Playhouse 1960 presents "Dancing at Lughnasa" this weekend on Gant Road.[/caption]
Learn a craft, enjoy live music, theater and the outdoors this weekend with a variety of events in the area.
Thursday
Needlework class
Beginners, seasoned veterans and people who want to improve their skills at knitting and crocheting are invited to share ideas, patterns and techniques in the monthly class taught by volunteer instructor Sheila Odom. 1-2 p.m. Free. Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. 713-755-6444.
www.hcp4.net
Friday
Soul and Wine at WineStyles
Anitra Jay brings an interactive acoustic soul show to WineStyles. 7-10 p.m. Free (admission). WineStyles, 10300 Louetta Road, Ste. 150, Houston.
www.anitrajay.com
'Dancing at Lughnasa’
Presented by Playhouse 1960, the show by Brian Friel is directed by Meredith Ann Gaines. 8 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.). $15 (students and seniors), $18 (adults). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Ste. 116, Houston.
www.playhouse1960.com
Saturday
Nature Hunt
Children and teens age 5-15 are invited to explore the park on a nature hunt. This self-led scavenger hunt includes clues as visitors search for answers along the trails. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Road, Humble. 281-446-8588.
www.hcp4.net
Casino Night
The annual fundraising event for Stageworks Theatre includes gambling tables, food by Soto's Cantina, a cash bar and raffle prizes. The event raises money for the community theater's general operating budget. 7-11 p.m. $25-$100. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100.
www.stageworkstx.org