Join HCCC to create a wooden pendant, inspired by our current exhibition, “THIS SIDE UP”. Learn woodworking skills like drilling, filing, and sanding to transform a scrap piece of wood into a beautiful pendant. Accentuate the wood’s intrinsic beauty by...
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s (CAMH) Teen Council presents their 13th biennial exhibition featuring work from Houston-area teen artists. Where Do We Go From Here? This exhibition’s title was posed as a question to over 100 teen artists from across Houston. The...
A fun-packed combination of African-American folklore and American popular culture, Br’er Rabbit is family entertainment that focuses on the Golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Appropriate for ages five and up – adults and teachers alike...
A unique reading hosted by Gulf Coast Journal, a journal of literature and art, in partnership with Lawndale Arts Center. The reading will feature Lily Lloyd Burkhalter, Catherine Niu, Bevin O’Connor, and Maria Hiers.
During the transition from the Triassic to the Jurassic Period, life on Earth rebounded after the catastrophic Permian mass extinction. This marked a pivotal moment as life began to thrive once more, diversifying into new forms and larger creatures. Learn how the rise...
Follow the spectacular journey of an explorer who has discovered dinosaurs on five continents. Meet sail-backed meat-eaters, toothy fern-mowers, weird crocs, and soaring pterosaurs, as renowned paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno paints a vivid picture of the extinct...
Insects are not only diverse and numerous, but they’re also engineering marvels in their own right. In this captivating class, we’ll embark on a journey into the remarkable world of insects and explore the secrets behind their incredible feats. From the...
Join “THIS SIDE UP’s” exhibiting artists for a panel moderated by HCCC Curator + Exhibitions Director, Sarah Darro. The panelists will share insider perspectives on producing this exhibition and the new bodies of work that debut in it. The group will also...
Meditate through movement using tai chi chuan, a Chinese exercise based on the yin/yang philosophy and practiced in slow, relaxed, continuous motion. Practicing the forms of tai chi and breath coordination is a tranquil way to focus your mind, achieve physical and...
Join us for an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices, with a view to taking the edge off. This interactive, five-week series provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices, with a view to taking the...
Through simple, gentle movement sequences, we will explore ways to reach out more simply and easily, and maybe even leave being able to reach a bit farther. Extending our arms is an important part of everyday functioning. Reaching high to grab something, reaching out...
How does the psychology and spirituality of the second half of life call us to develop new and sometimes unexpected qualities? Aging with intention is a creative and courageous act, a path to wholeness. It becomes an art form, a poetry, when we allow for inner beauty...
Join Asia Society Texas to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition ‘Xu Bing: Word Alchemy.’ The show assembles more than 50 of Xu Bing’s most important paintings, videos, sculptures, drawings, installations, and other ephemera representing almost 50...
Hands-on history with Kat Havens, Director of Curriculum and Content. Join us for an intriguing journey through time as we uncover a world of diverse burial customs, from the unique practice of sky burials to the enigmatic Towers of Silence, and so much more. After...
On this exclusive tour led by Butterfly Center staff, you will visit the containment room and rooftop greenhouses–areas not open to the public–where staff cares for the Museum’s caterpillars, butterflies, other insects, and grow plants for the...
Explore how the forces of chemistry, physics, and biology converge. Chemistry unveils the secrets of matter’s composition and the bonds that tie it together. Physics reveals the laws governing motion, energy, and the universe’s fundamental forces, and...
Explore the remarkable world of insects and their role in decomposition. Discover how these unsung heroes transform organic waste into ecological treasures, enriching the soil and supporting entire ecosystems. In this engaging learning experience, you’ll even...
The period from the end of the Devonian to the Permian was a time of immense change. Early reptiles emerged, climate patterns shifted, and the supercontinent Pangaea formed. Then, one of Earth’s most devastating mass extinctions occurred, eradicating over 90% of...
Discover how to transform your yard or patio into a haven for butterflies, bees, and other captivating insects. Be the hero in this important conservation story. Pollinators are facing tough times due to habitat loss, chemicals, and invasive species, but you can be...
