The Menil Collection museum and a group of surrounding non-profit arts organizations come together to host a free afternoon of art and entertainment that will extend across the Menil “campus” from West Alabama to Richmond Avenue from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Highlighting the diversity of the Menil neighborhood arts community the festival will include films and performances, from chamber music to literary readings, performances and workshops.

Highlights from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Houston Indie Book Festival (with readings co-presented with Inprint) at the Menil Collection, East side of the building
Houston Center for Photography Collaborations VIII Print Sale at HCP
Watercolor Society- Houston Clothesline Art Sale at WAS-H

1:00p.m. - Riyaaz Qiwwali Performance at the Rothko Chapel
Qawwali music is characterized by lively rhythmic cycles, gripping melodies, and the addition of improvisational poetry. As a form, this type of Sufi devotional music dates back to eighth century Persia, from where it spread throughout South Asia, particularly in areas with strong Muslim populations.

2:00 p.m. - Scratchatopia and the Territory Screening by SWAMP
Camera-less films made by visitors during the Open House at SWAMP will be screened prior to an exciting selection of the best short films from THE TERRITORY, season 33.

3 p.m. - 4p.m. Family Drum Circle with Sam Dinkins III presented by Da Camera of Houston at Rothko Chapel Plaza