Ismaili Center Houston

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05/30/2026

🌵 Happy Saturday! Can you guess which of the Ismaili Center’s gardens this is?

Did you know: Our grounds are filled with Texas-native plants, from bold prickly pear to feathery mesquite trees. Come visit and explore for yourself!

Houston is home to one of the largest theater districts in the country, and our Black Box Theater is proud to be part of...
05/29/2026

Houston is home to one of the largest theater districts in the country, and our Black Box Theater is proud to be part of that legacy. From concerts and plays to film screenings and cultural performances, this is where community and creativity converge. A flexible space, reimagined for every performance.

Photo Credit: Salina Kassam

Last month, we launched our inaugural International Lecture Series, welcoming Former President of Kyrgyzstan, Roza Otunb...
05/28/2026

Last month, we launched our inaugural International Lecture Series, welcoming Former President of Kyrgyzstan, Roza Otunbayeva, for a powerful keynote and fireside chat on “Central Asia: Today and Tomorrow.” Moderated by Art Chavez of Asia Society Texas and Stantec, the conversation highlighted the region’s evolving landscape and the importance of inclusive development, a true celebration of global dialogue and exchange. We look forward to hosting more thoughtful dialogues like this again soon.

Photo Credit: Asif Gowani

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and heartfelt Eid al-Adha filled with peace, love, and countless blessings. Eid...
05/27/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and heartfelt Eid al-Adha filled with peace, love, and countless blessings. Eid Mubarak ✨

Mark your calendars for Spice Routes: The Cardamom Challenge! Sysco Nourishing Neighbors® and McCormick® spices and seas...
05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for Spice Routes: The Cardamom Challenge!

Sysco Nourishing Neighbors® and McCormick® spices and seasonings are bringing a one-of-a-kind culinary showcase featuring inventive sweet and savory dishes reinterpreting cardamom from a curated lineup of chefs. Enjoy tastings, a vibrant bazaar, guided tours, and a live chef throwdown competition benefiting Urban Harvest.

Participating chefs come from: Barbacana, Bludorn, Burmalicious by Suu , Camaraderie, Casa Kenji, Doc’s, Duckstache Hospitality Group/Doko, Love Croissants, Osteria di Mercato, Savoir, Shakkar, Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar, The Chef’s Table, and Tindulu

🗓 11 AM – 2 PM
🏆 Winners announced at 1:30 PM
🎟️ Purchase your tickets at IsmailiCenter.org

Last month, over 150 community members gathered at the Ismaili Center for the District C Candidate Runoff Forum, an even...
05/25/2026

Last month, over 150 community members gathered at the Ismaili Center for the District C Candidate Runoff Forum, an evening of real conversation, thoughtful questions, and civic energy. Moderated by Leah Wolfthal, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Julian Ramirez, candidates Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar discussed the issues that matter most to our neighborhoods: flooding and drainage, transportation and mobility, pedestrian and cyclist safety, housing affordability, and neighborhood growth. Congratulations to both candidates on their campaigns, and to Joe Panzarella on becoming our next District C Council Member.

Photo Credit: Arfa Ali, Naail Ali

Now on view at the Ismaili Center: Sending Miracles to Mother Earth (2022) by Hana Shahnavaz. Located on the Level 2 Sta...
05/24/2026

Now on view at the Ismaili Center: Sending Miracles to Mother Earth (2022) by Hana Shahnavaz. 

Located on the Level 2 Stair Landing, this luminous work invites reflection on the relationship between humanity and the natural world through an intricately detailed composition of Austrian crystals.

Shahnavaz’s work expands the tradition of Persian miniature painting while examining the connection between art, ecology, and place. 

Be sure to stop by and experience it in person during your next visit to the Ismaili Center!

When visiting the Central Atrium, be sure to look up. 👆 Rising over 70 feet, this stunning space is formed by stepped sc...
05/23/2026

When visiting the Central Atrium, be sure to look up. 👆 Rising over 70 feet, this stunning space is formed by stepped screens leading your eye to the oculus, a skylight, at the very top. Even on a rainy day, it’s a striking sight to see.

Photo Credit: Salina Kassam

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cinema on the Commons! You all made our first movie night such a success and we loved seeing the community come together for an evening under the stars. From lawn games before the show to Lilo & Stitch on the big screen, it was a night full of good vibes and even better company. Shoutout to and .RolledIceCream for keeping everyone fueled for the night 🍕🍦 Can’t wait to see you at the next one, Houston!

05/20/2026

We were honored to host a welcome reception celebrating Michele Leal’s appointment as Director of the Mayor’s Office of the Arts. It was a wonderful celebration of Houston’s thriving arts and cultural community and a great opportunity to hear from both Michele and Mayor Whitemire on the vision for the program. The arts bring us together, and the Ismaili Center is proud to be a space where culture, creativity, and community thrive.

Congratulations, Michele and we hope to work together on future initiatives!

📣 Happening this weekend: Movie Night Under the Stars ✨Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a movie night on the Commo...
05/14/2026

📣 Happening this weekend: Movie Night Under the Stars ✨

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a movie night on the Commons Lawn featuring Lilo & Stitch (2025). The event is free to attend and we’ll have snacks and drinks available for purchase, along with Talespin Pizza and Rolly’s Rolled Ice Cream.

May 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Register for free at IsmailiCenter.org

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