and Creative Fall Cakes DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereChef Rochelle returns following her smash hit\, sold-out Summer Tortes class to lead a part demo\, part hands on\, scrumptious fall cakes class. Menu features: \nSweet potato toffee cake with sugared pecans \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCaramel apple cake (Vegan) \n \nOlive oil cake (dairy free) with lemon curd and blackberries  \n  \nRochelle is a Rammy Award-winning pastry chef who learned to love baking at a young age\, making traditional desserts for the holidays with her mom. This hobby grew into a passion and she found herself at Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence. Her talent for the pastry arts was accompanied by a joy brought by sharing knowledge and Ideas with others as a teaching assistant. Professors encouraged her to pursue a masters in education and a year later she wrapped up a graduate program at Pennsylvania State University. It didn’t take long for Rochelle to miss the rush of restaurants and found herself in Washington\, DC. Breaking out at Range by Bryan Voltaggio and working under the renowned Chris Ford there. The whimsy\, science\, and storytelling of Minibar drew her further downtown where she spent years in the two Michelin starred kitchen and went on to become a research and development chef for Jose Andres team. Kat Petonito\, a former colleague and friend\, enticed Rochelle to join Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach\, La Collina\, The Wells) to begin her own pastry program. Inspiration for her desserts comes from nostalgia and seasonal ingredients available locally. Rochelle also has a knack for sustainability and always finding ways to cross utilize savory and bar preparations in her work. Her latest venture\, an Ice Cream Shoppe-Up that quite literally churns excess product into delicious flavors inspired by the team’s childhood favorites. As a new mom\, Rochelle has seen the struggles that parents and children face everyday\, she uses her platform to advocate for affordable and accessible childcare\, as well as a national parental leave policy with groups like MAPP and Regarding Her DC. Rochelle spearheads the Cookie Kindness Project\, a group of pastry chefs\, bakers\, and food writers whose exclusive cookie collections  have raised over $50\,000 for local non-profits focused on kids and families. \nComplimentary wine and beer will be available. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-award-winning-pastry-chef-rochelle-cooper-of-the-duck-the-peach-delectable-and-creative-fall-cakes/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rochelle-Cooper-LG1.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250909T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172200Z UID:10017557-1760464800-1760470200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearning 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? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-8/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Knife-Skills-Orange.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250609T143948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T134152Z UID:10014937-1760641200-1760648400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:The Life of a Poet Featuring Acclaimed Poet Reginald Harris in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here“Reginald Harris’s Autogeography is the winner of the Cave Canem Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize. The book has been praised for being great black poetry and great LGBT poetry\, but it’s great writing beyond category.”         – Poet\, Sean Singer \nEstablished in 2013\, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth literary conversations. The series offers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have shaped their work. Readings from that work are interspersed throughout the conversation. Originally moderated by Washington Post book critic Ron Charles\, the series is now helmed by noted poet and editor Kyle Dargan. Over the years featured poets have included Terrance Hayes\, Elizabeth Alexander\, Marie Howe\, Ada Limon\, Marilyn Chin\, Adrian Matejka\, Janine Joseph\, and Carl Phillips among many others. \nReginald Harris is a poet\, writer\, and literary consultant. A Cave Canem Fellow born in Annapolis\, Maryland\, and raised in Baltimore\, his first book\, 10 Tongues\, was finalist for the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize\, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year\, and a Lambda Literary Award; his second collection\, Autogeography\, was a finalist for the Griot-Stadler and White Pine Press Poetry Prizes\, won the 2012 Cave Canem / Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize\, and was on lists of “Best Books of Year” in The Volta and Beltway Poetry Quarterly. A member of the National Book Critics Circle and recipient of Individual Artist Awards for poetry and fiction from the Maryland State Arts Council\, Harris’s work has appeared in numerous print and online publications\, including African-American