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SUMMARY:Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereVeteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times chief White House correspondent\, Peter Baker and The New Yorker staff writer\, Susan Glasser\, for a candid assessment of President Trump’s first year in office as well as breaking  news of the day. Baker and Glasser are the authors of the bestselling The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021.\n\nPeter Baker covers the president and his administration\, which results in stories on a wide variety of domestic\, economic\, political\, national security and foreign policy issues.  Baker has covered the White House for a long time\, and often focuses on analytical pieces attempting to place what is happening in a larger context and historical framework. Baker joined The Times in 2008 after 20 years at The Washington Post and has covered the White House over the course of the past six presidencies\, starting in 1996 with Bill Clinton and continuing through George W. Bush\, Barack Obama\, Donald J. Trump\, Joseph R. Biden Jr. and now Mr. Trump again. He is also a political analyst for MSNBC. \nSusan B. Glasser\, a staff writer at The New Yorker based in Washington\, D.C.\, writes a weekly column on life in Washington and is a host of the Political Scene podcast. Glasser has served as the top editor of several Washington publications\, including Politico\, where she founded the award-winning Politico Magazine\, and Foreign Policy\, which won three National Magazine Awards\, among other honors\, during her tenure as editor-in-chief. Before that\, she worked for a decade at the Washington Post\, where she was the editor of Outlook and national news. She also oversaw coverage of the impeachment of Bill Clinton\, served as a reporter covering the intersection of money and politics\, spent four years as the Post’s Moscow co-bureau chief\, and covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She started her journalism career in the nineteen-eighties\, as an intern at the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call\, which she later edited. \nBill Press began his career as a political insider and media commentator on KABC-TV and KCOP-TV\, both in Los Angeles. Over the years\, he has received numerous awards for his work\, including four Emmys and a Golden Mike Award. He also served as aide to California Governor Jerry Brown and was Chair of the California Democratic Party from 1993 to 1996. \nThe former co-host of MSNBC’s Buchanan and Press\, CNN’s Crossfire and The Spin Room\, Press has built a national reputation on thought-provoking and humorous insights from the left side of the political aisle. Press is the author of ten books and is the host of the twice-weekly “The Bill Press Pod” – available on Google\, Apple\, Spotify\, or Tune-In. He’s a member of the White House press corps. He also writes a weekly column for The Hill and a weekly syndicated newspaper column distributed by Tribune Media Services. \nEast City Bookshop will have books for sale and signing.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/talk-of-the-hill-with-bill-press-featuring-journalists-peter-baker-and-susan-glasser/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Joe Troop's Whirlwind
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here“…some of the most unusual music I’ve ever heard: polyglot internationalist banjo player Joe Troop and his latest group Whirlwind\, a lineup featuring flute\, viola\, jazz-adjacent rhythm section and electric banjo that often sounded a lot more like a guitar. It was something like gypsy jazz leaning in all sorts of unexpected directions\, very hard to describe — a super-group jam with the late Frank Zappa coming back from the great beyond to sit in with Punch Brothers and Jens Kruger\, maybe?” \n– David Menconi\, music writer and author \nCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \nJoe Troop is a GRAMMY-nominated  multi-instrumentalist\, singer\, and songwriter hailing from the Piedmont. He is one half of the acclaimed panamerican folk duo Larry & Joe\, and founder of Latingrass stringband Che Apalache. His music is deeply inspired by a decade living in Buenos Aires and traveling throughout Latin America and the world. \nNow clad with his long-awaited custom electric jazz banjo\, he’s curated an unexpected ensemble featuring flute (Rebecca Kleinmann)\, viola (Bailey Newman)\, drums (Gaston Reggio) and bass (Ramon Garcia) to bring to life a new concept album called “Whirlwind.” \nDrawing from a kaleidoscope of influences – Latin jazz to R&B\, candombe to bluegrass\, classical music to samba\, rock and roll – this group will surely keep you on the edge of your seat. \n \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-joe-troops-whirlwind/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba Presents...Tea & Mimosas with a Twist: A Bridgerton-Inspired Culinary Experience
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Embrace the elegance of a Bridgerton-era tea with a modern\, bubbly twist. In this class\, you’ll master the art of the perfect scone\, delicate tea sandwiches\, and a stunning Victoria sponge cake\, all while learning to craft and pair delicious\, fruit-forward mimosas for a truly celebratory experience. \nA minimum of 4 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/tea-mimosas-with-a-twist-a-bridgerton-inspired-culinary-soiree/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister 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-5/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Duck Bootcamp for the Holidays with Chef Mark Haskell
