Feb. 24: Amos Lee performs at Revention Music Center
Sing-songwriter brings his folky tunes to Revention Music Center. 8 p.m. $16-$95. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Street, Houston. 713-230-1600. www.facebook.com/events/348396122187302
Feb. 24: ComedySportz Houston
This fast-paced comedy show involved two teams improvising scenes, games and songs with audience interaction throughout. 8 p.m. $10-$20. CSz Arena, 2201 Preston Street, Houston. 713-868-1444. www.cszhouston.com
Feb. 24-25: SPF 1960 at Playhouse 1960
Playhouse 1960 presents a festival of short plays chosen from dozens of submissions from local playwrights. 8 p.m. $18. Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.ph1960.com
Feb. 24-26: “An American in Paris” at the Hobby Center
Theatre Under the Stars presents the musical that tells the love story of an American soldier and a French girl. 8 p.m. (Friday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $38.50-$106. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby Street, Houston. 713-315-2525. www.tuts.com
Feb. 25: Color in Motion 5K at Sam Houston Race Park
Participants run, jog or walk while being plastered in vibrant colors throughout the route. The race includes multiple waves that start roughly every 10 minutes. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that teachers life skills to girls in the third through eighth grades. 9 a.m. $50. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. 281-807-8700. www.facebook.com/events/1277902835603055
Feb. 25: Levy Park Grand Opening
A full day of activities includes yoga, tai chi, live music, dancing, food trucks, literary programming and zumba. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will give remarks and cut the ribbon at 11 a.m., and the day will conclude with a concert from Austin’s Latin funk band, Grupo Fantasma. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. Levy Park Conservancy, 3801 Eastside Street, Houston. www.levyparkhouston.org/grand-opening.html
Feb. 25: Houston Creole Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras Parade
The festival celebrates culture and diversity with live music, food and dancing. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $10 (adults), Free (children under 11). Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston. www.houstoncreolefestival.com
Feb. 25: White Oak Pub Crawl in the Heights
Saint Arnold Brewery Hosts a pub crawl down White Oak Drive, wrapping up with awards at Onion Creek. Those who make all stops on the crawl will win a pint glass. 2-6 p.m. Free. Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston. 713-686-9494. www.saintarnold.com
Feb. 25-26: Vintique Flea’s Spring Market
Food trucks, beer, wine and adoptable puppies can all be found at this two-day shopping event featuring vintage, antique and flea market finds. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (adults), Free (children 16 and under). Silver Street Studios, 1501 Silver Street, Houston. www.facebook.com/events/1592441957448003
Feb. 26: Farmers & Artisans Market and Dog Adoption Fair at Southern Star Brewery
The brewery hosts an afternoon farmers market while Montgomery County Animal Shelter holds a dog adoption event. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Southern Star Brewery, 3525 N. Frazier Street, Conroe. 936-441-2739. www.southernstarbrewing.com
Feb. 26: The Black History Project
A panel discusses culture and current events as the Houston Museum of African American Culture hosts the fourth part of The Black History Project. 5:30-9 p.m. Free (with RSVP). Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline Street, Houston. 713-526-1015. www.blkhistoryproject.com
