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    Busy Bees Summer Camp

    Busy Bees Summer Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    DC Busy Bees presents: Busy Bees Summer Camp, a nurturing, play-based program designed to keep young children active, curious, and engaged throughout the summer. Looking for a camp that blends structure with exploration? Busy Bees offers a thoughtfully designed daily schedule that includes arts and crafts, outdoor play, storytelling, and interactive learning experiences. Activities are…

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    Mad Science Summer Camp

    Mad Science: Science in Motion (Rising 1st-6th Graders)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Mad Science presents: Mad Science Summer Camp, an interactive STEM experience where hands-on experiments and exciting demonstrations bring science to life. What if learning science felt like an adventure? Mad Science camps immerse participants in topics like chemistry, physics, engineering, and space through engaging experiments and activities. Campers conduct experiments, build projects, and explore scientific…

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    DC Way: Art & Soccer Summer Camp

    DC Way: Art & Soccer Summer Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    DC Way presents: Art & Soccer Summer Camp, a dynamic program combining creative expression with high-quality soccer training led by professional coaches. Can a camp build both athletic skills and creativity at the same time? DC Way’s Art & Soccer Summer Camp offers participants a balanced day of movement and imagination. Campers develop core soccer…

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    Tippi Toes Dance Camp

    Tippi Toes Dance Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Tippi Toes presents: Tippi Toes Dance Camp, a fun-filled program that introduces children to movement through music, imagination, and joyful instruction. Ready to dance, move, and express yourself? Tippi Toes combines ballet, jazz, and creative movement into engaging classes designed especially for young dancers. With upbeat music and imaginative routines, children build coordination, rhythm, and…

  • Mahjong Night (4)

    Chinese/Hong Kong Mahjong 101

    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, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Hong Kong Mahjong, enjoy social games, or are…

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    Tai Chi Chuan

    Tai Chi Chuan
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…

  • Spanish Advanced Beginner

    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – July 2026

    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – July 2026
    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. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…

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    Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice

    Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Alice 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…

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    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 2026

    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – July 2026
    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. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 11 tickets left
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    Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice

    Summer Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Music Lessons

    Alice 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…

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    ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’: Discussion Featuring Eminent Historians Edna Greene Medford, Kay Wright Lewis, and John Muller

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

    "I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."  - Frederick Douglass This discussion is part of Hill Center's Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration Series   In April 2015, the Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration Series…

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    Long Lunch – Summer Paella with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    Join us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! The most traditional paella was based on the rice fields in the Ebro delta valley near Valencia and what the farmers and irrigation workers found - using snails/escargot & rabbit, and local gardens, not seafood - but then it was adopted to wider tastes & pocketbooks.…

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  • Date Night Summer in France with Wendi James

    Date Night: Summer in France with Chef Wendi James

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

    Summer in France is a particular kind of pleasure — unhurried meals, beautiful produce at its peak, the gentle art of doing things well rather than quickly. Chef Wendi James channels exactly that spirit in an evening of French summer cooking that's as relaxed and convivial as the season itself. Menu: Fig & Olive Tartine…

    Get Tickets $175.00 4 tickets left
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    Master Chef Featuring Celebrated Pastry Chef Padua Player: Bubbles & Brushstrokes

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

    Watercolor cake paintings come to life as you sip complimentary Prosecco (or cider) and toast your creativity and inner artist. All supplies included. Feel free to bring a photo to be inspired by! For a taste of a past Chef Padua baking class, check out this fabulous Instagram Reel created by dinewithmags. You’re in for…

    Get Tickets $100.00 12 tickets left
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    Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate

    Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Mindful Motion & Health

    Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be accompanied…

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    American Mahjong with DC Mahj Collective

    American Mahjong with DC Mahj Collective
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Join us for American Mahjong - every other Wednesday! Beginners and old hands are welcome. Beginner Mahjong @ The Hill Center ($75) Learn to play American Mahjong in just one lesson! We'll teach you the tiles, the setup, the game and you'll leave knowing how to play. Each participant will get one of our instructional…

