There is plenty to do in Conroe and Montgomery this weekend, Feb. 24-26, whether you want to attend a gala celebrating 50 years of theatre, plant some trees or adopt a new pet.
Arbor Day
Feb. 25
This annual tree-centered celebration allows participants to receive free tree seedlings from the Texas A&M Forest Service, located in Jesse Jones State Forest. For the seventh year, the event is facilitated by Root for Conroe. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Founder’s Plaza Park, 205 Metcalf, Conroe.
www.experiencedowntownconroe.com
The Players Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Gala
Feb. 25
The Players Theatre Company celebrates its 50th season with an evening of dinner and dancing, a cash bar and special programming. The company has been entertaining Montgomery County audiences with live onstage productions since 1967. 7 p.m. $45 (per person). La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa, 600 La Torretta Blvd., Montgomery.
www.theplayerstc.com
Farmers & Artisans Market
Feb. 26
Hosted by Southern Star Brewing Co., attendees can enjoy their favorite brew while shopping for locally grown, organic and handcrafted goods. The Montgomery Animal Shelter will also be present to host a dog adoption fair. This event takes place the second and fourth Sunday of each month and all proceeds benefit the MCAS. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Southern Star Brewing Co., 3525 N. Franzier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739.
www.southernstarbrewing.com
Library Friends of Conroe Book Sale
Feb. 23-25
The Library Friends of Conroe host a community book sale where attendees can purchase regular priced books in the Book Nook, small meeting room and rolling carts. On Saturday the library will have a special $2 bag sale for books in the large meeting room. Cash and check payments are accepted. 4:30-8 p.m. (Feb. 23), 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Feb. 24), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Feb. 25). Free. Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 N., Conroe. 936-788-3888.
www.countylibrary.org
My Fair Lady
Feb. 24-Feb. 26
In this musical, audience members see the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics, and his quest to turn Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, into a duchess. Put on by Stage Right, this weekend marks the last opportunity for theatregoers to see the show. 8 p.m. (Feb. 24-25) 2 p.m. (Feb. 26). $15-$22. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-441-7469.
www.crightontheatre.org
Live music in Downtown Conroe
Feb. 24-26
Downtown Conroe’s The Red Brick Tavern and The Corner Pub will host a variety of live music this weekend. For ticket prices and show times, visit each venue’s website.
The Red Brick Tavern
119 Simonton Street, Conroe
936-539-2000
www.theredbricktavern.com
Feb. 24: Emily Cole with Melissa Sterling
Feb. 25: Chris Monteverde
Feb. 26: Jeremy Bankhead
The Corner Pub
302 N. Main Street, Conroe
936-788-2390
www.thecornerpubinconroe.com
Feb. 24: The New Offenders
Feb. 25: Caleb’s Birthday Celebration with Bankhead