May 26-27: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged”
Playhouse 1960 presents a comedic, shortened take on the original plays of Shakespeare. 8 p.m. $18 (adults), $15 (students and seniors). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.playhouse1960.com
May 27: CFVFD Blood drive
The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and Mix 96.5 host a blood drive with free T-shirts for donors, volunteer opportunities with CFVFD and activities for children. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. CFVFD Station 8, 18210 FM 529, Cypress. 1-888-482-5663. www.facebook.com/cyfairvfd
May 27: Craft Brewology 101 at Northwest Branch Library
Northwest Branch Library hosts a presentation by Lone Pint Brewery on the process of brewing beer and offers a virtual tour of a brewery. 2-3 p.m. Northwest Branch Library, 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress. 281-890-2665. www.hcpl.net/location/northwest-branch-library
May 27: Big Summer Fun
Ten of Houston’s most popular food trucks will be on-site, and attendees can enjoy live music, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall and a 9:10 p.m. fireworks show. 4-9:30 p.m. $10 (residents), $14 (nonresidents). Phase 3 Recreation Center, 10080 Cypress Creek Bend Lane, Cypress. 281-213-8400. www.cypresscreeklakeshoa.com
May 27: Jaxton’s Bistro Anniversary
Jaxton’s Bistro is hosting a one-year anniversary party with a mobile bar and hors d’oeuvres. 5-9 p.m. Jaxton's Bistro, 9955 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 104, Cypress. 832-653-2297. www.facebook.com/events/129656330919594
May 27: St. Mary’s Summer Concert Series
Opus 4 performs Schubert's Piano Quintet in A Minor in a free concert. 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 North Eldridge Parkway, Cypress. 281-370-8000. www.facebook.com/events/469708606703518
May 29: Memorial Day lantern lighting at Towne Lake
Hosted by Towne Lake, the lantern lighting ceremony honors fallen soldiers and loved ones. Participants write messages in paper lanterns to honor passed individuals. The lanterns are lit and flown over the lake. 8 p.m. Free. Towne Lake, 18915 San Saba Creek Circle, Cypress. 281-256-2772. www.townelaketexas.com/events
