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  • Image: Craft Garden Tour

    Craft Garden Tour

    Sat., July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    4848 Main St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

    Free

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    HCCC’s Craft Garden is home to nearly 100 plant species, each cultivated for craft. Spanning the fabric of human existence, craft is an active dialogue with living materials. String, baskets, textiles, dye, pigment, paper—all are made with plants! Learn more about the flora of this unique urban ecosystem at Craft Garden Tours, facilitated by volunteer gardener and former resident artist Molly Koehn (mah-lee kayn). Garden Tours are held quarterly, highlighting each season’s growth and changes. Molly also coordinates garden gatherings, community-based learning sessions held on the last Saturday of the month (except December) at 10:30 AM in the Craft Garden. 713-529-4848
  • Image: "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

    "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

    Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11

    The Menil Collection

    1533 Sul Ross, Houston Montrose

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    "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog" is an immersive, six-channel video installation by the British artist Sir John Akomfrah. The work, co-commissioned by the Menil Collection and the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), explores the history of youth-led Civil Rights–era activism in the American South from 1954 to 1963, and how the participants fought for racial equity through nonviolent marches, protests, boycotts, and voter registration efforts. Runtime: 51 minutes. "The Hour Of The Dog" begins every hour on the hour. The final screening each day starts one hour before closing. 7135259400
  • Image: 'Vian Sora: Outerworlds'

    'Vian Sora: Outerworlds'

    Thursdays, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 2

    Asia Society Texas Center

    1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

    $8

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    Vian Sora (b. 1976, Baghdad) creates dazzling, layered abstractions that channel the turbulence of life, ancient Mesopotamian history, and Iraq's diverse natural landscapes. For Sora, the multilayered effects of her paintings give a concrete form to the chaos of life. For its expanded display at AST, 'Outerworlds' will feature Sora's paintings in dialogue with works by sculptor John Chamberlain and painter Etel Adnan. (713) 496-9901
  • Image: 'Nevine Mahmoud: Second Nature'

    'Nevine Mahmoud: Second Nature'

    Thursdays, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 4

    Asia Society Texas Center

    1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

    Included with the purchase of any admission

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    Nevine Mahmoud unearths uncanny worlds from stone: jumbo-sized fruits drip with glass, a contorted marble faun arcs like an acrobat, and children's toys are immortalized in white alabaster. Mahmoud's works are placed throughout Asia Society Texas' public spaces, engaging in a material dialogue with the building and manipulating one's understanding of nature. (713) 496-9901
  • Image: Https://www.czechcenter.org/calendar/2026/6/20/special-exhibition-beyond-the-cobblestones

    Https://www.czechcenter.org/calendar/2026/6/20/special-exhibition-beyond-the-cobblestones

    Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Aug. 15

    Czech Center Museum Houston

    4920 San Jacinto St., Houston Third Ward

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    Free - $15

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    Discover the natural beauty of the Czech lands through the lens of photographer Rick Bye. Richard (Rick) Bye has been involved with photography for over 30 years and has had numerous pictures published in several magazines, and various corporate reports. Now retired from his 42 year professional career, much of his time is spent traveling with his wife with camera in hand to capture the many beautiful places around the world and share with others. 713-528-2060
  • Image: ARTECHOUSE presents Fractal Worlds

    ARTECHOUSE presents Fractal Worlds

    Fridays, 12-10 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 12-8 p.m.

    ARTECHOUSE Houston

    600 W 6th Street, Houston Heights

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    $17-$36

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    Fractals are everywhere—from the spiraling galaxies overhead to the branching of trees and the rhythms of our breath. ARTECHOUSE Studio and visual artist Julius Horsthuis invite audiences to step inside the infinite, exploring how mathematics shapes not only our physical world but also our perception, emotion, and imagination. Go on a cinematic four-part fractal journey with 16K visuals and 31-channel Hyperreal sound within ARTECHOUSE's 270-degree Immersion Gallery, discover The Fractal Lab - an interactive digital exploration of fractals that encourages playful, intuitive discovery as you manipulate fractals in real time, and much more. N/A
  • Image: Playing with Fire: Enameling on Copper Workshop

    Playing with Fire: Enameling on Copper Workshop

    Sat., July 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    4848 Main St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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    $85 for HCCC members, $95 for Non-Members

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    Discover the magic of enameling in this beginner-friendly workshop, where you’ll create several finished copper samples that can be transformed into pendants or earrings! Enameling is a centuries-old technique of fusing powdered glass onto metal, creating glossy, durable, and often colorful surfaces. This process is popular for jewelry, vessels, and decorative objects, with different enameling methods producing a variety of colors, patterns, and textures. The result is a unique piece that reflects the maker’s creativity and craftsmanship. This workshop is beginner friendly; no previous metalsmithing experience is needed. Closed-toe shoes and natural fiber clothing are required for safety. 713-529-4848
  • Image: Art Tour: 'Vian Sora: Outerworlds'

    Art Tour: 'Vian Sora: Outerworlds'

    Sat., July 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Asia Society Texas Center

    1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

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    $10 (Free for AST Members); Free Students and Educators with I.D

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    Experience art on a personal level! Join a docent-led tour of 'Vian Sora: Outerworlds' and experience firsthand the artist's dazzling, layered abstractions that channel the turbulence of life, ancient Mesopotamian history, and Iraq's diverse landscapes — including its deserts, rivers, and archeological sites. 'Outerworlds' — Sora's first solo museum exhibition in the United States — surveys a decade of her most vibrant work, charting her transformation into one of today's most distinctive voices in painting. (713) 496-9901
  • Image: HCP Photobook Club with Wendy Watriss

    HCP Photobook Club with Wendy Watriss

    Sun., July 19, 2-4 p.m.

