'Shrek' Trivia
Participants ages 21 and older are invited to compete in a “Shrek”-themed trivia at Little Woodrow’s Tomball. The event will include themed cocktails and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.
- July 17, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball
- www.littlewoodrows.com
Directed by Morgan Montgomery, Stageworks Theatre presents this musical based on the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
- July 19, 26-27 and Aug. 2-3 and 9, 7:30 p.m.; July 20-21 and 28 and Aug. 4 and 10-11, 3 p.m.
- $38.75 (adults), $35 (seniors), $26 (students/veterans)
- 10760 Grant Road, Houston
- www.stageworkshouston.org
Directed by Andi Kirkland, Playhouse 1960 presents this musical, which is set during World War II.
- July 19-20, 26-27 and Aug. 2-3, 8 p.m.; July 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 3 p.m.
- $24.30 (adults), $21.42 (students, seniors, active military/veterans and their spouses)
- 6814 Gant Road, Houston
- www.playhouse1960.com
The Barbara Bush Branch Library will host a showing of the comedy/action movie “Deadpool” for viewers age 17 and older. The event will include popcorn and non-alcoholic drinks.
- July 20, 2-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.hcpl.net
The Barbara Bush Branch Library will host screenings of “Twister” on July 24 and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” on July 31 with pizza and snacks.
- July 24 and 31, 5:30-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.hcpl.net
Spring ISD will host a back-to-school event, during which families can receive assistance with registration and school supplies. The event will also include haircuts, vision and hearing screenings, and language testing for students.
- July 27, 8 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston
- www.springisd.org
City Place will host two bands—The Turnaways and Sweet Crude—as the final show in its new summer concert series.
- July 27, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com
State Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, will provide updates on the state of the Texas Legislature with topics ranging from the state's electric grid to public education.
- Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m.
- $50 (members), $70 (non-members)
- Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston
- www.houstonnwchamber.org