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here\nCalling all carnivores! \n\nMany of us have forgotten that the meat we buy comes from animals. To reconnect with the meat’s source (hint: it’s not a cellophane-wrapped package)\, local chefs have turned to whole animal butchery. The Whole Beast series will highlight the processes involved in butchering and preparing prime cuts\, as well as some of the lesser-known bits. You will leave class with a greater appreciation for the whole animal\, from nose to tail or beak to feet. \n\nChef Mark Haskell will show participants how to use the whole duck\, wild or farm-raised\, for the best meals. Participants will learn hands-on the processes of butchering\, cooking & conserving the whole duck. You will learn to render duck fat\, the healthiest cooking fat; how to make dark duck stock; and how to cure and cook duck leg confit\, seared duck breast\, and the ultimate guilty pleasure – duck cracklings. Accompanying sauces and side dishes will be served as well. \n\n\nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!\n\nAbout Mark: Chef Mark Haskell’s career has taken him to kitchens in Europe\, Asia\, South America and the US. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, he has an affection for Southern cooking and gardening\, and he applies his international flair to these traditions. He was knighted a Chevalier to the Confrérie de Vin de Saint Vincent for his work promoting organic and biodynamic food in the Côtes du Rhône region of France.\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\n\n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \n\nClick HERE for more classes with Mark Haskell!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/duck-bootcamp-for-the-holidays-with-chef-mark-haskell/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Leslie Frelow of the Wine Concierge Presents...Confidently Curating Holiday Wine & Food Pairings
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join The Wine Concierge for an empowering wine education experience that will transform how you\napproach holiday entertaining. In this hands-on tasting class\, you’ll discover the secrets behind creating\nmemorable wine and food pairings that will impress your guests and boost your confidence as a host. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nHow to match wines with classic holiday dishes and flavors\nConfidence-building techniques for selecting wines that complement any holiday meal\nInsider tips for creating a welcoming wine experience for guests of all experience levels\nHow to curate a holiday wine selection that reflects your personal style\n\n\nPerfect for wine-curious individuals who want to elevate their holiday hosting without the intimidation.\nWhether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a festive gathering\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge\nand the confidence to create wine experiences your guests will remember. \n\nNo prior wine knowledge required – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! \n\nDon’t forget to pair with the evenings cooking class: Christmas Holiday Sides Reimagined: Bold Ingredients\, Unforgettable Flavors \n\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/confidently-curating-holiday-wine-food-pairings/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday French Macarons with Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereDemystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. You’ll make three different macarons:\n\nChocolate Gingerbread\nCandy Cane\nEggnog\n\n\nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu\nin 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. \n\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\n\n\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/holiday-french-macarons-with-chef-wendi-james/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:“SONG OF SOLSTICE" A Celtic Christmas Celebration Featuring: OCEAN Celtic Quartet
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here“Listen up – They’re good!” \n–Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol \nFairport Convention’s Simon Nicol says that OCEAN are exciting because they “get right inside the spirit of the folk music of the British Isles\, unpick it and weave it into a bright new fabric on their own 21st century American loom.”  Tony Barrand of Nowell Sing We Clear praises their “beautiful original songs and fabulous arrangements of traditional songs.” Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior calls their songwriting “stunning” and the Washington Post calls them “Nothing short of spellbinding.”   \nThe OCEAN Celtic Quartet will transport you to the Yuletide celebrations of yore in a program featuring time-honored carols\, 19th century broadside songs\, traditional Celtic tunes\, original seasonal compositions\, and even an appearance by Father Christmas of the old mummers plays! With their soaring vocals and stately Celtic instrumentals\, OCEAN is known for marrying lighthearted exuberance with great spiritual depth in a program that appeals to all faiths and wisdom traditions. Come in good voice\, as you’ll be invited to sing along! \nSo come on out and celebrate the magic of Christmas and the Winter Solstice in cozy fellowship. This boisterous concert will include British Mummer’s play recitations\, traditional English and French carols\, fiddle\, harp\, and hurdy-gurdy tunes\, 19th century broadside songs\, and original seasonal compositions celebrating both the joy of the season of light and