Here are a few events and things to do in the Lake Houston area throughout the months of July and August. This list is not comprehensive.
July 16-25: Enjoy a musical
Catch the premiere of “Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical.” Follow a woman’s rise to Hollywood stardom as an American musical legend and the fading of her career as rock and roll gains popularity. 8 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $30. Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble. 281-583-7575. www.texasreptheatre.com
July 29: Check out a talent show
Watch a talent show featuring local singers, dancers and musicians at Lake Houston’s Got Talent. Marsala’s Italian Grill will serve dinner, and a dessert silent auction will provide sweets. 6-9 p.m. $25. The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood. 281-348-7800. www.villagelac.org
July 31-Aug. 7: Support young athletes
Attend the 55th annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics and watch 8-18-year-olds compete in a range of track and field events. $15 (daily pass), $45 (all events), free (age 6 and younger). Hours vary by day. Humble High School, 1700 Wilson Road, Humble. 407-828-8326. www.aaujrogames.org
Aug. 1-6: Raise funds for the Houston Food Bank
Visit participating restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area for a fundraiser benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Participating restaurants serve specially priced, multicourse prix fix menus. 713-223-3700. www.houstonfoodbank.org
Aug. 10: Start the school year
New Caney and Humble ISD students will return to school Aug. 10. Staff for both districts will report back Aug. 2. 281-641-1000. www.humbleisd.net 281-577-8600. www.newcaneyisd.org
Aug. 13: View an annual opry
Attend the 20th annual Harris County Precinct 4’s Opry with musical performances by Drywater and Texas Swing Unlimited. 7-10 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (children). Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 713-755-6444. www.hcp4.net
Aug. 14: Take part in a jubilee
Come out to a family-friendly market complete with separate bounce houses for toddlers and older children, a sack race and an egg-on-the-spoon race. A range of local food trucks will be present. 4-9 p.m. Free. Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 214-734-1917. www.koutourevent.com
Aug. 19: Watch an outdoor movie
Enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney’s animated film “Onward” on a 32-foot widescreen. 8:30 p.m. Free. Kings Harbor, 4501 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood. 713-629-5200. https://kings-harbor.com
LIVE MUSIC
Green Oaks Tavern
211 E. Main St., Humble
281-570-4344
www.greenoakstavern.com
July
23 Eric Demmer Band, 9 p.m.
24 Chris Castaneda Project, 9 p.m.
25 Kevin Swanson, 5 p.m.
30 Mark May Band, 9 p.m.
31 Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9 p.m.
August
6 The Sparky Parker Band, 9 p.m.
7 Earl T & The Tattered Hearts, 9 p.m.
13 Samantha Coombs & The Boyz, 9 p.m.
14 Elijah Zane Live in Houston, 9 p.m.
20 Chris Castaneda Band, 9 p.m.
21 Johnny Riley, 9 p.m.
Charles Bender Performing Arts Center
611 Higgins St., Humble
281-446-4140
www.humblepac.com
August
7 Urban Achievers Brass Band, 7 p.m.