Review\, The Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide\, Obsidian\, Poetry\, smartish pace\, and in the anthologies A Face to Meet the Faces: An Anthology of Contemporary Persona Poems\, Of Poetry and Protest: Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin\, The Ringing Ear: Black Poets Lean South\, The Road Before Us: 100 Black Gay Poets\, and This is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets. He has served on award selection committees for the Bronx Council on the Arts\, George Mason University’s Creative Writing Department\, the “One Maryland / One Book” program\, Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest\, and the Publishing Triangle. Involved in library technology and programming for over thirty years\, from Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library to Poets House in Manhattan\, Reginald Harris currently lives in Brooklyn\, where he is a Lead Digital Navigator for the Brooklyn Public Library’s Neighborhood Tech Help service. \n  \n \nKyle Dargan is the author of the poetry collection Anagnorisis (TriQuarterly/Northwestern UP\, 2018)\, which was awarded the 2019 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize andlonglisted for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. His four previous collections\, Honest Engine (2015)\, Logorrhea Dementia (2010)\, Bouquet of Hungers (2007) and The Listening (2003)–were all published by the University of Georgia Press. For his work\, he has received the Cave Canem Poetry Prize\, the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award\, and grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. His books have also been finalists for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and the Eric Hoffer Awards Grand Prize. Dargan has partnered with the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities to produce poetry programming at the White House and Library of Congress. He’s worked with and supports a number of youth writing organizations\, such as 826DC\, Writopia Lab\, Young Writers Workshop and the Dodge Poetry high schools program. He is currently an Associate Professor of literature and Asst. Director of creative writing at American University\, as well as the founder and editor of POST NO ILLS magazine. He also works as a Managing Editor for Janelle Monae’s creative company\, Wondaland. Originally from Newark\, New Jersey\, Dargan is a graduate of Saint Benedict’s Prep\, The University of Virginia and Indiana University. \nBooks will be available for sale. A booksigning will follow the conversation. \nReginald Harris Photo Credit: Nicholas Nichols URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-life-of-a-poet-featuring-acclaimed-poet-reginald-harris-in-conversation-with-poet-editor-kyle-dargan/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Reginald-Harris-Photo-Nicholas-Nichols-Hi-2.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250724T192105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T172427Z UID:10017216-1760788800-1760796000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Watercolors Workshop DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereJoin 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 of them everyday household items. \nThe class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for people with little to no prior experience who are interested in learning more. Advanced students are welcome as well to learn new techniques! The class will also include basic information on watercolor paints\, papers and brushes. \nThis is an adult art class. \nAll materials provided by the instructor: \n\nWatercolor tube paint\nWatercolor liquid paint\nWatercolor pencils\nRubbing alcohol\nTable salt\nRock salt\nWax crayon\nPlastic Wrap\nBleach\nWatercolor paper\nWatercolor brushes\nAcrylic paint\n\n“This workshop had great instruction – relaxed and informative. Very accessible and welcoming to newcomers!” -Caroline URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/contemporary-watercolors-workshop/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Contemporary-Watercolors.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250909T213700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T212136Z UID:10017558-1760810400-1760817600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Date Night: Fall Flavors - A Squash Celebration DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereGet ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant\,\nsquash-centric recipes. After you’ve cooked up a storm\, you’ll enjoy your spectacular feast with\nwine and beer in hand.\n \nMenu: \n\nButternut Squash\, Apple\, Sage\, and Goat Cheese Tart\nPumpkin & Manchego Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp\nPumpkin Spice & Chocolate Tiramisu\n\nNOTE: One ticket is for two people URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/date-night-fall-flavors-a-squash-celebration/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Wendi-James-at-Hill-Center.