the introspection of the dark half of the year. The OCEAN Celtic Quartet is led by composer and ethnomusicologist JENNIFER CUTTING (accordion and keyboards)\, a Washington Area Music Association “Musician of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year.” OCEAN features the stunning vocalist LISA MOSCATIELLO (also a WAMA “Musician of the Year”)\, folklorist/vocalist/percussionist STEPHEN WINICK\, plus fiddler\, Celtic harpist\, and composer JAY ANSILL. Cutting’s original anthem\, “Song of Solstice\,” has become a classic on Celtic and Folk radio\, and the title cut of OCEAN’s newest CD\, “The Turning Year\,” reached #1 Song on the Folk Radio charts for December 2021. Come prepared to sing along with OCEAN on these and other seasonal songs ancient and modern! \n \nJENNIFER CUTTING (Artistic Director\, Keyboard\, Accordion) happily blends careers as a bandleader\, composer\, instrumentalist\, ethnomusicologist\, and record producer. In the early 80s\, she became the last and youngest protégée of British folk revival leader A.L. Lloyd\, who had previously mentored members of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. Cutting spent 10 years as leader of The New St. George\, one of the most significant British folk-rock groups on this side of the Atlantic. She then created and produced the award-winning CDs OCEAN: Songs for the Night Sea Journey\, Song of Solstice\, and Waves\, collaborating with international superstars such as Maddy Prior and Peter Knight (Steeleye Span)\, Annie Haslam (Renaissance)\, Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention) Tony Cuffe (Ossian) and Troy Donockley (Iona [UK]). Cutting is a multiple award winner in all areas of her musical career. She has won over 20 WAMMIE awards\, including “Musician of the Year\,” “Songwriter of the Year\,” and “Best New Artist\,” as well as “Album of the Year\,” “Best Traditional Folk Recording” and “Best Contemporary Folk Recording.” She has won two Maryland Governor’s Citations for composition\, as well as prestigious national-level songwriting awards such as First Prize in songwriting at the Merle Watson Festival\, and American Songwriter Magazine’s Song of the Year. \nLISA MOSCATIELLO (Vocal\, Guitar\, Penny Whistle) is a smooth\, sultry folk contralto from the Washington\, DC area. She has won over two dozen Washington Area Music Awards\, including two of the coveted Album of the Year awards for Second Avenue and Trouble from the Start. Although her first love is traditional Irish\, Scottish\, English and Anglo-American traditional folk music\, her voracious appetite for beautiful melodies and mysterious\, heart-rending lyrics has led her far afield from what is normally considered “folk music\,” into jazz\, electronica\, country\, Italian pop music and even opera. In addition to singing with the OCEAN Celtic Quartet\, she performs as a solo artist. As part of a duo with cellist Fred Lieder\, she performed monthly at 49 West for many years\, and also recorded for the electronica project Arthur Loves Plastic. She is the former lead singer for Celtic fusion band Whirligig and British folk-rock band The New St. George\, and has recorded and toured with fiddler Rosie Shipley.  \nSTEPHEN WINICK (vocals\, percussion) specializes in traditional ballads and sea chanteys\, and is both a performer and an expert lecturer and teacher\, bringing a scholarly depth to OCEAN’s concerts and educational programs. Steve has been singing traditional songs in English and French since his childhood. In the early 1990s\, he spent several summers under the tutelage of the late Dublin ballad singer Frank Harte\, one of the foremost traditional ballad singers in Irish music. Steve is a member of Ship’s Company Chanteymen\, in which he performs a repertoire of sea chanteys and historical songs. He was engaged as an expert scholar and researcher for the 2008 Washington Christmas Revels\, which presented the music of Québec. He ended up also performing one of the lead roles in the show\, for which he sang traditional songs in French to an audience of thousands.  He reprised his role on the 2010 CD release Le Temps des Fêtes\, and in the same year appeared on OCEAN’s CD Song of Solstice. He has a Ph.D. in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania\, where he studied under song specialists Kenneth S. Goldstein and Roger Abrahams. He has taught courses in folklore and folksong at the University of Pennsylvania\, George Washington University\, and George Mason University. \nJAY ANSILL (Violin\, Celtic Harp\, Hurdy Gurdy) is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer and producer based in Bucks County\, Pennsylvania. He has toured extensively and performed a wide variety of music with a wide variety of musicians including Anne Hills\, Martin Carthy\, Johnny Cunningham\, Bill Keith\, J. “Mo’ong” Santoso Pribadi and Maria Del Mar Bonet. Jay has written music for theater\, most notably working with playwright/director Lee Breuer at Mabou Mines on a number of projects and with John Guare on his Lydia Breeze Trilogy. Jay has released several albums including A Lost World\, a critically acclaimed collection of settings of poems by Robert Graves\, and Fragile Gifts\, with singer-songwriter Anne Hills.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/song-of-solstice-a-celtic-christmas-celebration-featuring-ocean-celtic-quartet-2/
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SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister 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\nin 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-13/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Mr. Mike's Music - Mixed Ages Classes (0-5 Years) 2026
