Discovery Green
Let’s Dance at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. In this new class, learn to dance salsa along with a mix of bachata, merengue and cumbia. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.
Screen on the Green: Mean Girls
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green presented by Arandas Bakery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. On June 29, the featured film is Mean Girls (PG-13, 2004, 97 min.). Cady Heron …
Land Rover Houston Central’s Rainbow on the Green presented by Legacy Community Health
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery 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.
Thursday Night Concerts presented by UHD: Lavelle White with Annika Chambers
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThis 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 …
Deep Listening: Pauline Oliveros Day
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe 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 …
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Baxton
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged 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.
Silent Film/Live Music at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston 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 …
Screen on the Green: A Wrinkle in Time
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green presented by Arandas Bakery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. On May 4, the featured film is A Wrinkle in Time (PG, 2018, 109 min.). …
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Quiet Company
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged 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 …
Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery 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 …
Screen on the Green: The Princess Bride
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green presented by Arandas Bakery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. On April 6, the featured film is The Princess Bride (PG, 1987, 98 min.). While …
Toddler Tuesdays at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Public Library (HPL) teams up with Discovery Green for a morning of fun with story time, activities and crafts, Tuesdays, April 2–May 28, 2019.
Houston Center for Photography Classes at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesExperts teach free monthly photography workshops at Discovery Green. Meet at the Morgan Reading Room behind The Lake House Café. Wednesdays, March 27, 6:30–8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 6:30–8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 6:30–8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 6:30–8 p.m.
Screen on the Green: Wizard of Oz
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green presented by Arandas Bakery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. On March 23, the featured film is Wizard of Oz (PG, 1939, 102 min.). Dorothy …
Off the Couch at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Off the Couch, a new offering for ages 18 and up, is a moderate exercise class aimed at increasing your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance while improving your overall health. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel …
Core-Focused Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts 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 25, 2019. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a …
Heartfulness Meditation at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Get in tune with your inner self during 15-minute Heartfulness Meditation sessions every Monday this spring. 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 can be …
Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Yogis of all skill levels are invited to strengthen, relax and recharge every Monday this spring. 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 can be …
Sundays in the Park at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesFamilies are invited to enjoy lawn games, activities and more at Discovery Green each Sunday this Spring from 3 to 5 p.m.
Young Writers Workshop
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesPresented by Writers In The Schools (WITS), the weekly Young Writers Workshop at Discovery Green is Houston’s only free and open writing workshop for kids. The class, which includes a craft provided by Houston Public Library, encourages children to express their thoughts and develop language skills.
Youth Performance Poetry Sessions at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesWriters in the Schools (WITS) offers free writing and performance poetry workshops for poets ages 13 to 19 on Fridays, March 1, April 5 and May 3, 2019.
moonGARDEN at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesA series of 22 illuminated spheres will transform the park and the Avenida into a magical moonscape this fall. Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter, moonGARDEN will feature 11 shadow “theaters” that tell the dynamic story of Houston and Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that allow visitors to become …
Parkour at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. At these beginner Parkour classes, Urban Movement-certified coaches utilize the park for an urban workout. Ages 12 and up. 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 …
Zumba at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. ACE-certified personal trainer Oscar Sajche makes working out a dance party at Zumba classes this fall. 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 can be …
Core-Focused Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Instructor John Tran leads Core-Focused Yoga classes this fall, focusing on dynamic flow sequences and long-held poses that train the body for strength and flexibility. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as …