Caroline Wiess Law Building Events Year of Thursday, July 17, 2025-Thursday, July 16, 2026


Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads
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

  • 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

24 Jul Thu / 2025

  • Marlee Matlin Film Poster
    Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
    7 p.m.—8:45 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.

25 Jul Fri / 2025

26 Jul Sat / 2025

  • Compensation Film Poster
    Compensation
    7 p.m.—9 p.m.

    A milestone of independent cinema, Zeinabu irene Davis’s first feature (presented in a 4K rejuvenation) presents parallel African American love stories between a deaf woman and a hearing man set decades apart. Inspired by a poem by legendary African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, this moving narrative depicts their struggle to overcome racism, disability, and discrimination.

27 Jul Sun / 2025

01 Aug Fri / 2025

02 Aug Sat / 2025