Here are a few events and things to do in the Spring and Klein area throughout March and April. This list is not comprehensive.

March 23: Read with furry friends

Read with therapy dogs Leopold, Angel, Bear, Beaux and Odi at this Wags and Tales event hosted by the Barbara Bush Library. This children’s program has been held outdoors due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic but will be moving indoors in March. Take story time to a new level with a few helping paws from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Pick up a ticket at the children’s desk starting 15 minutes before the event. 4:40-5:30 p.m. Free. 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net


March 25: Wine and dine

Delve into the world of fine dining at this wine tasting dinner hosted by Elm & Magnolia in Old Town Spring. Attendees will enjoy a special four-course dinner paired with a four-wine flight prepared by owners Joe and Maria Macri—who formerly owned Black Sheep Bistro. Tickets can be obtained at the restaurant, by phone or via Eventbrite. Attendees must be age 21 or older. 8 p.m. $150. Elm & Magnolia, 206 B. Magnolia St., Spring. 346-382-3014. www.elmnmagnolia.com



March 26: Attend a concert for a cause

Listen to a free musical performance from Cypress Symphonic Band—a nonprofit volunteer organization—playing a range of music from popular media, such as “Harry Potter,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “The Sound of Music.” Donations will benefit Hope Center Houston, a Spring-area day and assistance center for people experiencing homelessness. 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330 Louetta Road, Houston. 281-370-2273. www.lakewoodumc.org

March 26: Enjoy Irish entertainment

Get swept away to Ireland during this music and dance performance by the Celtic Angels Ireland hosted by the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment. Musical artists Vicky Kenny, Amy Penston, Eimear Crealey, Sari Greenburg and Muirgen O’Mahony make up the Celtic Angels troupe and will be joined on stage by the Celtic Knight Dancers and the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. 8 p.m. $30-$60. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org


March 30: Serve up ‘New Girl’ Knowledge

Binge all seven seasons of the television show “New Girl” before heading to trivia night at Little Woodrow’s in Tomball. Prizes will be awarded for best team name as well as first, second and third place for the most correct answers. Drinks and food will be available for purchase and participants must be age 21 or older. 6 p.m. (signup), 7 p.m. (start). Free. Little Woodrow’s, 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball. 281-516-9993. www.littlewoodrows.com

April 8-9: Peruse handmade quilts

Walk through a display of more than 100 handmade quilts at this “Joy of Quilting” show hosted by the Klein United Methodist Church’s Piecemakers quilting club. Quilts will be available for sale along with other boutique items from the club and items from local businesses. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5 or five cans of food to be donated to the Klein UMC food pantry. Klein UMC, 5920 FM 2920, Spring. 281-353-8202. www.kleinumc-piecemakers.com


April 8-24: Shakespeare it up

Watch a play that is one part Shakespeare and one part 1930s Hollywood in this Playhouse 1960 production of “Shakespeare in Hollywood” under the direction of John Sallinger. Vaccinated attendees do not have to wear masks; however, masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals and volunteers while indoors. Play content is appropriate for attendees age 13 and older, but no age limit will be enforced. 3 p.m. (April 24), 8 p.m. (April 8-9, 15-16, 22-23). $20-$23. Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.playhouse1960.com