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Event Series Explore Your Mind at The Health Museum with the U.S. Premiere of MindWorks

Explore Your Mind at The Health Museum with the U.S. Premiere of MindWorks

The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Ever wonder what is going on in your head? Now, you can find out! Opening on June 15, 2024, The Health Museum will debut the U.S. premiere of MindWorks, a hands-on, bodies-on psychology exhibition on loan from the Ontario Science Centre. MindWorks brings ideas like decision-making, memory, and emotions to life through playful, interactive exhibits […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) 5216 Montrose, Houston, TX, United States

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow is the artist’s first solo museum presentation in the United States. Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, Erlanger continues her decade-long disruption of the “semiotics of suburbia.” In her practice, Erlanger thinks of the home as a greater ecosystem containing not only houses but […]

Free
Event Series Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) 5216 Montrose, Houston, TX, United States

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege presents work by the acclaimed Chicago-based artist, featuring large-scale paintings, sculptures, and installations that highlight the seen and unseen dynamics of Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward. Throughout his career, Theaster Gates has soulfully elevated our understanding of Black labor, materials, place, and community to revitalize underrecognized neighborhoods […]

Free
Event Series Wall Drawing Series: Ronny Quevedo

Wall Drawing Series: Ronny Quevedo

The Menil Drawing Institute 1412 W. Main St., Houston, TX, United States

Wall Drawing Series: Ronny Quevedo features a site-specific work by New York-based artist Ronny Quevedo (b. 1981). The 36-foot triptych, C A R A A C A R A, 2024, explores the relationship between origin, transfer, and translation, with each panel of the composition indicating a different step in the artist’s process.

Free
Event Series Facing Survival | David Kassan

Facing Survival | David Kassan

Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX, United States

This compelling and transformative exhibition features the masterful paintings and drawings of acclaimed artist David Kassan, capturing the poignant stories and portraits of Holocaust survivors. "Facing Survival" stands as a profound testament to the enduring power of art in narrating the untold stories of resilience and survival. Through the evocative paintings and sketches meticulously crafted […]

Free – $22
Event Series Inprint Dual-Language Weekend Workshop

Inprint Dual-Language Weekend Workshop

Inprint 1520 West Main Street, Houston, TX, United States

Led by writing duo MARIBEL BELLO & DILLON SCALZO, both award-winning writers pursuing PhD's in Creative Writing in Spanish at the University of Houston, this dual language workshop will be in Spanish and English, however all languages are welcome. Our creative process will be inspired by our own movements to generate writing in a fun […]

Free

El Grito At Miller Featuring Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the stirring Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance that encompasses the colorful heritage and culture of Mexico. Featuring the fabulous Caña Dulce y Caña Brava. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Houston. Caña Dulce y Caña Brava offers a performance which exhibits the music, poetry, dance […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Culture Camp: Documentary Filmmaking

2024 Culture Camp: Documentary Filmmaking

Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

In this two-week filmmaking camp, Kids TV producer Dan Gordon leads campers in scripting, filming, and acting in an original movie exploring the themes of community building and development. Learn the technical aspects of filmmaking, from camera operation to set design, while exploring cultural experiences from around the world! At the end of camp, parents […]

$70 – $850
Event Series 2024 Culture Camp: Manga POP!

2024 Culture Camp: Manga POP!

Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

Attention, artists and manga fanatics! At our popular manga camp, create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style. Beginner to advanced students will learn new skills to bring comics to life on paper and on the web. Learn how comics are made, compete in sketching contests, and show off your work on the […]

$70 – $325
Event Series 2024 Culture Camp: Rising Artists: The Nature of Symbols

2024 Culture Camp: Rising Artists: The Nature of Symbols

Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

Dive into calligraphy traditions and learn how nature has influenced this art form across Asia and beyond. Campers will be introduced to different techniques, scripts, and tools to create their own expressive artwork. No prior calligraphy or brushwork experience needed. Recommended for students ages 9–12.

$70 – $325
Event Series Afi Ese and Jaymes Earl: Interconnected Opulence: The African influence on Black urban adornment

Afi Ese and Jaymes Earl: Interconnected Opulence: The African influence on Black urban adornment

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The concept of opulence revolves around the symbols of wealth and status that hold significance within a particular community. This show highlights the urban trend of having gold teeth. Coined as grillz by Houston hip-hop culture, gold teeth have historically held significance in the black community as a symbol of wealth, success, and individuality. In […]

Event Series Explore Your Mind at The Health Museum with the U.S. Premiere of MindWorks

Explore Your Mind at The Health Museum with the U.S. Premiere of MindWorks

The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Ever wonder what is going on in your head? Now, you can find out! Opening on June 15, 2024, The Health Museum will debut the U.S. premiere of MindWorks, a hands-on, bodies-on psychology exhibition on loan from the Ontario Science Centre. MindWorks brings ideas like decision-making, memory, and emotions to life through playful, interactive exhibits […]

$10 – $12