Rock out
Aug. 24
Sting Ray Anthony, a Ritchie Valens look- and sound-alike, and his band Spinout will play a variety of ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll hits from artists including Elvis, The Ventures and Bobby Darin. 4 p.m. $30-$35. The Crighton Theatre. 234 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-441-7469.
www.crightontheatre.org
Celebrate the Texas flag
Aug. 24
Historic Montgomery is hosting a flag celebration featuring historical re-enactments, walking tours and an Aztec dance performed by Danza Chikawa Dance at the Montgomery Community Center. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free (entry). 14420 N. Liberty St., Montgomery. 936-597-6434.
www.montgomerytexas.gov
Cinema under the stars
Aug. 31
Watch “Karate Kid” on the Montgomery Community Center lawn, hosted by Historic Montgomery. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 14420 N. Liberty St., Montgomery. 936-597-6434.
www.montgomerytexas.gov
Party for a cause
Aug. 31
Bernhardt Winery is hosting the second annual Winearitaville Party for a Cause benefiting nonprofits Yes to Youth and New Danville with food trucks, wine, live music, and live and silent auctions. 6 p.m. $20. 9043 CR 204, Plantersville. 832-816-1822.
www.winearitaville.org
Browse a bazaar
Sept. 1
St. Mary Catholic Church is hosting its 125th annual bazaar with old-fashioned games, barbecue, a raffle and auctions. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (entry), $10 (barbecue plates). St. Mary Catholic Church, 8227 CR 205, Plantersville. 936-894-2223.
www.smsj.org
Lift up young ladies
Sept. 5
Operation: Achieve Independence is hosting its first Denim and Diamonds Gala to raise money to secure safe housing for young ladies aging out of foster care who want to graduate high school. 6-10 p.m. $150. The Farmhouse, 27135 Old Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery. 281-825-7295.
www.oaicares.org
Browse vendors
Sept. 7
The Lone Star First Saturday market, hosted by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, offers homemade goodies. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (entry). Old Community Center, 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery. 936-597-5004.
www.montgomeryareachamber.com
Remember 9/11
Sept. 11
Southern Star Brewing Co. is hosting a day of remembrance in its taproom, commemorating those lost with live music. 4-10 p.m. Free (admission). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739.
www.southernstarbrewing.com
Sip and stroll
Sept. 12
The Montgomery Sip-n-Stroll Agricultural Cooperative Farmers Market has live music and vendors. 5-8 p.m. Free (entry). 14326 Liberty St., Montgomery. 936-597-6434.
www.montgomerytexas.gov
Cheer on monster trucks
Sept. 13-14
The second annual Arabia Shriners Monster Truck Spectacular is coming to the Lone Star Convention Center with an anti-bullying message. 7 p.m. (both days), 1 p.m. (Sat.). $10-$30. 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 713-664-7210.
www.shrinersmonstertruck.com