Events planned this weekend in The Woodlands area include a performance of "Newsies," and a poetry workshop for Valentine's Day as well as a community tree planting. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

'Newsies'

The Woodlands Christian Academy’s presentation of “Disney Newsies: The Broadway Musical” based on the Disney film will be held on three dates.
  • Feb. 6-8, 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, 2 p.m.
  • $10-$19
  • Benjamin Wells School of the Arts Black Box Theater, 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands
  • www.twca.net
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Solutions for Communities, is offering assistance with Earned Income Tax Credit tax filing through Children's Books on Wheels. Participants should make an appointment by calling Rita Wiltz at 281-844-7596 or emailing [email protected].
  • Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment)
  • Free
  • Montgomery County Memorial Library System-Central Library, 101 I-45 N., Conroe
  • www.childrensbooksonwheels.org
Valentine's Day poetry workshop

In celebration of the upcoming Valentine's Day, The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios is holding a poetry workshop, Love Defined. Tickets for one or two are available, and all supplies are included such as paper, pens, pencils and wine to enjoy.Live music at Hyatt Centric The Woodlands


Hyatt Centric The Woodlands at Market Street presents live music this weekend with Billy Pope performing in a variety of styles and Joey O'Leary playing Americana rock. Tickets are not needed and guests can walk in.
  • Feb. 7-8, 6-10 p.m.
  • Free
  • Hyatt Centric The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1100, The Woodlands
  • www.hyatt.com
Montgomery County Food Bank’s Annual Gala

The gala Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope offers an opportunity to support local families, children and seniors facing hunger. Every dollar raised provides up to four meals for those in need in Montgomery County.
  • Feb. 8, 6 p.m.
  • $200 (individual ticket)
  • The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
  • www.mcfoodbank.org/gala
Community tree planting

Participants can help reforest greenspace at the 11th annual community tree planting event.  Township staff and volunteers will work together to help reforest recently cleared areas of pines in the space between The Lodge and the pond at Rob Fleming Park. Staff have removed non-native vines and vegetation from multiple areas throughout the park to be replanted with native trees and shrubs to create habitat for pollinators and native wildlife.