'West Side Story'
The Crighton Theatre will present "West Side Story" in February. Inspired by the story of "Romeo and Juliet," "West Side Story" takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers and places them in the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s. The show will be presented every weekend in February starting Feb. 9.
- Feb. 9-25; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
- $20-30
- Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe
- www.crightontheatre.org
The Community Assistance Center will host its annual Hops for Hope event at Southern Star Brewing Co. The family-friendly event will include a silent auction, games and beer for sale. All proceeds will help support the various programs and services the center provides across Montgomery County. The Community Assistance Center is a nonprofit organization in Conroe that functions as a comprehensive resource center for the county. Tickets include entry to the event and concert, a memorabilia pint glass, and two drink tickets.
- Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m.
- $50
- Southern Star Brewing Co., 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe
- www.cac-mctx.org/hops_for_hope
The B.E. Winery will host its second annual chili cookoff. Guests can purchase a wristband to sample the chili and participate in judging. For those wanting to participate in the event, a $50 registration is required before the day of the event. The first place cash prize will be $250 per team plus a trophy; the second place cash prize will be $100 per team plus a trophy; and the third place/honorable mention prize will be a $25 gift card to use at either of B.E. Winery's locations.
- Feb. 10, 2 p.m.
- $10 wristbands
- B.E. Winery, 400 Bryant Road, Conroe
- www.bewinery.com
Margaritaville Lake Conroe will celebrate Valentine's Day with an intimate three-course gourmet dining experience at the License to Chill Bar and Cafe. Reservations are recommended. A second event will be held on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
- Feb. 10, 5-11 p.m.
- $79 per person
- Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery
- www.margaritavilleresorts.com
The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, East Africa will perform in Conroe. The Watoto Children's Choir is a group of African children who tour internationally to raise money and awareness for the Watoto orphanages in Kampala.
- Feb 10, 5:30 p.m.
- Free (donations welcome)
- New Horizon Church of the Nazarene, 1201 N. FM 3083 Road E., Conroe
- www.conroenaz.org/watoto-choir
America's Home Place will host a meet-the-builder event that will allow the community the chance to speak with the custom homebuilders and the on-site sales team to learn more about the building process.
- Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (RSVP)
- Americas Home Place, 1299 I-45 S., Conroe
- www.americashomeplace.com
The Chennault Aviation Academy will throw a Mardi Gras party. The event will include Cajun and Zydeco music, bead throwing, gumbo, and king cake. Guests can sign up to bring drinks, food and dessert.
- Feb. 10, 5 p.m.
- Free
- Chennault Aviation Academy, 15900 Schank Road, Conroe
- Facebook: Chennault Aviation Academy
VFW Post 4709 will host a Super Bowl Watch party. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite game day potluck snacks and wear their favorite jersey.
- Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m.
- Free
- VFW Post 4709, 1303 W. Semands St., Conroe
- www.vfw4709.org