Calendar Year of Sunday, July 20, 2025-Sunday, July 19, 2026

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.
10 Aug Sun / 2025
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Little Artists
1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.An exciting art adventure for families at the Museum.
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Yojimbo (Yôjinbô)
5 p.m.—7 p.m.To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, wily, masterless samurai Sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage.
15 Aug Fri / 2025
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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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Dance Performance | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Enjoy a classical Indian dance and music performance presented to complement the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
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A Portrait of a Postman
7 p.m.—9 p.m.This fascinating new documentary—winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature at the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival—profiles Texas artist Kermit Oliver.
16 Aug Sat / 2025
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Aurora Picture Show Summer Filmmaking Camp World Premiere
1 p.m.—2:45 p.m.Walk the red carpet for Aurora’s annual Summer Filmmaking Camp World Premieres event, where young filmmakers’ visions come to life on the screen! This free screening showcases a wide range of creative short films made by Houston kids and teens (ages 7–15) through Aurora’s summer youth education program.
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A Portrait of a Postman
7 p.m.—9 p.m.This fascinating new documentary—winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature at the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival—profiles Texas artist Kermit Oliver.
17 Aug 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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A Portrait of a Postman
2 p.m.—4 p.m.This fascinating new documentary—winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature at the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival—profiles Texas artist Kermit Oliver.
21 Aug Thu / 2025
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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.
Tour & Toast | “From India to the World”
6:15 p.m.—7:15 p.m.Join fellow art enthusiasts for a private group tour through From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.