Spring 2012 Programming Activities at Discovery Green

Most events are free and open to the public

Programming Seasons feature events such as concerts; movies under the stars; weekly exercise classes; cultural performances; children’s and family activities; writing workshops; and special events.

Here are just a few of the activities to look forward to this Spring!

Special Events

Discovery Green Flea

Third Saturday of each month, April 21, May19, June 16, noon - 6 p.m.

Vintage market where everything old is new again; recycled, renewed, refreshed objects.

See www.discoverygreen.com/discovery-green-flea/ for latest news on vendors, music, food and special market events.

LandRover presents Rainbow on the Green
Friday, June 22

Citywide GLBT celebration with show-stopping performances by Houston's best GLBT singers, dancers and musicians hosted by Tye blue and Grammy-Award winning guest star Thelma Houston. Special thanks to Outsmart Houston and My Gay Houston.

Presented in part with support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.

Dock Dogs  
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24

DockDogs showcases four-legged athletes from across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana in high-jump and long-jump competition of a 20-foot dock into a 40-foot pool of water. Pet-friendly vendors round out the scene. There will be a costume & dog trick contest too!

Entertainment Series

UHD presents Thursday Concerts at Discovery Green
Thursdays May 3 - June 28, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Rock out!  Free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Stay tuned for a shedule of rock, blues, zydeco, hip hop and latino bands!

IKEA Screen on the Green

Catch a free, family friendly flick in the shadow of Houston's dramatic skyline thanks to IKEA Houston! 

Friday, May 18 - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Saturday, June 9 - The Muppets

Art Series

Houston Public Radio Silent Film Concerts

Classic silent films get a new twist thanks to Texas' best indie classical musicians.

Friday, May 4 Bee vs. Moth performs Oyster Princess

Shakespeare on the Green
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance presents a fun and family friendly production of Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Healthy Living Series
presented by M.D. Anderson Foundation

Fitness in the Park

Bumba Toning
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Tone your bum and your body!

Pi-Yo
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
A unique blend of pilates and yoga.

Zumba
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
The exercise craze that has everyone moving to the beat!

Slow Flow Yoga
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
The perfect antidote to our fast paced world.

Discovery Hoop Dance
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Burning calories has never been more fun!

Ananda Yoga *NEW*
Sundays, noon
Integrate and harmonize all levels of your being.

Familes and Children Series

Toddler Tuesdays

Tuesdays, April - June, 10:30 a.m. Check event calendar for details.

Young Writers Workshop
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Writers in the Schools, HPL Express and Discovery Green team up to offer Houston's only free and open writing workshop for kids.

Young Writers Reading
Sunday, May 6

Celebrate the best young writers from around the city!