Events
Upcoming events
Unity Day of Ukraine
January 25, 2025 11:00am
Unity Day of Ukraine
"A Commemoration at the Burial Site of Director Andrei Makarenko"
We welcome you to join us on Saturday January 25, 2025 start time 11:00 am at the site of Director Andrei Makarenko's final resting place
FOREST PARK LAWNDALE CEMETERY
6900 Lawndale Street,
Houston, TX 77023.
Ukraine's UNIFICATION ACT, Акт Злуки,
January 22, 1919, Director Makarenko was one of six signatories of the agreement to unite the Ukrainian National Republic (YHP) and the West Ukrainian National Republic (ZUNR), uniting all of Ukraine for the first time in 255 years. The agreement is also known as the Universal of the Directory of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
Director Makarenko, from February 9 to May 25, 1919, shared the executive leadership of Ukraine in The Directory, with Fedir Shvets and General Simeyon Petliura. Of the 7 Heads of State that served independent Ukraine after the First World War, he is the only one not buried in Europe.
Map and historical information:
https://www.uacch.org/history/director-makarenko-houston-memorial
Access:
- The southeast gate on Griggs Drive just north of I-10 will be open. The event place is located just north of the large brick building (mausoleum) at the gate.
- Alternately, the main entrance is on Lawndale Drive, east of Wayside Drive, located at the northwest of the cemetery. Follow the cemetery interior roads on the outside until you round around to the brick mausoleum at the southeast gate, then shortly north from there.
In this time of war, Ukraine is more united than ever before in history. Director Makarenko is a symbol of a shared American and Ukrainian history, heritage, and embraced citizenship, is proof and evidence of Ukraine's existence as a nation, and represents all Ukrainians that have gone abroad worldwide supported by their culture, nationality, Belief, Faith and new communities.
Please join us so that America and the world may know our strength and resolve to be united, victorious and free.
Turning Toward the Light
January 18, 2025 - February 15, 2025
LYDIA BODNAR-BALAHUTRAK
BASIA HAWICZ | Traditions Transformed
An exhibition of fantasy Pysanky & sculpures as masks
Artists’ Opening Reception
Saturday, January 18, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet w/Basia Hawicz
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1 1:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Artist Conversation
Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak w/Anna Tahinci
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Open Studio w/Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES
2631 Colquitt, Houston, TX 77098
713.522.0718 | www.hooksepsteingalleries.com
Regular hours: Sun-Mon — Closed
Tue-Sat — 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Past events
Screening of the documentary "Porcelain War" in Houston
January 9 - January 15th
We would like to invite you to a screening of the documentary "Porcelain War"
at River Oaks Theatre 2009 W Gray St. Houston 77019.
Showtimes detailed list attached below - between January 9 and January 15th.
Please note that there will be a Zoom Q&A with directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev on January 10th and 11th at 7pm.
2024 Q4 Meeting
December7, 2024
Invitation sent to members. Please contact us if you haven't received the invitation yet.
Independence Day of Ukraine
August 24, 2024
Community & Celebration on Saturday, August 24
at Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9102 Meadowshire Street, Houston 77037.
5:00pm Moleben Prayer Service
5:30pm BBQ Dinner Reception and Movie in Church Hall
TALK Protecting Heritage in the Face of War
May 30, 2024
Event by Archeology Now:
Join the frontline of cultural preservation in embattled Ukraine.
Journey with a member of Blue Shield International to discover efforts to defend Ukraine’s historic treasures from looting, vandalization, and destruction due to warfare. Learn more about the vital task of protecting at-risk workers, collections, and cultural heritage sites to safeguard a nation’s identity.
Dr. Brian I. Daniels - Smithsonian Associate
& Director of Research and Programs, Penn Cultural and Heritage Center
Welcome by the Ukrainian Consul General in Houston The Honorable Vitalii Tarasiuk.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Lynn Wyatt Auditorium 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005
This event is cosponsored by the University of St. Thomas, the Center for International Studies, the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston, and the Ukrainian Consul General of Houston.
Vyshyvanka Day
May 16 2024
Wear your finest Vyshyvanka and join the women of the Houston branch of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America and the Houston Ukrainian community as we celebrate our heritage and tradition of embroidered clothing on this special day.
There will be live music by Ukrainian DJ Andy Verdi!
All are welcome...kids, pets, neighbors, friends! There is a large outdoor pet friendly patio so don't leave them home alone!
There is parking behind the building and in the lot across Edwards Street.
TALKING WALLS: GRAFFITI FROM CONFLICT
April 28, 2024
Event by Archeology Now:
Join us for a compelling online event where we explore graffiti left behind by Russians in Ukraine that is often intimidating and boastful. In April 2022, Ukrainian researchers formed the Wall Evidence project to document Russia's actions and to achieve accountability.
Roksolana Makar, the archive’s content lead of this initiative, works to uncover patterns, symbols, and narratives of intimidation. Her talk will focus on the influence of popular culture, literature, and propaganda found in Russian messages to Ukrainians and the transformation of public and private space during the occupation. It’s an age-old story that is tragically being repeated today as we bear witness.
The Ukrainian Consul General in Houston, The Honorable Vitalli Tarasiuk, will welcome attendees.
For more project information: https://wallevidence.mizhvukhamy.com/
Roksolana Makar, Content Lead. Wall Evidence Team, Ukraine
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, UKRAINIAN AMRICAN CULTURAL CLUB OF HOUSTON, AND THE UKRAINIAN CONSULATE IN HOUSTON
SCYTHIANS: GOLDEN HORSES & SWIFT ARROWS
April 14, 2024
Event by Archaeology Now
Discover the fascinating culture of the Scythians from the comfort of your own home.
The Scythians—an arrow-wielding, nomadic culture of horse people—emerged from vast grasslands of the Eurasian steppe around 5,000 years ago and are renowned for their stunning goldwork and luxurious tombs as well as their legendary prowess as horse-riders. Discover how they exerted a powerful influence on steppe history and why horses and nomads played such a significant role in the region
Register for FREE at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../golden-horses-swift-arrows...
Easter Bazaar
3/23/2024 12PM
Pokrova Parish Hall & Grounds
9102 Meadowshire, Houston 77037
Event organized by UNWLA and Pokrova Greek Catholic Church Parish
Unity Day of Ukraine
January 20 2024
Holocaust Museum Houston hosts exhibit on Holodomor
November 28 - December 10, 2023
Holocaust Museum Houston - Moral Choices Hall
5401 Caroline Street Houston, Texas 77004
Please check for Exhibit details and Museum hours at http://www.hmh.org
Exhibit presented by Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston, U.S. Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor Genocide Awareness, Contributors, and Holocaust Museum Houston.