Rothko Chapel

Phone 713-524-9839
Email info@rothkochapel.org
Website http://www.rothkochapel.org
3900 Yupon St
Houston, 77006

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  • Connect with Your Inner Self at the Rothko Chapel “Twelve Moments” Spiritual Series Continues with Jerry M. Ruhl

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

    Feeling directionless, disconnected and adrift is an experience all too common for many in today’s fast-paced world.
    The Rothko Chapel is working to change that – offering its Modern Meditation series as an antidote.

    “Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions” is designed to help people learn spiritual practices to quiet, center, expand and renew their minds.

    $10

  • Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Wayanay Inka

    This summer, bring your friends, family and a blanket – and the Rothko Chapel will supply the music.

    Spend one Thursday a month at the Chapel, exploring the Americas through music with "Summer Sounds on the Plaza."

    The indigenous cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America will all be honored and celebrated in performances.

    $10

  • Contemplation & Sound: Baha’i Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Baha'i tradition, led by members of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Houston. According to Baha'i writings, music is "a ladder for our souls." Join us for an immersive meditative experience of the soul of the Baha'i community, with uplifting and contemplative music from […]

    Free

  • 50th Anniversary Interfaith Service & Community Celebration

    To lift up the last 50 years of the Rothko Chapel’s work and mission, and renew and strengthen its commitment to serve as a welcoming interfaith sanctuary for all and a place to rally around the significant human rights issues of the day, the Chapel will hold an online interfaith service and human rights celebration […]

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Hindu Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Hindu tradition, led by Dr. Hansa Medley and representatives of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston. In this traditional Vedic or Hindu meditation we will vibrate sacred sound in the form of mantras accompanied by musical instruments. Register to receive the livestream link.

    Free

  • Rothko in Jazz with Maris Briežkalns Quintet

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    The Rothko Chapel continues its 50th Anniversary celebrations with a livestream jazz performance inspired by the work of Mark Rothko. In honor of Rothko’s Latvian heritage, Latvian jazz ensemble the Māris Briežkalns Quintet commissioned ten Latvian composers to each create an original jazz composition, arranged and performed by the Quintet. Each composition is created to […]

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Zarathushti Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Zarathushti (Zoroastrian) tradition, organized by Kaemerz Dotiwala and led by representatives of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston. This session will be focused on The Gathas, seventeen hymns composed by poet-prophet Zarathushtra around 1200 BCE that form the core of Zarathushti liturgy. Register to receive the livestream […]

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Islamic Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Mohamed Hussein and organized by the Minaret Foundation. Comparing elements of sound in different Quran recitation styles, this contemplative practice will showcase thematic recitations where tunes and melodies match the stories being read, allowing the audience to get lost in the […]

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Unitarian Universalist Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in celebration of Pride month in the Unitarian Universalist tradition led by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Mark Vogel of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston. This family-friendly offering will include songs of social justice, readings and interactive meditations. Register to receive the livestream link.

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Laughter Meditation

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a Zoom laughter meditation led by Stephen Findley. This interactive, family-friendly offering will focus on the power of laughter and humor to encourage healing and […]

  • Our Moral Obligation: Ensuring the Dignity of All

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for the first virtual lecture in our Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility summer lecture series featuring the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber […]

  • The Struggle for Equality: LGBTQIA+ Rights

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a virtual conversation on the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the US with Alphonso David, President of Human Rights Campaign and Adri Perez, Policy & […]

    Free

  • American Indian Worldview and the Concept of Rights

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a dialogue between Tink Tinker and Dina Gilio-Whitaker, moderated by Suzanne Benally, exploring the concept of rights for the American Indian people. Juxtaposed to western […]

    Free

  • Defending & Advancing the Rights of Immigrants

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a timely conversation on the rights of immigrants in the US and Texas with Charles Kamasaki, Senior Cabinet Advisor of UnidosUS and Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic […]

    $5 – $20

  • Rothko Chapel’s World AIDS Day Observance

    Online Houston

    Vimeo Livestream, 8am CT Free event with suggested contributions $5-10 In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Rothko Chapel hosts a morning observance to show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS. The morning program includes live music, personal testimonials, and guided reflection. Jeffrey Campbell, Chief Program Officer […]

    $5 – $10

  • Rothko Chapel’s MLK Birthday Celebration

    Online

    Coinciding with the Chapel’s annual observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 15, 2022, the program opens with a performance of and discussion about music central […]

    $5 – $10

  • World AIDS Day Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV. Attendees are invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item (please no food or […]

    Free

  • World AIDS Day Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV. Attendees are invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item (please no food or drinks) to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passed on, and items in celebration of those living with HIV and hope for the […]

    Free

  • “Images & Words: Media’s Influence on the Struggle for Civil Rights” Annual MLK Birthday Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and The Gordon Parks Foundation, the 2023 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present. Inspired by the MFAH’s current exhibition Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power, panelists share their work […]

    $5 – $20

  • 2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    The 2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award recognizes individuals and organizations exercising courageous, grassroots, human rights advocacy to further civil rights in the United States. At a time when many […]

    Free

  • “Will and Soul” Concert featuring Loop38

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Loop38 explores human creativity, perseverance, and all that binds us all together. Works by George Lewis and Chen Yi look inward, considering humanity's inherent creativity and life force, while Carolyn Chen's work looks outward, contemplating our relationship with the environment. Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton joins the musicians of Loop38 to present the world premiere of a work […]

    $5 – $20

  • Annual MLK Birthday Observance “Sick of War: Discussion Health Impacts of US Militarism”

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

    Join us for a timely conversation of the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex. Keynote speaker David Vine will share a historical narrative of the relationship between the US economy and military imperialism, including the ways this history has impacted our community health, followed by a panel discussion with a doctor, […]

    $5 – $25

  • Meditative Moment for Families

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

    Bring the family to the Rothko Chapel for a mindfulness meditation using animal themed yoga poses, breathing exercises, and intention setting through drawing. As we transition from spring to summer, […]

    $5 – $25