Leonkoro in Esperanto means “lionheart.” It refers to Astrid Lindgren’s children’s book with themes of tyranny, rebellion, and betrayal contrasting with loyalty, hope, and courage — sentiments conveyed in much of Leonkoro Quartet’s repertoire.
Pre-Concert Lecture at 1:15 pm
Performance at 2 pm
Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14
Friday Dinner from 5–8 pm
Saturday Brunch from 11 am–2:30 pm
10 am–noon
11 am Tour
All Modern members are invited to enjoy complimentary coffee at Café Modern before a special, members-only guided tour of the new exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers ahead of its public opening. Reservations are not required.
$20 public tickets available online here | Free for Modern members
9:30–11:30 pm
March 5, 8-9:30 pm
In celebration of the artist and exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, active Modern members at the Donor’s Circle level ($2,500) and above are invited to an elegant, seated dinner with the artist. Guests will enjoy inspired fare and live music.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
President’s Circle members and above ($5,000)
Modern members at the President’s Circle ($5,000) and above are invited to join the Modern’s Director for a seasonal lunch in the Boardroom to learn more about her vision and priorities for the Museum in 2026. Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Generously sponsored by Frost
Associate ($150) level members and above
Ticketed event, member tickets available online here
Thursday, March 5, 6–8 pm
The kick-off event for a special evening! Modern members are invited to celebrate the opening of Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers alongside the artist and special friends at this lively after-hours event. Guests will enjoy access to the new exhibition and complimentary beer, wine, and light bites.
Directed by Mike Judge, 1999
R; 90 minutes
“Office Space, a knowing, somewhat slight, often hilarious sendup of cubicle culture, exploits the yuks in the chronic misery of those routinely exposed to the monotonous gray of corporate minds and company decor.” —Rita Kempley, The Washington Post
Directed by Colin Higgins, 1980
PG; 107 minutes
[Dolly Parton] is, on the basis of this one film, a natural-born movie star, a performer who holds our attention so easily that it's hard to believe it's her first film.” —Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
9 to 5 tells the story of three working women—new employee Judy (Jane Fonda), secretary Doralee (Dolly Parton), and senior secretary Violet (Lily Tomlin)—who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss (Dabney Coleman) by abducting him and running the business themselves.
Written by Bernard Shaw
Directed by Dominic Cooke
"Imelda Staunton in formidable form"—The Guardian
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
