April 22: Support the American Cancer Society
Join Relay For Life of Northwest Harris County at a community walk supporting the American Cancer Society. This year’s movie-themed event will feature music, food, a silent auction, children’s activities and a craft show.
- Noon-8 p.m.
- Free
- Klein Multipurpose Center, 7500 FM 2920, Spring
- [email protected]. www.relayforlife.org/northwesttx
Spend a day at the golf course while supporting Spring-based nonprofit Kailee Mills Foundation at the fourth annual Drive to Save Lives charity golf tournament. The event will span two courses and include breakfast, lunch, a bloody mary bar, silent and live auctions, and raffles.
- 7 a.m. (check-in begins), 9 a.m. (shotgun start)
- $250 (single golfer)
- Golf Club of Houston, 5860 Wilson Road, Humble
- www.kaileemillsfoundation.org
In celebration of the National Day of Prayer, Spring Interfaith Council is sponsoring a progressive prayer walk during which participants will walk through the Cypress Creek Cultural District while stopping at prayer stations sponsored by various local faith communities along the way.
- 4:30-6 p.m.
- Free
- Cypress Creek Christian Church, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.springinterfaith.org
The fifth annual Klein Education Foundation Fun Run will include a 5K run/walk and a kids fun run. Proceeds from the event will benefit teacher grants and student-led innovation challenges in Klein ISD.
- 7:30 a.m. (5K run/walk), 8:45 a.m. (kids fun run)
- $25-$40 (5K run/walk), $15-$20 (kids fun run)
- Klein Memorial Stadium, 16715 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring
- 832-249-4754. www.thekef.org/funrun
Flautist Matthew Roitstein will perform as part of the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment’s Promenade Series.
- 3 p.m.
- $10-$15
- The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
Cypress Creek FACE will host its 25th annual Pizzazz with Jazz Luncheon honoring Carolyn Spillane. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Focus on Education scholarship fund, as well as Cypress Creek FACE’s free children’s series and summer camp program.
- 11 a.m.
- $100
- Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston
- 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
In celebration of its ninth anniversary, Copperfield’s Books will host its ninth annual Spring Author Fair where attendees can meet local indie writers and artists. The event will also include complimentary refreshments, giveaways and raffle prizes.
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- Copperfield’s Books, 8220 Louetta Road, Ste. 106, Spring
- 832-761-5559. www.copperfieldsbooks.net
City Place Plaza & Park
1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
www.cityplacenow.com
This annual event features two days of whiskey-centric activities.
April
28 Chef’s Table, 6 p.m. $185
29 Whiskey 101, 11 a.m.-noon. $35
29 A Taste of City Place, noon-6 p.m. $85
29 A Perfect Pour Cocktail Class: Light & Refreshing, 1-2 p.m. $35
29 A Perfect Pour Cocktail Class: Stirred & Boozy, 3-4 p.m. $35
29 Whiskey Under the Stars, 6-10 p.m. $25
LIVE THEATER
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.playhouse1960.com
"Once upon a Mattress, Youth Edition" 3 p.m. (April 29-30 and May 6-7), 8 p.m. (April 29 and May 6). $12-$15
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
"Urinetown, The Musical" 7:30 p.m. (April 21-22), 3 p.m. (April 23). $26.50-$43
"The Little Mermaid, Jr." 6 p.m. (May 5), noon (May 6), 3 p.m. (May 7). $20
"Guys and Dolls, Jr." 7:30 p.m. (May 12-13), 3 p.m. (May 14). $25
