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  • Joseph Sassoon Discusses his book The SASSOONS: The Great Global Merchants and the Making of an Empire in Conversation with New York Times Writer Binyamin Appelbaum

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

    "As engaging as Sassoon renders the intricacies of business and religion, the book is at its best when the family’s supercharged ambitions take center stage....Rags-to-riches stories may all be the same, but it’s the way in which a fortune is lost that’s truly compelling. Sassoon’s detailed account of the decentralization of family power and the proliferation of descendants interested in spending but not…

    $10.00

  • Master Seafood Cooking Class with Fishmonger Fiona Lewis, Chef/Owner, The District Fishwife SOLD OUT!

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

    Learn tricks of the trade so that you can relax and enjoy your next seafood dinner soiree. Fiona Lewis is the founder and co-owner of three businesses in DC’s Union Market: The District Fishwife, On Toast, and Son of a Fish. She is a nationally recognized expert on sustainable seafood, conservation of local fish species and…

    $125.00

  • Capitol Hill Art Walk

    Capitol Hill Art Walk
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Films and Performances

    Honoring Service Through Creativity As a proud participant in the 2025 Capitol Hill ART WALK, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital will host a special outdoor showcase highlighting the work of past and future military members on Saturday September 13th and Sunday, September 14th from Noon to 4 p.m. These artists draw from their…

  • The Kitchen Cabinet Series – Canning (Preserving the Harvest)

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

    Preserving the Harvest We’re in the harvest season, with great bounty in every farm field and community garden plot. Learn how to preserve some of those flavors for next week or to use a few months from now, with techniques for freezing, drying, and canning. The methods learned here help prevent food waste, too. Your…

    $84.00

  • American Roots Concert Series: The Pine Leaf Boys

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

    Louisiana's finest, four-time Grammy-Nominated, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from southwest Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Louisiana music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. Being described…

    Free

  • Photography 2025 Opening Reception

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

    JUROR: PHILIP KENNICOTT, ART AND ARCHITECTURE CRITIC, WASHINGTON POST Philip Kennicott is the Pulitzer Prize-winning art and architecture critic of The Washington Post. He has been on staff at The Post since 1999, first as classical music critic, then as culture critic. In 2011, he combined art and architecture into a beat focused on visual culture…

    Free

  • 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 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…

    $49.00

  • Contemporary Watercolors Workshop 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…

    $52.00

  • Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop

    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…

    $60.00

  • Master Chef Featuring The Duck & The Peach Executive Chef Katarina Petonito: Flavorful & Fresh Italian

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

    Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC Right Now” – The New York Times One of the "best restaurants on Capitol Hill." - The Washington Post Executive Chef Katarina Petonito oversees the menus and kitchen teams at Eastern Point Collective’s restaurants, The Duck & The Peach (seasonal, new American), La Collina (neighborhood…

    $125.00

  • The Paper Architect Hack®

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

    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…

  • Carnival in Every Bite- Best Brazilian Snacks!

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

    In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Cheese, chocolate, and cod? Yes, please! Master Gluten-Free Pão de Queijo, fudgy Brigadeiros, and Portugal’s gift to Brazil: Golden Salt Cod Fritters. Top it off with Caipirinhas, Brazil's national cocktail! Dishes that we will be preparing in class. Pão de Queijo Bolinho de Bacalhau Brigadeiros Caipirinha…

    $69.00

  • The Life of a Poet Featuring Marie Howe, Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan

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

    "Marie Howe’s poetry is luminous, intense, and eloquent, rooted in an abundant inner life. ” —Stanley Kunitz, former Poet Laureate Established in 2013, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth literary conversations. The series offers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have…

    $10.00

  • Family Day 2025!

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

    Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2025! Come enjoy a completely FREE day of magic, music, face painting, balloon animals, and more! ONGOING ACTIVITIES 2:00-6:00pm: Photo Booth Face Painting Balloons by Brenda Concessions & Popcorn Activities & demos from our program partners: Chess Wizards Warrior Fusion DC Way Tippi Toes Super Soccer Stars…

    Free – $10.00

  • Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Best Selling Author Lynne Olson 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 New York Times bestselling author, Lynne Olson Lynne Olson is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books of history, most of which focus on World War II. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called her “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War…

    $10.00
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    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Studio Arts & Crafts

    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…

    $132.00

  • Our City. Our Music. Our Writers.

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

    On September 30th at 7.00 pm, two outstanding Smithsonian Museum curators will present and discuss their recent books and the key insights derived from archival research, field work, and material culture studies that increase our understanding of this quintessential American music and its global influence. Dwandalyn R. Reece will present Musical Crossroads: Stories Behind the…

    $10.00

  • PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education

    PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    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…

  • John Franzen Terrace & Hill Center Galleries Outdoor Sculpture Garden Grand Opening

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

    Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:30pm-7:30pm for an Opening Reception to dedicate the John Franzén Terrace and to showcase new works from amazing local sculptors at Hill Center's first ever sculpture exhibition. During the Opening reception prizes will be awarded.  All pieces of art will be on display in…

    Free

  • Islamic Geometric Patterns: Art History Studio Arts Workshop with Dr. Joanne Allen

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

    In this combined art history and studio art workshop, you will learn about the origins of complex geometric patterns used to decorate medieval mosques in the Islamic world. Using a pair of compasses and a ruler you will create a repeating interlaced geometric design to better understand this amazing art form. This workshop is great…

    $70.00

  • American Roots Concert Series: Brennen Leigh

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

    Brennen Leigh was perhaps fated to “walk the line” from birth. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, she was raised just across the state border in Moorhead, Minnesota, in an environment where country music was all-encompassing. “My parents listened to country music, to the point where I didn’t realize there was other music,” she recalls.   …

    Free

  • Back to Basics – Essential Kitchen Techniques

    Back to Basics – Essential Kitchen Techniques
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    This 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- tune your techniques. Each 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…

    $225.00

  • Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025)

    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…

    $199.00 – $325.00

  • French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces

    French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    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…

    $180.00

  • Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Estonian Talharpa Duo Puuluup SOLD OUT!

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

    Talharpa is a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe. Historically, it has been played in the Estonian-Swedish areas and in Western Estonia, particularly among Estonian Swedes who came to Estonia around the 10th century from the Swedish part of Finland. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Global…

    $20.00

  • Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class (Wednesday Fall 2025)

    Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class (Wednesday Fall 2025)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…

    $150.00 – $325.00

  • At Issue: The Politicization of the F.B.I. Featuring New York Times F.B.I. and DOJ correspondent Devlin Barrett and Former F.B.I. Agent Michael Feinberg

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

    Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. The New York Times recently published an editorial board opinion titled, “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe,” in which it argues, “Only 11 days after President Trump was…

    $10.00

  • Knead & Nourish: The Art of Bread & Charcuterie SOLD OUT!

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

    A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Did someone say bread and charcuterie? Discover the timeless craft of bread making—kneading, shaping, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Learn the joy of breaking bread together, then take home recipes you’ll cherish for years to come.…

    $69.00

  • Iranian Journalist Fatemeh Jamalpour discusses her new book For The Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising

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

    “Personally driven, historically necessary, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews Fatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute Fatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned from working in Iran by the Ministry of Intelligence. Jamalpour has worked as a freelance reporter for outlets such as The Sunday Times, The Paris Review…

    $10.00