July 16-Aug. 1: Attend a musical
Catch a showing of “9 to 5, The Musical” based on the hit 1980s movie. The musical contains some mature subjects and language; and candy, snacks and soda are available at the concession •stand for $1 each. 8 p.m. (July 16-31), 3 p.m. (Aug. 1). $21 (adults), $18 (students, seniors and military). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.playhouse1960.com
July 17: Sip rosé
Taste over 12 unique rosés, from sparkling to exotic wines. The wine room gives away a bottle of Methuselah of AIX rosé for those who buy a bottle or an extra glass of wine and sets up a photo booth area for wine drinkers to take pictures at. Rosé bottles are 15%-20% off for to-go purchases. Attendees with prepurchased tickets receive two free rosé tastings. Noon-9 p.m. $14 (four tastings), $20 (eight tastings), $25 (10 tastings). Envy Wine Room, 126 Midway St., Spring. 281-528-9868. www.envywineroom.com
July 30: Visit the roaring 1920’s
Experience the roaring ‘20s at a one-night-only “Great Gatsby”-themed party. Enjoy European wines and tapas while dancing to period music played by a DJ, a trumpeter and a saxophonist. A portion of proceeds from the event benefit Free the Captives, a nonprofit that fights against human trafficking. Period dress is required. 9 p.m.-midnight. $60 (one ticket), •$95 (two tickets). Plane and Level, 203 Gentry St., Spring. 346-804-3058. www.facebook.com/victorious1.studio
Aug. 1-Sept. 6: Dine out for a cause
Visit participating restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area for a monthlong annual fundraiser benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Participating restaurants, announced starting July 15, serve specially priced, multicourse prix fix menus including brunch, lunch and dinner, available for dine-in and takeout. $20-$49 per meal. Locations and times vary. 713-223-3700. www.houstonfoodbank.org
Aug. 6 & 9: Catch a flick
Bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney’s animated movie “Brave.” Free mini bow crafts with cotton swab arrows are provided. 8-10 p.m. Free. Collins Park, 6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
(Aug. 6); Pundt Park, 4129 Spring Creek Drive, Spring (Aug. 9). 713-274-4299. www.hcp4.net
Aug. 11, 18 & 23: Head back to school
Spring ISD students return to school Aug. 11, followed by Klein ISD students Aug. 18 and Cy-Fair ISD students Aug. 23. SISD students at Clark Primary School and Clark Elementary School return to school July 19. 281-891-6000. www.springisd.org. 832-249-4000. www.kleinisd.net. 281-897-4000. www.cfisd.net
PARK EVENTS
Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston.
281-353-8100
www.hcp4.net
July
19 Art of the Preserve, 4-6 p.m.
21 Learn about different pollinators, 9-10:30 a.m.
31 Seed Swap Social, 8-10 a.m.
Dennis Johnston Park
709 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring
281-353-8100
www.hcp4.net
July
24 Ride with a Ranger, 8:30-10 a.m.
29 Learn to: Grow Pickles, 9-10 a.m.
