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Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green’s citywide Earth Day celebration—sponsored by Green Mountain Energy and presented in partnership with the Citizens Environmental Coalition—is designed to educate, inspire and encourage action on Sunday, April 14. The event features displays, exhibits and booths on topics ranging from alternative energy to recycling methods, plus an Urban Harvest Farmers Market, an eco-fashion zone …

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Unplugged at Discovery Green: Quiet Company

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Unplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges up to five bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. Formerly Canned Acoustica. The April 14 headliner is singer-songwriter …

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Silent Film/Live Music at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Houston ensemble Two Star Symphony returns to the park with a performance of their original score to the silent film Girl Shy (1924, 87 min.), a classic romantic comedy directed by Harold Lloyd. Guests are invited to arrive at 8 p.m. for a 1920s costume contest, with the chance to win gift cards to The …

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Unplugged at Discovery Green: Baxton

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Unplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges up to five bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. Formerly Canned Acoustica. The May 19 headliner is Buxton.

Free

Deep Listening: Pauline Oliveros Day

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

The first installment of Houston Arts Pioneers, a new series honoring the legacies of groundbreaking local artists, this evening will celebrate Pauline Oliveros with an interactive performance of Oliveros’ compositions and sonic meditations by local and visiting musicians. Studio Enertia, under the direction of interdisciplinary artist and Deep Listening**®**practitioner Lisa E. Harris, will present performances …

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Thursday Night Concerts presented by UHD: Lavelle White with Annika Chambers

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

This free, family-friendly concert series showcases some of the best music of the Gulf Coast. The series opens on May 30, 2019, with a performance by Lavelle White, the queen of Texas blues, with opener Annika Chambers. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available for purchase. No glass containers …

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Land Rover Houston Central’s Rainbow on the Green presented by Legacy Community Health

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green brings back Land Rover Houston Central’s Rainbow on the Green® presented by Legacy Community Health on Friday, June 21, 2019. The park’s annual citywide LGBT celebration welcomes the public for an evening of electrifying entertainment by Chad Michaels and OneUp, along with some of Houston’s best drag performers.

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Sundays in the Park at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Families are invited to enjoy lawn games, activities and more at Discovery Green each Sunday this fall from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Paloma Sponsored by PNC Bank

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Paloma Sponsored by PNC Bank is a temporary, site-specific public art installation in two parts. Paloma, created by French creative studio Pitaya, is a series of 200 colorful aluminum “origami” birds, which will be suspended from the canopy along Discovery Green’s Brown Promenade and will be illuminated by dynamic LED lights after dusk to create …

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Rainbow on Ice

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Rainbow on Ice is Discovery Green’s annual LGBTQ celebration on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy. This year’s Houston-themed event is the ultimate dance party, with music by DJ Joe Ross, a performance by H-Town’s R & B princess JaeRene, electrifying drag performances such as Blackberri as Lizzo and a fashion show with designs …

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Bank of America Screen on the Green: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8 p.m. On May 23, the featured film is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (PG-13, …

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Be My Neighbor Day Presented by PNC Grow Up Great

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

This family-friendly event, produced in partnership with Houston Public Media and Fred Rogers Productions, will take place during the park’s ongoing storytime series, Toddler Tuesdays. During Be My Neighbor Day, children will learn the importance of community, giving back and being a caring neighbor. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger, plus enjoy …

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Core-Focused Yoga at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your inner center with this dynamic flow yoga sequence on Tuesday evenings through June 30, 2020. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a …

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Hatha Yoga at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Join Hatha Yoga—a basic vinyasa class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body—every Saturday through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga classes. Yoga mats …

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Tai Chi at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Enjoy Tai Chi—a Chinese internal martial art known for its slow, meditative movements—on Saturdays through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.

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Heartfulness Meditation at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Get in tune with your inner self during 15-minute Heartfulness Meditation sessions Mondays through June 29. (No class on May 25.) No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga …

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FUNomenal Spring Break at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate Spring Break with five days of fun at the park for the whole family. Activities will include Mad Science shows, hands-on crafts with Girlstart, Touch a Truck Tuesday, Young Writers Workshops with Houston Public Library Express and more. Plus, take a spin around The Rink – Rolling at Discovery Green, open 11 a.m. to …

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Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled and local goods from over 40 vendors, plus enjoy live music and food trucks along Avenida de las Americas and the park’s Grace Event Lawn. Saturday, March 21, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, 6–10 …

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Yoga at Discovery Green

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Yogis of all skill levels are invited to strengthen, relax and recharge every Monday through June 29. (No class on May 25.) No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for …

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Houston Brew Fest

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Brew Festival will take place throughout Discovery Green on April 27th from noon to 4pm. The event will feature over 50 breweries and 150 beers, as well as food trucks, cover bands, lawn games and more. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries.

$50 – $65

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Jazzy Sundays in the Parks

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Made possible by Kinder Foundation. This free concert series celebrates local and regional musicians representing the best in jazz and its related forms such as gospel, blues, zydeco and more. Expect free, family-friendly concerts in three Houston parks: Emancipation Park in March, The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou in April and at Discovery Green in …

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Summer Movie – The Lion King

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King with a move night under the stars. A lion cub named Simba looks forward to following in his father's footsteps and becoming king of the African pride lands one day, but his happy childhood turns tragic when his uncle murders his father and drives him into exile. …

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Park After Dark

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Beat the heat this summer at Park after Dark. Splash around the Gateway Fountain or enjoy lawn games from Rocket Dog. Park in the Dark will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and special park lighting. Gretchen “Coachgee” Jèan will host free line dancing classes from 7 – 8 p.m.

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Impact Houston

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Join KTSU for a live-taping of Impact Houston, a podcast about Houston arts, culture and more. Impact Houston is hosted by Donna Franklin, Chris Johnson and Marcus Session, produced in collaboration with Houston First.

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Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled and local goods while enjoying food trucks and musical entertainment by DJ G Funk (July) and Houston country artist Jana Woe (August).

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