    Museum of Fine Arts - Hirsch Library

    5601 Main St, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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    $10 for HCP members

    Join Houston Center for Photography’s Photobook Club for an evening of conversation centered on the photobook as an artistic medium. Hosted by Jon Evans, this session features photographer, curator, and FotoFest co-founder, Wendy Watriss. Open exclusively to Houston Center for Photography members, the bi-monthly club brings together photographers, artists, collectors, and book lovers to discuss influential photobooks and exchange ideas in a welcoming community setting. Registration is required. 713-529-4755
  • Image: Curator Talk: Michelle White on "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

    Curator Talk: Michelle White on "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

    Sun., July 19, 3-3:30 p.m.

    The Menil Collection

    1533 Sul Ross, Houston Montrose

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    Michelle White, Senior Curator, The Menil Collection, discusses the exhibition "John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog", an immersive, six-channel video installation that explores the history of youth-led Civil Rights–era activism in the American South from 1954 to 1963. 7135259400
  • Image: Superhero Day with CARS Presented by The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

    Superhero Day with CARS Presented by The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

    Sat., July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    The Woodlands Children's Museum

    4775 W. Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands Montgomery

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    Superhero Day with CARS is $10 adults and $15 for children 0-13

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    Superhero Day with CARS Saturday, July 25th. Come dressed in costume from 10am-4pm for Superhero photo ops and Superhero-themed art projects. Outside pose for photos with Tow Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sheriff, and Tippy the Tractor, and cool off with Tikiz Shaved Ice and Ice Cream from 10am-4pm. Superhero Day with CARS is $10 adults and $15 for children 0-13. 281-465-095
  • Image: Curator Talk: Edouard Kopp on "The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

    Curator Talk: Edouard Kopp on "The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

    Sun., July 26, 3-3:30 p.m.

    The Menil Drawing Institute

    1412 W. Main St, Houston Montrose

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    Edouard Kopp, John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Chief Curator, Menil Drawing Institute, highlights works in the exhibition "The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly." 7135259400
  • Image: Film Screening & Panel Discussion: SNCC, Sit-Ins, and "The Strange Demise of Jim Crow"

    Film Screening & Panel Discussion: SNCC, Sit-Ins, and "The Strange Demise of Jim Crow"

    Thu., July 30, 7-8:30 p.m.

    The Menil Collection

    1533 Sul Ross, Houston Montrose

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    Join the Menil Collection for a screening of the 1998 documentary "The Strange Demise of Jim Crow", followed by a panel discussion with local Civil Rights scholars and activists speaking about the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)’s influence in Houston and the city’s desegregation strategies. 7135259400
  • Image: "In Residence: 19th Edition" Opening Reception

    "In Residence: 19th Edition" Opening Reception

    Fri., July 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    4848 Main St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

    Free

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    Join HCCC to celebrate the opening of "In Residence: 19th Edition," an annual exhibition celebrating the Center’s Artist Residency Program. The show features clay, fiber, and mixed-media works by HCCC’s 2025-2026 resident artists: Malene Djenaba Barnett, Roslyn Dupré, Candace Hicks, Katie Mongoven, Lorena Morales, Dominique Muñoz, Kendall Ross, and Grace Sachi Troxell. Enjoy refreshments as you explore the exhibition and visit with our resident artists, whose open studios will feature works in fiber, paper, and found objects available for viewing and purchase. 713-529-4848
  • Image: Hands-on Houston: YOU-nique Zines

    Hands-on Houston: YOU-nique Zines

    Sat., Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    4848 Main St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

    Free

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    Join HCCC and Zine Fest Houston to celebrate the closing of "Clutch City Craft" and explore self-expression by making a zine! Zines, short for “magazines,” are self-published, do-it-yourself booklets about any topic you can imagine! Get inspired by exploring "Clutch City Craft," which showcases how craft has shaped Houston’s cultural identity over the past 100 years, from mosaic street signs to cowboy boots. Then write, draw, stamp, or collage a one-page zine that captures your own unique style! What will your zine share about YOU? 713-529-4848

  • The Health Museum The Fatherhood Effect Healing Arts Exhibition

    Mondays-Sundays, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27

    The Health Museum

    1515 Hermann, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

    Preview is $10 for members; $20 for non-members

    The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum located in the heart of the Houston Museum District, will debut their newest exhibition The Fatherhood Effect as part of the Healing Arts Program at a preview party on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. Six awards will be presented during the reception at 7 p.m.   The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and will remain on display at The Health Museum until January 27, 2027. 713-521-1515