Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, romantic recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, romantic recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with…
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of soup with some tasty bread to complement it? Join Chef Wendi James to create a trio of flavor-forward soup and bread pairings. You'll…
Nani Vazana is a millennial Ladino songwriter, she won the Eurovision for minority languages 2024 “Liet International” representing the Netherlands with her original song Una Segunda Piel (A Second Skin). Described by BBC Radio 3 as “a…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks. Week 1: Stocks, Roux, Veloute, Fruit Coulis…
Motherhood is a journey, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time moms and second(or third!)-time moms in the DC metro area. Groups are closed and led by trained facilitators, covering a wide range of discussion topics…
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…
Create Iconic Structures from Paper Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just two hours! With basic hand tools and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life like—the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. This hands-on workshop will walk you through every step of…
Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series, At Issue in 2025. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. Dara Lind is a Senior…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Join us for an extraordinary journey through five exceptional wines crafted by Black wine producers who are redefining the industry and reshaping wine culture. This intimate tasting celebrates the artistry,…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of soup with some tasty bread to complement it? Join Chef Wendi James to create a trio of flavor-forward soup and bread pairings. You'll…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
Presented in partnership with FREE DC and Women in Film & Video This one-hour documentary is the first historical film on the right for self-government in Washington, D.C. told through…
Glow, color, and creativity come together in this hands-on EAST Workshop led by multimedia artist Miriam Julianna. Young artists will learn the art of rolled candle making while exploring storytelling, pattern, and personal expression Using sheets of colorful beeswax, participants will design and roll their own unique candles, experimenting with layering, texture, and shape. Along…
Adoptive Parents of Color Collaborative (APCC) invites you to an afternoon of community and support sponsored by Pact, An Adoption Alliance. Pizza and fun near Dupont Circle (metro accessible) Come…
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…
A Conversation Featuring John Lewis's Longtime Director of Communications, Brenda Jones, Playwright, Psalmayene 24, and Historian, George Derek Musgrove Presented in partnership with Mosaic Theatre Company and their production of…
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 and breath. Class warm ups will include some tai-chi moves. This class is appropriate for the senior community, new moms and honestly, any adult who…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting,…
Build confidence cooking fish from start to finish. Learn how to choose and purchase fresh fish, then dive into essential techniques: sautéing filets, baking whole fish, and preparing crudo, escabeche, and tartar. We’ll cover heat, oils, coatings, acids, and flavor balance—plus how to tell exactly when fish is done—so you can cook seafood beautifully at…
Providencia is included in the 2025 Michelin Guide for its unique cocktails and fusion food Providencia is a love letter to the immigrant experience. Tucked away just off H Street’s buzzing trolley-lined street, this 22-seat bar offers more than food and drinks—it offers a whimsical journey. Pedro and Danny will guide you through the essentials…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Get ready for a hands-on dough session! You'll master shaping the perfect thin crust and learn to balance the…
Explore one of Europe’s most soulful cuisines. Portugal’s history as a “navigator nation” brought global influences home, shaping a food culture rich in bold flavors, fresh seafood, beautiful vegetables, and soulful meat dishes. Join us for a leisurely, flavor-packed class celebrating dishes inspired by Africa, Asia, and the Americas—warm, generous food meant to be shared.…
Come celebrate the Festival of Colors by creating (and sampling) some easy Indian desserts with food writer Varu Chilakamarri. Parents, caregivers, and their children are welcome to join us in the kitchen as we make simple versions of rich Indian sweets, including coconut burfi and almond milk fudge. We’ll also create colorful “pixie dust” to sprinkle on…