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereEach week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments\, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! \nYou’ll take home the award-winning music used in class\, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long\, you’ll support your child’s music learning and overall development—even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. \nWhy Mixed Ages? \nChild development researchers discovered that grouping children of different ages in one class encourages natural\, family-style learning\, so Music Together developed the Mixed-Age Music Class. In this group music class in Washington\, DC\, everyone participates at their own levels: babies vocalize\, listen\, and observe; toddlers play and experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as they emerge as classroom leaders. Grownups are happy because everyone can come to class together. \n“My husband teases me because whenever I mention Music Together to anyone\, he always pipes up my next line which is ‘best money we ever spent.’ I truly mean it. Kudos to Ken and Lili for a program that outshines any other I have seen around.” —Kim\, Princeton\, NJ \nhttps://mistermikesmusic.com/classes.aspx?sem=51790#tabs
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mr-mikes-music-mixed-ages-classes-0-5-years-2026/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister 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\nin 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-14/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. \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. \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. \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. \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. \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/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here\n\n\n\nAlice was raised by a family of professional singers and began taking Suzuki piano lessons at age 4. In school\, she joined concert bands playing the French horn and often landed leading roles in musical theater productions at school and in community theaters. Alice studied music at the University of Maryland\, College Park where she served in leadership positions in music honor society Tau Beta Sigma and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band. Now\, Alice performs and teaches as a professional vocalist\, piano\, trumpet\, and French horn player.\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice wrote original music for\, performed with\, and produced and edited music videos for funk Wammie nominee Strangers That Clique. She currently sings and plays trumpet and keys with award winning musician and climate activist\, Joshua Long\, and she collaborates and performs with Sly on the Bright Side and Dream City Brass. Alice fronts her new band\, The Melting Virgos\, in which she performs her original songs about climate justice and class solidarity.\n\nAlice’s love of music and focus on fun keeps students coming back\, excited to develop their skills. Read more about lessons with Ms. Alice and student testimonials here: www.meltingvirgo.com/services/private-lessons\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/piano-and-voice-lessons-with-ms-alice-3/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Back to Basics - Essential Kitchen Techniques with Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereThis series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen\, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine-\ntune your techniques. \nEach week\, we’ll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work\, you’ll get to relax and enjoy the meal\nyou’ve created! \nClass #1 – Tuesday\, January 6th\, 6-8pm \nKnife Skills Review\nChicken Stir Fry\nApple Crisp \n  \nClass #2 – Tuesday\, January 13th\, 6-8pm\nLemon Herb Chicken\nGlazed Peas & Carrots\nGarlic Mashed Potatoes\nPeanut Butter Brownies \n  \nClass #3 – Tuesday\, January 20th\, 6-8pm\nTilapia with Lemon\, Capers\, Baby Arugula\, and Tomatoes\nCreamy Polenta\nChocolate Chip Cookies \n  \nClass #4 – Tuesday\, January 27th\, 6-8pm\nSpice Rubbed Steaks\nPommes Frites\nHomemade Mayo\nMixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette\nChocolate Pudding \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu\nin 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/back-to-basics-essential-kitchen-techniques-with-chef-wendi-james/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. \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. \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. \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. \nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of Spanish Now Level 1 (9th edition) Barron’s editorial. Students are responsible for obtaining the book on their own and are encouraged to purchase it from the retailer that works best for them (Amazon\, local bookstores\, etc.). Please also come prepared with a notebook\, as it will be used regularly during class. \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. \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-advanced-beginners-class/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities,Spanish Language
