Caroline Wiess Law Building Events Week of Monday, July 14, 2025-Sunday, July 20, 2025


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Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyond Through July 6, 2025

Featuring more than 70 works of art in a variety of media, Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyondexplores how the genre of landscape evolved …

18 Jul Fri / 2025

  • Mildred Pierce Film Poster
    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

  • Mildred Pierce Film Poster
    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

  • Family Zone
    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. 

  • Marlee Matlin Film Poster
    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.