Caroline Wiess Law Building Events Week of Friday, September 27, 2024-Thursday, October 3, 2024
150 Years of Design: The AIA Houston Collection Through Summer 2025
Objects designed by architects celebrate a unique collaboration between the MFAH and the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
28 Sep Sat / 2024
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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024
7 p.m.—10 p.m.Vote for your favorite during this popular compilation of short films. Audiences around the world unite during the same week to see the work of the next generation of international filmmakers.
29 Sep Sun / 2024
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“Sherlock, Jr.” and “Filibus: The Mysterious Air Pirate”
4 p.m.—6 p.m.On Silent Movie Day, the MFAH joins theaters across the United States to celebrate the early pioneers of the motion-picture industry. See new restorations of a classic Buster Keaton comedy and an Italian feminist adventure.
04 Oct Fri / 2024
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Tour | Artwork of the Month “Barbat Lute”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about Barbat Lute.
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Performance | “Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer”
6:30 p.m.—8 p.m.In celebration of Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer, local artist Christopher Paul presents an immersive, participatory sound and meditative experience in response to the exhibition.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.In this new documentary, director Martin Scorsese celebrates his lifelong love affair with legendary filmmaking team Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Scorsese explores their collaboration and describes how deeply their films have influenced his own work.