Levy Park On Tai Chi & Bollywood/Bhangra Dancing IN THE PARK

Enjoy another double dose of summer fun options with Levy Park this Thursday, July 23 with Tai Chi in the Park and Bollywood/Bhangra Dancing.

• Practice Tai Chi to connect and focus the body and mind with slow, low-impact gentle movements and stretches. Open to all ages and levels, this class is great for those who want to de-stress, find their inner peace, and increase overall health. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

 

• This vibrant and entertaining fitness dance class is suitable for all ability levels. It gives a whole-body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood and Bhangra Music. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Available on the Levy Park’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, viewers can tune-in daily to Levy Park On-Demand to find new, free programming at 10:00 AM CST, including story times for families with children, fitness classes, at-home activities, games and more.

IN-PARK + ON-DEMAND PROGRAMMING JULY CALENDAR

Monday 7/20 Levy Park On-Demand: Zumba by Tiny Fitness (10AM)

Join the party and sweat with Tiny Fitness to rhythms from around the world! This 45-minute Zumba fitness class will have you grooving, shaking, and toning to salsa, hip hop, samba, and bhangra beats - and so many more. This program is ONLINE, please visit levyparkhouston.org for more details.

Tuesday 7/21 Levy Park On-Demand: Family Storytime & Craft: The Color Monster (10AM)

Join us from home for Levy Park’s Family Storytime & craft featuring The Color Monster! After we read the book, we will guide you in making a monster puppet using basic household items. This program is ONLINE, please visit levyparkhouston.org for more details.

Supplies Needed: Paper Bag, Markers- or Colored Pencils, Crayons, Yarn- or Ribbon, String, Tape

*Optional- Google Eyes

Wednesday 7/22: Summer Nature Series with Harris County Precinct 4: Pocket Prairies with Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (10AM-12PM)

Discover how the local ecoregion has changed over time, explore native plants, and learn how to create a biodegradable pocket prairie. This program is in-park at the Levy Park event pavilion. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place.

Wednesday 7/22: Body Barre by Define (6PM)

DEFINE Body & Mind brings you this full-body, low impact workout that incorporates the science of Pilates, yoga, core strengthening and ballet. This energizing, hour-long class uses body weight to target all major muscle groups to sculpt, slim, and tone your whole body. All fitness levels welcome. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Thursday 7/23: Tai Chi in the Park (9AM)

Practice Tai Chi to connect and focus the body and mind with slow, low-impact gentle movements and stretches. Open to all ages and levels, this class is great for those who want to de-stress, find their inner peace, and increase overall health. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Thursday 7/23: Bollywood/Bhangra Dancing (7PM)

This vibrant and entertaining fitness dance class is suitable for all ability levels. It gives a whole-body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood and Bhangra Music. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Friday 7/24: Public Piano Play (12PM-6PM)

Come out and enjoy our outdoor solar-powered piano, fun and free for all to practice their skills!

Saturday 7/25: Houston Museum of Natural Science: Motion Commotion (2PM-4PM)

See Newton’s laws of motion brought to life, through interactive demonstrations which allow participants to experience their practical applications. Find out how levers work, learn why every action has a reaction, and watch the relationship between mass and inertia as you discover the science behind motion in all its forms. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place. Eyes

Monday 7/27 Levy Park On-Demand: Zumba by Tiny Fitness (10AM)

Join the party and sweat with Tiny Fitness to rhythms from around the world! This 45-minute Zumba fitness class will have you grooving, shaking, and toning to salsa, hip hop, samba, and bhangra beats - and so many more. This program is ONLINE, please visit levyparkhouston.org for more details.

Tuesday 7/28 Levy Park On-Demand: Family Storytime & Craft: Sheep Take a Hike (10AM)

Join us from home for Levy Park’s Family Storytime & craft featuring Sheep Take a Hike! After we read the book, we will guide you in making a sheep mask using basic household items. This program is ONLINE, please visit levyparkhouston.org for more details.

Supplies Needed: Paper Plate, Cotton Balls, Glue, Scissors, White paper or construction paper, 

*Optional: Pencil- or pen, coloring pencils, crayons, markers

Wednesday 7/29 Levy Park On-Demand: Summer Nature Series with Harris County Precinct 4: Summer Outdoor Hazards with Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (10AM)

Join Jones Park Assistant Director Matthew Abernathy to learn about such common summer outdoor hazards as poison ivy, venomous snakes, and dangerous arthropods. You’ll also learn tips on avoiding bites and stings and how to treat their effects. See why there’s no reason to fear the outdoors. This program is ONLINE, please visit levyparkhouston.org for more details.

Thursday 7/30: Tai Chi in the Park (9AM)

Practice Tai Chi to connect and focus the body and mind with slow, low-impact gentle movements and stretches. Open to all ages and levels, this class is great for those who want to de-stress, find their inner peace, and increase overall health. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Thursday 7/30: Bollywood/Bhangra Dancing (7PM)

This vibrant and entertaining fitness dance class is suitable for all ability levels. It gives a whole-body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood and Bhangra Music. This program is held at the Levy Park event pavilion with social distancing measures in place and will be live streamed on Levy Park’s Facebook page.

Friday 7/31: Public Piano Play (12PM-6PM) 

Come out and enjoy our outdoor solar-powered piano, fun and free for all to practice their skills!

ABOUT LEVY PARK

Levy Park is a vibrant, urban, six-acre City of Houston park located in the heart of the Upper Kirby District. Levy Park Conservancy, an affiliate of the Upper Kirby District Foundation, is the private, nonprofit organization responsible for the maintenance, operation, and programming of Levy Park. Learn more about Levy Park at levyparkhouston.org. Levy Park can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @levyparkhouston.

Levy Park’s free public programming is making a limited come back to the park’s grounds

beginning July 1 while continuing it’s popular On Demand offerings for those summering at home. July’s line up

will include favorites like story time, Zumba, Bollywood/Bhangra dancing, Summer Nature Series, Drum Jam and

more. As onsite activities return, park leadership asks that visitors help uphold CDC guidelines by:

 Not moving park furniture. It has been placed in observance with social distancing guidelines.

 Not using parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms.

 Following CDC guidance on handwashing, face coverings, the recommended size of social

gatherings, and minimum recommended social distancing.

To find the full line-up of at-home programming, visit levyparkhouston.org. The Children’s Park and water feature

remain closed. Additionally, the Woodshed Smokehouse is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM – close with

a daily happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM.