Performers will demonstrate a variety of street dance styles at The Centrum on Saturday.[/caption]

A fundraising gala, a half-marathon and a variety of live entertainment options are among the area's events this weekend in Spring and Klein.

April 6

Piano Battle

Pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis go head-to-head on stage performing a variety of classical pieces. Two artists with distinctly different performance styles take turns to perform pieces by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Debussy. The performers will also improvise tunes upon request. 8 p.m. $30. Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 3320 FM 1960 West, Houston. 281-444-8861. www.northwoodsconcertseries.com

April 8

Author Fair

Copperfield’s Books celebrates its third anniversary with an author fair, featuring nearly 20 local authors of adult, young adult and children’s fiction; inspirational non-fiction; and artists of book-related gifts. Free food, drinks and Easter eggs will be provided, and a raffle will be held. Authors will be located in the parking lot. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 8220 Louetta Rd., Ste. 106, Spring. 281-761-5559.  www.copperfieldsbooks.net

Soul Street

Performers demonstrate varied styles of street dance and discuss the distinctive features and origins of each dance. From Brazil’s capoeira to New York’s break dance and hip-hop, students learn how these styles developed and evolved. 10 a.m. Free. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org

10th annual Pearls of Art Gala

The annual event raises money for the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts' annual operating budget and includes dinner and dancing, as well as live and silent auctions. This year's event honors Carol and Calvin Cobb of Cypress. 6:30 p.m. (cocktails), 7:30 p.m. (celebration and dinner). $250 (individual), sponsorships available. Red Oak Ballroom, CityCentre Plaza, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Ste. 210, Houston. 281-376-6322. www.pearlmfa.org

2017 Vintage Park Half Marathon

The inaugural event is race number three of three in the 2017 Bayou City Half Marathon Series. It includes a 1K race, a 5K race and a half-marathon race, with events for both children and adults. 7 a.m. $25-$90. Vintage Park Shopping Village, 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston. www.vintageparkhalf.com

Wine tasting

Bridgewood Farms holds its 6th annual fundraising wine tasting at MainStreet America, featuring wines from 14 different regions around the world. 6:30-10 p.m. $75 (individual). MainStreet America, 18750 I-45 N., Spring. 281-825-4429. www.mainstreetamerica.com