With the school year right around the corner, check out what's happening this weekend locally.
Aug. 4: Sip and shop in Conroe
Downtown Conroe's First Friday Sip and Shop returns with businesses staying open late, live music, specials and vendors. This Friday's event is poker themed.
- 5 p.m.
- Downtown Conroe
- www.experiencedowntownconroe.com
Visit Montgomery's historic district for the monthly Lone Star 1st Saturday, including a crafters market to shop from.
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Old Community Center Grounds, 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery
- www.montgomeryareachamber.com/lone-star-1st-saturday
The Conroe Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Flick-N-Float event, where visitors are invited to float in the pool while watching a showing of “Monsters University.”
- 7:30 p.m.
- $5
- Westside Recreation Center Pool, 10245 Owen Drive, Conroe
- 936-522-3944. www.cityofconroe.org/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/summer/-fsiteid-1
Big Top Entertainment will welcome guests to a pop-up market with boutique clothing, home decor, furniture, gourmet foods, yard decorations, holiday items and other goods. The small-business market will be held indoors.
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hyatt Regency Conroe, 1001 Grand Central Parkway, Conroe
- www.bigtop.show/conroetx
The Conroe Art League will host an opening reception for August. The event is open to the public to attend and will include various styles of artwork, including wall art, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry.
- 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton St., Conroe
- www.conroeartleague.com
According to Total PR, Ruediger's music is influenced by Bruce Springsteen and Tim McGraw. Drinks will be available for purchase.
- 7 p.m.
- $35
- Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery
- 936-448-4400. www.margaritavilleresorts.com
