High school musicals and plays are part of the weekend offerings in Spring and Klein, as well as a gala, art exhibit opening and chili cook off.

Friday, Jan. 27

Art exhibits

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts opens two new exhibits this weekend, “If It Please You Lord” by Keith Achepohl and “A Collector’s Passion”: Fine Art Glass Paperweights.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tue.-Sat.). Free. Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-376-6322. www.pearlmfa.org/upcoming-exhibitions.html

The Odd Couple

Two suddenly single pals, diametrically opposites, strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. Alternating casts (one starring an odd female couple and one featuring a male couple) present this classic story of two mismatched friends. This show has strong adult language and inferences.

7:30 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $17 (students), $22 (seniors), $25 (adults). The Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org/the-odd-couple

“Once Upon a Mattress”

Klein Collins High School presents this musical comedy that appeared on Broadway. 7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat.). $10 (student), $12 (adult). 20811 Ella Blvd., Spring. 832-484-5500. www.kleincollinsdrama.org

“Curtains”

Klein Oak High School presents a musical mystery comedy based on the book by Rupert Holmes. The musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston. 7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.). $12. 22603 Northcrest Drive, Spring. 832-484-5000. www.kotheatre.org

“Sweeney Todd”

Klein High School presents this musical in 19th century England, which follows the barber Sweeney Todd’s revenge on a corrupt judge. 7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.). $12. 16715 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring. 832-484-4000. www.kleindrama.com

Jan. 28

Chili & Gumbo cook-off

The second annual event benefits Vehicles for Vets and features live music, auctions and children’s activities until 6 p.m.

11 a.m.-midnight. $5 (admission). Bareback Bar and Icehouse, 19940 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. 281-353-7501. www.barebackbar.com

Diamonds and Ice Gala

Serving as the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce’s foremost annual event, the gala features dinner, dancing, auctions, awards, entertainment and a diamond raffle. The theme is “Black Tie Tailgate.”

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (program). $125 (individual). Red Oak Ballroom, Norris Conference Center, CityCentre, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Ste. 210, Houston. 281-440-4160. www.houstonnwchamber.org