Finish Christmas shopping Dec. 18
Northwood Church invites parents to leave their children with its team to allow them to go Christmas shopping or have a night off. Kids of all ages are welcome. 4-8 p.m. $20 (donation). Northwood Church, 7750 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. 281-376-8787. www.northwoodspring.com
Go on a mountain bike ride Dec. 19
Operation Yellowbird, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping veterans, hosts a Christmas mountain bike ride for veterans, nonveterans and first responders. If participants need to borrow a bike, they can fill out a request form beforehand. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Cypress Creek Mountain Bike Trails, 14234 W. Cypress Forest Drive, Houston. www.operationyellowbird.ecwid.com
Enjoy a family movie night Dec. 21
Bareback Bar & Icehouse hosts a movie night on its outdoor jumbotron. Families are invited to bring their chairs to see the 2003 Christmas movie “Elf.” 7 p.m. Free. Bareback Bar & Icehouse, 19940 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. 281-353-7501. www.barebackbar.com
Celebrate New Year’s Dec. 31
Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill celebrates the new year with a masquerade ball. Guests are invited to wear a masquerade mask at the dog-friendly bar. Temperatures are taken at the door, and health regulations, such as social distancing and hand sanitizer, are in place. 8 p.m. $20 (admission and toast), $40 (admission, toast and dinner). Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill, 9440 Louetta Road, Spring. 832-698-2977. www.luckydogbars.com
Do yoga in the park Jan. 9
New yoga enthusiasts are welcome to join a slow-paced yoga class in Mercer Botanic Gardens. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or towel. The event is outdoors, so participants should dress accordingly. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net
Develop interview skills Jan. 12
The Barbara Bush Branch Library hosts a virtual seminar on interview skills with Workforce Solutions. Space is limited, so participants must register in advance. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net
Taste food from Lebanon Jan. 15
As the first part of its Autour de Monde, or “around the world,” series, Wild Stallion Vineyards hosts a four-course meal with made-from-scratch dishes from Lebanon. Tickets include a glass of wine paired with each course. 6:30-9 p.m. $120. Wild Stallion Vineyards, 5969 W. Rayford Road, Spring. 281-803-9463. www.wildstallionvineyards.com
Listen to live music
The Jailhouse Saloon
310 Preston Avenue, Spring
281-288-0255
the-jailhouse-saloon-llc.business.site
Dec. 19 | Texas TNT | 8 p.m.
19th Hole Grill & Bar
202 Sawdust Road, Spring
281-363-2574
www.19th.cc
Dec. 18 | Everlong | 9 p.m.
Dec. 31 | Jesse Live | noon
Watch live theater
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
Dec. 18-20 | “Greetings!” | times vary
Jan. 15-17 | “Peter Pan” | times vary
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.playhouse1960.com
Jan. 9-10, 16 | “School House Rock Live, Jr.” | 3 p.m.
Go on a mountain bike ride Dec. 19
Operation Yellowbird, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping veterans, hosts a Christmas mountain bike ride for veterans, nonveterans and first responders. If participants need to borrow a bike, they can fill out a request form beforehand. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Cypress Creek Mountain Bike Trails, 14234 W. Cypress Forest Drive, Houston. www.operationyellowbird.ecwid.com
Enjoy a family movie night Dec. 21
Bareback Bar & Icehouse hosts a movie night on its outdoor jumbotron. Families are invited to bring their chairs to see the 2003 Christmas movie “Elf.” 7 p.m. Free. Bareback Bar & Icehouse, 19940 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. 281-353-7501. www.barebackbar.com
Celebrate New Year’s Dec. 31
Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill celebrates the new year with a masquerade ball. Guests are invited to wear a masquerade mask at the dog-friendly bar. Temperatures are taken at the door, and health regulations, such as social distancing and hand sanitizer, are in place. 8 p.m. $20 (admission and toast), $40 (admission, toast and dinner). Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill, 9440 Louetta Road, Spring. 832-698-2977. www.luckydogbars.com
Do yoga in the park Jan. 9
New yoga enthusiasts are welcome to join a slow-paced yoga class in Mercer Botanic Gardens. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or towel. The event is outdoors, so participants should dress accordingly. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net
Develop interview skills Jan. 12
The Barbara Bush Branch Library hosts a virtual seminar on interview skills with Workforce Solutions. Space is limited, so participants must register in advance. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net
Taste food from Lebanon Jan. 15
As the first part of its Autour de Monde, or “around the world,” series, Wild Stallion Vineyards hosts a four-course meal with made-from-scratch dishes from Lebanon. Tickets include a glass of wine paired with each course. 6:30-9 p.m. $120. Wild Stallion Vineyards, 5969 W. Rayford Road, Spring. 281-803-9463. www.wildstallionvineyards.com
Listen to live music
The Jailhouse Saloon
310 Preston Avenue, Spring
281-288-0255
the-jailhouse-saloon-llc.business.site
Dec. 19 | Texas TNT | 8 p.m.
19th Hole Grill & Bar
202 Sawdust Road, Spring
281-363-2574
www.19th.cc
Dec. 18 | Everlong | 9 p.m.
Dec. 31 | Jesse Live | noon
Watch live theater
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
Dec. 18-20 | “Greetings!” | times vary
Jan. 15-17 | “Peter Pan” | times vary
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.playhouse1960.com
Jan. 9-10, 16 | “School House Rock Live, Jr.” | 3 p.m.
