St. Patrick's Day weekend brings several Irish-themed food and drink events as well as another type of green celebration—the annual plant sale at the nearby Mercer Botanic Gardens.

March 17-18

Plant sale

The annual Mercer Botanic Gardens March Mart plant sale will take place this weekend, featuring native and tropic plants as well as Louisiana irises. Experts are available to talk about local prairies, wildlife, plant care and rare plant species. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Fri.), 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sat.). Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net

March 17-18

St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Mo’s Irish Pub hosts a two-day event that includes green beer, raffle prizes, beer tastings, live bands, Irish dancers and bagpipes. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.). Free. Mo’s Irish Pub Vintage Park, 138 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston. 281-251-0715. www.mosirishpub.com/houston

March 17-19

‘The Producers’

This Broadway musical comedy by Mel Brooks has received 12 Tony awards and is presented locally by Stageworks Theatre. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $17 (students), $24 (seniors), $28 (adults). The Garza Mainstage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org

March 18

Food truck festival

The Lucky Irish Food Truck Festival benefits Emergency Ministries, a nonprofit organization in Spring. The event features over 15 food trucks, green beer, live music, Irish dancers, bounce houses, a petting zoo and a train. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (ages 12 and younger, police, first responders, military and teachers), $10 (general admission). Preservation Park, 130 Spring School Road, Spring. www.4wheelsfoodfest.com