No Italian? No problem! In our online Italian for Beginners – A1S1 class, you will learn everyday words and phrases to help you speak Italian with confidence. Our dedicated Italian teachers will help you establish strong foundations in the Italian language,...
Please note: due to our current closure, our neighbors at Lawndale Art Center have generously offered to host this event. Tilt, slide, and suspend everyday objects and ordinary materials into surprising arrangements, and explore stability, centers of gravity, and...
Celebrate this day in 1969, when astronauts first stepped on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. This lunar-focused event includes a conversation with an astronaut, an outdoor stargazing soundtrack provided by Peter Lucas, NASA footage projections, and...
Sophie Asakura, Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art, discusses three On Kawara date paintings from the Today series (1966–2013) on loan from Glenstone, Potomac, MD and on view in the Menil Collection main building foyer.
Join Asia Society Texas for an author talk with Dr. Theodore Gonzalves, who will share his latest book, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects, which invites readers to experience both well-known and untold stories through...
No Italian? No problem! In our online Italian for Beginners – A1S1 class, you will learn everyday words and phrases to help you speak Italian with confidence. Our dedicated Italian teachers will help you establish strong foundations in the Italian language,...
Looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian conversation skills? Look no further! Our in-person Italian Conversation Class will help you gain fluency while having fun. This small group class is designed for intermediate to advanced level speakers. Knowledge of...
Explore our current exhibitions, Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege and Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow, by participating in a scavenger hunt for shapes and patterns.
Deepen your understanding of what makes a dream group “Jungian,” and how a shared language can enhance cohesion. Jungian-based dream circles hold a unique container for archetypal material to emerge from the unconscious through sound, image, and complexes....
As far as we know, William Shakespeare never traveled to Italy. But the culture of Italy fascinated him. The dramatic action for one-third of all his plays takes place within an Italian setting, either ancient or contemporary. From the lovelorn and feud-vexed streets...
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky (Russia/Italy, 1983, 126 minutes, in Italian and Russian with English subtitles) Brown Auditorium Theater, 4K digital restoration Newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, this cult favorite is a mystical and mysterious...
Directed by various directors (Various countries, 2023, 71 minutes, in original languages with English subtitles) Brown Auditorium Theater, digital For adult audiences The annual Ottawa International Animation Festival curates a selection of short films, both award...
Directed by Agnieszka Holland (Poland/USA/France/Czech Republic/Belgium/Germany/Turkey, 2023, 147 minutes, in Polish, Arabic, English, and French with English subtitles) Brown Auditorium Theater, digital Along the treacherous forests (“green border”) between Belarus...
Directed by various directors (USA, 2024,approx. 100 minutes) Brown Auditorium Theater, digital Walk the red carpet for Aurora’s annual Summer Filmmaking Camp World Premieres event, where young filmmakers’ visions come to life on the screen! This free screening...
Directed by Man Ray (France, 1923, 70 minutes) Brown Auditorium Theater, digital In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Le Retour à la raison, Sqürl, the Jim Jarmusch-Carter Logan combo, presents Man Ray: Return to Reason, with a newly recorded drone rock...
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Brazil, 2023, 93 min., in Portuguese with English subtitles, digital) Friday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. BROWN The latest from celebrated director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau) delves into the coastal city of Recife’s historical and human...
Directed by Elia Suleiman (France/Morocco/Germany/Occupied Palestinian Territory, 2002, 92 min., in Arabic, English, and Hebrew with English subtitles, digital) Friday, July 19, 7:00 p.m. BROWN Introduced by Dr. Tish Stringer, MFAH lead projectionist Writer/director...
A Director’s Perspective The acclaimed 2024 TV series Shōgun is based on the James Clavell novel of the same name. The MFAH presents Episode 8 “The Abyss of Life,” directed by Houston filmmaker Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, who introduces the screening and participates in a...
Be both creative and mindful as we create something beautiful from origami paper. Origami technique requires precise attention and patience, but as we repeat the same folds over and over again, the process becomes easier, less stressful, and even soothing. Choose...
Hindustani Vocal Concert by Ustaad Waseem Ahmed Khan of Agra Gharana is characterized by its austere and robust style which emphasizes clarity of diction, precision in rhythmic patterns and a repertoire that includes both classical khayals and dhrupad-dhamar style of...