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250717T134132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141046Z UID:10017092-1760814000-1760821200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:DC Cafe Aman in Concert Featuring Spyros Koliavasilis: Ambassadors of Sound DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereFeaturing Spyros Koliavasilis\, Hakan Keles\, Nicholas Mitrone and Firat Alpergin \nDC Café Aman invites you on a journey where time dissolves and borders become meaningless. DC Café Aman transmits the rich cross-cultural soundscape of Greece\, Turkey\, and the Mediterranean region\, celebrating deeply intertwined musical heritages. The band draws its name from the legendary Café Amans—cafes that thrived in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, where multiethnic musicians expressed their joys and sorrows in Greek\, Turkish\, and many other languages. In these spaces\, an extraordinary intermingling occurred\, with musical traditions flowing together like far-flung tributaries feeding the same river. These intense musical conversations were later carried across the Aegean to create a musical genre known as rebetiko\, essentially the blues of the Mediterranean\, which still moves audiences today. The group’s repertoire runs the gamut from the raw rebetiko sounds of Greece’s Markos Vamvakaris to the melancholic folk poetry of Turkey’s beloved Asik Veysel to more modern compositions. It’s proof positive that music is a living thing—alive\, persistent\, and universal in its ability to travel\, adapt\, and survive. But if you’re looking for museum-piece preservation\, you won’t find it here. This is living\, breathing music that demands a response. Some songs are mournful enough to break your heart. Others are irresistibly catchy and joyous enough to pull you from your seat. But all of them remind us that culture is—and always has been—a conversation\, not a recitation or monologue. \nDC Café Aman was inspired and founded by the internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis. The 2025 Maryland Heritage Award recipient is a velvety-voiced master of the oud\, cultural preservationist\, and storyteller. With his oud in his hands\, he weaves musical narratives\, each string vibrating with the sound of fin de siècle bazaars and underground tavernas\, but carried along with a brisk modernity. Abetted by his kemane (an Anatolian lyre called the Cappadocian Lyra) and the rhythmic pulse of his Greek Epirote defi (a small hand drum akin to a tambourine)\, Koliavasilis is a fountain of sound. Yet he’s no one-man band. Hakan Keleş’s passionate vocals and guitars add layers of complexity. Nicholas Mitrione’s timeless-sounding Greek bouzouki and baglama sparkle with spontaneity. And Firat Alpergin’s bass anchors it all with a contemporary pulse that keeps one foot firmly planted in tradition. Each instrument is beautiful to hear on its own. But the real magic is in how they speak to one another\, across space and time. The ancient resonance of the oud converses with the bright\, percussive snap of the bouzouki\, while the kemane’s soaring melodies interweave with modish guitar techniques. When the defi joins the electric bass to anchor the rhythm\, you hear centuries of musical evolution compressed into a single\, transcendent moment. It’s this unique instrumental blend—part coffeehouse intimacy\, part concert hall sophistication—and it makes DC Café Aman’s sound so distinctive. \nDC Café Aman shows us that cultures have always been fluid\, that music has always transcended boundaries\, that sharing joy and loss through song is a universal human need\, and that some of the most beautiful sounds ever created have emerged from the spaces where worlds meet and find common ground. DC Café Aman isn’t just reviving the past. They’re reminding us that we were never meant to be strangers. When you attend their performance\, be ready to dance. Prepare to laugh and cry. And let DC Café Aman help you remember what music was always meant to do. Music unites. \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/dc-cafe-aman-in-concert-ambassadors-of-sound-featuring-spyros-koliavasilis/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Spyros.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T183000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250624T173710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132420Z UID:10015120-1760891400-1760898600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:American Roots Concert Series: New Dangerfield DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here \nA century of forgetfulness and erasure has led to diminished public awareness of the Black string band tradition – and similarly diminished numbers of Black string bands. As of 2023\, a new Black string band has risen to carry the torch: New Dangerfield. \nNew Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington\, who enlisted three other acclaimed Black roots musicians: multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kaïa Kater\, bassist Nelson Williams (Chris Jones & the Night Drivers)\, and fiddler and singer Jake Blount. \nThe members of New Dangerfield cut their teeth at fiddler’s conventions and folk festivals\, and in the jazz bars of New Orleans. Community