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921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003 United States
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  • November 2026

  • Sun 8

    Master Chef Featuring 3-time James Beard Award Winner Joe Yonan: A Plant-based Holiday Feast SOLD OUT!

    Sunday, November 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Join Joe Yonan — best-selling cookbook author (“Cool Beans,” “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking”), three-time James Beard Award winner, and former longtime Food editor at The Washington Post —…

    Sold Out $125.00
  • Sun 8
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    EAST WORKSHOP: Poetry with Taru Thompson

    Sunday, November 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    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 reflection. Through fun prompts, group activities, and gentlediscussion, kids will learn how to turn their thoughts, feelings, and observations into poems. Drawing inspiration from nature,…

  • Mon 9
    Kitchen Basics Intermediate

    Kitchen Basics: Intermediate Techniques with Chef Wendi James

    Monday, November 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kitchen Basics: Intermediate Techniques with Chef Wendi James
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    This series is intended for students who have completed the Kitchen Basics: Beginner's Series - Essential Techniques or have comparable skills.   Class #1 - Monday, November 2nd, 6-8pm Salmon…

    $185.00
  • Mon 9
    French Advanced

    French Language Course: Advanced – Fall 2026

    Monday, November 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Advanced – Fall 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…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 5 tickets left
  • Mon 9
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    Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class – November 2026

    Monday, November 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class – November 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…

    Get Tickets $210.00 – $349.00 9 tickets left
  • Mon 9
    Watercolors Course

    Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard

    Monday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Contemporary Watercolors Course with Christine Vineyard
    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…

    Get Tickets $131.00 1 ticket left
  • Tue 10
    Photo of Ms. Alice Music Instructor

    Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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…

  • Tue 10
    Mahjong Night (4)

    Chinese/Hong Kong Mahjong 101

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Whether you're a casual player looking for a relaxed game or an experienced player ready to sharpen your skills, everyone is welcome to join us for community mahjong night on…

  • Tue 10
    Chicken 101 with Wendi James

    Chicken 101 with Chef Wendi James

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Cooking Classes & Tastings

    Ready to break down a whole chicken? There's a reason professional chefs start here. A whole chicken is one of the most economical and versatile things you can buy —…

    Get Tickets $75.00 10 tickets left
  • Tue 10
    French Beginner Intermediate

    French Language Course: Beginner – Fall 2026

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Beginner I / Intermediate I – Fall 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…

    Get Tickets $199.00 – $349.00 9 tickets left
  • Tue 10
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    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – November 2026

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class – November 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…

    Get Tickets $210.00 – $349.00 8 tickets left
  • Tue 10
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    Tai Chi Chuan

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 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…

  • Tue 10
    Basic Drawing

    Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image with Christine Vineyard
    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…

    Get Tickets $69.00 9 tickets left
  • Tue 10
    Duncen Spencer My Boats

    Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Award-winning Journalist Duncan Spencer discusses his new book My Boats: A Life by Sail and Oar

    Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Lectures & Conversations

    Duncan Spencer fell  in love with boats at the age of six. Eight decades later, that  passion still carries him across open water—and through the  remarkable stories of a life shaped by adventure,…

    Get Tickets $12.00 1 ticket left
  • Wed 11
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    Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 10:10 am - 10:50 am Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun,…

  • Wed 11
    Photo of Ms. Alice & The Melting Virgos

    Piano and Voice Lessons with Ms. Alice

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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…

  • Wed 11
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    Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while…

  • Wed 11
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    Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 5:40 pm - 6:25 pm Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat,…

  • Wed 11
    French Intermediate II

    French Language Course: Intermediate II – Fall 2026

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm French Language Course: Intermediate II – Fall 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…

    Sold Out $199.00 – $349.00
  • Wed 11
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    Spanish Language Course: Advanced Intermediate Class – November 2026

    Wednesday, November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Advanced Intermediate Class – November 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. This course is designed for students who already have a strong foundation in Spanish and want to…

    Get Tickets $210.00 – $349.00 8 tickets left
  • Thu 12
    Vegetarian samsa or samosas.Indian special traditional street food punjabi samosa

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

    Thursday, November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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…

    Get Tickets $69.00 8 tickets left
  • Thu 12
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    Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – November 2026

    Thursday, November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class – November 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…

    Get Tickets $210.00 – $349.00 8 tickets left
  • Thu 12
    Hannah Natanson Susan Glasser

    At Issue: The Dismantling of the Federal Government: Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson in Conversation with The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser SOLD OUT!

    Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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, 2025. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. Hannah Natanson spearheaded a…

    Sold Out $12.00
  • Fri 13
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    Pottery on the Hill 2026: Calendar + Tickets

    Friday, November 13 @ 6:30 pm - Sunday, November 15 @ 4:00 pm
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Galleries

    Pottery on the Hill SHOW AND SALE – NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026 Pottery on the Hill returns again for another great year of ceramics! Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating functional pottery (that which can be regularly used, such as dinnerware, drink ware, vases, platters, and more) featuring top ceramic artists from across the country.…

    Get Tickets Free – $45.00 1,392 tickets left
  • Sat 14
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    Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Young Explorers (Ages 4–8)

    Saturday, November 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Young Explorers (Ages 4–8)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence,…

    $306.00
  • Sat 14
    6

    Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Confident Communicators (Ages 9–14)

    Saturday, November 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Immersive Saturday Spanish for Kids by Go Spanish Now – Confident Communicators (Ages 9–14)
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Languages & Humanities

    Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence,…

    $306.00
  • Sat 14
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    Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

    Saturday, November 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly…

  • Sat 14
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    Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

    Saturday, November 14 @ 10:10 am - 10:45 am Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while…

  • Sat 14
    Tippi_Toes_0870

    Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me

    Saturday, November 14 @ 10:10 am - 10:50 am Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun,…

  • Sat 14
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    Tippi Toes: Hip Hop

    Saturday, November 14 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Tippi Toes: Hip Hop
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States
    Children & Teens

    Do you love to dance around the house listening to great music? Have you ever wanted to play freeze dance or do a line dance? Tippi Toes teachers will have you dancin' to the beat in no time! Our Hip Hop class starts with warm-ups and stretching and quickly moves into learning hip hop choreography…

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