Feb. 25: Compete in a burger battle
Ingenious Brewing Co. hosts its first smash burger competition during which teams will compete to see who can make the best burger. The event will be free to enter as a competitor, while taste-testers can pay $10 for a wrist band that includes a free draft pour.
- 2-5 p.m.
- Free (competitors), $10 (taste testers)
- Ingenious Brewing Co., 1986 S. Houston Ave., Humble
- 832-412-2142
- www.ingeniousbeer.com
Vitacca Ballet will perform “Andiamo,” a program featuring contemporary ballet pieces choreographed by Garrett Smith, Tina Kay Bohnstedt, Madison Hicks, Andrea Dawn Shelley, and Autumn Eckman.
- 7 p.m.
- $20
- Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble
- 713-205-0355
- www.vitaccaballet.org
The East Montgomery County Improvement District hosts its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner to recognize local law enforcement officers. The event will include a guest speaker Sheriff David A. Clarke.
- 6-9 p.m.
- $20
- The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
- 281-354-4419
- www.emctx.com
Learn all about nature at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center’s 19th annual Nature Fest. Attendees can visit more than 40 educational exhibits, and park volunteers will be on hand with native plants and concessions throughout the event.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
- 281-446-8588
- www.pct3.com
In celebration of the organization’s 40th anniversary, the Humble Noon Lions will host a Chili Cook-off and Festival, during which attendees can compete in a chili competition and enjoy live music, activities and vendors. Cooking teams will be judged by a celebrity panel, and awards will be given for best chili, peoples’ choice chili and showmanship.
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
- 346-600-2366
- www.towncenterevents.com
The Mastersons and The Whitmore Sisters will perform at the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center as part of the Blues at The Bender collection.
- 7 p.m.
- $20
- Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 11 Higgins St., Humble
- 281-446-4140
- www.humblepac.com
Hear the passionate soul of Latin American jazz in concert at "Viva Jazz" presented by Opera Leggera. The concert will run 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission, and concessions will be available for purchase before the performance and during intermission.
- 7 p.m.
- $22-$27
- The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
- 713-992-1696
- www.operaleggera.com
Green Oaks Tavern
211 E. Main St., Humble
281-570-4344
www.greenoakstavern.com
February
23 Deanna Haughey hosts Open Mic. 8-11 p.m. Free
24 Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy. 9 p.m.-midnight. $15
25 Tony Vega Band. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
26 Scott McGill. 5-8 p.m. $10
28 Chris Casteneda’s Open Jam. 8-11 p.m. Free
March
03 Alastair Greene. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
04 The Mighty Orq Trio. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
05 Shawn Williams. 5-8 p.m. $10
08 Casey Bowen. 8-11 p.m. Free
10 Devon Rismay & The Spectrum Blues Band. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
11 Kane Alvarado Band. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
12 Terry Sites & Scott Griffith’s Birthday Jam. 4-8 p.m. Free
17 Josh Garrett Band. 9 p.m.-midnight. $20
18 Tianna Hall & The Mighty Pretty Mixtape. 9 p.m.-midnight. $10
19 Big Blue Thumb. 5-8 p.m. $10
