Calendar Week of Sunday, August 31, 2025-Saturday, September 6, 2025

Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Through August 3, 2025
Showcasing 100 examples of contemporary Cuban photography, this exhibition traces the evolution of the medium’s role in Cuba over nearly five decades.
31 Aug Sun / 2025
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Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Tour
5 p.m.—6:45 p.m.The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour features new short films from this year’s festival.
04 Sep Thu / 2025
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Drop-in Tour | “What Moves You about Art?”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.Learn how artists have shown movement, dance, and dynamism as you explore a variety of cultures and communities through the lens of vivacity and animation.
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Lee F. Mindel
Courtesy of SheltonMindelArchitecture Lecture | Integration of Architecture and Interior Design
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Architect Lee F. Mindel discusses the integration of architecture and interior design.
05 Sep Fri / 2025
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MFAH Playdate
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Rötger Herfurth, Spice Tower, c. 1760, silver, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by Joy and Benjamin Warren.
Tour | Artwork of the Month “Spice Tower”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about Spice Tower.
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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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Tango Night
5 p.m.—8:30 p.m.Enjoy drinks and dancing on Tango Night at Happy Hour Friday.