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SUMMARY:Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister 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. \nThis Series will contain 4 adult art classes. Classes will take place on January 6th\, 13th\, 20th and 27th.  \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-8/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereHill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. \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. \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. \nThe students will be able to see their progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students. \nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of Spanish Now Level 1 (9th edition) Barron’s editorial. Students are responsible for obtaining the book on their own and are encouraged to purchase it from the retailer that works best for them (Amazon\, local bookstores\, etc.). Please also come prepared with a notebook\, as it will be used regularly during class. \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. \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-intermediate-class/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities,Spanish Language
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SUMMARY:Mr. Mike's Music - Mixed Ages Classes (0-5 Years) 2026
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereEach week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments\, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! \nYou’ll take home the award-winning music used in class\, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long\, you’ll support your child’s music learning and overall development—even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. \nWhy Mixed Ages? \nChild development researchers discovered that grouping children of different ages in one class encourages natural\, family-style learning\, so Music Together developed the Mixed-Age Music Class. In this group music class in Washington\, DC\, everyone participates at their own levels: babies vocalize\, listen\, and observe; toddlers play and experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as they emerge as classroom leaders. Grownups are happy because everyone can come to class together. \n“My husband teases me because whenever I mention Music Together to anyone\, he always pipes up my next line which is ‘best money we ever spent.’ I truly mean it. Kudos to Ken and Lili for a program that outshines any other I have seen around.” —Kim\, Princeton\, NJ \nhttps://mistermikesmusic.com/classes.aspx?sem=51790#tabs \n \nmr
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mr-mikes-music-mixed-ages-classes-0-5-years-2026-3/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Find Your Voice! | Young Voices Studio with Ms Niki
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereYoung Voices | Developing Musical Skills and Stage Presence with Heart \nAges: 8–10 (Grades 3–5) \nLevel: Beginner – Early Intermediate \nMeets: Once a week — 30 minutes \nFormat: Small group (4–5 students) \nDiscover the joy of singing! Students build confidence while learning healthy vocal habits\, pitch control\, and expressive performance. \nWeekly vocal lessons for children in a fun\, focused\, and supportive environment. \nStudents will be introduced to vocal performance\, learning to sing simple melodies\, develop pitch accuracy\, and explore rhythm through engaging activities and songs. The program will focus on building foundational vocal techniques\, such as proper breathing\, diction\, and tone production\, while exploring a repertoire of age-appropriate music. This program enhances language development and listening skills as students learn lyrics\, practice following musical cues\, and perform as part of a group and alone. Students will showcase their progress and joy for singing in a culminating recital for family and friends. \nAdd-Ons & Exclusive Perks (Optional) \n🎁 Share the Fun: Tell a friend\, and you’ll both score $25 credits when they sign up. There’s no limit — invite as many as you’d like! (as space allows) \n🎤 Show Off Your Skills: Be part of our Showcase Performance for just $25 — an optional chance for students to shine on stage\, celebrate progress\, and share their talents with family and friends! \n**Must be 18 and over to register. Parents/Guardians must register minors ages 8 – 17.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/find-your-voice-young-voices-studio-with-ms-niki/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Sausage Making with Chef Mark Haskell
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereJoin us in the kitchen for a sausage making workshop! In this interactive cooking class\, Chef Mark Haskell will walk you through how to make sausages! \n \nLearn a variety of types and techniques – spicy moroccan lamb merguez\, fragrant Thai sao ou from Chaing Mai\, Italian sweet fennel pork sausage\, & Chinese shrimp mousse sausage\, as well as the accompanying sauces for each. \n \nUnlimited beer and wine are included in the price of the course! \n\nAbout Mark: Chef Mark Haskell’s career has taken him to kitchens in Europe\, Asia\, South America and the US. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, he has an affection for Southern cooking and gardening\, and he applies his international flair to these traditions. He was knighted a Chevalier to the Confrérie de Vin de Saint Vincent for his work promoting organic and biodynamic food in the Côtes du Rhône region of France. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\n\n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \n \nMore Upcoming Classes w/ Chef Mark Haskell here!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/sausage-making-with-chef-mark-haskell/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Find Your Voice! | Teen Performers Studio with Ms. Niki
