For the week of June 23, 2008: following are the special events taking place in Discovery Green Park in
Downtown Houston.
MFAH Films @ Discovery Green
Wednesday, June 25| 8:30 pm | Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Red Balloon/White Mane. Follow a small boy and a red balloon through the streets of Paris and a horse through the south of France. Newly restored prints of timeless, almost wordless, classic films.
Dock Dogs
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29 | Registration Begins @ 2pm | Free Admission | Jones Lawn
Presented for the first time in Houston, Dock Dogs is a dynamic canine sport that gained popularity on The Outdoor Channel.
The three day competition consists of dogs jumping into water from a designated dock with the highest leap earning that canine a victory. Dogs and owners travel to Houston to compete, and the competition is also open to local owners and dogs.
Best of Extremely Shorts: Audience Choice film festival with Aurora Picture Show
Friday, June 27 | 8:00 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Aurora Picture Show's most popular program and celebration of its 10th anniversary. Opening is Zydeco Dots, best Zydeco Band in Houston.
Sundays in the Park presented by the Four Seasons Hotel Houston -
Sunday June 29 | 1 pm - 3 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage/ Saberioon Plaza
Afternoon concert featuring the improvisational music of
DEFENESTRATION UNIT. Sunday Spa Tapas -- delightful spa services -- are available from the Four Seasons Hotel, Houston.
ONGOING EVENTS
Downtown Green Market: Central City Co-op at Discovery Green
Thursdays | 4 - 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Andrea and Bill White Promenade
A year-round weekly co-op market offering organic produce and locally grown products.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Young Writers Workshop in the Park
Saturdays | 10:30 am | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building
The city's only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by WITS and HPL Express continues through July.
EXERCISE IN THE PARK
Dancing under the Stars - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Tuesdays in June | 7 to 8 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Ballroom dance classes led by Alex Arzipe from TUTS Humphreys School of Theatrical Arts.
Pilates in the Park
Tuesdays |6 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Flexibility and strength training led by Jennifer Young Malstead of TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.
Zumba!
Wednesdays | 6 pm | Free Admission | Grace Event Lawn
Zumba takes over the world! It's not a workout - it's a party! Taught by certified personal trainer Oscar Sajche.
Yoga in the Park
Saturdays | New time: 9 am | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Inspired movement overlooking Kinder Lake. Instructor Jerry Randell from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.
Jogging for Moms and Babies
Saturdays | 10 am | Free Admission | meets at Alkek Building
Meet other moms and get active. Instructor Jennifer Young Malstead from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.