and tradition are the roots of their creative practice – but the branches have spread wide\, and are yet unfolding. Embodying the innovative aspects of the Black string band tradition\, Wellington\, Kater\, Williams and Blount are well-acquainted with the contemporary\, the experimental\, and the speculative. Deploying groove\, technical skill and historical knowledge in the revolutionary spirit of their namesake\, Dangerfield Newby\, New Dangerfield is on a mission to liberate the Black string band tradition. \n \nThanks to all our sponsors: \n  \n\n\n              URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/american-roots-concert-series-new-dangerfield/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-New-DAngerfield-via-Hearth-PR-devon@hearthmusic.com-26_04_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8CAmerican Roots Concert Series Presented by Quicksilver Productions Foundation":MAILTO:martha@quicksilverproductions.net GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20251014T213225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154401Z UID:10017670-1761069600-1761076800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025) DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe 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 to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-beginner-class-tuesday-fall-2025-2/2025-10-21/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spanish-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Language with Go Spanish Now":MAILTO:lessons@gospanishnow.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250728T185117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T173813Z UID:10017226-1761156000-1761163200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:The Kitchen Cabinet Series - Cook with the Seasons DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Cook with the Seasons \nWhat to do with your CSA when you’re lacking culinary inspiration or time? We will use produce from a local farmer with a CSA model and learn about how they grow their nutrient-dense\, flavorful produce.  We will learn what’s in season in our region\, creative ways to pair different flavor profiles\, and safe food storage techniques that will also minimize food waste. \nDuring class\, we will create and enjoy a delicious and nutritious (plant-forward) autumn meal. \nAll materials needed will be provided in class. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-kitchen-cabinet-gazette-series-with-annette-nielson-cook-with-the-seasons-2/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_7687.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250903T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T094117Z UID:10017534-1761332400-1761339600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Readin' & Rockin' Featuring GRAMMY-Nominated Musician Paul Burch in Conversation with former NPR host Melissa Block. DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereBurch Discusses his new Novel Meridian Rising about Country Music Legend Jimmie Rodgers and Sings a Few Songs Too! \n“Jimmie Rodgers comes a-yodelin’ out of Paul Burch’s novel as if he were with us today. This is a tour de force of musical imagination.”\n—Roy Blount Jr.\, author of Save Room for Pie \n“Paul Burch has made up the truth of Jimmie Rodgers’s life better than any mere ‘facts’ could ever convey—even though you’d have to be in possession of a million biographical facts to pull off this kind of vernacular Huck Finn sleight-of-hand prose magic. I suspect the sleight-of-hand has something to do with the fact that Burch is a musician himself. He played his tune in the key of rollicky\, mixed in with all the sadness. From start to end\, I didn’t hear a false note on the page. From start to end\, this felt like such an authentic American story\, in sore need of a new telling.”\n—Paul Hendrickson\, author of Hemingway’s Boat \nKnown for “Blue Yodel (T for Texas)\,” “Waiting for a Train\,” and “In the Jailhouse Now\,” Jimmie Rodgers’s impact on American music is incalculable. Paul Burch’s bio-fictional tale of the short and poignant life of the “Father of Country Music” includes an imagined first-person memoir\, accompanied by spirited\, hilarious\, and often conflicting recollections of Jimmie’s family and music colleagues\, along with period black-and-white illustrations. \nBorn in 1897 in Meridian\, Mississippi\, Rodgers remains the only artist voted into the Rock & Roll\, Country\, Blues\, and Songwriters Halls of Fame. Generations of fans from B. B. King and Johnny Cash to George Harrison and Dolly Parton recall a Rodgers record as the first music played in their home. But his fame extended far beyond America to Africa\, Ireland\, England\, Australia\, and Russia. His disciples include Robert Johnson\, Bob Dylan\, John Prine\, the Clash’s Joe Strummer\, Jack White\, and anyone over the last century who has picked up a guitar to sing about life and the world around it. \nMeridian Rising is at once an immersive tale and a brilliant literary puzzle\, deftly blending history and fiction to create a vibrant alternative life-tale of the entertainer Howling Wolf called “my man that I really dug.” Written with the knowledge and sensitivity of a touring musician who has traveled many of the same roads and stages\, Meridian Rising engages the reader in a quest for truth while confronting the deceptions that live within our deepest relationships. \nPaul Burch\, a native of Washington\, D.C.