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereTeen Performers Studio | Train Like a Pro. Audition with Confidence.\n\n\n\nAges: 11–17 (Middle–High School)  \nLevel: Intermediate – Advanced \nMeets: Once a week — 45 minutes \nFormat: Small group (4–6 students) \nDescription: Perfect for singers ready to take their craft seriously. Learn performance techniques\, build range and tone\, prepare audition songs\, and explore stage presence. Ideal for those auditioning for Duke Ellington or other performing arts programs. \nOptional Add-on: \n1-on-1 Audition Prep (Teens) — $50/hour (time and date to be determined based on availability at the discretion of the teacher)  \nAdd-Ons & Exclusive Perks \n🎁 Share the Fun: Tell a friend\, and you’ll both score $25 credits when they sign up. There’s no limit — invite as many as you’d like! (as space allows) \n🎶 Show Off Your Skills: Be part of our Showcase Performance for just $25 — an optional chance for students to shine on stage\, celebrate progress\, and share their talents with family and friends! \n**Must be 18 and over to register. Parents/Guardians must register minors ages 8 – 17.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/find-your-voice-teen-performers-studio-with-ms-niki/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Qais Essar & Sonny Singh in Concert: SANGAT
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \nWeaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab\, a 2\,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan\, with bold trumpet lines and anthemic Punjabi vocals\, Qais and Sonny ground their music in ancestral wisdom and usher us into the future with their uplifting new sound. Drawing inspiration from hundreds of years old mystical poetry from the Sikh\, Sufi\, and radical bhakti traditions\, their music centers oneness and connection in times of increasing division and hierarchy.  Sangat is not only a meeting of diverse musical and spiritual traditions\, but also a reflection of using art as a vehicle for connection\, resistance\, and healing.  “Sangat is a term Sikhs use to refer to beloved community\,” explains Singh. “We often use the term to refer to the congregation in a gurdwara [Sikh house of worship]\, but to me\, sangat is something much broader. My beloved community transcends ethnic\, religious and national boundaries.” Essar adds\, “In this climate of increasing attacks on the marginalized\, including the communities Sonny and I are a part of\, we hope this new music inspires solidarity and unity.” \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-qais-essar-sonny-singh-in-concert-sangat/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Soup and Bread Workshop with Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereWho 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 make:\n\nFrench Onion Soup & Caramelized Onion Ciabatta\nBroccoli Cheddar Soup & Potato Garlic Bread\nCarrot Coconut Soup & Ginger Turmeric Sourdough\n\n\nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris\nin 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). \n\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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. \n\n\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\n\n\n\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/soup-and-bread-workshop-with-chef-wendi-james/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Find Your Voice! | Your Voice\, Your Power! Personalized Vocal Coaching for Adults with Ms. Niki
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereAges: 18+ \nLevel: Personalized for all levels \nMeets: Once a week — 60 minutes \nFormat: 1-on-1 with Ms. Niki \nDescription: Private vocal coaching for adults returning to their voice or seeking technical refinement. Focus on breath support\, tone\, and control while reconnecting with the joy of singing. Perfect for personal goals\, community choir prep\, or performance opportunities. \nAdd-Ons & Exclusive Perks \n🎁 Share the Fun: Tell a friend\, and you’ll both score $25 credits when they sign up. There’s no limit — invite as many as you’d like! (as space allows) \n🎙️ Show Off Your Skills: Be part of our Showcase Performance for just $25 — an optional chance for students to shine on stage\, celebrate progress\, and share their talents with family and friends! \n**Must be 18 and over to register for classes.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/find-your-voice-your-voice-your-power-personalized-vocal-coaching-for-adults-with-ms-niki/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Mr. Mike's Music - Mixed Ages Classes (0-5 Years) 2026
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereEach week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments\, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! \nYou’ll take home the award-winning music used in class\, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long\, you’ll support your child’s music learning and overall development—even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. \nWhy Mixed Ages? \nChild development researchers discovered that grouping children of different ages in one class encourages natural\, family-style learning\, so Music Together developed the Mixed-Age Music Class. In this group music class in Washington\, DC\, everyone participates at their own levels: babies vocalize\, listen\, and observe; toddlers play and experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as they emerge as classroom leaders. Grownups are happy because everyone can come to class together. \n“My husband teases me because whenever I mention Music Together to anyone\, he always pipes up my next line which is ‘best money we ever spent.’ I truly mean it. Kudos to Ken and Lili for a program that outshines any other I have seen around.” —Kim\, Princeton\, NJ \nhttps://mistermikesmusic.com/classes.aspx?sem=51790#tabs
