Festive light displays, Christmas classics and a chance to start holiday shopping are among the things to do this weekend in Spring and Klein.
Nov. 25-27
'Oliver'
Presented by
Stageworks Theatre, in this adaptation of Dicken’s dark classic, the penniless orphan Oliver faces a nightmarish life with his virtuous innocence. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $15 (students), $22 (seniors), $26 (adults). Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100.
www.stageworkshouston.org
Nov. 26
Small Business Saturday
Residents are invited to rediscover
Old Town Spring and help unique shops stay in business. From events to sales, the day is part of the nationwide event to help local business owners. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Old Town Spring, 123 Midway St., Spring. 832-674-3284.
www.oldtownspring.com
Nov. 26
Christmas on MainStreet
MainStreet America hosts this annual holiday tradition featuring light displays, live entertainment, food, games, and photos with Santa Claus as well as other Christmas characters. The event takes place every Saturday evening through Dec. 17. 6-9 p.m. $5-$25. MainStreet America, 18750 I-45 N., Spring. 281-825-4429.
www.mainstreetamerica.com
Nov. 26-27
‘The Nutcracker’
Celebrating its 34th year, the
Houston Dance Theatre performs this Christmas classic, directed by Angela Jackson. Professional dancers are joined by 75 local dancers in Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. Group rates are available. 7 p.m. (Sat.), 2:30 p.m. (Sun.). $25. Westfield’s Geiger Performing Arts Center, 16713 Ella Blvd., Houston. 281-444-9698.
www.houstondancetheatre.org
Nov. 26
The Priests performance
A classical trio made up of three Roman Catholic priests from Northern Ireland, including Eugene O’Hagan, Martin O’Hagan and David Delargy sing several musical selections. The Priests have been singing together since they met in the 1970s as students at St. MacNissi’s College. All three now serve as full-time parish priests. 8 p.m. $35-$65. Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850.
www.cypresscreekface.org