\, is a writer\, composer\, and recording artist. As a musician\, Burch put out an album in 2016 about Rodgers that received widespread acclaim. Afterwards\, he moved on to other projects\, but Jimmie’s story had its hooks in him\, revealing itself not as another album but in Jimmie’s voice in prose. The result is a rollicking story of the kind of figure that has become a cultural archetype as well as a hero to some of the best artists of our time: Bob Dylan\, Howling Wolf\, Dolly Parton\, Jack White—the list goes on.  Burch has produced numerous albums with his band the WPA Ballclub\, including Last of My Kind\, a companion to Tony Earley’s best-selling novel Jim the Boy\, as well as a musical version of Meridian Rising. In addition\, Burch has produced recordings with Mark Knopfler\, Ralph Stanley\, Lambchop\, and Charlie Louvin\, which received a GRAMMY nomination. Learn more at paulburch.com. \nMelissa Block is an American radio host and journalist. She co-hosted NPR‘s All Things Considered news program from 2003 until August 14\, 2015. In August 2015 she became a Special Correspondent for NPR\, responsible for detailed profiles of newsworthy figures\, and long-form stories and series on topical issues.  She retired from NPR in 2023. Block began her NPR career in 1985 as an editorial assistant for All Things Considered and rose to become the show’s senior producer. From 1994 to 2002\, she was a New York reporter and correspondent for NPR. Her reporting after the September 11 attacks helped earn NPR a Peabody Award in 2001. \nIn 2008\, Block was recording an interview in Chengdu\, China\, when the area was struck by a 7.9 magnitude earthquake. Her earthquake coverage earned her a Peabody Award\, a duPont-Columbia Award\, a National Headliner Award\, and the Society of Professional Journalists‘ Sigma Delta Chi Award. Her  reporting from Kosovo in 1999 for NPR won an Overseas Press Club Award. \n  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/grammy-nominated-musician-composer-record-producer-paul-burch-discusses-his-new-novel-meridian-rising-about-country-legend-jimmie-rodgers-in-conversation-with-former-npr-host-melissa-block-expec/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Paul-Burch.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20241225T000847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T151624Z UID:10013701-1761498000-1761505200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Alt/Indie Singer/ Songwriter Megan Burtt DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here“Delightfully expressive\, expansive\, and pleasing\, with Witness\,\nMegan Burtt crafts a rich tapestry of colors and evocative textures.”\n– Guitar Girl Magazine \nCurated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday \n \nMegan Burtt (https://www.meganburtt.com/) is an international touring singer/songwriter who has garnered national recognition. She has recently released Witness\, her first solo album in several years. The Colorado-based performer\, a past Kerrville NewFolk Competition winner who also performed with the all-redhead roots band Gingerbomb\, had been working on the project for years\, but hit delays with illness and false starts. She really began to unlock new levels in her songwriting when she decided to stop dancing around what she really wanted to say. “I discovered that’s a side of myself I like as a songwriter.\,” she says. “It’s become a sensibility that I know how to rest in.” \nThe results were a long time coming\, but they’re worth the wait. With unfailing honesty and vulnerability\, Burtt—who self-produced the project—wrestles with weighty topics like the burden of her own aspirations (“Drugstore Brand”)\, generational trauma (“Little Girls”)\, and the end of an important relationship (“Unfinished Business\,” “Good for You”). She also does it while mixing in doses of groove and pop smarts that make the lyrics hit even harder. Ultimately\, even though she addresses thorny topics\, there’s a sense of hope on Witness. “These songs are more real because hidden in them is the belief that there’s a silver lining\,” Burtt says. “I’m not ignorant to the shitstorm you have to endure to get there. I am a little jaded\, but I am really hopeful too. I enjoy the pursuit of it all.” \nAbout David Holiday: David Holiday — a lifelong music aficionado who in his youth performed with the Grammy-winning Texas Boys Choir and numerous youth orchestras and ensembles\, founded Stone Room Concerts together with his wife in 2012 to bring  intimate\, high-quality performances by local\, national and international independent musicians to the DMV area.  