Visitors are invited to hang an ornament on the community memorial tree at the National Museum of Funeral History this month.[/caption]
It is the last weekend before Christmas, and all through the Spring and Klein area there are a few remaining holiday events to catch before the end of the season, along with other activities including a live concert and a popular musical.
Dec. 16-18
Community memorial tree
Museum visitors can pay tribute to loved ones who have passed by decorating a holiday ornament in their honor and displaying it on the National Museum of Funeral History’s community memorial tree. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), noon-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free (included with admission). National Museum of Funeral History, 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston. 281-876-3063.
www.nmfh.org
Dec. 16
Whiskey Myers concert
Coming off of the release of its brand new album, “Mud,” Whiskey Myers performs at the Big Texas Dancehall. 7 p.m.-midnight. $12 (ages 21 and older), $20 (ages 18-20). Big Texas Dancehall & Saloon, 19959 Holzwarth Road, Spring.
www.bigtexassaloon.com/spring-concerts.html
Dec. 16-18
“Mary Poppins”
The final performances of this Playhouse 1960 production will be held this weekend. $15-18. 8 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243.
www.playhouse1960.com
Dec. 17
Free community workouts
Yellow Jacket Fitness hosts two free workouts for the community to join. 8 a.m. (RevUp spin class), 9 a.m. (Hybrid boot camp). Free. Yellow Jacket Fitness, 6922 W. Rayford Road, Ste. 200, Spring. 832-953-2446.
www.yellowjacketfitness.com
Dec. 18
German Christmas service
Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, individuals are invited to celebrate Christmas at this third annual event. The liturgy and songs are sung in German, and the sermon is in English. There are also traditional German cookies and treats. 3 p.m. Free. Trinity Lutheran Church, 5201 Spring Cypress Road, Klein. 281-376-5773.
www.trinityklein.org.
Dec. 18
Live nativity
Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Houston’s Spring Community Group and St. Ignatius Loyola Church’s Grace Disability Ministry, persons with disabilities and their families are invited to participate in and/or walk the streets of Bethlehem to view St. Ignatius Loyola's Live Nativity. The event takes place in the Legacy Garden outside of the church. 7-8 p.m. Free. St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-744-2625.
www.ignatiusloyola.org