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DISCOVERY Fall GREEN
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The events listed are confirmed at the time of printing. For a full listing of Discovery Green summer 2013 events, please visit the calendar at discoverygreen.com Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available for purchase at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages permitted.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SUNDOWN AT THE GROVE Wednesdays through Sep 18 This weekly craft beer tasting includes beer flights accompanied by one-of-a-kind food pairings from The Grove’s chef in the beautiful Treehouse overlooking Discovery Green. $15. 5:30-8 pm. AUSTRALIA’S STRANGE FRUIT Sep 20-22 Get ready to be amazed by Australia’s Strange Fruit performing a fusion of theater, dance and circus perched atop flexible poles. Swoon! is a 25-minute performance featuring four daredevils telling a spectacular story of love, loss, joy and freedom. See it by night and by day. See website for times.
DISCOVERY FLEA BY NIGHT Sep 21, Oct 19 Food trucks, live music, bicycle repair workshop and vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, jewelry and more under the stars and twinkle lights! 6-10 pm. DOCKDOGS Sep 27–29 This competition showcases furry four-legged athletes from across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana as they compete in high-jump, long-jump and speed retrieve events. Rounding out the scene are petfriendly vendors, a dog costume contest, dog training demonstrations and animal adoptions. Special appearances by Clifford, Biscuit and Poky the puppy! See website for times. SCREAM ON THE GREEN Oct 31 Have a spooky good time at Houston’s sixth annual citywide costume contest and Halloween celebration. Prizes, music and more! Watch Frankenweenie a heartwarming movie about a boy and his dog. 6-10 pm, movie starts at 7 pm.
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DISCOVERY GREEN FLEA Nov 16 Food trucks, live music, bicycle repair workshop and vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, jewelry and more! 11 am-5 pm.
MORNING MEDITATION Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 Learn to stay present in your life with Growing Awareness meditation. 10:30 am-noon. KAYAK RIDES ON KINDER LAKE Weekends Sep-Nov Awaken your awareness of nature with a relaxing and serene kayak ride around Kinder Lake by professional guides from Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service. $5 per person. 11 am-5 pm. KAYAK CLASS Wednesdays in Sep and Oct Adults learn safety, instruction and safe paddling techniques. 6:30-7:30 pm. KAYAK CLASS Sep 2 and Oct 6 Children ages 5-16 years old learn safety, instruction and safe paddling techniques. $5 per person. RECYCLING SATURDAYS Saturdays Bring your glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to a recycling station at Discovery Green. Free. 10 am-2 pm.
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK
Bum-ba Toning Mondays, Sep 2-Nov 11 6:30-7:30 pm.
HEALTHY LIVING
CHIPOTLE GREEN FILM SERIES Discovery Green and Chipotle Mexican Grill present films to educate and challenge us all to care for the earth. Sep 13 Eating Alabama (2012, 62 min.) Activities begin at 7:30 pm, movie 8:15 pm Oct 18 In Organic We Trust (2012, 82 min.) Activities begin at 7 pm, movie 7:45 pm.
CORE-FOCUSED YOGA Tuesdays, Sep 3-Nov 12 6:30-7:30 pm. ZUMBA Wednesdays, Sep 4-Nov 13 6:30-7:30 pm. JAZZERCISE Thursdays, Sep 5-Nov 14 10:30-11:30 am. BLISSFUL WARRIOR YOGA Saturdays, Sep 7–Nov 16 9-10 am.
DISCOVERY HOOP DANCE Sundays, Sep 1-Nov 17 10:3011:30 am.
ENTERTAINMENT
SCREEN ON THE GREEN Catch a free flick in the shadow of Houston’s skyline. Arrive early for fun activities. Sep 14 Up (G) 2009; 96 min. 8 pm. Oct 5 The Great Gatsby (PG-13) 2013, 143 min. 7:30 pm Oct 31 Frankenweenie (PG) 2012, 87 min. 7 pm Nov 2 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) 2012, 94 min. 7 pm H-E-B MOVIE NIGHT Sep 6 Bring the family out to see a screening of The Blind Side, the story of Michael Oher, who became an All American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Special appearances by the Houston Texans Cheerleaders and mascot TORO! Activities start at 7 pm, movie begins at 8 pm. THURSDAY CONCERTS AT DISCOVERY GREEN Family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast! Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available for purchase at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages permitted. 6:30 pm.
Sep 19 Robert Ellis Band; The Clarkes (opens) Sep 26 Ray Wylie Hubbard; Shinyribs (opens) Oct 3 Young Mammals and The Wheel Workers Oct 10 Del Castillo; Espantapajaros (opens) Oct 17 Shemekia Copeland; Annika Chambers (opens) ROCK-TOBER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Step away from your desk for fresh air, rockin’ music and great food while you enjoy a new lunch-hour concert series by Kinder Lake. Free. 11:30 am–1 pm. Oct 2 Milton Hopkins Oct 9 Buxton Oct 16 Grandfather Child Oct 23 Zydeco Dots Oct 30 Kristine Mills HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA SILENT FILM CONCERT Oct 4 Shadow of the Batman (2012, 50 min.) Returning by popular demand, Two Star Symphony performs their score to a new compilation of vintage film clips by filmmaker Andre Perkowski. 7:30 pm
FAMILY
TODDLER TUESDAYS PRESENTED BY AMERIGROUP REALSOLUTIONS Sep 3-Oct 29 Enjoy story time and activities with your favorite looka-like and storybook characters. 10:30 am. Sep 3 Houston Ballet II: The Sleeping Beauty pas de deux