Northwest Forest Republican Women
The Northwest Forest Republican Women club is holding a lunch with guest speaker Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Community members are invited to listen to election news from the state official.
- May 13, 11:10 a.m.
- $25 (lunch), $5 (beverages)
- Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston
- www.northwestforestrepublicanwomen.org
Playhouse 1960 is presenting “Hello Dolly!” based on the play “The Matchmaker.” The musical features humor, romance and energetic dancing.
- May 17-18, 24-25, 31-June 1, 8 p.m.; May 19, 26, June 2, 3 p.m.
- $24.30 (adult ticket), $21.42 (student ticket)
- 6814 Gant Road, Houston
- www.playhouse1960.com
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to make Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack consisting of several rock sugar-coated fruits. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
- May 17, 4-5:45 p.m.
- Cost TBD
- Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.hcpl.net
This educational carnivorous plant event will feature nonprofit groups and presentations throughout the day as well as judging with ribbons and prizes.
- May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Track Shack, 25811 West Hardy Road, Spring
- www.petflytrap.com
The Texas Tenors are performing new music along with patriotic favorites including country to classical hits during their 15th anniversary tour.
- May 18, 7:30 p.m.
- $45-$75 (tickets)
- The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.cypresscreekface.org
The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department presents “Treasured,” an exhibition of artworks that have been given to the department by students.
- May 22-Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 12.1 Art Gallery, 20515 Hwy. 249 S., Houston
- www.lonestar.edu
The LSC-UP Art Department presents “Magda Knop, Beyond Horizons: Abstract Journeys in Nature.” The art exhibit will also include an opening reception on May 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.
- May 9-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lone Star College-University Park, 930 University Park Campus Drive, Houston
- www.lonestar.edu
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts summer exhibition, “The Toy Canvas: Artists at Play,” will feature toys as contemporary art all summer. On June 1, the exhibit will begin with a family day of festivities.
- June 1, time 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.pearlmfa.org