Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. The New York Times recently…
DC 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,…
Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN.…
A Tippi Toes Day Off Camp is open on school-free days in a safe, welcoming space where curiosity and joy guide the experience. It’s a positive, nurturing environment where children…
Monthly on Fridays this fall - a part of the Wine Tasting Club with Michael Scaffidi Remember the fun of going “back to school” — but without the tests or…
A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Did someone say bread and charcuterie? Discover 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.…
“Personally driven, historically necessary, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews Fatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute Fatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned…
Chef 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: Sweet potato toffee cake with sugared pecans Caramel apple cake (Vegan) Olive oil cake (dairy free) with lemon curd and blackberries Rochelle is a Rammy…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
“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…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, squash-centric recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Butternut Squash, Apple, Sage, and Goat Cheese Tart Pumpkin & Manchego Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp Pumpkin Spice &…
Featuring Spyros Koliavasilis, Hakan Keles, Nicholas Mitrone and Firat Alpergin DC Café Aman invites you on a journey where time dissolves and borders become meaningless. DC Café Aman transmits the…
A 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. New Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington, who enlisted three other…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed…
Cook with the Seasons What 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,…
Burch Discusses his new Novel Meridian Rising about Country Music Legend Jimmie Rodgers and Sings a Few Songs Too! "Jimmie Rodgers comes a-yodelin' out of Paul Burch's novel as if…
“Delightfully expressive, expansive, and pleasing, with Witness, Megan Burtt crafts a rich tapestry of colors and evocative textures.” – Guitar Girl Magazine Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
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. What you’ll get: - Step-by-step instruction on three delicious pie recipes - Hands-on practice crafting flaky,…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a…
Teaching 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…
The 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…
A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Explore 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. Menu Golden Cauliflower Purée with Smoky Seared Shrimp & Herb Oil Silky cauliflower blended with…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band…
If 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…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Heating, lighting, and plumbing provide comfort and convenience to the modern home. How did the historic row houses of Capitol Hill accommodate these modern interventions? On Monday, November 10, at…
In this class, we will learn and practice foundational yoga poses i.e. the standing poses, twists, forward folds and seated postures as we connect the postures through a slow flow…