Feb. 18: Attend an art show
The Conroe Art League will be hosting the Return from Nature show featuring mixed media sculptures from Jennifer Claussen. The art will be on display Feb. 18-20 during regular gallery hours, but the reception on Feb. 18 to meet the artist will be from 6-8 p.m. 11 a.m- 4 p.m. (Fri.-Sun). Free (admission). 127 Simonton St., Conroe. 936-756-9572. www.conroeartleague.com
Feb. 19-20: Visit a gun and knife show
The High Caliber Gun and Knife Show will feature over 100 exhibitors displaying new and old guns, knives and accessories, and related items at discount prices. The buy, sell, trade event will also have coins, books and camouflage for sale. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (Sun.). $10 (general admission), free (children age 12 and under, law enforcement officers in uniform). Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 281-412-4824. www.texasgunshows.com
Feb. 19: Learn how to help native plants
The Heartwood Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists will hold a virtual class that will explain the issues of invasive plant species, identify the worst culprits and provide removal opportunities for volunteers. Learn how to identify and clear invasive plant species to support native plants. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Online event. http://txmn.org/heartwood/event/invasive-species-volunteer-training
Feb. 19: Throw it back to the '80s
The Bentwater Yacht & Country Club will be hosting a Totally '80s Night where attendees can dress and dance like it is the 1980s. There will be '80s trivia as well as drink specials and hors d’oeuvres. 9:30 p.m.-midnight. $5 (admission). 800 Bentwater Drive, Montgomery. 936-597-6219. www.bentwater.com
Feb. 19: Dance to support literacy
Children’s Books On Wheels will be hosting a For the Love of Literacy Day event featuring live music, food and drinks. All proceeds will go toward CBOW’s services, including book donations, after-school services at the Sleepy Hollow Multipurpose Building for the YMCA and tax assistance for transportation workers and teachers. 8-11:30 p.m. $50. 9845 Sleepy Hollow Road, Conroe. 281-844-7596. www.childrensbooksonwheels.org
Feb. 19 Learn how to make seed bombs
Nature’s Way Resources will hold a class where guests learn how to make and distribute seed bombs, which are capsules containing seeds and fertilizers that are usually placed in vacant urban areas. Seed bombs are used to scatter native plant seeds and designed to bring greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to urban landscapes or neglected areas. 10 a.m. $2 (per seed bomb). 101 Sherbrook Circle, Conroe. 936-273-1200. www.natureswayresources.com
Feb. 20: Make art with the family
Painting with a Twist will have a Family Paint Pour class where anyone age 6 and older can paint a canvas using the pouring method. Guests can bring their own beverage to sip while they paint. 2-4 p.m. $27-$42 (depending on canvas chosen). 1402 N. Loop 336 W., Conroe. 936-242-0047. www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/conroe