  • French Intermediate II

    French Language Course: Intermediate II – New Session Summer 2026

    French Language Course: Intermediate II – New Session Summer 2026
    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 advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 9 tickets left
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    Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Crys Matthews, 2025 International Folk Music Award’s Artist of the Year

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

    A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.…

    Get Tickets $23.00 85 tickets left
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    Chess Wizards Summer Camp

    Chess Wizards Summer Camp
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Chess Wizards presents: Chess Wizards Summer Camp, a strategy-focused program that teaches students how to think critically, plan ahead, and enjoy the game of chess. What can a game teach about strategy and decision-making? Chess Wizards introduces players to chess fundamentals through engaging lessons, puzzles, and guided gameplay. Campers learn tactics, strategy, and sportsmanship while…

  • French Advanced

    French Language Course: Advanced – New Session Summer 2026

    French Language Course: Advanced – New Session Summer 2026
    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 advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts, and refine your…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 11 tickets left
  • Mark Haskell Summer Soups

    International Summer Survival Soups with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores the world's great cold soups — red and white gazpachos, classic vichyssoise, and bright, citrusy ceviches — perfect for navigating DC's scorching summers with style and ease. Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!…

    Get Tickets $69.00 11 tickets left
  • French Beginner Intermediate

    French Language Course: Beginner I / Intermediate I – New Session Summer 2026

    French Language Course: Beginner I / Intermediate I – New Session Summer 2026
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the French language. You will learn numbers, days of the week, and months of the year and dive into a crossword puzzle to learn basic vocabulary.…

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  • Marianne Tshihamba Brazil

    Brazilian Happy Hour with Marianne Tshihamba

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

    Mix, muddle, and take your muddler home! Turn your kitchen into a Brazilian hangout in this hands-on class! Marianne Tshihamba will guide you through crafting the perfect Caipirinha—and you’ll keep the muddler as a souvenir! Pair your drinks with a savory fish stew and pao de queijo (cheesy bites) while soaking up the vibrant flavors…

    Get Tickets $69.00 10 tickets left
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    Groovy Nate In Concert

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

    Groovy Nate’s music is unique and eclectic, using Funk music as the foundation and reference. This is best represented in his two children’s music albums, “Meet Groovy Nate”, and “I’m Gonna Play My Bell”, along with a single promoting seat belt safety aptly called, “Put Your Seat Belt On” (he recently published a children’s book…

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  • Date Night Summer in France with Wendi James

    Date Night: Summer in France with Chef Wendi James

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

    Summer in France is a particular kind of pleasure — unhurried meals, beautiful produce at its peak, the gentle art of doing things well rather than quickly. Chef Wendi James channels exactly that spirit in an evening of French summer cooking that's as relaxed and convivial as the season itself. Menu: Fig & Olive Tartine…

    Get Tickets $175.00 3 tickets left
  • Kat Petonito

    Master Chef Featuring The Duck & The Peach Executive Chef Katarina Petonito

    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…

    Get Tickets $125.00 9 tickets left
  • Knife Skills – Orange

    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…

    Get Tickets $49.00 12 tickets left
  • Mark Haskell Summer Salads

    Long Lunch – International Summer Survival Salads with Chef Mark Haskell

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

    When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores great cold salads: Carrot Crab Slaw Pickled Shrimp Lemon Lettuce Salad Shaved Salad Rice Crepes with Miso Vinaigrette perfect for navigating DC's scorching summers with style and ease. Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the…

    Get Tickets $55.00 12 tickets left
  • Vegetarian samsa or samosas.Indian special traditional street food punjabi samosa

    Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Easy Indian Samosas

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

    Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Making Samosas from scratch can take two entire days. In this class you’ll learn a delicious shortcut to make…

    Get Tickets $69.00 14 tickets left

  • Jen Lin Liu

    On the Noodle Road Featuring Jen Lin-Liu: Chinese Dinner Party II

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

    Author and former Hill Center cooking instructor Jen Lin-Liu is returning to Hill Center this summer for one cooking class! In this session, she’ll bring together many of the elements…

    Get Tickets $125.00 5 tickets left