May 14: Dress the dogs for disco
Little Woodrow’s in Tomball will host a Doggie Disco event, featuring a Doggie Disco costume contest at 5 p.m., multiple food trucks and dog-centric businesses on-site, a live DJ and a charity auction from 2-7 p.m. The patio pub will offer $4 Karbach Brewing Co. beers all day, and $1 from each Tito’s beverage sold will benefit Corridor Rescue, a local animal welfare nonprofit organization. 2-7 p.m. Free. Little Woodrow’s Tomball, 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball. 281-516-9993. www.littlewoodrows.com
May 14: Groove to the sounds of Motown
Dance and sing along to the tunes of Motown at this event hosted by the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment. The cast and musicians of “Forever Motown” will perform classic hits from artists including The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell and Stevie Wonder. 8 p.m. $35-$65. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
May 21: Meet local authors
In celebration of its eighth anniversary, Copperfield’s Books will host its annual Indie Author Fair, during which attendees can meet with and get books signed by nearly 40 local authors and artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments and giveaways, and participate in a raffle. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Copperfield’s Books, 8220 Louetta Road, Ste. 106, Spring. 832-761-5559. www.copperfieldsbooks.net
May 21: Raise funds for the Kohrville Community
The Kohrville Community Association will host its annual festival fundraiser, the proceeds from which will support historical preservation efforts. The event will feature food trucks; a car, truck and motorcycle show; a waterslide; face painting; and a raffle, among other activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Windwood Presbyterian Church, 10555 Spring Cypress Road, Houston. 281-450-1946 or 281-797-1777. www.kohrvillecommunityassociation.com
May 21: Indulge in crawfish
As the final event in its 50th anniversary celebration, Kinsmen Lutheran Church will host a community crawfish boil, which will feature live music and additional food options. 6:30 p.m. Free (under age 5), $5 (ages 5-11), $20 (age 12 and older). Kinsmen Lutheran Church, 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston. 281-444-3126. www.kinsmenlutheran.org
May 22: Support aspiring musicians
The community is invited to attend Allegro Violin School’s Spring Recital, which will feature outdoor performances by piano, voice and string students. 5 p.m. Free. Allegro Violin School, 9834 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. 832-398-6133. www.allegroviolinschool.com
May 26: Watch 'Encanto'
Bring the family out to City Place for a movie night under the stars featuring the Disney animated movie “Encanto.” Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. 8:30 p.m. Free. City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring. www.cityplacenow.com
June 10: Listen to live music
Husband and wife Herb Alpert, a trumpeter, and Lani Hall, a vocalist, will perform with their band on stage at this event hosted by Cypress Creek FACE. Originally scheduled for Jan. 29, tickets that were purchased for the event prior to its postponement will be valid for the new date. 8 p.m. $35-$65. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
Live Theater
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243 • www.playhouse1960.com
“Emma A Pop Musical:” 3 p.m. (May 14-15), 8 p.m. (May 14). $10-$12
“Footloose! The Musical:” 8 p.m. (May 27-28 and June 2-4), 3 p.m. (May 29 and June 5). $20-$23
