Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in February and March
See a play at a local theater
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
“The Drowsy Chaperone”
Dates: Feb. 22, 23 and March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 (7:30 p.m.); Feb. 24 and March 3, 10, 17 (3 p.m.)
Cost: $17 (students), $24 (seniors and veterans), $28 (adults)
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.ph1960.com
“God of Carnage”
Dates: March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 (8 p.m.); March 17 (3 p.m.)
Cost: $18 (students, seniors and veterans), $21 (adults)
Attend the UIL state wrestling tournament (via Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Feb. 21-23
Attend the UIL state wrestling tournament
The top high school wrestlers from across the state compete at the Berry Center. 4 p.m. (Thu.), 6:30 a.m. (Fri.), 6 a.m. (Sat.). $7 (students), $12 (adults). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.uiltexas.org/wrestling
Feb. 22-23
Take part in a women’s worship gathering
Foundry United Methodist Church hosts IF Gathering, an event for women to meet and hear talks on Bible teachings. 6-9 p.m. (Fri.), 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Sat.). $25 (includes lunch and dinner). Foundry UMC, 10203 Fry Road, Cypress. 713-937-9388. www.foundrychurch.org
Feb. 23
Support Northwest Prairie Ducks Unlimited Banquet
The organization fundraises for wetlands conservation with dinner and a live auction. 5-10 p.m. $50 (individual),
$90 (couple). St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 16900 Cypress Rosehill Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/nwprairieduckscypresstx
Stop by the Heritage Towne Lake Car Show (via Courtesy Towne Lake)
Feb. 23
Stop by the Heritage Towne Lake Car Show
The car show and craft fair features live music, food and vendors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Heritage at Towne Lake, 19201 N. Canyon Lake Springs Drive, Cypress. 281-728-5784. www.heritagetownelake.com
Feb. 23
Celebrate anniversary of Sylvan Learning Center
The event includes free food throughout the day, free SAT/ACT practice tests, games, crafts and door prizes. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Sylvan Learning Center, 12250 Queenston Blvd., Ste. D, Houston. 281-256-0200.
www.facebook.com/sylvancypress
Head into town for the Livestock Show and Rodeo (via Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo)
Feb. 25-March 17
WORTH THE TRIP: Head into town for the Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo features games, rides, food, rodeo events and live music. Times vary. $15 (age 13 and older), $5 (ages 3-12), free (children age 2 and younger). 3 NRG Parkway, Houston. 832-667-1000. www.rodeohouston.com
Feb. 27
Learn about school finance issues at public meeting
The League of Women Voters of Cy-Fair hosts an informational meeting about one of the 86th Texas Legislature’s top priorities: public school finance. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress.
www.facebook.com/lwvcyfair
Feb. 28
Last day to submit H-GAC transportation comments
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is accepting comments on transportation projects that could get federal funding, including a Greenhouse and Skinner roads connection under Hwy. 290. Visit www.h-gac.com for more information.
Feb. 28
Catch a free documentary screening in Cypress
Cy-Fair education organizations present “Backpack Full of Cash,” a film narrated by Matt Damon about charter school expansion, and experts provide local context. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/cfisdclc
March 1-2
Visit a quilt show at the Berry Center
The West Houston Quilter’s Guild hosts an annual quilt show featuring vendors, a silent auction and door prizes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 (adult), free (children 12 and younger). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-894-3900. www.whqg.org/quilt-show
Go for a run to support Cy-Fair ISD students (via Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
March 2
Go for a run to support Cy-Fair ISD students
The annual Superintendent’s Fun Run raises funds for student scholarships. 8 a.m.-noon. $10-$30. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-894-3900. www.berrycenter.net
March 2
Stop by a distracted driving awareness event
An event focused on distracted driving features a chili cookoff, fire trucks, bounce houses, face painting, an auction and safety demonstrations. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Costello Safety Consulting, 8133 Jackrabbit Road, Houston. 832-786-8814. www.costellohse.com/safety-day
March 9
See a live performance of classic movie songs
The Houston Choral Society hosts “Music from the Movies.” 7 p.m. (pre-concert lecture), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $25 (adults), $20 (seniors, veterans and students), $10 (children age 5 and younger). Foundry UMC, 8350 Jones Road, Houston. 832-495-3030. www.houstonchoral.org
Shop at a garage sale to support a local church (via Courtesy West Houston Church of Christ)
March 9-10
Shop at a garage sale to support a local church
The West Houston Church of Christ hosts its annual garage sale at Traders Village to raise money for church activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free ($4 parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
March 11-15
CFISD students have a week off for spring break
All CFISD students and staff have the week off for spring break. See pages 31-33 for details on several spring break camps being hosted by local businesses in the Cy-Fair area.
March 16-17
See classic cars at Traders Village’s Auto Swap Meet
The Traders Village Auto Swap Meet features hundreds of dealers selling over 1 million car parts and accessories as well as classic cars and trucks on display and for sale. 8 a.m. Free ($4 parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
