calendar & updates

People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.

Mar
23

Private Service March 23, 2024

3:45 PM

The Rothko Chapel will close at 3:45 pm for a private service on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Apr
6

Neighborhood Community Day with Ars Lyrica

1:00 PM

A cast of multi-talented actors and musicians bring fuse storytelling and live classical music to inspire contemplation and art appreciation.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Apr
20

Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health

11:00 AM

This year's observance provides space for learning, restoration and renewal through a conversation and meditative moment on sustaining action focused particularly on youth organizers working for climate justice.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Apr
26

Private Service April 26, 2024

11:00 AM

Rothko Chapel will close from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a private service on Friday, April 26th, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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May
4

Meditative Moment for Families

11:00 AM

Join for an all-ages, family friendly mindfulness meditation with Align Mind.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Jun
21

Summer Solstice Morning Observance: Apollo Chamber Players

8:00 AM

In observance of the longest day of the year, the morning contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players. 

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Jun
21

Summer Solstice Afternoon Observance: Apollo Chamber Players

12:00 PM

In observance of the longest day of the year, the afternoon contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players. 

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Jun
21

Summer Solstice Evening Observance: Kaminari Taiko

7:30 PM

Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with a sunset performance

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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Jun
29

Private Service June 29, 2024

1:00 PM

Rothko Chapel will close from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm for a private service on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Rothko Chapel

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International Women’s Day: Leadership in Labor Organizing Movements

6:00 PM

Private Service March 23, 2024

3:45 PM

Neighborhood Community Day with Ars Lyrica

1:00 PM

Donate to Program Underwriting to support upcoming program series and events.

Thank you to this season's contributors: Edward & Chinhui Allen, Edward Atkinson, Sarah Bates, Virginia Camfield, Penelope Cerling, Bray Creech, Gayle & Mike DeGeurin, Andrew Edmonson, Cece & Mack Fowler, Beryl Hogshead, Holly & Josh Hudley, Sheryl Kolasinski, Craig Minor, Darren Morris, Robert Morris, Carol & David Neuberger, Elsa Ross, Kate Rothko-Prizel, Glenna Scharon, Sarita Tennant, Mary Welch & Ernesto Maldonado, Randy & Janette Zercher, and John P. McGovern Foundation

Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world. 

Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.

Living Mindfully

Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.

-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud

Transformative Power of Art

Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.

Advancing Human Rights

Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.

--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud