An Earth Day festival, rooftop yoga, free falafel, and more: celebrate Mother Earth at these fantastic 5 Houston Earth Day events.
Happy Earth Day, Houston! First held in 1970, Earth Day is a longstanding global event celebrating conservation, advocacy, and sustainability. This week, Houston is celebrating Mother with a festival, rooftop yoga, free meals, and more. Continue below for more details!
Discover Green Earth Day Celebration
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This Saturday, Discovery Green will be hosting the Green Mountain Energy Earth Day festival. Running from noon to 5 pm, the festival will feature a Magpies & Peacocks recycled fashion show, University of Houston art installation, as well as curated pieces by Houston recycled goods-artist, Glee Ryan.
Furthermore, Discovery Green will host a variety of hands-on craft workshops ahead of performances of Dennis McNett of Wolfbat’s 12-foot-high puppets.
POST Rooftop Yoga at Skylawn
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This Wednesday, POST and Black Swan Yoga are hosting a special rooftop yoga session. Taking place at Skylawn, the all-levels class will focus on 108 Sun Salutations in a grounding, Earth Day routine.
Brassica Earth Day Celebration
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Eastern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Brassica is bringing its Earth Day tradition. This Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Brassica is offering one free entrée to dine-in guests at its location on Voss Road.
Entrée options include falafel, sandwiches, and salads. The venue will also feature live music this Wednesday.
KOYAANISQATSI Screening at ARTECHOUSE
This Wednesday, ARTECHOUSE will host a special, fully immersive screening of KOYAANISQATSI. Scored by Philip Glass, the film is a mesmerizing time-lapse of nature in the American Southwest succumbing to industrialization and urbanization.
The event will also feature a screening of Johnathan Caouette’s new short film The Blazing. Tickets are priced at $25.
Rooftop Planting Party at The Finn
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The Finn chef-driven food hall, home of HiFi listening lounge, Swallow’s Nest, and more, is set to host a special rooftop Plant Potting Party this Wednesday.
The experience will feature a live demonstration of plant care as well as a Q&A led by an expert. Tickets include two complimentary glasses of wine, or mocktails if so inclined. Tickets are priced at $60.