Calendar Week of Friday, July 18, 2025-Thursday, July 24, 2025
From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection Through September 14, 2025
Showcasing the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, this exhibition celebrates artistic mastery and cultural exchange.
18 Jul Fri / 2025
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Antonio Berni, La sordidez, c. 1964, polymateric construction composed of wood, cardboard, plastic, roots, nails, enamel, and metals including steel, iron, and aluminum bottle caps, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Foundation.
Tour | Artwork of the Month “La sordidez”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about La sordidez.
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Mildred Pierce
7 p.m.—9 p.m.A landmark film noir exploring complex themes of female ambition and the societal expectations of women in the post-World War II era, Mildred Pierce stars Joan Crawford as a hard-working woman raising two daughters on her own.
19 Jul Sat / 2025
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Studio Saturday at Rienzi
10 a.m.—NoonUnleash your creativity and drawing skills at Rienzi.
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Saturday Members Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
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Mildred Pierce
7 p.m.—9 p.m.A landmark film noir exploring complex themes of female ambition and the societal expectations of women in the post-World War II era, Mildred Pierce stars Joan Crawford as a hard-working woman raising two daughters on her own.
20 Jul Sun / 2025
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
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Bradley Bailey
Lecture | Connecting Galleries: Arts of Japan & “Floating World: A.A.Murakami”
2 p.m.—3 p.m.Curator Bradley Bailey talks about the connection between artworks in the Arts of Japan Gallery and the exhibition Floating World: A.A.Murakami.
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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
5 p.m.—6:45 p.m.Marlee Matlin shattered expectations as the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her groundbreaking performance in Children of a Lesser God (1987). Catapulted into the spotlight, 21-year-old Matlin challenged an industry unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazer not only as a performer but also as an author and activist.
22 Jul Tue / 2025
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Behind-the-Scenes Experience for Benefactor & Leadership Members | Artful Dining with Michelin-Starred Le Jardinier
2 p.m.—4 p.m.Get an inside look at how the chefs and staff at Le Jardinier create the restaurant’s art-inspired culinary experiences.
