We are joined by new contributing artist Keyonna "KAYEMJAY6" Jones for this exciting new workshop: Facing Forward. This is a reflective, hands-on art workshop centered on intention, self-affirmation and mindful…
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…
Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN. Whether it be a conference day, a longer break - like February and Spring - or the Summer, we provide a fun, safe place to…
Join us for a delightful long lunch where you'll learn to craft traditional dumplings that embody the spirit of the season. Get ready to pinch, steam, and savor your own…
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…
"Parents will be as entertained by the sublime musicianship and droll lyricism as the kids.” — Boston Globe Weather permitting, this concert will be held outdoors, perfect for little ones to run…
Celebrate spring through the flavors of Provence, where seasonal produce truly shines. Using fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, we’ll prepare classic Provençal soups, terrines, salads, casseroles, and desserts. This class…
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…
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…
Screening Courtesy of CNN In this CNN documentary, which first aired on CNN March 22, Pamela Brown examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American society; exploring how a movement…
Join Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi as they guide you through the essentials of Korean cuisine. Learn how to craft authentic banchan (Korean side dishes),…
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…
Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic Music Face Painting Balloon Animals Alpacas and more! There will be lots of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In this fun, hands-on mosaic art class, kids will explore their creativity by designing colorful patterns using tiles. They’ll use basic mosaic techniques such as mixing colors, creating contrast, or…
We are delighted and grateful to welcome Justin Golden & The Devil’s Coattails to Hill Center for a rare performance. With roots in the Mississippi Delta, Chicago, and the Piedmont…
Federal-era Capitol Hill has left few markers on our cityscape and few artifacts survive to tell its tale. Surprisingly, a special group of textiles (usually ephemeral) created by girls (often invisible in records and histories) offers the best jumping-off point for painting a picture of 1810s-1820s Navy Yard and Capitol Hill populations. Recent research into these…
Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 7-9 pm at Hill Center for a candidate forum with the Democratic candidates for the DC mayor's race. Submit your questions in advance to [email protected]. This event is co-hosted by the DC Democrats, the Ward 6 Democrats, the Ward 2 Democrats, Capital Community News (the Hill Rag,…
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. Fact: voter fraud almost never happens in the United States. In ramping up election attacks, will the Trump administration throw the midterms into disarray? David Becker notes that "this administration…
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, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Hong Kong Mahjong, enjoy social games, or are…
Nicole “Ms. Niki” Addison is a classically trained singer/songwriter from Washington, D.C. One of family music's most compelling and talented new emerging artists, Ms. Niki is a member of the GRAMMY-nominated 1 Tribe Collective's All One Tribe album featuring "Rainbow." Described as a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle. Ms. Niki is…
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 us on Tuesday, May 11, 2026 from 7-9 pm at Hill Center for a candidate forum with the Democratic candidates for the Ward 6 Council race. Submit your questions in advance to [email protected]. This event is co-hosted by the DC Democrats, the Ward 6 Democrats, Capital Community News (the Hill Rag, East of the…
This conversation is a part of Hill Center's Life of a Poet series. Ron Charles will be in conversation with poet, editor, and Life of a Poet curator and moderator, Kyle Dargan. A recent New York Times article mourned the end of the Washington Post's Book World as a major blow to literary journalism and…