He has hosted more than 200 shows over the past decade in homes\, churches and other eclectic venues\, including for several years at Bikenetic\,a full service bicycle shop in Falls Church. Stone Room Concerts also serves as the fiscal agent for Niñas Arriba\, a charitable project of Latin Grammy-nominee Gina Chavez and their wife Jodi Granado\, which they set up to support the college education of young women in El Salvador and Central America.  In keeping with his long standing professional involvement with Central America\, Holiday is part of a team supporting the Maya Kaqchikel musician Sara Curruchich.  In 2023\, he had the privilege of serving as tour manager for Curruchich’s first-ever US tour\, including major venues and festivals in New York\, California\, Colorado and Illinois. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/stone-room-concerts-hill-center-featuring-alt-indie-singer-songwriter-megan-burtt/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Megan-Burtt-Edited.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20251020T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192116Z UID:10017758-1761674400-1761679800@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearning 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? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-9/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wendi-James-at-Hill-Center.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250909T140355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T192452Z UID:10017556-1761994800-1762005600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Pie Perfection: Crusts\, Fillings & Flavor with Sugachef! DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join award-winning executive pastry chef Padua “Sugachef” Player for an irresistible hands-on pastry experience. In this fun\, fast-paced session\, you’ll learn three beloved pie recipes from start to finish and master pie crust basics that will elevate every bake. \nWhat you’ll get:\n– Step-by-step instruction on three delicious pie recipes\n– Hands-on practice crafting flaky\, golden pie crusts from scratch– Pro tips on fillings\, flavor balance\, and achieving perfect textures\n– Chef Padua’s expert techniques\, tricks\, and safety-minded guidance \nWhy you’ll love it:- Learn from an award-winning pastry chef with a passion for teaching- Create impressive pies you can proudly share (or showcase on social)\n– Friendly\, supportive environment that’s perfect for all skill levels \nSeats are limited—reserve your spot now and take your pie game to the next level with Padua “Sugachef” Player! \nA minimum of 6 students are required for the class to occur. Students will be notified if the minimum is not met. \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/pie-perfection-crusts-fillings-flavor-with-sugachef/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Padua-Player.webp GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250724T193603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T153313Z UID:10017217-1761998400-1762005600@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Watercolors Workshop DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereJoin 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 of them everyday household items. \nThe class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for people with little to no prior experience who are interested in learning more. Advanced students are welcome as well to learn new techniques! The class will also include basic information on watercolor paints\, papers and brushes. \nThis is an adult art class. \nAll materials provided by the instructor: \n\nWatercolor tube paint\nWatercolor liquid paint\nWatercolor pencils\nRubbing alcohol\nTable salt\nRock salt\nWax crayon\nPlastic Wrap\nBleach\nWatercolor paper\nWatercolor brushes\nAcrylic paint\n\n“This workshop had great instruction – relaxed and informative. Very accessible and welcoming to newcomers!” -Caroline URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/contemporary-watercolors-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Contemporary-Watercolors.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250724T193945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T140740Z UID:10017221-1762007400-1762016400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereLearn 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 take home. Students should bring a few images to use as inspiration or may sketch their own designs. \nThis is an adult art class. \nAll materials will be provided: \n\nLinoleum block\nCarving tools\nBrayers\nInk\n\n“It was very easy and satisfying to see a good final result come together in just a few hours. I’m very please with what I was able to create!”  -Lauren \n \n  \nChristine Vineyard is a local DC artist and art teacher\, working with all mediums and a concentration in photography\, drawing and painting. She has her BFA in Art Education and a Masters of Art Education with a focus on curriculum writing. Christine is originally from Atlanta\, GA where she taught at an international charter school before relocating to DC to continue her teaching career. Christine has worked with all ages from preschool to adults and is excited about sharing her knowledge and love of art with others. \nA minimum of 4 students is required for the class to occur. Students will be notified if the minimum is not met. