09-06-2023 WEEKLY SCENES AND SCREENS
Spring Street Studios
Spring Street Studios is hosting an art show and sale with live music, food, and drinks Sept. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Acclaimed exhibition “In Praise of Shadows” with work by South African artist William Kentridge is closing Sept. 10 and includes more than 80 pieces in visual arts, sculpture, film and theater.
Menil Curator Talk
Associate Curator of Modern Art Natalie Dupêcher is giving a talk and introducing a new installation by Chilean Surrealist Roberto Matta. The talk is Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. and is free and open to all.
Rice Cinema
Rice Cinema is showing “Letter from an Unknown Woman,” a classic romance directed by Max Ophüls, on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in Sewall Hall.
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