Ascent 5K, Opera Leggera Gala: 4 Lake Houston-area events to attend this weekend, March 28-30

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, March 28-30. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Inspire ND luncheon

Visit Raffa’s Waterfront Grill in Kingwood to attend area nonprofit Inspire ND’s spring luncheon. The event will feature an address from autism advocate and author Kaelynn Partlow, who was featured on the Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum." Proceeds from the event will go on to benefit Inspire ND’s mission of providing early intervention services to individuals with autism and other similar diagnoses.

• March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• $75 (admission)
• Raffa's Waterfront Grill, 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 103, Kingwood
• www.inspirend.org

Puttin' On the Ritz: 20th Anniversary Gala

Opera Leggera will celebrate its 20th anniversary with this gala featuring dinner, a silent auction, an awards ceremony, live music and dancing. The event will also feature a performance by Opera Leggera with special guest performers and alumni. Proceeds will benefit Opera Leggera's Summer Serenades Music Festival, which will take place July 18-20.

• March 29, 6 p.m.
• $100 (individual ticket)
• The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
• www.operalegerra.com

'Prohibition'

The Charles Bender Performing Arts Center will present this musical comedy centered around prohibition, the roaring twenties and the jazz age.

• March 29, 7-9 p.m.
• $30
• Charles Bender PAC, 611 Higgins St., Humble
• www.charlesbendertheater.com

The Ascent 5K

The Phoenix Journey, a nonprofit that supports individuals affected by autoimmune diseases, will host this 5K fun run, walk and roll. The family-friendly event will include music, vendors, giveaways and refreshments.

• March 29, 8 a.m.
• $15-$50
• Generation Park, 250 Assay St., Houston
• www.phoenixjourney.org