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/introduction-to-linocut-printmaking-workshop-4/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Linocut-2.jpeg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20251015T000730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T000929Z UID:10017748-1762099200-1762106400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereTeaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994\, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult). \nBeginner classes: The essentials of swing\, you’ll learn the three footwork patterns that are the basis of all swing dancing—six-count; eight-count Lindy Whip and Circle; Charleston—plus lead-and-follow skills\, transitions\, and more. \nTaught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith\nContact Robert@Gottaswing.com  URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/gottaswing-beginners-and-intermediate-5/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Mindful Motion & Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/httpsgottaswing.combeginner-classessfiltersdays5b615d7Cproduct_cat5b107.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gottaswing":MAILTO:Debra@gottaswing.com GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250722T125712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T184001Z UID:10017165-1762102800-1762110000@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Fifty Years of Capitol Hill Poetry DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereThe Capitol Hill Poetry Group began on the Hill in 1975\, when a group of poets came together to share and critique their work. To mark our 50th Anniversary\, we are publishing The Other Side of the Hill—1975-2025\, the 3rd anthology of our poems\, and invite you to join us for readings\, refreshments\, and celebration on Sunday\, November 2 at 5PM. \nThe Capitol Hill Poetry Group formed in 1975\, when Sally Crowell\, of CHAW\, put Jean Nordhaus (author of 8 volumes of poetry\, but at the time a fledgling poet) in contact with poet and neighbor Shirley Cochrane. With two others\, they began meeting weekly in their homes to share and critique their work. The group\, with changes in membership and\, since the pandemic\, in venue\, has met regularly since 1975. \nIndividual members have published widely in poetry journals and authored numerous books. Current members include Jean Nordhaus\, a former director of the poetry programs at the Folger Shakespeare Library\, Patricia Gray\, who for many years ran the Poet Laureate’s office at the Library of Congress\, Mary Ann Larkin\, Patric Pepper\, and Greg McBride\, editor of the respected online poetry journal\, Innisfree. Featuring readings by Patricia Gray\, Charise Hogue\, Mary Ann Larkin\, Greg McBride\, Nancy Fitz-Hugh Meneely\, Jean Nordhaus\, Patric Pepper\, Noel Salinger\, Rosemary Winslow and Anne Harding Woodworth. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/celebrating-fifty-years-of-capitol-hill-poetry/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities,Lectures & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Capitol-Hill-Poetry-Group-New.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250904T194310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T135819Z UID:10017536-1762540200-1762547400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Eat to Heal: Anti-Inflammatory Cooking Made Simple DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A part of the newly launched\, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. \nExplore how everyday foods can fight inflammation and support long-term health. You’ll cook vibrant\, flavor-packed meals designed to fuel energy\, improve wellness\, and help your body thrive. \nMenu \nGolden Cauliflower Purée with Smoky Seared Shrimp & Herb Oil \nSilky cauliflower blended with spices\, topped with crisp shrimp and a drizzle of herb oil. \nPan-Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato & Warm Spiced Gravy over Greens \nRich salmon fillet served with tangy tomato essence\, aromatic gravy\, and seasonal greens. \nStuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa\, Cranberries & Toasted Pistachios \nA vibrant blend of grains\, fruit\, and nuts nestled in roasted acorn squash. \nDon’t forget to pair with the evenings wine tasting class: Back to Wine School: Pour Choices Are Good Choices!  \nA minimum of 6 students are required for the class to occur. Students will be notified if the minimum is not met. \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/eat-to-heal-anti-inflammatory-cooking-made-simple/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Brown-Simple-Aesthetic-Cooking-Vlog-YouTube-Thumbnail.