‘Alabama Story’
Playhouse 1960 is presenting “Alabama Story,” a play about the Civil Rights movement by Kenneth Jones.
- Feb. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Feb. 18, 3 p.m.
- $24.30 (adults), $21.42 (active military/veterans), $21.42 (seniors and students)
- 6814 Gant Road, Houston
- www.playhouse1960.com
Excalibur Brewing Co. is holding an open mic night for anyone interested in sharing their talent including music, poetry and comedy. Those interested in participating can email [email protected]. The Kurbside Eats food truck will also be onsite.
- Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 26510 Border St., Ste. A, Spring
- www.excaliburbrewing.com
The Barbara Bush Branch Library is holding a painting class for students ages 12-18 with artist Alma Thomas. Registration is required.
- Feb. 22, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.hcpl.net
The Lighthouse for Students Gala is an annual fundraising event that benefits Lighthouse’s mission to aid academic and social programs for Houston’s at-risk youth. This year’s gala will feature a silent auction, dinner and a presentation from keynote speaker Tim Tebow.
- Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m.
- $75 (individual ticket)
- Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston
- www.lighthouseforstudents.org
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is holding a Black History Month Celebration and Family Day, during which visitors can create art inspired by Black artists, listen to a storyteller and enjoy a West African drumming performance.
- Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.pearlmfa.org
During this event hosted by Lone Star College-Houston North Greenspoint Library Services, participants can work on knitting and crochet projects while enjoying snacks and the company of fellow stitchers.
- March 2, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston
- www.lonestar.edu
Stageworks Theatre is presenting “Gypsy,” a tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success.
- March 1-2 and 8, 7:30 p.m.; March 2 and 9, 2 p.m.; March 3 and 10, 3 p.m.
- $35-$54 (admission)
- 10760 Grant Road, Houston
- www.stageworkshouston.org
As part of its Star-Lit Series, the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community enrichment will host a performance by the tenThing Brass Ensemble, a 10-piece all-female brass ensemble.
- March 9, 7:30 p.m.
- $20-$40 (admission)
- The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.cypresscreekface.org