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Sample the best of dance, music, theater and more at the Capital One Bank Theater District Open House on Sunday, August 30 from noon - 4 p.m. The annual, free, family-friendly event takes place in the heart of the Theater District at the Alley Theatre, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center and Jones Hall.
It’s a great way to learn more about the city’s nine major performing arts groups – Alley Theatre; Gexa Energy Broadway Across America - Houston; Da Camera of Houston; Houston Ballet; Houston Symphony; Houston Grand Opera; Society for the Performing Arts; Theatre Under the Stars, and Uniquely Houston.
Activities include backstage tours; live performances by professional and community entertainers; sneak previews of the 2008-2009 seasons; question and answer sessions with performers; fun stuff for the kids such as a Back-Alley Garage Sale and an instrument petting zoo and ticket information booths. The Theater District also will be offering a Taste of Downtown, with dozens of restaurants providing generous samples of their chefs’ best throughout the day.
Don’t miss the Houston Symphony’s free concert (and exciting giveaway) at 4 p.m. in Jones Hall. And to keep the afternoon extra easy, hop a trolley to make your way to each venue.
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
 Juicy rib-eyes help you start your week out right at Angelo’s Houston, 711 Main. Monday is steak night at the downtown eatery, and right now you can enjoy a sizzling 16-ounce cut cooked to order along with a glass of Sycamore Lane for just $20.
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Thursday
Zumba!, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday
Friday Night Live – Teens Only, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday
Yoga in the Park, 9:30 a.m.
Recycling Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bicycle Repair Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Young Writers Workshop in the Park, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hip 'n Fit Fun Club, 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Pilates in the Park, 6 p.m.
Dancing Under the Stars, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday
Zumba!, 6-7 p.m.
Yoga II, 7-8 p.m.
For more info, visit discoverygreen.com or call (713) 400-7336.
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Read all about it
 Pick up the latest issue of Downtown on stands this and explore a relatively unknown component of downtown life – education. From day care to advanced degrees, downtown has a surprising number of options for families. And don’t miss Houston Rockets’ General Manager Daryl Morey’s take on basketball, the team’s upcoming season and life in Houston. As always, Downtown is your go-to resource for events, restaurants and more. Grab a copy.
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Beat it
 Celebrate the music and birthday of Michael Jackson at a rockin' party benefiting the International House of Blues Foundation on Saturday, August 29 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The party at the Four Seasons' pool will include tasty bites from Quattro and refreshing drinks. Your $50 ticket also includes a performance by Houston Ballet and the city's hottest DJ trifecta spinning the best of MJ. Be among the first 200 people at the door and get a white glove. And if you're having a Thriller of a time, stop by the after-party at the House of BluesFoundation Room. They'll Rock With You until the wee hours of the morning.
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Let’s dance
 Dance Houston’s annual citywide festival brings 200 dancers to the stage at the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday, August 29. Hip hop, ballroom, contemporary and cultural styles are all on display with performances by companies such as Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre, Luna Tango Productions, Wyld Styl, Urban Souls Dance Company and Dance of Asian America.
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Join us
 Central Houston invites you to attend its annual meeting and luncheon on Thursday, October 8 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. Hear about the state of downtown from Central Houston Chair Doug Foshee, along with remarks by Mayor Bill White and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. This year’s keynote speaker, noted pollster John Zogby, will discuss what the future holds for central cities. Individual tickets start at $125 and tables of 10 begin at $1,000.
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Fine arts
 Explore the works of local artists Doug Cason, Mark Greenwalt and Lisa Quall as part of Raw: Classical Drawing and Painting with Contemporary Materials at the O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston Downtown. The free exhibition opens with an evening reception on Thursday, August 27 and runs through Friday, September 25.
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New tastes
 Stop by The Shops at Houston Center and check out two new lunch spots. Chicken Kitchen is now serving up their super-healthy grilled chicken specialties, and hometown favorite Otto’s is the place to satisfy both your burger and barbecue cravings. Enjoy!
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I do
 If you’re planning your wedding, be sure to make time for the Houston Wedding Showcase at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Saturday, August 29. It’s your chance to meet all of Houston’s best wedding professionals – all in one place. Get expert advice, discover some new ideas and enjoy spectacular fashion shows.
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Live music
 Catch the Hot 95.7 Big Hot Threesome at Verizon Wireless Theater on Friday, August 28. The lineup includes Pitbull and Paradiso Girls. The Sounds of Seattle Tour makes its way to the House of Blues on Saturday, August 29 and Collective Soul takes the stage there along with Black Stone Cherry and Ryan Starr on Tuesday, September 1.
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Sports action
 The NFL preseason continues for the Houston Texans with a matchup against the Vikings on Monday, August 31 at Reliant Stadium. And start thinking cool thoughts – the Houston Aeros's season kicks off on the ice at Toyota Center sooner than you think.
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Week of
August 27-September 2, 2009
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