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  • Whiting Writers’ Award-Winner Clifford Thompson discusses his new book Jazz June in conversation with iconic DC writer E. Ethelbert Miller

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    “Clifford Thompson has skillfully captured in words a distinct era of American history, the specific feel over time of two major cities (Washington and New York); an intimate glimpse of the complexity of race and masculinity; and the small details of family, love, ambition, fear, fatherhood, and aging that make up a life. It is…

    $12.00

  • Chef’s Table Featuring Storied Chinese Chef Peter Chang SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    A Chef’s Table is typically located in the kitchen of a restaurant and allows Chefs to show off their culinary skills and prepare dinner for a small group in an intimate setting. Chef Peter Chang is arguably the most celebrated Chinese chef in the United States. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Chang has long…

    $200.00

  • Contemporary Watercolors Workshop with Christine Vineyard SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $54.00

  • Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Christine Vineyard SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $62.00

  • EAST WORKSHOP: Winter Wonderland: Clay & Plaster Wall Sculptures

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Step into a magical winter world in this hands-on EAST Kids Arts Workshop led by designer Sarah Jones of SANAA Design! Young artists will explore sculpture and texture by creating wall-mounted artworks inspired by winter landscapes, snow-covered forms, and imaginative icy environments. Using clay and plaster, participants will experiment with carving, layering, and molding techniques…

  • 2026 Hill Center Galleries Regional Juried Show

    Hill Center Galleries 2026 Regional Juried Show

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Galleries

    Juried by Claude Elliott, the Hill Center Galleries 2026 Regional Juried Exhibition features the amazing work of artists from all over DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The selected artists compete for cash prizes and honorable mention awards. First place $1000, Second Place $750, and Third place $500. Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday January…

    Free

  • Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Rick Atkinson SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Veteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with historian Rick Atkinson about his new book THE FATE OF THE DAY: The War for America: Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 Atkinson played key roles in Ken Burns' new documentary series, The American Revolution: An Intimate History,  serving as a principal advisor and on-camera…

    $12.00

  • Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Stephen Ulrich and Big Lazy: Music from This American Life and More

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Concerts

    "Big Lazy, the elegantly gritty instrumental trio led by the extraordinary guitarist Stephen Ulrich, plays stunningly beautiful music that evokes everything from truckers' romps to the haunting film scores of Bernard Herrmann." -The New Yorker "The Big Apple Crème de la Crème." - Robert Christgau Curated and hosted by iconic DC impressario and musician Jim…

    $23.00

  • Master Chef Featuring Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi: Korean Street Food Basics SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi once again bring  their magic to Hill Center’s kitchen for a day of cooking and eating. Come enjoy a Korean family style meal with your neighbors and friends. Chefs Caleb and Roren will explore making a few classic street foods that made K-food so famous.…

    $125.00

  • Knitting for Beginners with Paula Lytle

    Beginner Knitting with Paula Lytle
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $325.00

  • French Language Course: Advanced

    French Language Course: Advanced
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…

    $199.00 – $349.00
  • Chef slicing scallions on wooden cutting board

    Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $49.00

  • French Language Course: Intermediate II

    French Language Course: Intermediate II
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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…

    $199.00 – $349.00

  • Mahjong on the Hill

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    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,…

  • Sake for Wine Lovers

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Usually a wine drinker but curious about “rice wine”? Scott Movens, a certified Sake Sommelier and Educator, will guide you through 4 sakes selected to appeal to wine lovers –…

    $65.00

  • Celebrate Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse 4724 with Janet Cam SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Chinese New Year celebrations in the year of the Horse 4724 begin February 15th and last for 16 days concluding with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd. Throughout the world…

    $125.00

  • Valentine’s French Macarons with Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Demystify 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…

    $55.00

  • EAST WORKSHOP: Poetry with Taru Thompson

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Words come alive in this inspiring EAST Kids Arts Workshop led by poet and educator Taru Thompson. Young writers will explore poetry as a creative tool for self-expression, storytelling, and…

  • Date Night: Valentine’s Day with Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $160.00

  • Date Night: Valentine’s Day with Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $160.00

  • Soup and Bread Workshop with Chef Wendi James SOLD OUT!

    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $65.00