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mr-mikes-music-mixed-ages-classes-0-5-years-2026-2/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events,Music Lessons
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SUMMARY:Master Chef Featuring 9-Time James Beard Award Nominee Pichet Ong
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereThis winter\, indulge yourself in a baking class of sweet and savory treats focused on the bounty of the season\, featuring citrus\, warm spices\, tropical fruits\, root vegetables and tubers.  3-4 recipes will be taught in a hands-on format\, complete with a menu that centers around brunch service.  Come cook with and learn from this master pastry chef in our small\, intimate\, demonstration kitchen. \nEating and cooking are Pichet Ong’s hobby and heartbeat. As a chef\, Pichet combines fond flavors of his childhood and travels with classic techniques to create sweet and savory foods that are pure\, whimsical\, and experimental\, yet nostalgic. His food can be found worldwide\, from New York to Sydney\, Istanbul to Beijing\, Tokyo to Washington\, DC. Pichet is a self-taught chef. He is a Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America in Pastry Arts & Design. He’s been named “Rising Star” by Starchefs\, a “Pastry Provocateur” by Pete Wells in Food & Wine. He has been featured in Saveur\, W\, Elle\, Vogue\, Tatler\, and O\, the Oprah magazine. He headlined “The Chef” column in The New York Times for 8 weeks. His desserts have received multiple 3-star reviews in the New York Times\, a Michelin star\, and placement in Pellegrino’s the World’s 50 Best. He is a 9-time nominee for the James Beard Award in different categories. He is a resident and guest judge on Food Network’s Cake Wars and Sugar Dome\, Cake Wars\, Halloween Wars\, and Bravo’s Top Chef. In 2019\, he was a finalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef. During that period\, he opened Mama Chang with chef Peter Chang in Virginia that was named best new restaurant in Washington\, DC\, and NiHao in Baltimore\, named  #4 best new restaurant in America in Esquire and landed as a James Beard award finalist for best new restaurant in 2022.  Ong joined forces with legendary Chef Peter Chang and his daughter Lydia Chang to open Chang’s first DC restaurant\, Chang Chang near Dupont Circle\, which Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema declared “a joyous occasion\,”  and instantly became one of his “ favorite places to eat.”  Pichet is currently dividing his time between Bangkok\, producing farm bean to bar chocolate\, Kad KoKoa\, and DC\, with the newly opened Hiraya\, with chef Paolo Dungca. \nCheck out this reel from his June 2025 class! \nComplimentary wine and beer will be served. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-9-time-james-beard-award-nominee-pichet-ong/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Making Dumplings from all around the World with Chef Mark Haskell
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister Here[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Chef Mark Haskell in this festive dumpling-making class! Join us for a delightful evening where you’ll learn to craft dumplings from all around the world with extraordinary. Get ready to pinch\, steam\, and savor your own delicious creations\, including meat\, fish\, and veggie options. Experience the joy of making a variety of Asian\, European and American style dumplings\, complete with wrappers for both steaming and frying\, plus flavorful soups and sauces to enhance your feast. Embrace the fun and flavors of this special celebration! \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/making-dumplings-from-all-around-the-world-with-chef-mark-haskell/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereMotherhood 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 including: eating\, sleeping\, soothing\, attachment\, changing relationships\, setting limits\, and shifts in one’s identity during the transition to motherhood.  Groups run continually based on need and leader availability. To express interest in joining a group\, please complete our first-time around inquiry form and select “Hill Center” as your preferred location. If you’re interested in joining a virtual group for second-time around moms\, please complete this inquiry form.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/pace-parenting-and-childhood-education-5/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
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SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister 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\nin 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-15/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Mindful Movement Yoga with Anne Harrison
DESCRIPTION:from  May 6 to December 16  @  6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegister HereIn 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 is looking to move\, breathe\, and meditate within the movements.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mindful-movement-yoga-with-anne-harrison/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Mindful Motion & Health
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