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20250506T143354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T152455Z UID:10014848-1762542000-1762549200@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring 7-Time National Fiddle Champion & GRAMMY Winner Luke Bulla DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register HereCurated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday \nLuke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from age four\, Luke took up the fiddle at seven. \nOver the course of the next few years\, he won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser\, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His seventh win came in the Grand Champion division at age sixteen\, making him the youngest to have earned the title at the time. Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten\, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten. \nIn the spring of 1999\, Luke moved to Nashville to establish himself as a full time musician. He spent his early years in Tennessee playing fiddle in Ricky Skaggs’ band\, Kentucky Thunder\, which earned him his first Grammy Award. \nFollowing the Skaggs stint\, he became a member of the John Cowan Band. More recently Luke has performed and/or recorded with Brandi Carlile\, Jim Lauderdale\, Darrell Scott\, Alison Krauss\, Jerry Douglas\, Sam Bush\, Edgar Meyer\, Bela Fleck\, Bryan Sutton\, Kevin Costner & Modern West\, Russ Barenberg Trio\, Shawn Colvin\, Tony Rice\, Chris Thile\, Peter Rowan\, Patty Griffin\, Glen Phillips\, Rodney Crowell\, and Earl Scruggs\, to name a few. Luke was also a perennial instructor at Mark O’Connor’s fiddle camps in his early Nashville years.In addition to violin\, Luke plays guitar and mandolin\, and sings and writes songs. \nAbout David Holiday: David Holiday — a lifelong music aficionado who in his youth performed with the Grammy-winning Texas Boys Choir and numerous youth orchestras and ensembles\, founded Stone Room Concerts together with his wife in 2012 to bring intimate\, high-quality performances by local\, national and international independent musicians to the DMV area. He has hosted more than 200 shows over the past decade in homes\, churches and other eclectic venues\, including for several years at Bikenetic\,a full service bicycle shop in Falls Church. Stone Room Concerts also serves as the fiscal agent for Niñas Arriba\, a charitable project of Latin Grammy-nominee Gina Chavez and their wife Jodi Granado\, which they set up to support the college education of young women in El Salvador and Central America. In keeping with his long standing professional involvement with Central America\, Holiday is part of a team supporting the Maya Kaqchikel musician Sara Curruchich. In 2023\, he had the privilege of serving as tour manager for Curruchich’s first-ever US tour\, including major venues and festivals in New York\, California\, Colorado and Illinois. URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/stone-room-concerts-hill-center-featuring-national-fiddle-champion-luke-bulla/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Luke-Bulla-copy-2.jpg GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000 DTSTAMP:20260524T235749 CREATED:20251023T160601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193334Z UID:10017785-1762794000-1762799400@www.hillcenterdc.org SUMMARY:Knitting for Beginners DESCRIPTION:from May 4 to June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (except May 25)Register Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nIf you have ever wanted to start knitting with a manageable project this is the class for you! With individualized instruction\, students new to knitting will learn pattern & yarn selection\, stitches\, and technique. If you have knitted before\, our instructor welcomes you to come and try a new technique or different stitches on a small item. The class will be a hands-on exploration of what’s possible with one skein of yarn and how to find inspiration and resources for future projects. Classes now come with ‘office hours’ access to your knitting instructor\, Paula Lytle\, for coaching outside of class.\n\n\n\nPaula Lytle has lived on the Hill since 1997 and has been knitting for over 40 years. A former college professor\, she has taught knitting to both children and adults\, and one of her students now raises sheep.\n\n\n\nShe can be found on Ravelry under the userID Magla.\n\n\n\nFeel free to bring your own needles and yarn if you already have it. There will be supplies available as well. If you want to purchase yarn and needles before the class starts\, it is recommended to buy a size 7 or 8 straight needle and worsted weight yarn.\n\n\n\nFurloughed Worker Admission \nIf you are a furloughed worker\, Hill Center is pleased to offer complimentary admission to select Knitting classes. Please contact us at (202) 549-4172 for instructions on how to receive your complimentary ticket. \nPlease note: Class minimums are enforced\, and complimentary admission will depend on class availability at the time of your inquiry. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/knitting-for-beginners-2/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Beige-Simple-Handmade-Knitting-logo-1.png GEO:38.8829927;-76.9931301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE:geo:-76.9931301,38.8829927 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR