Get a taste of The Woodlands
Participants can enjoy a sampling of appetizers, entrees and desserts at the annual Taste of the Town event sponsored by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. Around 40 local restaurants will participate in the event for attendees to try, and each ticket comes with two alcoholic beverage tickets. 5-9 p.m. $45 (prepaid), $50 (at the door). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-8100. www.woodlandschamber.org
Jan. 27
Attend a superhero-themed prom
Mothers and sons can save the date at The Woodlands’ second annual mother-son prom night. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire while dancing to music and enjoying refreshments. Grandmothers, aunts and even big sisters are welcome as well. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $60 (per pair), $15 (additional per sibling). Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Jan. 27
Enjoy the best of Broadway
Glade Arts Foundation presents "Broadway Babies" with women performing memorable songs from Broadway shows such as "Guys & Dolls," "Oklahoma!" "West Side Story, "Cats," "Les Miserables" and other favorites. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (performance). $35. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
Jan. 28
Get help with taxes
Children’s Books on Wheels will launch its Super Tax Day kickoff event in partnership with the IRS. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Solutions for Communities program provides families that have an annual income of $57,000 or less with assistance by certified IRS volunteers at various mobile sites through April 18, the deadline for filing. Services are provided in English, Spanish and other languages as needed or requested. Appointments are required. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Sleepy Hollow Multipurpose Building, 9847 Sleepy Hollow Road, Tamina. 281-844-7596. www.childrensbooksonwheels.org
Jan. 28
Support local artists
A group art exhibit for artists of Winter Street Studios who suffered damage in a fire recently will be held featuring mixed media, sculpture, painting and other media. Attendees can meet the artists and learn more about their creative process. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
Jan. 28
Celebrate Arbor Day by bringing home a tree
Residents can join the 47th annual tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day. Twelve different varieties of native tree seedlings will be available to choose from. Participants are encouraged to pick up a tree and plant at home or in a community green space. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3900. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
