Things to do in Houston this weekend – January 12th – 15th
Things to do in Houston this weekend. The weather will be amazing, get out of the house!
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All weekend:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – "EO" Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM A favorite at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, this film places the viewer directly in the heart and mind of the four-legged protagonist- Eo the donkey.
All weekend – Rachmaninoff Concert @ Houston Symphony Prepare for an extraordinary concert experience when world-renowned virtuoso Yefim Bronfman tackles Rachmaninoff’s lush and legendary Piano Concerto No. 3.
Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH An ensemble of 60 masterpieces highlight legendary sculptor's Alberto Giacometti’s most important creative achievements. Tickets include general admission.
Ongoing – Golden Worlds Exhibition @ MFAH Showcasing the diversity and brilliance of ancient Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.
Ongoing – Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition features the five images taken by Gordon Parks for his groundbreaking profile of Black Power activist Stokely Carmichael, along with nearly 50 additional photographs and contact sheets never before published or exhibited.
Ongoing – Philip Guston Now Exhibition @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.
Ongoing – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.
Ongoing – Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.
Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.
Ongoing – Robert Motherwell Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute Renowned for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism, Robert Motherwell is a multifaceted and innovative artist, whose decades-long career has made him one of America's greatest artists.
THURSDAY – JANUARY 12
Ongoing – Happy Hour @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.
"Leadbelly" Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Directed by Gordon Parks, "Leadbelly" revisits subjects explored in Parks' earlier films, including the rural South, Black music, and the theme of survival.
Conversation: Artists on Robert Motherwell @ Menil @ 6PM Join Menil's Chief Curator as well as artists Angel Otero and Joseph Havel for a conversation exploring the influence of Robert Motherwell’s work on artists today.
FRIDAY – JANUARY 13
Integrity @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM
Garden Grove + Just a Girl + Green Daze @ House of Blues @ 7PM
SATURDAY – JANUARY 14
Studio Saturday @ MFAH Rienzi @ 10AM Enjoy Rienzi’s gardens while you learn art fundamentals! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided.
Art Beyond Sight @ MFAH @ 11AM In this gallery program for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, trained educators use verbal description and hands-on materials to engage participants with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" Screening and Discussion with Actor William Shatner @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM Following the screening, William Shatner takes to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his storied career, including answering audience questions.
SHWAYZE @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Noel Miller Comedy Show @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM
Chris Distefano Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM
SUNDAY – JANUARY 15
Annual MLK Birthday Observance @ Rothko Chapel @ 3PM In partnership with the MFAH and The Gordon Parks Foundation, Rothko Chapel's annual MLK birthday discussion explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present.
Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone where you’ll find engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more. Knowledgeable staff members are on hand to help answer questions about the works of art on view.
Fantasia @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM
Aaron Wolf with Indaskies and Phil Lerma Band @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
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