July 16: Enjoy a fajita lunch
Faithbridge Church will host a fajita lunch, during which attendees can get a behind-the-scenes look at how the church operates and is involved with the community.
- 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Free
- Faithbridge Church, 18000 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring
- 281-320-7588. www.faithbridge.org
Stacey Steele—singer and bassist of local Houston band Mr. Wonderful—will perform an acoustic show at local wine bar, The Classy Cork.
- 6-9 p.m.
- Free
- The Classy Cork, 22916 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 100, Spring
- 832-534-1900. www.theclassycork.com
Join the members of John Wesley Church, and volunteer with The Houston Food Bank and Bridging For Tomorrow to help distribute food to community members in need.
- 8-11 a.m.
- Free
- John Wesley Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Houston
- 281-444-2112. www.jwchurch.org
Head to the Barbara Bush Branch Library to watch “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.” Attendees will be given a bundle of props and goodies to utilize at specific moments during the film.
- 5-7:45 p.m.
- Free
- Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net
Be the first to see the new Tom Ford and Maui Jim eyewear collection at VisionPro. The event will also feature refreshments and a raffle.
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- VisionPro, 20920 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C, Spring
- 281-353-3937. www.visionproeyecare.com
The North American Diving Dog is having its annual SplashPaws End of Summer Splash. Dog owners can register their dogs to take part in water activities and earn a Diving Dog Title.
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $10-$30
- Animal Crackers, 6741 Klein Cemetery Road, Spring
- 281-379-3647. www.northamericadivingdogs.com
American Coaster Enthusiasts South Central is hosting ACE Day at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, bringing together rollercoaster and ride enthusiasts for a day of shared enjoyment.
- 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $39.99 (general admission one-day ticket). $35 (ACE membership)
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, 21300 I-45, Spring
- 281-355-3300. www.sixflags.com
The Society of Champions Outreach is organizing a back-to-school and health drive for kids, which will include storytelling, painting, games, food, music and dancing.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free
- Lents Family Park-West, 18103 Cypress Trace Road, Houston
- 713-389-5950. www.societyofchampions.org
Noe's Cafe will host Coffee & Cars, where visitors can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options within City Place, including Noe’s Cafe, as they admire exotic cars and other automobiles.
- 10 a.m.
- Free
- The Market at Springwoods Village, 2102-2180 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring
- 281-656-9999. www.facebook.com/noescafespring
Houston comedian Ken Jones is coming to the Komedy Lounge for his birthday show titled "Laugh the Stress Away." Enjoy a night of comedy with Jones and his friends.
- 6-8 p.m.
- $25
- Komedy Lounge, 5060 FM 1960 W., Houston
- 281-624-7654. www.komedylounge.com
Thistle Draftshop will host a cookie decorating class for beginners, during which participants will learn how to decorate cookies to look like burgers. Tickets will cover the cost of the kits that will be used for the class.
- 10 a.m.-noon
- $70
- Thistle Draftshop, 5210 FM 2920, Ste. 100, Spring
- 832-823-0194. www.thistledraftshop.com